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I have the ten footer also and I love it. Did some trout fishing in southern Missouri last week and it was perfect for that (very good for crappie also). Even with a 3 pound trout on the line the...

Here in the midwest (Kansas City area) they work just fine. But, I do much better on minnows. Also, I catch more largemouth bass and green sunfish on the leeches than I do crappie. In fact, 3 of...

I also read on an old post that someone nuked some small pieces of cheap hog dogs and made some pretty good nibbles. I don't recall who made the post. I haven't tried that one yet but probably will...

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Thanks for the link. To me that's a true test of a good fisherman; someone who is more than willing to guide newbys like me to some good information.

Thanks,

Ralph

Guys:

Thanks for the info.

Ralph

Does anyone know if any of the major retailers are having any specials or great sales on fishing gear, now that the Christmas rush is over?? It seems like January would be a slow month for retailers...

Yes, Redear is correct. They are officially called the Osage Orange. The woods near my place has lots of them. The guy who invented barbed wire
(1873), got the idea from the thorns he noticed on...

Thanks for the continued reminder of the real reason for the season.

May your family be blessed as well,

Ralph

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I was reading some old threads on this board and found someone had a link to an In-Fisherman article that mentioned a slip bobber called the "Cast Away Bobber". Has anyone bought one, tried them or...

Guys:

Thanks for the straight-up, honest reporting. That's what I needed to hear. Thanks for steering a brother away from a potential bad deal.

Ralph

Considering purchase of a U.S. Reel brand of spinning reel. Specifically the 180 Model. Any used or have any experience with this brand of spinning reel. I specifically like the large diameter...

Thanks GCD. If folks want to throw in their cricket hooking method also, that would be great. I'm sure there's more that one way to hook a cricket.

Ralph

Team:

From reading these posts I know a lot of you make some nice catches using live crickets for bait. What is the best hook you have found for fishing with crickets? I love specifics:

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Yes, I catch crappie all the time on worms (mostly nightcrawlers). Most of the time when they are under a float and I'm fishing for bluegill or green sunfish. I've caught more crappie on minnows...

I recently re-read Keith Sutton's book on crappie fishing. Very informative and I picked up some more valuable information. I just borrowed it from the library.

Ralph

Guys:

I appreciate all the responses. Now I have a lot more information than I had before. I'll start checking out some of the options that have been suggested.

Thanks again,

Ralph

I have access to lots of free 5 gal plastic buckets (with lids). Yes, they are handy for lots of things. I sometimes use one for a minnow bucket. Are there any inexpensive, styrofoam inserts...

Obviously, many of us use more than one jig on a line at a time. What have you found to be the most sucessful distance (based on catch rate) between two jigs? 6"? 12"?, 18"?, 24"?, 30"?, 36"? or...

Prayers sent and may God bless you and your family in amazing ways. I'm sitting in my office in Kansas City this morning. About one mile south of here is Children's Mercy Hospital. From this...

Anyone used or tried 'Slab Daddy' jigs. If so, your opinions, please.

Thanks,

Ralph

Many folks have said that it's important to keep the jig level while fishing it, so it presents the lure more naturally. What is the best knot to use to make sure that it stays as level as possible?...

Gman:

Can I get the part # of those 1/0 or 2/0 Matzuo sickle hooks? What color are they? I see there is more than one type of sickle hooks that they make. I also have an appreciation for sickle...

Thanks to everyone for all the experiences, advice and well wishes. Yesterday, I bought some Stren hi-vis line (4 lb.) and a 10' BnM, Sam Heaton pole. I haven't tried it out yet but hope to soon. ...

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I’ve done some crappie fishing but am new to this forum. I’ve read many of the posts already and appreciate everyone’s good comments. I’m interested in your opinions on Mr. Crappie yellow...