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03-02-2023, 06:05 PM
Thread: Takeum hand tied hatchet heads
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Those are great looking jigs! I’ve tried to...
Those are great looking jigs!
I’ve tried to tie my own and they don’t look so good. Lol
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02-26-2023, 09:13 AM
Thread: Ego Reach net
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I have the same net and it’s awesome. Cheap...
I have the same net and it’s awesome. Cheap price, but great quality. Rubber net, handle collapses, and really sturdy too!
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02-24-2023, 02:14 PM
Thread: East Wind Woes?
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My Grandad used to say that too and he was a...
My Grandad used to say that too and he was a rancher. But he also used to say that the fish would bite better when his rods were bent as well! Lol
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02-24-2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: Double post
Double post
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02-24-2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: No doubt! Lol.
No doubt! Lol.
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02-23-2023, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hour meter
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I’ve put the Tiny Tach brand that’s a tach and...
I’ve put the Tiny Tach brand that’s a tach and hour meter on the last two motors I’ve had and have had really bad luck with them dying after a couple of years. Boats have always been stored in...
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02-23-2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: Fisherman's sunrise/ sunset pix
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Sticky: Not while fishing, but this sunset was taken out...
Not while fishing, but this sunset was taken out of an airline window when I was flying into Utah last week:
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02-23-2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: Fisherman's sunrise/ sunset pix
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Sticky: Sunrise on the Texas Gulf: 450362 450374
Sunrise on the Texas Gulf:
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02-22-2023, 10:32 AM
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I’m getting these from Barlow’s Tackle in...
I’m getting these from Barlow’s Tackle in Richardson, TX.
They have all of the weights that you’re looking for and sell them in a 5-pack and 50-pack.
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02-20-2023, 10:21 PM
Thread: Aerators -- Does ANYBODY make a good one?
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Double posted by accident
Double posted by accident
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02-20-2023, 10:21 PM
Thread: Aerators -- Does ANYBODY make a good one?
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I stopped using a battery powered motor aerator...
I stopped using a battery powered motor aerator several years ago due to them not lasting me more than a year or so. I started using an oxygen bottle with a low flow regulator for live shrimp in my...
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02-20-2023, 06:36 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: I fished out of mine for the first time today. ...
I fished out of mine for the first time today. So far so good and I really like the smaller size. Was super easy for me to launch and handle it by myself and today, I had 20mph winds when I came in...
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02-18-2023, 03:26 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: Made some mounting brackets today from aluminum...
Made some mounting brackets today from aluminum diamond plate and got the starting battery and bilge pump set up.
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02-18-2023, 03:20 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: Got some better quality photos. Still working on...
Got some better quality photos. Still working on it today, but hope to be finished tomorrow and fishing on Monday! Thank you to everyone for the advice on setting it up.
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02-17-2023, 06:30 PM
Thread: Show us your boats :
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Sticky: 449797 Finally got the outboard mounted today....
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Finally got the outboard mounted today. It’s a 1548 Weldbilt with a 30hp Tohatsu.
I sold my 22ft boat and this is the first new boat I’ve ever bought, so I’m excited to rig it out. ... -
02-15-2023, 01:03 PM
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Posted twice.
Posted twice.
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02-15-2023, 01:02 PM
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The newer version that I just received has a...
The newer version that I just received has a “magnetic brake” with a +/- dial, so it does slow the spool down to prevent backlash. But the four reels that were given to me don’t. You have to “palm”...
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02-15-2023, 11:37 AM
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I really like the reel. I’m not using the...
I really like the reel. I’m not using the “freespool” to drop my line because I’m using a line counter mounted on my rod for depth. I wanted to try it for the better gear ratio of 2.7:1 vs the 1:1...
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02-11-2023, 08:40 AM
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Correct. The star is for the drag and the specs...
Correct. The star is for the drag and the specs say the drag max is 10 pounds which is pretty darn good.
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02-10-2023, 07:50 PM
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I got the magnetic spool version of these reels...
I got the magnetic spool version of these reels in today - overnight from Amazon with free shipping.
I spooled it up and dropped the jig with the magnetic setting about halfway and no backlash!
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02-09-2023, 09:45 PM
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Clearly you’re trying to make a point. So if you...
Clearly you’re trying to make a point. So if you look at the photo that you’ve copied in your post above, there’s actually a Frost for $49.99 on Amazon.
You save $20. You’re welcome.
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02-09-2023, 07:01 PM
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On the Piscifun website for $44.99, then I got a...
On the Piscifun website for $44.99, then I got a code for another 15% off.
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02-09-2023, 05:03 PM
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Absolutely! Here’s the upgraded version with the...
Absolutely! Here’s the upgraded version with the magnetic brake like a modern baitcast reel. I might buy one for $40 and see if it works like I’d hoped these would.
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02-09-2023, 04:52 PM
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I wish that’s what the red knob was for. It...
I wish that’s what the red knob was for.
It holds the spool in place and allows you to remove it. It screws down to a certain point and doesn’t get any tighter and doesn’t touch to spool at... -
02-09-2023, 01:24 PM
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You’re not hijacking this thread at all. I...
You’re not hijacking this thread at all. I welcome any feedback as I really thought these would be great to replace my 1:1 gear ratio reels. I know that my buddy’s Dad has caught 20+ pound pike on...
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02-09-2023, 01:18 PM
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Thank you for the help! They’re Piscifun ICX...
Thank you for the help!
They’re Piscifun ICX reels. They don’t appear to have any way to adjust the tension of the spool. They have a really strong drag. I noticed that they do make another... -
02-09-2023, 12:27 PM
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Inline ice fishing reel for regular crappie fishing?
I’ve been using the B&M reels for years but a buddy of mine just gave me four inline ice fishing reels that his Dad didn’t want anymore.
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02-06-2023, 10:46 PM
Thread: Wake up everyone…
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02-06-2023, 10:34 AM
Thread: Lets see some pics of our members
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Sticky: 448871 Brand new member, long time lurker of...
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Brand new member, long time lurker of this site. Hoping to continue to learn from everyone here and setting up a new, smaller boat right now with rigging tips from members here. Thank you... -
02-05-2023, 08:09 PM
Thread: Welcome TXSlab
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Just now seeing this and officially my first post...
Just now seeing this and officially my first post here. Thank you for all of the welcomes!
I’ve been a long time lurker here for years and finally decided to join.
I live in Magnolia, TX and...
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