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05-03-2023, 10:16 AM
Thread: shelbyville
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I'm heading down there for a long weekend of...
I'm heading down there for a long weekend of fishing in about an hour myself. Hope I have as much luck as you did.
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05-14-2022, 09:44 PM
Thread: Dr Ketchn says eat your carrots
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Was at Shelbyville a few weeks ago and orange was...
Was at Shelbyville a few weeks ago and orange was the hot color there too.
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07-11-2020, 11:20 PM
Thread: My Wife is in a very melancholy mood
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Too funny! Something similar happened to me...
Too funny!
Something similar happened to me and my wife this year on vacation. We were fishing on big Crooked Lake in Wisconsin and she caught a smallmouth that look to be 22 + in. She was... -
07-02-2020, 06:40 PM
Thread: B&M Rods
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PM sent
PM sent
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07-02-2020, 06:11 PM
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Exactly. Jigs are expendable, that's why they're...
Exactly. Jigs are expendable, that's why they're so cheap. Speaking of which I think I need more! LOL
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07-02-2020, 06:03 PM
Thread: This Never Gets Old
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I love chasing small mouth but there really isn't...
I love chasing small mouth but there really isn't much better than getting on a good panfish bite! Bluegill, shellcracker, crappie, rock bass, whatever.
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06-29-2020, 03:45 PM
Thread: Tackle Shortages Hit USA
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I was at a Bass Pro shops last Friday. Though...
I was at a Bass Pro shops last Friday. Though not bare the shelves were noticeably lacking stock, especially in terminal tackle. Rod selection was getting thin too.
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02-20-2020, 01:10 PM
Thread: B&M Poles
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B&M is an outstanding company, very responsive...
B&M is an outstanding company, very responsive and they stand behind their products. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone.
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02-03-2020, 04:45 PM
Thread: I just had to do it!!
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Thats whats been keeping me from using braid on...
Thats whats been keeping me from using braid on my panfish/crappie rigs. I sometimes rip the hook out using mono, I can imagine for me at least the hookup rate will drop with braid.
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02-03-2020, 04:42 PM
Thread: Help with spinning rod
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I use the Shakesphere microlite line for my...
I use the Shakesphere microlite line for my bluegill setups. I think the rods are only in the $25ish range so pretty cheap, but I like em so far. I have a 7ft ultralight that is kinda whippy and a...
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08-28-2019, 05:59 PM
Thread: BlueGillGirl
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Great news Skeet!
Great news Skeet!
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08-25-2019, 04:23 PM
Thread: 7 foot UL
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I have a Shakesphere MicroLite 7ft UL rod but its...
I have a Shakesphere MicroLite 7ft UL rod but its 2 piece. Lots of fun for bluegill though. Best part I think it was about $20 at Dicks Sporting Goods.
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08-23-2019, 03:48 PM
Thread: New rig for some gill.
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You guys usually do shorter or longer rods for...
You guys usually do shorter or longer rods for bluegill fishing? I've got a 5'6" light and a 7' ultralight right now and like em both for fishing gills. I think having a few rigged up different...
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08-19-2019, 02:52 PM
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Shabbona has crappie and bluegill. (And...
Shabbona has crappie and bluegill. (And everything else) Lake can get busy but it's a 9.9 lake so it shouldn't get too bad in a kayak. It's a bit over an hour from Naperville.
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08-13-2019, 10:19 PM
Thread: Military Flag Retirement
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First and most important thank you (and all...
First and most important thank you (and all crappie.com veterans) for your service.
Flag retirement ceremonies can definitely be emotional. This was a very touching ceremony you guys did, very... -
07-26-2019, 09:50 PM
Thread: Spincast
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I bought both of my kids Shakespeare spincast...
I bought both of my kids Shakespeare spincast combos a few years ago. So far no problems with them. I even have a Shakeaphere microlite light and ultralight spinning combo myself now. For the...
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07-22-2019, 08:22 PM
Thread: Shabbona
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I usually only get there once or twice a year so...
I usually only get there once or twice a year so i don't know it that well. Once i get my kayak I'm hoping to fish it a few times a month.
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07-13-2019, 01:16 PM
Thread: Shabbona
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Shabbona
Since its been quiet here I figure I'd post my meager fishing report.
Went out with my brother-in-law Friday to Shabbona Lake for crappie. Hot, bluebird sky's, little to no wind. Made for a hot... -
07-12-2019, 07:55 PM
Thread: Getting To The "Point"
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WOW very detailed, thanks for the info.
WOW very detailed, thanks for the info.
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07-04-2019, 02:52 PM
Thread: Happy
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Happy Independance Day everyone !!! Been a...
Happy Independance Day everyone !!!
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01-16-2017, 09:45 AM
Thread: Shakespere micro series rods
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I've got a 5'6" light power that I use for...
I've got a 5'6" light power that I use for wandering shorelines. Great for tight places and it feels really nice. Great rod for $20. Ive even caught some decent size river smallies on it .
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11-16-2016, 09:07 PM
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Nice lunch break for sure. Its getting cold...
Nice lunch break for sure.
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09-10-2016, 09:14 AM
Thread: Crappie bites
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Oh yeah they work. Heck sometimes I just put a...
Oh yeah they work. Heck sometimes I just put a nibble on a #8 or #6 gold hook and dunk her in. Most often they are used to tip either a hook with 2 sections of Berkley Gulp waxies or to tip a very...
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09-10-2016, 09:01 AM
Thread: Finding fall crappie
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Great read, thanks for the link!
Great read, thanks for the link!
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08-26-2016, 08:59 PM
Thread: Thank You All
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Were keeping you in our prayers slab.
Were keeping you in our prayers slab.
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08-26-2016, 08:52 PM
Thread: Great day gill fishing
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Gills are a blast! Great way to spend a work...
Gills are a blast! Great way to spend a work lunch hour. :). I do catch crappie with them sometimes, usually smaller ones though.
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08-26-2016, 06:36 PM
Thread: Rod and reel for Bass and Crappie
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Smallmouth finnesse presentations and crappie...
Smallmouth finnesse presentations and crappie would go together. Ive got a Fenwick HMG (granted above your price range) medium light, but thats about as heavy as Id go for crappie myself. Most of...
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08-22-2016, 12:31 PM
Thread: Bronzeback bonanza
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Very nice, gotta love those bronzebacks!
Very nice, gotta love those bronzebacks!
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08-21-2016, 07:38 AM
Thread: how many ya got............
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More than my wife wants me to have! Ha! But...
More than my wife wants me to have! Ha! But way less than some of you guys. The collection grows every time im at gander though.
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08-18-2016, 08:35 AM
Thread: Panfish Mayhem
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That is a heck of a day!
That is a heck of a day!
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Congrats Tim , I’m glad you like your new toys :) . I like catching...
2 ultras and a light