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01-29-2021, 08:14 PM
Thread: Crappie habitat in boat slip
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I'd think that once people see the trees, you'll...
I'd think that once people see the trees, you'll have a lot of people fishing your dock. That bothers some folks, so it's just an observation.
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01-29-2021, 08:11 PM
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Get some big bluegill so they can spawn and...
Get some big bluegill so they can spawn and hopefully not fit in the catfish's mouth.
I'd probably stock just bluegill first and let them get established before introducing other predators.
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01-29-2021, 07:34 PM
Thread: Grizzly Jig sale
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I didn't see anything much in the way of sales on...
I didn't see anything much in the way of sales on the site. I'm hoping there's some great deals in store.
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01-29-2021, 07:33 PM
Thread: Opinions on BnM Pole...
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I'm having that issue with catfish rods. There...
I'm having that issue with catfish rods. There are a bunch of people pimping them, but when you ask for technical info, it's hard to come by. I find a lot of frustration when looking at websites...
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01-29-2021, 07:29 PM
Thread: Crappie Boat "must have"...
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If you're going to use long rods, get a net with...
If you're going to use long rods, get a net with a long handle. Trying to bring in a fish on a 16' rod with a 3' net is good for a bloopers video, but not much else.
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01-27-2021, 06:18 PM
Thread: Catfish rod?
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This is an old thread, but hopefully it will help...
This is an old thread, but hopefully it will help someone else down the road
I fished for catfish growing up. I fished farm ponds, where a 5 pounder was a monster. For those, whatever cheap... -
01-27-2021, 05:45 PM
Thread: Catfish baits and rigging
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You are using baits that channel cats eat. If...
You are using baits that channel cats eat. If you want to catch blues or flatheads, use natural baitfish such as shad or skipjack or bluegill.
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01-27-2021, 10:58 AM
Thread: Grizzly Jig Spring Tackle Show
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Has anyone been by since the sale started? Any...
Has anyone been by since the sale started? Any killer deals?
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01-27-2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: Crappie Boat "must have"...
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Instead of toilet paper, I keep baby wipes. They...
Instead of toilet paper, I keep baby wipes. They are good for the same uses as TP, but are also great if you catch a bass and need to remove the stench of those bucketfaced carp from your hands...
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01-25-2021, 09:36 PM
Thread: Grizzly jig new store
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Caruthersville Mo, near that tn, ky, mo border. ...
Caruthersville Mo, near that tn, ky, mo border. I'm thinking about heading there on Saturday if I am feeling good. I had Covid last month, so I should have an immunity.
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01-25-2021, 08:55 PM
Thread: Trip To MS
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>How are the locals with regards to out of...
>How are the locals with regards to out of staters coming down and fishing your waters?
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01-25-2021, 03:38 PM
Thread: BnM New Years Contest ends Feb 15, 2021
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I wish for the news media to REPORT the news NOT...
I wish for the news media to REPORT the news NOT tell us what to think.
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01-24-2021, 08:46 PM
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Poll: Neither are in my waters, but the yellow seems...
Neither are in my waters, but the yellow seems more chartreusey to me, and chartreuse is such a great color. I'd love to get my hands on both!
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01-24-2021, 08:41 PM
Thread: Grizzly Jig Spring Tackle Show
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Is that all I can eat biscuits and gravy? For...
Is that all I can eat biscuits and gravy? For the giveaways, do we have to be present to register and/or present to win?
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01-21-2021, 10:53 PM
Thread: My biggest Redears
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If only the Asian carp could make our good fish...
If only the Asian carp could make our good fish bigger.
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01-21-2021, 06:22 PM
Thread: My biggest Redears
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4 pound redear?
4 pound redear?
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01-18-2021, 12:10 AM
Thread: Live scope vs spot lock
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I have never used livescope, but I have a Terrova...
I have never used livescope, but I have a Terrova with spot lock. I'd say upgrade the trolling motor. It isn't JUST spot-lock, but the ability to use a wireless remote to steer and power the...
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01-17-2021, 11:59 PM
Thread: Big Sandy Asian Carp Catch
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There is no way to eradicate them in the near...
There is no way to eradicate them in the near term. If those electric "fences" work, they need to put them in at the top of the rivers and push the fish down, then add another section and push them...
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01-17-2021, 11:53 PM
Thread: Best spinning reel.
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The Daiwa Regal LT is my favorite reel in the...
The Daiwa Regal LT is my favorite reel in the $50-60 range. The 1000 has a normal (deep) spool, so it's going to hold a chunk of 4 pound mono. I wish they offered a shallow spool option. That...
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01-17-2021, 11:50 PM
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Nah, they upped the limit on these stocked...
Nah, they upped the limit on these stocked rainbows to 7. I figured 4 was enough, especially since they stopped biting. I chummed with canned corn, but didn't find a single piece in their bellies.
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01-17-2021, 07:37 PM
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I finally caught some fish and no contest :+
I didn't take any photos with their heads on. :)
First 4 fish of the year. Covid has kept me on the sidelines.392881 -
01-16-2021, 03:20 PM
Thread: Big Sandy Asian Carp Catch
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Yes, a lot of them are frozen and shipped to...
Yes, a lot of them are frozen and shipped to China. As stated, they are used in pet food as well. They are said to be very good table fare (but have odd bone structure compared to normal tablefare....
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01-13-2021, 11:04 PM
Thread: Where and when to go
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Jerry Hancock (he and his partner won the Mr....
Jerry Hancock (he and his partner won the Mr. Crappie tournament this year) is a guide on Lake Lavon near Dallas. Lavon isn't a trophy crappie lake, but has good numbers.
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01-12-2021, 04:55 PM
Thread: Anyone ever tried piscifun reels?
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I personally use Daiwa Regal LT 1000 size. The...
I personally use Daiwa Regal LT 1000 size. The only drawback I've found is that it isn't a shallow spool, so when using light lines, it takes a bunch to fill it up
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01-12-2021, 04:53 PM
Thread: Anyone ever tried piscifun reels?
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Pee-cee-fun is the correct pronunciation, FYI.
Pee-cee-fun is the correct pronunciation, FYI.
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It's not just fishing stuff, BPS owns way too...
It's not just fishing stuff, BPS owns way too many boat brands now too. BPS used to be an awesome superstore for fishing. Now, they just jack up prices and add no value.
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01-04-2021, 08:01 PM
Thread: Digital Scale
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You can also use fishgrips with a hole in the...
You can also use fishgrips with a hole in the handle and put the hook through the fishgrips.
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01-02-2021, 06:21 PM
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Good linecounter baitcaster for trolling (crappie)?
I have two of the slabhunter rods and two of the beeping rods that Slab gave away recently. Both seem to be set up for baitcasters and if I'm going to be trolling (or even spider rigging), I figure...
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01-01-2021, 08:57 PM
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Plus, the mississippi river needs a good washing....
Plus, the mississippi river needs a good washing. :)
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12-29-2020, 08:13 PM
Thread: Sardis Minnows
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Sorry, that's for the dam store. I can't edit...
Sorry, that's for the dam store. I can't edit the post.
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Some good trips in March and early April. Weather been bad lately so,...
Cedar Creek Reservoir