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03-22-2024, 06:30 PM
Thread: Pymie
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I'm thinking of making a trip to Pymatuning this...
I'm thinking of making a trip to Pymatuning this year. What is the best place to launch a boat?
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03-03-2024, 08:00 AM
Thread: Which rod to buy?
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I did go into the store before I posted and...
I did go into the store before I posted and looked at the rods. I was looking for feedback of people who had used these particular models.
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03-02-2024, 09:06 PM
Thread: Which rod to buy?
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I do have the TCB65 rod as well as the SLS-150...
I do have the TCB65 rod as well as the SLS-150 (which I got at the Trout Magnet booth at the Outdoor show last week). I do like the TCB. Haven't fished the SLS yet.
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03-02-2024, 02:22 PM
Thread: Which rod to buy?
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Which rod to buy?
I am looking for a new spinning rod for crappie fishing. It's gonna be a one piece, light power, fast action spinning rod. Since BassPro has the rod and reel trade starting later this week, I can...
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03-02-2024, 09:17 AM
Thread: Swivels When do you use them?
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I only use snap swivels for trolling to make it...
I only use snap swivels for trolling to make it easy to change out baits.
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03-02-2024, 09:08 AM
Thread: ACC Crappie Stix warranty
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The St Croix warranty is reasonable if you have...
The St Croix warranty is reasonable if you have an expensive rod like a Legend Elite Panfish. But on the lower end rods it's has questionable value.
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02-24-2024, 01:27 PM
Thread: Grandsons Giant
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That is an impressive catch. Great that you have...
That is an impressive catch. Great that you have a photo to preserve the memory.
If your grandson is a true fisherman, that slab will get bigger every time he tells the story :biggrin -
02-24-2024, 01:25 PM
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Apparently he missed the articles about that...
Apparently he missed the articles about that Walleye guys stuffing their catches with weights. Dumb people never learn.
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02-24-2024, 01:21 PM
Thread: New Pflueger Presidents
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A lot of people like them. I bought a couple at...
A lot of people like them. I bought a couple at the beginning of the pandemic at Wally World for $39. Now it's hard to find them for under $60. I thought they were a good reels for $40. As others...
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02-04-2024, 11:23 AM
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Amped Outdoors provides a sizing chart on their...
Amped Outdoors provides a sizing chart on their website.
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02-02-2024, 01:42 PM
Thread: Need advice for a new reel.
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I don't have the Miravel, but I have a JDM...
I don't have the Miravel, but I have a JDM Legalis 1000 and a US version of the Legalis 2000. Both are great reels for the money.
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01-20-2024, 08:58 PM
Thread: New ride
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Very nice, indeed.
Very nice, indeed.
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01-02-2024, 10:06 PM
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Got mine for Christmas along with the 2023...
Got mine for Christmas along with the 2023 ornament. I took it to work and I'm already getting a lot of comments about the mug. Keeps the coffee hot for quite a while.
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11-18-2023, 07:57 AM
Thread: Drought
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The situation is definitely worse in the lakes...
The situation is definitely worse in the lakes that are water supplies for municipalities and industries. Marburg, Long Arm and Redman are very low. The worst I have seen in my 20 years living here....
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10-21-2023, 09:59 AM
Thread: Stick steer panfish boat
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I love fishing out of mine. However, since I only...
I love fishing out of mine. However, since I only fish small electric only lakes I don't have a gas outboard. So for me, I don't have the issues with getting wet. Here in PA, electric only lakes now...
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09-24-2023, 07:46 AM
Thread: Help! New to Garmin Fish Finder
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Two things in your favor using Garmin. 1. The...
Two things in your favor using Garmin.
1. The are many people consider them more intuitive and easy to learn then the other manufacturers in the market.
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09-24-2023, 07:26 AM
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Thanks for the pics. It looks like a good time. I...
Thanks for the pics. It looks like a good time. I really wanted to go but it falls on my anniversary weekend and my wife wouldn't be too keen on a 1000 mile road trip to the Crappie Expo instead of...
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09-07-2023, 02:06 PM
Thread: ACC Crappie Stixs Where to buy?
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Midway recently was doing 10% off and free...
Midway recently was doing 10% off and free shipping.Picked up 2 of the 7'6" 2 piece rods. They do run promos a lot and and ACC Crappie Stix are usually included.
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07-19-2023, 08:11 PM
Thread: Reel Recommendations
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I've not had good luck with the Pflueger...
I've not had good luck with the Pflueger Presidents. The Anti Reverse gear on the newer ones is plastic and very fragile.
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07-08-2023, 09:12 PM
Thread: Getting Started Pulling Cranks
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Received the PM. Thanks
Received the PM. Thanks
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07-08-2023, 08:22 AM
Thread: Getting Started Pulling Cranks
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Many thanks for the feedback. I like the idea of...
Many thanks for the feedback. I like the idea of the planer boards because I really don't want to buy or have to deal with the 10' and 14' rods if I can avoid it. I have never used planer boards...
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07-07-2023, 06:36 PM
Thread: Getting Started Pulling Cranks
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Getting Started Pulling Cranks
I have done some trolling pulling cranks and bottom bouncers for Walleyes, but never for Crappie. I assume that I should use something lighter than the MH Ugly Sticks and size 27 line counter reels I...
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07-07-2023, 06:21 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: Here is my 95 Fisher Hawk 15 SS
Here is my 95 Fisher Hawk 15 SS
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07-04-2023, 10:01 AM
Thread: Used Stick Steer Boat
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Finally done for this year
Been very busy at work, so it has taken me longer to get the work done for this year than I wanted. But here are the pics of the boat.
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04-15-2023, 05:07 PM
Thread: Used Stick Steer Boat
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I picked up the boat today. Will post pics soon....
I picked up the boat today. Will post pics soon. As with any 20+ year old boat, there are minor issues to work on. The only major issue is that the tilt mechanism for the outboard looks to be...
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03-21-2023, 07:09 PM
Thread: Used Stick Steer Boat
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Went to look at the boat today. I was surprised...
Went to look at the boat today. I was surprised that the boat was as good a shape as it was for a 28 year old boat. It did appear to be all aluminum. The floor, transom and sides all looked great. I...
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03-19-2023, 08:01 PM
Thread: Used Stick Steer Boat
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Used Stick Steer Boat
I am going to look at a used Stick Steer boat this week. It's a 1995 Fisher Hawk 15 SS. I have been trying to research this further, but i can't find a lot of info. It appears that this was made...
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12-27-2022, 04:11 PM
Thread: 2lb for 1/32oz jigs?
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I couldn't see the smaller line until I bought...
I couldn't see the smaller line until I bought something called HatEyes. Clips to my visor and I flip it down. 2.5X magnification and it works great.
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12-27-2022, 03:47 PM
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I am from York, PA so I understand the drive can...
I am from York, PA so I understand the drive can be tiring. I took a trip to Santee Cooper several years ago in April and to Guntersville 2 years ago in October. I was fishing from the bank both...
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12-27-2022, 02:37 PM
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I just got this rod yesterday from the local...
I just got this rod yesterday from the local Wally World. Put a Daiwa Revros LT1000 on it and it balances perfectly. You can sometimes find that reel for $50 on sale and there isn't a better $50 reel...
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This is a friend of mine Terry in Oklahoma with the horse fly jig in...
Horsefly jigs