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Awesome. Thanks for a spot to share rod builds. I look forward to seeing others work and learning.
I'll post some builds over the next couple weeks.

I picked up two 9' MHX panfish blanks rated for 2-6lb line around x-mas when they went on clearance (blanks no longer available). I use these mostly for trolling jigs, but they are also pretty good...

Thanks for the tips. I used the bead and swivel technique but it just couldn't keep up with the sheer amount. I was resetting too often for my liking. I'm thinking about a redundant system of weed...

Not much to report from my attempts at trolling cranks. I only spent a short time using cranks on my first attempt. I was too frustrated with floating weeds. I went back to trolling small...

Nothing else out there like the Mr. Crappie Jokers.

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Houghton Lake, Michigan

troll them, cast them, it don't matter. they catch fish.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I bought the number 5 flickers for the same reason (plus some Arkies and Bandits). We caught two crappie on Houghton with the flickers last weekend. I'll be on my...

Thanks for the offer wicklundrh and for the best wishes snagged again.

Home is in the greater Lansing area, but we spend many weekends around Ludington.

I'm not too concerned with killing a...

Very nice! I love paddle tails. Those would kill on my home lake.

Hamlin Lake, MI marsh...sorry not fishing sunrise, although I did fish the lake later that day.

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Four teal brought home for dinner from this spot.

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Walleye caught in the...

Built this one this past weekend

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Material was free...so was the labor.

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It is the big lake (chasing "silver" fish on Lake Michigan). Unfortunately, I spend most of my time around the Lansing area with pretty lousy local fishing. Luckily, we have a cabin in Ludington...

A few of my favorites.

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