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by stykbowslim
Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Strike King Go-B-Gone
Replies: 11
Views: 7083

Re: Strike King Go-B-Gone

How is the Strike King Go-B-Gone supposed to be rigged? There is a hole in the top for rigging with a jig. a pic of a go-b-gone rigged would be greatly appreciated. Also, what kind of jig and size or hook are you using with this bait? Here's a jig head for Goby's.... http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: A casting rod for mostly Jigs and Dropshot??
Replies: 9
Views: 6297

Re: A casting rod for mostly Jigs and Dropshot??

"bubba shotting" is using heavier lines .012"-.018", 3/8, 1/2oz or larger weight, bigger bait (like a beaver, 7" finnesse worm or 10" worm) and basically dropshotting in heavy cover, grass, etc. usually shallow water. I don't think you will find one rod that will fish jigs and also dropshot with. I...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Which Line Do You Prefer for Lite Plastics?
Replies: 19
Views: 11899

Re: Which Line Do You Prefer for Lite Plastics?

I just spooled with 6# Magnathin or I would use 6# Seagaur AbrazX...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:27 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: A casting rod for mostly Jigs and Dropshot??
Replies: 9
Views: 6297

Re: A casting rod for mostly Jigs and Dropshot??

froteur wrote:Is he looking for one rod to do both? Unless he is bubba-shotting, the rod he uses for 3/4 oz jigs will be too heavy for finesse dropshotting. That being said, the Loomis MBR844 is the classic Loomis jig rod.

Perry

What is "bubba-shotting" ? thanks
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: core 51 on dx 704
Replies: 4
Views: 4587

Re: core 51 on dx 704

I have a Core 51, on a DX702, and I love the combo for small plastics...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:09 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Can't catch a fish on a jig.. ahhhh
Replies: 18
Views: 17050

Re: Can't catch a fish on a jig.. ahhhh

Great question. In terms of technique everyone has got it pretty much covered here, but my favorite jigs are Gann's jigs (http://www.tackletour.com/previewgannsperformancetackle.html) with a Power Team Lures Craw D'oeuvre trailer in black and blue swirl. I have never used a Gann's jig, however I se...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:53 am
Forum: Classifieds User Feedback
Topic: civicrr : Feedback Request Topic
Replies: 15
Views: 7083

Re: civicrr: Feedback Request Topic

Good member....
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:46 am
Forum: Classifieds User Feedback
Topic: stykbowslim : Feedback Request Topic
Replies: 8
Views: 5850

stykbowslim : Feedback Request Topic

I’m glad to see Tackle Tour back on line… I was going into withdraws :D In the spring of 2010, I became really interested in fishing for LM bass. I purchased a bass boat and lot of bass specific equipment. I searched the internet for a website where I could ask questions about LM bass tackle and tec...