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04-19-2018, 01:50 PM
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Yes! lol I saw them on Richard Gene's you tube...
Yes! lol I saw them on Richard Gene's you tube channel :)
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04-17-2018, 10:45 AM
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Fish Stalker Slab Tail, or Bobby Garland Slab Slay'r ???
I have never used either one of these type jigs. i can get the Bobby Garland local, but would have to order the Fish stalker product. Which one y'all like better? Thanks
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04-01-2018, 06:44 AM
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I was thinking this rod would work well for white...
I was thinking this rod would work well for white perch, I like a stiffer rod for that, I use a 3/4 bell sinker or spoon on the bottom of double rig, and often catch more than one fish at a time....
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03-30-2018, 11:21 AM
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7.5' B&M Crappie Wizard pole...too stiff???
Hey guys i just received a 7.5' B&M crappie pole that I had ordered online. This is my first one and never got to hold one in my hand before now...it seems mighty stiff to me. It's actually stiffer...
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03-26-2018, 02:38 PM
Thread: Matzuo out of business???
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Matzuo out of business???
I heard that Matzuo has gone out of business. I preferred their sickle hooks over the Eagle Claw Lil' nasty.
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03-20-2018, 06:26 PM
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This would have been a better idea, but my seat...
This would have been a better idea, but my seat is mounted on the bench...going to do some more measuring and see if I can reach the holders, or whether I better stick with casting and vertical...
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03-20-2018, 06:24 PM
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You may have found the flaw in my plan that i...
You may have found the flaw in my plan that i hadn't thought about. My swivel seat is mounted on the middle bench seat, and there is some distance to the front bow deck. I had thought I would mount...
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03-19-2018, 01:55 PM
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Spider rigging on a 14ft lowe big jon
Hi fellows,
I want to set up a T-bar type rod holder system on the front of my 14 foot jon boat for tight lining (spider rigging).
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11-07-2017, 11:16 AM
Thread: sos line
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SOS is blue tinted like Stren right? All the...
SOS is blue tinted like Stren right? All the crappie marketed lines like Mr. Crappie and Vicious seem cheap enough in 1/4 lb spools. Do y'all like it because they make a 2lb size, is that why you...
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10-30-2017, 02:43 PM
Thread: One or two jigs? Float-n-fly
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One or two jigs? Float-n-fly
Do y'all mostly use one jig when you using it under a bobber, or do you tie on a pair of jigs?
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10-30-2017, 12:59 PM
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I have been using the Lew's Wally Marshall pro...
I have been using the Lew's Wally Marshall pro spinning rod in 6' and it cast well and is one piece. They are about $40.00 at Cabela's. They have the smaller guides, and several of them for the...
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10-30-2017, 07:43 AM
Thread: #3 Sickle Hook ?
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I do believe I get a better hook set with the #2,...
I do believe I get a better hook set with the #2, no doubt about that, and I never question the crappie's ability to inhale a larger hook and bait. The #2 just looks out of balance with a lot of the...
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10-29-2017, 09:31 AM
Thread: #3 Sickle Hook ?
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#3 Sickle Hook ?
Probably my OCD kicking in, but if they made a #3 sickle hook, they could just throw all the rest of them away lol.
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10-27-2017, 11:56 AM
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Richard Gene "The fishing machine" :) He makes...
Richard Gene "The fishing machine" :) He makes great videos, he is a fairly new channel on you tube but growing fast. He seems like a real good guy, everyday joe.
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10-22-2017, 08:17 AM
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Need Recommendations For Painted Jig Heads...
Who would you guys recommend for painted sickle hook jig heads? For last few years I have purchased all my jig heads from a seller on ebay. I have been mostly happy with his products and price, but...
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10-15-2017, 01:47 PM
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Boomerang tool "The Snip" best line cutters...
Boomerang tool "The Snip" best line cutters EVAH! :)
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10-14-2017, 09:20 AM
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Sure can't argue with that advice. I'm 59, and...
Sure can't argue with that advice. I'm 59, and have been foolish with caring for my skin out in the sun most of my life...I haven't had any medical issues so far, but many of my friends...
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10-14-2017, 09:13 AM
Thread: spinning rod
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The pflueger 25 size reel is a ultra-light reel...
The pflueger 25 size reel is a ultra-light reel (the 20 is a micro-light) any rod longer 5.5' and the outfit will be tip-heavy and unbalanced. It is perfect for a 5' to 5.5 foot rod and 4lb mono, or...
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10-14-2017, 09:01 AM
Thread: No memory line
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For a long time I was putting line on my spinning...
For a long time I was putting line on my spinning reels incorrectly and creating twist. You want to lay the spool flat on the floor and have the line coming off the spool in a counter-clock-wise...
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10-13-2017, 10:49 AM
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Lew's Wally Marshall pro spinning rods...small guides
I was looking for some new rods for casting jigs, and I saw these rods, and noticed the guides are smaller overall than what i am used too. Even the stripper guide was very small. i like to use...
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08-04-2017, 06:31 PM
Thread: Lew's Pro Series spinning rod 6 ft
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Lew's Pro Series spinning rod 6 ft
Anyone tried the new Lew's Pro Series Wally Marshall spinning rods that came out in 2016? I really like the feel of the rod, looking at the 6ft. model for casting jigs. I did notice the guides,...
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07-03-2014, 04:03 PM
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Good article, thanks for all the tips :O)
Good article, thanks for all the tips :O)
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07-01-2014, 02:13 PM
Thread: Zeta Mr. Wobbly Eyes Jig Heads
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Zeta Mr. Wobbly Eyes Jig Heads
Anyone know if these are still being made? I really liked the john deer green color they offered and eyes couldn't hurt I figured. The package I have said they were made in Foley Alabama. Thanks
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05-11-2009, 03:12 PM
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Biggest, roomiest stick steering boat out there...
Guys what brand offers the biggest, roomiest, stick steering boat? From my research it seems to be between Triton's 16' with 57" bottom and War Eagle's 17' with 54" bottom. Am I missing a brand that...
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05-10-2009, 03:46 PM
Thread: 12 Weeks To Go
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Caryy the bog with you to work and fire it...
Caryy the bog with you to work and fire it up...then you probably want even have to work the 12 weeks :O)
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05-10-2009, 03:27 PM
Thread: Jig weight question??
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I am sure there will be guys who can argue...
I am sure there will be guys who can argue otherwise...but I just can't see the use of anything lighter than 1/32. In my own fishing I am finding I use 1/8oz more than I ever thought I would, once I...
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05-07-2009, 03:58 PM
Thread: G3 Eagle 175 PF boat
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CrappieJunkie does it handle rough water ok? The...
CrappieJunkie does it handle rough water ok? The sides look a little low to me from the pictures i have seen...haven't seen the boat in person yet. My closest dealership is about 75 miles away.
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05-07-2009, 12:26 PM
Thread: hi seas red devil high vis line ?
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I tried some cajun red, but didn't like the way...
I tried some cajun red, but didn't like the way it handled...too stiff for me. I am going to try the p-line hi vis.
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05-07-2009, 12:20 PM
Thread: G3 Eagle 175 PF boat
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bass boat style... G3 Boats - Eagle 175 PF & 175...
bass boat style...
G3 Boats - Eagle 175 PF & 175 PF Vinyl -
05-07-2009, 08:48 AM
Thread: G3 Eagle 175 PF boat
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G3 Eagle 175 PF boat
Anyone on the forum have this model boat? Would like to hear opinions.
Thanks, Jimmy
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In the past, I made tin jigs to get a larger profile. Inexpensive...
Aluminum Jig Heads?