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You re correct, I still have not found anything...
You re correct, I still have not found anything and was hoping someone might have accidentally run across something and this jog their memory
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Thoughts?
I know this will probably sound odd to a lot of you hard core Crappie guys, but I like a 6'8"-7' ML rod with XFast action rated for 1/16thoz- 5/16thoz baits for tackling crappie. The places I fish i...
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02-26-2020, 02:08 PM
Thread: Does Line Color Matter????
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Thanks for all the replies. I for the most part...
Thanks for all the replies. I for the most part do not think it makes a difference except in certain unique situations, but I have a friend that believes it make all the difference in the world if...
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02-20-2020, 01:12 PM
Thread: Does Line Color Matter????
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Does Line Color Matter????
Does it make one iota of difference if you are using hi Viz line verses something that is low Viz? I have always been curious as to peoples opinions. I am beginning to believe it does not make a...
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01-09-2020, 03:14 PM
Thread: 4 lb line recommendation
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:) I enjoy playing fish and love swamp fishing ...
:) I enjoy playing fish and love swamp fishing
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01-09-2020, 02:53 PM
Thread: 4 lb line recommendation
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You are correct I played the fish well with drag...
You are correct I played the fish well with drag and rod. I was merely stating for the water i was fishing (plenty of wood, lily pads, and grass) I was able to not break off a 20lb Drum, 10-12lb...
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01-09-2020, 02:30 PM
Thread: 4 lb line recommendation
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I usually opt for 6lb over 4, but Stren, Trilene...
I usually opt for 6lb over 4, but Stren, Trilene XL, and Suffix have been my go too lines for decades. I have landed a long of fish I should have broke off on each of them
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12-17-2019, 12:54 PM
Thread: Cleaning crappie
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I always buy the el cheapo Hamilton Beech carving...
I always buy the el cheapo Hamilton Beech carving knives at wally world with a sheep's foot blade which i prefer to the pointed blades on the twister. Never sharpened a blade before.
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11-21-2019, 03:27 PM
Thread: Powering a pontoon
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on a 20ft nothing less than a 70HP and preferably...
on a 20ft nothing less than a 70HP and preferably a 90HP if you plan on trying to ski
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11-21-2019, 03:26 PM
Thread: min kota shaft issue
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min kota shaft issue
I have a 40lb Min Kota tiller that recently I noticed the pro shaft seems to have extended out another 1/4-1/2" further than it did leaving a gap you can clearly see the shaft between the housing and...
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11-21-2019, 03:17 PM
Thread: some pic of fliers
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SWEET! Here in KY I have only caught a few over...
SWEET! Here in KY I have only caught a few over the years and only in certain areas. Not really common here
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11-07-2019, 01:31 PM
Thread: GREEN TODAY
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Nice, I have pretty much stopped fishing and...
Nice, I have pretty much stopped fishing and getting ready for duck season.
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11-04-2019, 03:27 PM
Thread: Another Great Shindig
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I totally forgot all about it. Took my son...
I totally forgot all about it. Took my son shooting
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11-04-2019, 03:23 PM
Thread: If You could have would you ?
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I am limited to when i can get out and if I can...
I am limited to when i can get out and if I can get a limit I go for it. I would rather clean a limit and portion them out than clean just a few every time.
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11-04-2019, 03:20 PM
Thread: Lets see some pics of our members
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Sticky: Son with a decent one
Son with a decent one
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11-04-2019, 03:19 PM
Thread: Lets see some pics of our members
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Sticky: Go Crappie fishing and catch a Buffalo on 6lb...
Go Crappie fishing and catch a Buffalo on 6lb
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10-31-2019, 01:45 PM
Thread: Medium power spinning rod for crappie
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I use a M/L Fast or Ultra Fast tip usually 6'*'-...
I use a M/L Fast or Ultra Fast tip usually 6'*'- 6'10" range with a Shimano Sedona 1000 spooled with 6lb mono. I throw 1 1/6oz tubes mostly, but I catch everything from Crappie-Grinell. I like more...
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10-31-2019, 01:36 PM
Thread: Color of jigs
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My go to is a 1/16oz Red flake and Chartreuse. I...
My go to is a 1/16oz Red flake and Chartreuse. I also like Silver flake and pearl, Blue flake and black, Blue flake and White, and Re flake and white.
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10-30-2019, 04:22 PM
Thread: KY LAKE FALL SHINDIG
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I just joined and just saw this also. I might...
I just joined and just saw this also. I might try and make it by with my son. I have not seen Doug since we had a group Diver Hunt down on Barkley many many moons ago. I was lucky enough to get...
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10-28-2019, 07:22 AM
Thread: G. Loomis Mossyback BSR801
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I throw mostly 1/16th oz tubes and finding a rod...
I throw mostly 1/16th oz tubes and finding a rod that is 6'9"ish that is rated for less than 1/8oz is hard to find that is not a buggy whip. I fish swamps I duck hunt in and need a rod with great...
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10-28-2019, 07:18 AM
Thread: G. Loomis Mossyback BSR801
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I have bought several other rods, but for some...
I have bought several other rods, but for some reason I like that rod. I know its odd, but to me its a feel thing and other rods do not have the same feel to me.
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10-24-2019, 02:57 PM
Thread: Bank withdrawls
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Not sure why anyone would be downed for catching...
Not sure why anyone would be downed for catching crappie from the bank. The way i look at it is less equipment and hassle involved. I catch most of my Crappie from places I duck hunt and getting a...
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10-24-2019, 02:45 PM
Thread: G. Loomis Mossyback BSR801
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G. Loomis Mossyback BSR801
I broke my favorite spinning rod for Crappie and am trying to find another. Loomis stopped production of this rod a few years back.
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10-24-2019, 02:42 PM
Thread: A morning in the duck blind
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Glad he enjoyed the time in the blind. After...
Glad he enjoyed the time in the blind.
After 39 seasons of chasing the ducks, I can say I have spent enough to have retired already.
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What is your go to trout magnet color? Looks like that was what you...
Fish a couple of spots this morning