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12-15-2023, 07:49 AM
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07-17-2023, 01:34 PM
Thread: Trolling cranks
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Another person fishing this past weekend said...
Another person fishing this past weekend said their spider rigging didn't work for them either. I did some vertical jigging but only caught 2. Mighty slow this weekend.
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07-16-2023, 02:44 PM
Thread: Trolling cranks
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Thermocline about 15’. Set 300 series bandits to...
Thermocline about 15’. Set 300 series bandits to run 12’ to 13’. Ran about 1.5 mph on gps unit. Ran every 300 bandit I had for over 4 hrs. No bites at all. The only color I don’t have is chartreuse...
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06-28-2023, 04:42 AM
Thread: Trolling cranks
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Trolling cranks
Do I need to increase my speed to get a deep diver to reach, say over 10' to 15' deep initially?
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05-03-2023, 02:11 PM
Thread: Thoughts and Jigheads
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UV light source
So what UV light source do you use?
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12-01-2022, 10:16 AM
Thread: Epoxy on jig heads
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Epoxy on jig heads
I want to use epoxy. What do you use the jig heads to seal them? THX! Roach
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05-10-2022, 06:46 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Roach
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Thanks!
Thanks for the birthday blessings! Been a tough spring for fishing though.
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I know it’s a pain to do ,but I check my bearings...
I know it’s a pain to do ,but I check my bearings every year and put new seals and grease in them. It’s
easier to do in the garage or driveway. Never gonna be as easy or cheaper then that.✌️ -
12-27-2021, 07:56 AM
Thread: Fishing Show Collinsville 2022
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Fishing Show Collinsville 2022
January Friday 7th noon to 8pm, Saturday 8th 9am to 7pm ,Sunday 9th 10am to 4pm.
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06-20-2021, 08:49 AM
Thread: Big Fish Pics
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Sticky: Nice ones!
2lbs and 1-1/2lbs on jigs last Sunday403786403787
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10-12-2020, 06:50 AM
Thread: ? Kincaid lake ?
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Paul Ice is open.
Paul Ice is open.
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06-26-2020, 07:08 PM
Thread: Big Fish Pics
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Sticky: Big girl !
2.4 lbs on a tube jig 6/25 2pm
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08-28-2019, 09:24 AM
Thread: Crappie rod blanks
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Crappie rod blanks
MHX quit making 2 piece 12' blanks. Anyone know a company that you can get blanks from?
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02-28-2019, 01:08 PM
Thread: Cabin fever!
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Winter time project
Winter down time project
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12-05-2016, 07:57 AM
Thread: Another purdy girl
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2lb-4oz just shy of 16", fooled on 1/16oz...
2lb-4oz just shy of 16", fooled on 1/16oz roadrunner char. green marabou willow blade. water temp. 50-52,6-8 ft deep.
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12-04-2016, 05:08 PM
Thread: Another purdy girl
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Another purdy girl
This little piggy came home!
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03-09-2016, 02:13 PM
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I'm in
I'm in
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11-12-2015, 08:53 AM
Thread: Kaskaskia river - new athens
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I use the US Army Corp. of Engineers St. Louis...
I use the US Army Corp. of Engineers St. Louis District web site. When you get on it click the Kaskaskia Navigation Project.
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09-21-2015, 11:33 AM
Thread: Anybody No were to get bait for Kinkaid?
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Is that the Amoco station a couple miles out of...
Is that the Amoco station a couple miles out of town south on RTE3 on the right hand side?
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09-21-2015, 09:17 AM
Thread: Anybody No were to get bait for Kinkaid?
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I buy bait in Waterloo before I get to Kinkaid at...
I buy bait in Waterloo before I get to Kinkaid at Dan and Neats bait shop. If you go that way.
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That is correct Crappiepappy. I have 14 ft...
That is correct Crappiepappy. I have 14 ft trolling rods. and 2 oz. weights and 300 bandits.
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Trolling
When pushing how much line do you let out behind the weight?
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03-23-2015, 08:14 PM
Thread: Kinkaid Sunday 22 nd
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Kinkaid Sunday 22 nd
Started on the Ava end 51-54 degrees. Fished many areas with jigs and minnows but no bites. The only
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08-16-2014, 11:28 AM
Thread: Kicker motor advice
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Kicker motor advice
Just recently put a 9.8 merc on the back of my Lowes 170 to troll for crappie. My concern is not trailering
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03-06-2014, 12:07 PM
Thread: Kincaid New Athens pits
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Kincaid New Athens pits
Is Kinkaid ice free yet? Are the pits in New Athens ice free yet?
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02-25-2014, 01:57 PM
Thread: Mid South jigs
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Mid South jigs
Are there any shops that sell Mid South jigs in the St. Louis area?
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12' jig poles Kevin
12' jig poles Kevin
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Reels
I have used spinning reels on my crappie poles for years but I am looking at going to
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01-06-2014, 10:21 AM
Thread: Electronics
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I have an Lowrance HDS 8 gen 1 on the console and...
I have an Lowrance HDS 8 gen 1 on the console and a Lowrance hds7 gen1 (which I bought used) on the bow. I can say I've been pleased with what I have. I have never had the opportunnity to to
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07-24-2012, 01:32 PM
Thread: Pulling Cranks 101
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Sticky: It was mentioned about using 5 gallon buckets to...
It was mentioned about using 5 gallon buckets to slow trolling speed down. How many buckets did you use? I have a 17' boat with a
90hp. Was wondering a good place to start.
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Congrats Tim , I’m glad you like your new toys :) . I like catching...
2 ultras and a light