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02-18-2024, 11:08 AM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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I see that Yamaga does not specify a rod power...
I see that Yamaga does not specify a rod power (L,UL, SUL) on their Blue Current III model rods. What power would you say the 63 is?
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02-09-2024, 10:34 AM
Thread: Spinning reel recommendations
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Get the DAIWA LEGALIS LT 23 2000S-P size. Same...
Get the DAIWA LEGALIS LT 23 2000S-P size. Same weight as the 1000 size and has a lower 4.8:1 gear ratio. Very nice reel.
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06-11-2023, 10:37 PM
Thread: 7ft spinning rod
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Lew's Wally Marshall Classic Series Spinning Rod
Lew's Wally Marshall Classic Series Spinning Rod
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05-16-2023, 10:11 AM
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I have had a number of mistakes on my orders from...
I have had a number of mistakes on my orders from them but never had a problem with them making it right.
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03-26-2023, 10:04 AM
Thread: How much crap do you take fishing?
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If you do any night fishing, neat and organized...
If you do any night fishing, neat and organized is essential. If not, things can turn into a total cluster real fast.
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03-22-2023, 10:57 AM
Thread: What type of jig RETRIEVE?
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When casting and retrieving, I have found that a...
When casting and retrieving, I have found that a slow and steady retrieve works the best by far for me.
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03-10-2023, 10:45 AM
Thread: Garmin 93 SV
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You should spend at least one whole day on the...
You should spend at least one whole day on the water using your new unit without even putting a line in the water.
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03-06-2023, 10:49 AM
Thread: Tea Tree Oil
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Just ordered a couple of these. Sure hope it...
Just ordered a couple of these. Sure hope it works for the nasty black flies that try to eat you alive during the summer here in northern Wisconsin and the UP.
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02-27-2023, 10:50 AM
Thread: I am sorry!!!
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I like casting jigs for crappies. Not going to...
I like casting jigs for crappies. Not going to be able to cast a 1/32oz jig very far with a baitcasting reel. I save the baitcasting reels for musky fishing.
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01-31-2023, 12:49 PM
Thread: Good basic jigheads?
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Personally I like the minnow head jigs when...
Personally I like the minnow head jigs when casting and retrieving. I feel that the minnow head shape gives the jig a little side to side shimmer when it is retrieved through the water.
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12-11-2022, 09:47 AM
Thread: Heating Jig Heads
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An alcohol burner is all that I ever use. Works...
An alcohol burner is all that I ever use. Works great.
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08-05-2021, 10:43 AM
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Don’t waste your time with the Irish Spring....
Don’t waste your time with the Irish Spring. Totally useless. All the mice do is eat it.
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The last time I was in the nearest Cabela's store...
The last time I was in the nearest Cabela's store (pre-Covid) the shelves were half empty and what they did have in stock was primarily BPS brand products. It truly looked like a store that was...
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09-28-2020, 01:28 PM
Thread: i need a better net
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Rubber net for sure if you are fishing...
Rubber net for sure if you are fishing crankbaits. Yes they are heavier but you won’t have to deal with the hooks getting buried in the mesh all of the time.
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08-31-2020, 01:18 PM
Thread: I Have Seen The Light !!!
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I have come up with a deep bright red color that...
I have come up with a deep bright red color that I have been very happy with. I use candy red over fluorescent yellow powder paint.
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07-03-2020, 09:28 PM
Thread: LOOKING FOR NEW LINE
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The Precision Trolling dive guide is based on 10...
The Precision Trolling dive guide is based on 10 pound Trilene XT which is the same diameter as the 12 pound Berkeley Big Game.
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01-03-2020, 11:32 AM
Thread: Livescope lessons
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What unit did you end up buying? Sent from...
What unit did you end up buying?
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11-03-2019, 10:29 AM
Thread: Help me with trolling.
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I agree with previous posts that I have had the...
I agree with previous posts that I have had the best luck trolling in the fall at water temps less than 60 degrees on cloudy days. You may also want to read the worlds longest thread, Pulling Cranks...
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10-30-2019, 11:14 AM
Thread: Monkey milk
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Here is one that I did that I believe somewhat...
Here is one that I did that I believe somewhat approximates a Monkey Milk look.
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10-19-2019, 09:49 PM
Thread: Crank bait painting
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Watch Jen Kravassi on her YouTube channel Jekyll...
Watch Jen Kravassi on her YouTube channel Jekyll productions. She is an excellent lure painter who shares many of her tips and techniques.
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07-21-2019, 12:22 PM
Thread: Painting...Ain't As Easy As It Looks
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My technique is to heat the jig with an alcohol...
My technique is to heat the jig with an alcohol lamp, dip jig in powder, then while the paint is still soft, poke a sharp object through the jig eye. After hanging to cool but before baking, I clean...
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04-15-2019, 04:55 PM
Thread: Question for braided line users??
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No need to cross their eyes when setting the hook...
No need to cross their eyes when setting the hook with braid. For crappies, all you need is a little flick of the wrist.
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02-24-2019, 04:19 PM
Thread: decent crappie rod for 20 bucks?
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Right now Fish USA has the Berkley Cherrywood...
Right now Fish USA has the Berkley Cherrywood Spinning rods buy one get one free regular price 29.99.
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06-09-2018, 03:27 PM
Thread: What Type of Knot Do You Use
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Crawford knot for me. Sent from my iPhone...
Crawford knot for me.
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04-07-2018, 10:47 AM
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Love watching Richard Gene's videos. I have been...
Love watching Richard Gene's videos. I have been watching almost all his videos for about a year now. Very knowledgeable about crappie fishing with a very pleasant demeanor and does a good job of...
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01-04-2018, 05:50 PM
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Tried the Black and Decker. I thought that it...
Tried the Black and Decker. I thought that it was crap. Best current option by far IMO is the American Angler with the shark blade. Awesome.
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01-04-2018, 05:40 PM
Thread: Ice Cleats
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Definitely Katoola....
Definitely Katoola....
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11-28-2017, 07:25 PM
Thread: Panfish size
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Same here.
Same here.
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08-24-2017, 08:03 PM
Thread: Ever Fish Islands that move?
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Think you meant to say 17,000 acres.
Think you meant to say 17,000 acres.
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07-23-2017, 10:36 AM
Thread: cranking black crappie?
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Most lakes in my neck of the woods contain only...
Most lakes in my neck of the woods contain only black crappies. I have caught a fair number of them trolling crankbaits, but typically not a real effective method. They are often picked up as...
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