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by nctrucker
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Vibrating Jig Question
Replies: 32
Views: 15528

Re: Vibrating Jig Question

now is the time to duplicate that bait that gets bit.
by nctrucker
Tue May 03, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: What is your favorite discontinued lure?
Replies: 46
Views: 17276

Re: What is your favorite discontinued lure?

most desired is bagley's small fry in tiger stripe, shallow for streams/creeks. 2nd place any color of Renosky Guido's Double Image.
by nctrucker
Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: wet scorpion dc reel
Replies: 5
Views: 2408

Re: wet scorpion dc reel

thanks for replies, guys! seems like all is well with it. sure is a great reel. i was in freshwater(mostly barren, i found out. beautiful day to be on water.)
by nctrucker
Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: wet scorpion dc reel
Replies: 5
Views: 2408

wet scorpion dc reel

had a problem today. small boat, too many outfits, inattention/distraction. scorpion dc 100hg had to be fished out of the water. still works fine. do i need to disassemble/dry it?
by nctrucker
Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod broken on arrival
Replies: 18
Views: 5259

Re: Rod broken on arrival

i've only had great experiences with ALF. in this case a few bad apples doesn't spoil the barrel. i KNOW what happens in the transportation industry. 99.9% fine but the bad deals are the big black spot on a white canvas.
by nctrucker
Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: I've always loved a nice Cardinal 3
Replies: 5
Views: 2011

avail spool

that Avail spool is impressive!
by nctrucker
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: I've always loved a nice Cardinal 3
Replies: 5
Views: 2011

Re: I've always loved a nice Cardinal 3

well, you'll never need to upgrade now. AFAIC Zebco/abu cardinals 3 and 4 are the bee's knees. 6's maybe a bit heavy compared to some recent reels. but 3's and 4's hit the spot.
by nctrucker
Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Equipment for hand tied jigs
Replies: 9
Views: 4494

vises for hand tied jigs

i'd look at a Dyna-King Kingfisher Fly Tying Vise, renzetti saltwater traveler, maybe a peak or a mongoose. lots to choose from. i have a danvise but prefer my mongoose odyssey.
kevlar thread is available for wrapping but is strong enough to cut thru rubber strands if torqued down too much.
by nctrucker
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:45 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Heading down the rabbit hole
Replies: 9
Views: 3775

Re: Heading down the rabbit hole

what weight/lengths of cranks and swimbaits are you going to be throwing? line test? length of casts?
by nctrucker
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: If You Sold all Your Fishing Equipment
Replies: 28
Views: 21368

Re: If You Sold all Your Fishing Equipment

i hopefully could buy :reel abu cardinal 4x and rod - probably med power 7' phenix K2.
maybe look to sell my pool cues to pay some more on lawyer bills cause i'd have to be in deep trouble if i sold my fishing tackle-5 decades accumulation.
by nctrucker
Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:01 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano reel names
Replies: 38
Views: 17489

Re: Shimano reel names

i have never been willing to spend some of my time to decipher the ingenuity of the C14+ moniker. i do have 2 stradics, both 2000's of some series.
by nctrucker
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:48 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shipping times nowadays
Replies: 106
Views: 57812

Re: Shipping times nowadays

i made and recieved an order from asian portal recently. arrival was much quicker that i thought it would be. ordered on june 6. 10 days later, june 16 i had it.
by nctrucker
Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shipping times nowadays
Replies: 106
Views: 57812

Re: Shipping times nowadays

i made an order with Jun at japantackle on Mon, Apr 20 at 9:30 PM. after a false start on my part(ordered one knob when i wanted two) he got them on the way, only to have Japan postal service/customs to delay it until an oppurtunew time came. i got the order today. Jun had refunded me long ago, trus...
by nctrucker
Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: I identify as a bolt, but realise I'm a shaft.
Replies: 15
Views: 9061

Re: I identify as a bolt, but realise I'm a shaft.

Outstanding!
Shimano: "Sorry, sir. That part has been discontinued."

Slazmo: "Really? Hold my rod."
by nctrucker
Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: I don't use spinning gear at all. Do you?
Replies: 75
Views: 33777

Re: I don't use spinning gear at all. Do you?

i use whatever seems appropo: casting, spinning, fly. i'm willing to throw an old black Zebco 33 i grabbed a while back or even my abu matic 170. i've even trolled. quality is my deciding factor. i don't like cheap or poorly designed gear.