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01-09-2024, 10:56 PM
Thread: I got the itch to go fish!
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I am in SW Ohio, Hamilton County. We are taking...
I am in SW Ohio, Hamilton County. We are taking the kayak out. We get about an hour before the cold forces us off the water.
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01-08-2024, 09:20 PM
Thread: I got the itch to go fish!
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We also have been on a strong Ohio crappie bite....
We also have been on a strong Ohio crappie bite. Top three presentations have been an ice jig suspending under a bobber, a slip bobber rig with a tungsten ice jig tipped with a crappie nibbler, then...
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01-08-2024, 09:17 PM
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I am a believer in the Peak as it handles...
I am a believer in the Peak as it handles everything from size 24 midge hooks up to 1/32 oz crappie ties. Rotary would surely help you with dressing treble hooks - which the Peak also features.
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Still pouring for myself but family and work...
Still pouring for myself but family and work obligations have really diminished my time to log in to forums like I used to. Have not purchased any bait making supplies this year so just not cranking...
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07-07-2022, 08:20 PM
Thread: Hand Ties for the Fishes July 2022
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Looking good!!
Looking good!!
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02-01-2022, 10:06 PM
Thread: Trout/Bluegill bugs
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Looking good! I would fish those with confidence.
Looking good! I would fish those with confidence.
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06-18-2021, 09:41 PM
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Peak is a great one for the price point. I tie...
Peak is a great one for the price point. I tie size 24 Midges for Trout all the way up to 4/o for Bass and everything in between. Lots of good choices -- find one that works for you and crank out...
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04-18-2021, 08:46 PM
Thread: Where are you?
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Cincinnati - west side. I fish the Hamilton...
Cincinnati - west side. I fish the Hamilton County parks alot and then many lakes, rivers, ponds, and creeks in the tri-state area.
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03-19-2021, 09:43 PM
Thread: Salt for baits? What to use?
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When I used to make bass baits I used Popcorn...
When I used to make bass baits I used Popcorn salt - very fine grind.
That being said I have never shot a Crappie bait with salt in it.
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03-17-2021, 01:08 PM
Thread: Stinger mold question
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Those are both great baits no doubt. But don't...
Those are both great baits no doubt. But don't sleep on the 1 7/8 Pintail Minnow from Lurecraft. It is a GREAT MOLD. Slightly smaller but man what a fish getter.
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03-11-2021, 09:29 AM
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I just completed a transaction with Brian and it...
I just completed a transaction with Brian and it was easy. I got a great price and super service, and the unit was to my home super quick.
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03-03-2021, 10:40 PM
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Can I get a price on M/K Edge 45 45 ship to...
Can I get a price on M/K Edge 45 45 ship to 45211. Please and thanks
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03-02-2021, 12:01 AM
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Great service from Lurecraft and Jacobs Molds
I ordered a mold from Jacobs Baits and then some glittering, colorant, an aluminum mold, and two silicone molds from Lurecraft last Wednesday after work. My postal carrier rang the doorbell at 1115...
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02-10-2021, 07:07 PM
Thread: What size thread ?
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Like JungleJimJigs and Skeetbum above I like to...
Like JungleJimJigs and Skeetbum above I like to go with very low build up so 70 denier -- 8/0-- on almost everything. For my pine squirrel craws i go to 140 - 6/0 - but rarely bigger than that. I...
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02-10-2021, 06:57 PM
Thread: Never Gets Old
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VERY NICE!!!
VERY NICE!!!
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02-10-2021, 08:21 AM
Thread: Eyes on jig heads
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I like holographic eyes. Attach with a tiny dab...
I like holographic eyes. Attach with a tiny dab of Locktite super glue, allow that to set, then a final bond of Solarez Resin BUT not over the eyes - I dont want to dull that trigger flash. Just on...
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02-09-2021, 11:44 PM
Thread: A Fathead Minnow imitation
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Mike-- not a criticism in any way - they really...
Mike-- not a criticism in any way - they really look sharp.
Yeah a good year for the Browns - exceeded my expectations.
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02-09-2021, 06:16 PM
Thread: A Fathead Minnow imitation
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Looking good! Can you apply a chatreuse stripe...
Looking good! Can you apply a chatreuse stripe down the side? Might not need it as they already look groovy. Nice work.
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Looking good! Those will work where I fish no...
Looking good! Those will work where I fish no doubt about it.
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01-31-2021, 08:42 PM
Thread: Vacuum chamber
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Blow moderately on the bubbles through a straw....
Blow moderately on the bubbles through a straw. Surprisingly it makes them go away.
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01-24-2021, 09:36 PM
Thread: How I Paint My Jigheads
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Very impressive - thanks for sharing.
Very impressive - thanks for sharing.
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01-10-2021, 09:00 PM
Thread: Securing rattles to hand made crappie jigs
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Ditto Capt Cororant. UV Resin is indeed the way...
Ditto Capt Cororant. UV Resin is indeed the way to go. I like Solarez Blue -Thin- but any of them will work.
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My method is to do the weedguard afterwards if...
My method is to do the weedguard afterwards if possible. Crank out a half dozen jigs then do the six weedguards - your time will go faster as you are repeating the same task over and over. As far as...
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10-02-2020, 11:52 PM
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I have been using Pine Squirrel Strips from Ken...
I have been using Pine Squirrel Strips from Ken for over a month now and I wanted to offer a review. I LOVE his products as they are a great value, are of a professional grade, and they help make a...
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09-19-2020, 09:25 PM
Thread: The Summit and the ......
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I also like the Summit reel. Light, smooth, and...
I also like the Summit reel. Light, smooth, and tough.
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09-14-2020, 03:06 PM
Thread: PB Crappie on my own jig !!
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Great job! The little man is starting off on fire...
Great job! The little man is starting off on fire - he will remember that forever.
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09-04-2020, 11:41 AM
Thread: Some Mini Gill Magnets.
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Love the maribou collar. Those should crush!
Love the maribou collar. Those should crush!
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09-01-2020, 08:52 AM
Thread: cross cut zonkers for sale
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My order arrived quickly and looks GREAT! It was...
My order arrived quickly and looks GREAT! It was an easy order process with excellent communication all the way.
You all MUST check out his stuff - it is top notch at a great price.
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08-26-2020, 07:50 AM
Thread: Good blank ?
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For a lesser price point the Mudhole spinning...
For a lesser price point the Mudhole spinning kits are nice. I have two and think they are a superor value. Check out Custom CRB Color Series Rod Building Kits | MudHole.com
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08-17-2020, 08:12 PM
Thread: cross cut zonkers for sale
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Got any Pine Squirrel strips available? I have...
Got any Pine Squirrel strips available? I have been hamering the smallies on several local creeks on a Pine Squirrel craw pattern. Looking for brown, black, olive, or rusty orange. Thx
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