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by Robert11
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Daiwa Spinmatic-C In 8 Foot Length: Opinions ?
Replies: 0
Views: 1534

Daiwa Spinmatic-C In 8 Foot Length: Opinions ?

Hi, Lots of fun trying to decide on a new rod, but a bit uncertain without the possibility of actually trying several of them out. Anyway, it helps thinking about it in getting thru the winter here. Have narrowed it down to a Daiwa Spinmatic-C Ultralight, or the ProAngler Tackle one (Spinning). Both...
by Robert11
Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?
Replies: 19
Views: 24371

Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?

Hi, Regarding Wacky Worm rigging: Do you folks find it necessary, or even a good idea, to use those "O' rings for the hook; the kind that they show going around the worm ? Or, a needless complication, and just hook the hook right thru the center of the worm ? Any "meaningful "differences in hookups,...
by Robert11
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Offset Work Hooks With Longer Shanks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4121

From OP For Bladerunne Re: Offset Work With Longer Shanks ?

Hi, Much thanks for the detailed info. Will give your suggestions a try, most definitely. Sure is lots to learn. I've been trying Wacky Worm rigs for the first time this year. So far, a bit of a disappointment. Can always catch "stuff", invariably though, on a Mepps Spinner. Will try your suggestion...
by Robert11
Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6111

From OP: Re: Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?

Hi, Thanks for all your time in helping me understand Trailers a bit more. One more quick one, and that'll be it for "Trailers," I think. On these really small Mepps in-line spinners, do you attach the Grub, or other plastic, to the hook (single or treble) that is already part of the Mepps, or would...
by Robert11
Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6111

From OP: Re: Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?

Hi,

Thanks for help.

How specifically do you rig it ?

Off of a Mepps single hook or treble style ? Either ?

Skirt Mepps also ?

Any details would be appreciated. Have never used trailer-hooks on anything.

Thanks,
Bob
by Robert11
Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6111

Mepps In-Line Spinners & Trailer Hooks ?

Hello, Fish locally for mainly small Crappies, LM and SM Bass. My favorite lures are those Mepps in-line Spinners; usually their smallest sizes like "0", or perhaps one or two sizes larger; but still "small". Always trying to learn, so let me ask please: a. Do folks use Trailer hooks (generally) beh...
by Robert11
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Trailers: Using Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2903

Trailers: Using Questions

Hi, Live outside of Boston. Pond fishing mainly; small Crappies, Smallmouth, etc. Have a 7' UL spinning setup. Have never used any kind of Trailers, before, but thought I might try. Use the very small Mepps Spinners a lot. Also use those Johnson and Kastmaster Silver Spoons in the smallest sizes oft...
by Robert11
Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Offset Work Hooks With Longer Shanks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4121

From OP For BladrunnerRe: Offset Work Hooks With Longer Shan

Hi, Thanks for help; appreciate it. Am retired now, and enjoy fishing a lot, but frankly, still consider myself a novice at it. Anyway, live outside of Boston, and do most of my fishing in a nearby Pond. Have loads of Crappies in it, and some Smallmouth and Largemouth too. Have an UL spinning rig. U...
by Robert11
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Offset Work Hooks With Longer Shanks ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4121

Offset Work Hooks With Longer Shanks ?

Hi, Do mainly Pond fishing; small crappie's, etc. Use those Offset Worm style hooks on various sorts of plastics. Would like to find these hooks with an extra-long shank so that I can get the hook point further back in the plastic. Think I'm missing a lot of hook ups due to the point being too far f...
by Robert11
Mon May 27, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Line Tangling On Lure: Hints To Avoid ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2179

Line Tangling On Lure: Hints To Avoid ?

Hello, Do Pond fishing for the most part, and use a 7' UL Spinning rig. Rigged with about (hard to remember at my age) 6 pound test Power Pro. Have been trying some small Rapallas lately. Both floating and sinking styles. All with two treble hooks. I have about a four foot mono leader, with snap swi...
by Robert11
Fri May 10, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Tube Bait And Jig Heads
Replies: 6
Views: 4426

From OP: Re: Tube Bait And Jig Heads

Hi,

Thanks for all the help.
Appreciate it.

Question: For a Tube Bait, with the internal weighted hook:

Are these fished usually "only" via a slack drop, or are they effective also if slowly retrieved ?

What's the typical method ?

Thanks again,
Bob
by Robert11
Thu May 09, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Tube Bait And Jig Heads
Replies: 6
Views: 4426

From OP: Re: Tube Bait And Jig Heads

Hi Folks,

Thanks for advice and help.
Much appreciated.

O.K., I'll put the jig inside the tube, as suggested.

But, would like to ask:

Under what conditions do they, usually, work "better" outside the tube vs all inside the tube ?

just trying to get a little education.

Thanks again,
Bob
by Robert11
Thu May 09, 2013 2:46 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Tube Bait And Jig Heads
Replies: 6
Views: 4426

Tube Bait And Jig Heads

Hi, Thought I would try some Tube Baits with Jig Heads for the very first time. Do Pond fishing mainly. So, I bought some small tube baits. The kind with the multitude of wiggly tails. Seem to be of the hollow inside type that I purchased. Probably should have thought about this some more, but also ...
by Robert11
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Stradic 2500: Quest's Re What's In Box ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2965

Shimano Stradic 2500: Quest's Re What's In Box ?

Hello, Just received (from Amazon) my new Stradic 2500 Spinning Reel. Looks like a nice product, but whoever does their paper work and instructions did not do a very competent job. The User Manual is really poor, IMHO. Just a folded sheet with an exploded view, and some descriptions of the features ...
by Robert11
Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Floating Line And Very Lightweight Lures Question ?
Replies: 2
Views: 4230

Floating Line And Very Lightweight Lures Question ?

Hello, Bit of a Newbie here; getting back into hobby. Would be most appreciative for any hints on the following. Small pond and lake fishing only. Mainly "small" Crappie and Smallmouth's. Ultralight Spinning setup. a. I guess Mono line sinks, while Braided line (PowerPro) seems to floats. Is this tr...