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02-25-2021, 01:17 PM
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Ryan, I have a PC70MHM that will do me for now to...
Ryan, I have a PC70MHM that will do me for now to go with my other 3. Sucks that they discontinued the moderate action. I got my PC70MM used on bass boat central, but not seen any on there for a long...
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02-25-2021, 01:05 PM
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Thanks Big Mike, that is very reasonable....
Thanks Big Mike, that is very reasonable. However, I am back in central Missouri now, so should probably change my login name.
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02-24-2021, 02:26 PM
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Same boat as you, I have three and need one more....
Same boat as you, I have three and need one more. I love them with the new Daiwa line counters.
Want to sell yours?
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07-09-2020, 01:24 PM
Thread: Needing rod recommendation...
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X2 on the Power trollers, you will not be...
X2 on the Power trollers, you will not be dissapointed. No revelance on the non-spinning eyelets, they work fine with spinning gear. I use 12' ones out both sides for a bigger swath. Grizzly jig has...
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07-06-2020, 01:53 PM
Thread: Thomas Hill Cranking
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We were cranking on Truman. Sorry for the late...
We were cranking on Truman. Sorry for the late reply. We went to Mark twain yesterday and came back with 11 real nice ones. Going back to Truman this weekend.
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07-01-2020, 11:28 AM
Thread: Thomas Hill Cranking
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Never tried it, but I'm sure you can. Matter of...
Never tried it, but I'm sure you can. Matter of fact, will probably got there next trip. Truman has been on fire, but would like to try TH as it's a little closer to the house.
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06-25-2020, 10:59 AM
Thread: LOOKING FOR NEW LINE
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We have been using 20 lb power pro, lets the...
We have been using 20 lb power pro, lets the baits run a little deeper with less line out. Really helps with losing baits. You want a soft action rod as the braid has no stretch and be sure to get...
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06-20-2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: Crank Pulling Rod Question Please
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I use the 12' BnM pro staffs. They work perfect...
I use the 12' BnM pro staffs. They work perfect and will handle a 6-8 pound channel cat no problem.
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06-14-2019, 02:36 PM
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Caught at Wheeler Lake in Alabama 4/29/2019
Caught at Wheeler Lake in Alabama 4/29/2019
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07-18-2018, 03:22 PM
Thread: Mark Twain Lake -Info needed
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Hey Dave, was there on 7/7 and the crankbait...
Hey Dave, was there on 7/7 and the crankbait pulling was on fire. 4 of us easily caught 4 limits of 10"-11" fish with a few 12" mixed in. South Fork resort would be a good place to stay and really...
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06-18-2018, 11:20 AM
Thread: Best producing crankbait colors?
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Here is what has been working well for me lately:...
Here is what has been working well for me lately: Pink Sparkle, Two Tone, and Chart Shad are must haves.
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06-18-2018, 07:56 AM
Thread: JPP report 6/16
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Good job fellas!
Good job fellas!
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06-14-2018, 03:52 PM
Thread: JPP report 6/14
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Good job you guys, nice mess there. That's about...
Good job you guys, nice mess there. That's about all I want to clean at one time anyway.
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06-14-2018, 09:20 AM
Thread: JPP Report 6/2 and 6/10
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Sure, they still bite. I don't think it's that...
Sure, they still bite. I don't think it's that bad during the week, but gets pretty crazy on the weekends. It is what it is and we can deal with it. Amazing where you see people take those big boats,...
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06-13-2018, 07:59 AM
Thread: JPP Report 6/2 and 6/10
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Thanks guys. Best year for size we have seen...
Thanks guys. Best year for size we have seen since 2013. Does not seem to be very many small fish this year.
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06-12-2018, 12:55 PM
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Good job guys! I like those jigs, I believe...
Good job guys! I like those jigs, I believe they'll work.
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06-11-2018, 03:53 PM
Thread: New I-pilot’s anchor mode?
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06-11-2018, 03:52 PM
Thread: Eyes for b n m poles
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About the only solution I know of is to find a...
About the only solution I know of is to find a good rod repair guy in your area to replace the eye for you. And good ones who like to do it are hard to find. Thinking of getting basic rod repair...
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06-11-2018, 03:45 PM
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Used to use 10# hi-vis mono, but got to where we...
Used to use 10# hi-vis mono, but got to where we were losing 5-7 bandits a trip. Went back to 25# hi-vis power pro and solved that problem. Only lose the occasional bandit now and then and catching...
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06-11-2018, 03:38 PM
Thread: JPP Report 6/2 and 6/10
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JPP Report 6/2 and 6/10
Mama and I have had good luck the last couple weekends after two weeks of not fishing. 22 nice ones on 6/2 and 24 yesterday, 6/10. Throwing back anything under 11 inches and not many at that. They...
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06-05-2018, 02:26 PM
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Caught this 5 gallon bucket full Saturday here in...
Caught this 5 gallon bucket full Saturday here in Middle TN. All on bandit 300, several 14 inchers in there. Sunday was not as good, only cleaned 4. Was real windy and slight front I guess.
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06-05-2018, 01:51 PM
Thread: Start pulling cranks
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We usually use 4 6' ugly sticks spread out on...
We usually use 4 6' ugly sticks spread out on holders mounted to a bar across the back of the boat. Rod tips are spread out at 4 foot intervals. Also used to fish 2 12' B&M pro staff rods 90 degrees...
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06-01-2018, 02:32 PM
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Mr Skeetbum nailed it. If you want to learn about...
Mr Skeetbum nailed it. If you want to learn about trolling crankbaits for crappie go the Mississippi board and read the trolling crankbait 101 sticky thread. It will take you a while, but there is a...
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05-31-2018, 11:18 AM
Thread: Hey Guys...Got a Question
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My vote would be Truman Lake Warsaw area. Amazing...
My vote would be Truman Lake Warsaw area. Amazing fishery especially for catfish. You would be within an hour to Bennett Springs. We aim to have a place there when we retire and move back to Central...
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05-31-2018, 10:52 AM
Thread: Side Pulling Questions
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If it were me, I'd mount the motor on the front...
If it were me, I'd mount the motor on the front and turn the head around like everyone has suggested. Boat will run straight and you can fish out the entire back. Get an extension handle for the...
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05-24-2018, 02:23 PM
Thread: JPP report 5/19
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Good job sir! Have not been out past week or so....
Good job sir! Have not been out past week or so. We are back in Missouri to see our brand new baby granddaughter. Hope to get back out on Monday and get in amongst the wave runners and wake boats....
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05-15-2018, 10:29 AM
Thread: Percy Priest?
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They are in post spawn right now and spread out....
They are in post spawn right now and spread out. Caught some off brush but not on all brush.
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05-15-2018, 10:28 AM
Thread: Percy Priest?
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Mid lake between Bryant Grove and Four Corners
Mid lake between Bryant Grove and Four Corners
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05-14-2018, 03:46 PM
Thread: Am I doing it wrong?
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Don't look like you have line counters, so this...
Don't look like you have line counters, so this may not help. Alternate the line out distance 5 feet between adjacent poles. Helps keep them from crossing and tangling when turning.
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05-14-2018, 03:36 PM
Thread: Percy Priest?
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Caught 21 Saturday 5/12 trolling Bandit 300's....
Caught 21 Saturday 5/12 trolling Bandit 300's. 15-24 FOW. It's on.
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has more bullets says the proverbial gunslinger ......:Rofl
Life expectancy ?