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09-23-2022, 04:52 PM
Thread: Monofilament Line Thickness Comparison
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Monofilament Line Thickness Comparison
Monofilament line diameter comparison chart I came up with. Apparent the U.S. line weights are not in line with their actual line diameters like the Japanese and European line companies. If you think...
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08-16-2022, 10:49 PM
Thread: Threadlining Forum
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I don't think it is available anymore. I read...
I don't think it is available anymore. I read somewhere online about a year or so ago that someone was going to work on getting a 2nd revision of the book done with updated information but haven't...
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08-16-2022, 10:44 PM
Thread: Telescoping ultralights
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I have the Daiwa Wise Stream 50TUL spinning rod....
I have the Daiwa Wise Stream 50TUL spinning rod. I purchased it from Chris Stewart at Finesse Fishing. Very nice travel rod. Rated for 2 - 6lb. line and 1.5g - 8g lures. I'm using 4lb. Varivas line...
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08-16-2022, 12:06 PM
Thread: Threadlining Forum
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I still have my copy of Joe Robinson's...
I still have my copy of Joe Robinson's "Piscatorial Absurdities". I scanned it and made a PDF that I keep on my iPad and phone. I still enjoy reading it.
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08-16-2022, 11:20 AM
Thread: Rod Protection
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Older thread but... With the higher end rods...
Older thread but...
With the higher end rods and reels I prefer to store them inside and when I travel I usually take 2 to 3 setups just in case. I store mine in a Fishpond case at home and when I... -
08-03-2021, 07:32 PM
Thread: Homemade Inlines
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I found some wire forms with the swivel built...
I found some wire forms with the swivel built into the wire. Eliminates having to add a separate swivel and should help to reduce line twist. Just wish they would make them in a smaller wire...
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08-03-2021, 06:30 PM
Thread: Threadlining Forum
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I was a member way back when. Site got trolled...
I was a member way back when. Site got trolled then it disappeared. One of my favorite forums and helped me get started into the extreme ultralight style.
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10-06-2020, 09:52 PM
Thread: RIP to my Eradicator
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YAY! Expensive lesson but good that you were able...
YAY! Expensive lesson but good that you were able to fix it.
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09-23-2020, 08:22 PM
Thread: A Couple With A Shimano Soare BB
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Sorry, got it backwards. LMB were caught on the...
Sorry, got it backwards. LMB were caught on the Trout One rod. Gills on the Soare BB.
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09-23-2020, 07:49 PM
Thread: A Couple With A Shimano Soare BB
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A Couple With A Shimano Soare BB
A couple of desert LMB. I used one of my first JDM spinning rods, a Shimano Soare BB S700SUL. Luvias 2506H spinning reel with 3# Sunline Area Meister. The Daiwa Presso Step Dart 40S did the trick. I...
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09-19-2020, 07:45 PM
Thread: JDM Sub-forum?
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I’m for a separate JDM forum. One of the main...
I’m for a separate JDM forum. One of the main reasons I come here is check on JDM equipment and people’s reviews. Besides, Crappie.com is the only site that I can find that has a specific section to...
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09-06-2020, 02:40 PM
Thread: Homemade Inlines
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Mike1234; I use various solid brass beads in...
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I use various solid brass beads in different finishes as well as various brass lure bodies. I use Sonic Blades to make the PM style spinners but I mostly prefer the French Spinner Blades... -
09-06-2020, 02:25 PM
Thread: Homemade Inlines
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09-05-2020, 11:46 PM
Thread: Homemade Inlines
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A side note to those who enjoy making their own...
A side note to those who enjoy making their own inlines, I saw on some of the JDM inline spinners that they use a wire form with a built in swivel tie end. I searched for several months and finally...
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09-05-2020, 11:36 PM
Thread: Homemade Inlines
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Homemade Inlines
Lot of time on my hands these days. So I filled up some boxes. 115˚ today and too hot to go outside. Made my versions of Thomas Lures spinners, CP Spinners, Frank Nale's recipe, my versions of Smith...
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07-18-2020, 02:32 PM
Thread: USPS Trouble
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Back on original topic, I ordered some lure parts...
Back on original topic, I ordered some lure parts on Sun. 7/12. Went from PA to DE on Mon. 7/13. As of today package is still at USPS in DE. Sitting in the post office in Delaware for 6 days! If the...
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07-13-2020, 07:07 PM
Thread: Spinner flies
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Those look different. I make a regular spinner...
Those look different. I make a regular spinner but instead of a using a plain hook I use a trout fly. Do the ones with a weighted jig still have good blade spin? Great idea.👍👍
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06-29-2020, 07:41 PM
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Am I Missing Something Here (Besides Bearings)?
I purchased a Plueger President XT SP20 reel for one of my ultralight rods. I scanned the parts list and exploded diagram to save to my computer with my other reel diagrams. I was looking at the...
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06-25-2020, 07:50 PM
Thread: Tackle Shortages Hit USA
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Oh, I do. But I like to shop. Nuthin' else to do...
Oh, I do. But I like to shop. Nuthin' else to do right now.
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06-25-2020, 03:29 PM
Thread: Tackle Shortages Hit USA
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Local Sportsman’s Warehouse has very slim...
Local Sportsman’s Warehouse has very slim pickin’s lately. I’m guessing shipping issues due to the virus. Some of the Japanese sites say no shipping to the U.S. and they don’t know when it will open...
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06-21-2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Wire Formers- Comparative Eye Sizing
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Wire Formers- Comparative Eye Sizing
Comparative eye sizes between popular wire formers. Sorry I didn’t actually measure the diameters. Note that on the Hagen’s and the Boggs, there are different size pins available for different size...
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06-21-2020, 11:47 AM
Thread: Storage ideas for inline spinners
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For the 1/8 oz. spinners I use #6 and for the...
For the 1/8 oz. spinners I use #6 and for the 1/16 oz. spinners I use #8 hooks. I went to single hooks to reduce damage to the fish as I usually do C&R (I keep a few once in awhile). I also use JDM...
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06-20-2020, 04:56 PM
Thread: Trout magnet imposters!
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Nice work!
Nice work!
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06-20-2020, 04:48 PM
Thread: Staying Home...Keeping Occupied
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Staying Home...Keeping Occupied
Covid cases skyrocketing here in AZ. Staying home and piddling around.
1/8 oz. Inlines
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06-20-2020, 04:24 PM
Thread: Storage ideas for inline spinners
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They are double sided so they can hold a lot of...
They are double sided so they can hold a lot of lures. I use these large ones for home storage and then use a small one for fishing trips. I use them for spoons as well.
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06-20-2020, 04:00 PM
Thread: Storage ideas for inline spinners
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”Lost Creek” stenciled on boxes. Picked them up@...
”Lost Creek” stenciled on boxes. Picked them up@ Sportsman’s Warehouse. You can find the same styles, sizes and colors online at ebay and amazon.
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06-20-2020, 03:46 PM
Thread: Wire Forming Tools
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Comparative eye sizes between wire formers. ...
Comparative eye sizes between wire formers.
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06-20-2020, 03:29 PM
Thread: Storage ideas for inline spinners
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These can be purchased in various sizes. I use...
These can be purchased in various sizes. I use the large ones for home storage and small ones for fishing trips.
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06-20-2020, 03:26 PM
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I know a really old post but... Put a 45...
I know a really old post but...
Put a 45 degree bend just behind the loop for the line tie and/or attach a very small swivel to the loop.
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I have some of those . They work well . I like the slotted...
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