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12-02-2019, 04:55 PM
Thread: JIg head recommendations
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JIg head recommendations
I mostly fish for smallmouth and walleye but am heading back to my roots in the coming year and spending more time fishing for panfish. I just ordered a bunch of Bobby Garland soft plastics and...
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04-13-2019, 11:38 AM
Thread: Could Use Some Prayers
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The odds were against you in 67 and 68 and yet...
The odds were against you in 67 and 68 and yet you survived. You're obviously a fighter and will continue on the same way. I've been away from this site for a while and when I saw this my stomach...
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09-17-2018, 09:49 AM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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I'm 64 and drive for a living. I plan on having...
I'm 64 and drive for a living. I plan on having a lot more time on this rock, God willing. I'll not drive 700 miles to save 75 bucks. lol By spending 60 more I can by a Wild RIver (USA) made by...
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09-16-2018, 07:33 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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Opinions on using this specific model or...
Opinions on using this specific model or steelhead rods over all for crappie was the subject. You stated you won't use Mexican made rods and then listed all of the rods you use, none being the...
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09-16-2018, 07:16 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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Yep. Mexico. I'm not sure why this question...
Yep. Mexico. I'm not sure why this question would an opinion or expressed disdain for imported goods. Most anglers cannot afford legends or even avids. Most panfish anglers fish the for the...
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09-15-2018, 06:05 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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I've come to find out that others have been using...
I've come to find out that others have been using them for years. I will stay true to the steel discipline by running a six pound mainline and four pound flouro or straight four pound mono.
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09-15-2018, 11:33 AM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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I think you may be confusing steelhead and...
I think you may be confusing steelhead and salmon. The world record salmon is under 30 pounds and a really big lake erie trib chrome is close to 20. The rod I am referring to is a light power with...
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09-14-2018, 08:28 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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I agree with you on S.C. Premiers. I've a rack...
I agree with you on S.C. Premiers. I've a rack filled with them. fwiw, the Triumph I'm referring to is a 9 foot light power rod for fishing Steelhead. The closest in the Premier line is an 8 or...
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09-09-2018, 09:49 AM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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wick, could you suggest a lighter rod? I'm open...
wick, could you suggest a lighter rod? I'm open to ideas.
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09-08-2018, 09:00 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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as has been the case for years, you've always...
as has been the case for years, you've always been there with a reply and some help. I really appreciate your advice and your willingness to share knowledge.
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09-08-2018, 07:39 PM
Thread: St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
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St. Croix Triumph Steelhead Rod for.....
jig and float fishing? Any opinions or input? They make a 9' light power that weighs 5.4 ounces. I believe it is a moderate action as opposed to fast. Since I fish for steelhead occasionally, I...
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04-28-2015, 09:54 AM
Thread: light or med. lt. power?
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they definitely will.
they definitely will.
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04-22-2015, 08:53 PM
Thread: light or med. lt. power?
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gents, i thank you for the insights.
gents, i thank you for the insights.
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04-21-2015, 08:24 PM
Thread: light or med. lt. power?
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light or med. lt. power?
which is best for casting jigs or fishing under floats? i don't vertical jig much and definitely will not be trolling. thanks for ideas.
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04-04-2015, 07:15 AM
Thread: NO name lure
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we used them in the 60s for both crappie and...
we used them in the 60s for both crappie and bluegills. they were an awesome bait. i still keep a few in my bag but haven't used them in years. a word to the wise, the leader that came with them...
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11-22-2014, 04:33 PM
Thread: Cork handle question
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that older cork was awesome. a few years ago, i...
that older cork was awesome. a few years ago, i bought a lamiglas, lower level, for steelhead. as i unwrapped the plastic from the cork, big pieces of cork came along with it. it took a year of...
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11-20-2014, 07:50 PM
Thread: Cork handle question
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anyone know what chemicals are used in making...
anyone know what chemicals are used in making u40? as everyone in my family has had cancer, except me, i am leery about using this and i have my suspicions about anything made by dow chemical co.
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10-27-2014, 07:17 PM
Thread: stainless steel guides?
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mods, i don't see the 'edit' icon here. could...
mods, i don't see the 'edit' icon here. could you please delete this post?
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10-27-2014, 11:55 AM
Thread: stainless steel guides?
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stainless steel guides?
good, bad? i'm looking at fenwick eagle rods and love the lightness, but i am unsure of the ss guides. i use trilene xl all the time so i'm not worried too much about grooving. any ideas are...
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03-12-2014, 08:23 AM
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cabela fish eagle rods are on sale for 44.95. ...
cabela fish eagle rods are on sale for 44.95. good rods, and they do have one in 7.5'.
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12-18-2013, 09:08 AM
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from a couple of weeks ago............. ...
from a couple of weeks ago.............
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showthread.php/268735-jig-storage -
12-04-2013, 09:13 PM
Thread: jig storage?
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jig storage?
i need some ideas. what do you folks use to store jigs? fly boxes, compartmentalized boxes, etc? thanks for any help.
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11-29-2013, 06:31 PM
Thread: set ups for channel cats
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cray, i go with pretty much the same. abu 5500c...
cray, i go with pretty much the same. abu 5500c reels and 6.5 med. action rods. i've considered going heavier, but the biggest cat i've taken from our local lakes was only about 30 inches, so i...
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11-28-2013, 11:04 AM
Thread: set ups for channel cats
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11-28-2013, 09:51 AM
Thread: set ups for channel cats
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i was looking for input more along the lines of...
i was looking for input more along the lines of rods and reels.
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11-27-2013, 09:51 AM
Thread: set ups for channel cats
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set ups for channel cats
do you folks use anything special when targeting channel cats?
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11-25-2013, 07:57 PM
Thread: B&M Duck Commander rods
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wish they would have named them godwin rods. ...
wish they would have named them godwin rods. imo, it has more appeal.
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11-25-2013, 03:35 PM
Thread: B&M Duck Commander rods
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agreed, mrdux. i talked to phil's wife on the...
agreed, mrdux. i talked to phil's wife on the phone years ago to tell them how much i enjoyed their videos and calls. it has become crazy now. every single store sells their images. i wish Christ...
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08-25-2013, 09:16 AM
Thread: Cheaper Spinning Rod Suggestions ?
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a friend just bought a couple of these. i don't...
a friend just bought a couple of these. i don't know anything about them but he loves them. and they are two piece.
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08-23-2013, 08:32 AM
Thread: Crappie world magizne
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never again. every article is more like product...
never again. every article is more like product endorsements. too many better publications out there. my personal opinion, of course.
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Sure don't sound right? Anyone else have an older four...
Is this Rod Knock on my Yamaha F100?