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- Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Do You still Use Lures that You Bought, When You're a Kid?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5428
Re: Do You still Use Lures that You Bought, When You're a Kid?
I didn't buy them as a kid, but sort of claimed ownership of them from my father. :mrgreen: There were some Rapala Floaters, Mepps Aglia Spinners, and a few feathered jigs. Back then it was still mostly a bait and wait rig of either bottom or on a bobber. I didn't really buy anything until I started...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: Bass Fishing
- Topic: Bass fishing versatility: stubbornness vs confidence
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5874
Re: Bass fishing versatility: stubbornness vs confidence
I will pretty much catch more fish with soft plastics, but I much rather prefer to work hard baits or even metal lures. When I first started hard baits, of course it was the Rapala Floater minnow F7 size. That was the confidence lure until it became stubbornness. Had to expand. Don't even remember w...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:36 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4572
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: How Many Lures from One Company?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6552
Re: How Many Lures from One Company?
Years ago, I have one of the earlier model of Owner Rip'n Minnow 90mm and they discontinued that one and replaced it with a better updated version. The replacement one was much better in so many ways, but the old one still catches fish and a lot. It was some years later that I say the same body styl...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:38 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4572
Re: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?
Heddon Zara Pooch. 2" and 1/8th oz. lure.
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: How Many Lures from One Company?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6552
Re: How Many Lures from One Company?
I have to say that most of my lure buying actually comes from the discounted or discontinued models in the clearance bins. So with that I usually find Yo-Zuri, Heddon, Bomber, Rapala, Salmo, Rebel, Storm, Spro. Some obscure unknown name brands or limited production. Something like an Abu Garcia Torm...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Sometimes, You Just Can't Win
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2086
Re: Sometimes, You Just Can't Win
That and the annoying missed strikes on the buzzbait. Where they hit the front or more so on the props rather than engulf the tail hook.
Also extending the tail hook. I put into it a chain of swivel and 0-rings. Sometimes that little extra 1/4 inch or so hooks up.
Also extending the tail hook. I put into it a chain of swivel and 0-rings. Sometimes that little extra 1/4 inch or so hooks up.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:42 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Light Braid to Heavier Leader
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6187
Re: Light Braid to Heavier Leader
Most of my rigs have 15-20# braids and typical leader of 20-30# mono. I do it that way just the leader always take the most damage and bigger typically lasts longer. Most of the time it's the terminal knot that will fail. A few times when I'm snaffu, it's the connection knot that fails or probably s...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:27 am
- Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
- Topic: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
- Replies: 91
- Views: 37646
Re: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
If you ever had to mount a baitcasting reel on a light power spinning rod, cuz that's the rod you need to get the job done. Then of course BFS is worth it. :big grin: I still bring the spinning reel for back up. Honestly I don't need a trigger handle. Maybe just an ergonomic knob on the bottom. In ...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:35 pm
- Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
- Topic: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
- Replies: 91
- Views: 37646
Re: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
If you ever had to mount a baitcasting reel on a light power spinning rod, cuz that's the rod you need to get the job done. Then of course BFS is worth it. :big grin: I still bring the spinning reel for back up. Honestly I don't need a trigger handle. Maybe just an ergonomic knob on the bottom. In t...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 23465
Re: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?
Between Fireline Crystal and Fireline Smoke, not sure if color would make any effect on catch rate. It's just pure luck and chance. Because when I used to be a spinning guy, some days one of those set up will have a much higher catch rate vs the other one. There could've have any number of other thi...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: FG finish help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3033
Re: FG finish help
Not an expert in any means. I've rarely ever had my finish knot undone on me. However I tie up very small diameter lines, especially for ice fishing. So from: Diawa J-Braid x8 in 6# to 10# of listed diameter of .06mm to .15mm. YGK G-Soul Upgrade X-8 14# and 16# listed diameter of .131 to .153mm. Ber...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:04 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: 3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3586
Re: 3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster
Wasn't it the Stradic FM?
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5971
Re: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles
I had to dig up an old one. An old Yo Zuri Pop N Splash 75mm walking bait. It has no rattles. The Banana Boat has a single bearing rattle.
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:11 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7346
Re: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree
velcrow straps