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That's a cool lookin' tool you got there , Wayne. What is on the other end of it ?

I haven't seen any on beds yet, but i have seen some cruising the shallows Sunday in Oakland co..

Here's a few i still throw: Cordell's original spot, Crankbait Corp.'s (don't remember the names),Whopper Stopper's Hellbender & Hellraiser, Bomber Waterdog, Pinfish, and original Bomber,Lindy shadlings,Mann's Razorbacks,Storm's Thinfin, and a couple of 70's Shakespeare's wooden topwaters. The first 2 stay in my box, the others i'll break out a couple of times a year.(mostly retired)

I'll stick with it unless they're dinks. (or if my bud in the back seat wants to keep on catching).

Hey guys- good to get fishing again. Went out sat. (windy), 9lm,2sm,8rb, and 2 of those crappie. Not much size, but ul & 4# line helps. I was surprised at the water temps. being pretty high for this time of year. I used to vacation on Otsego lk, like to fish Margrethe, Houghton, and Clam lk. when i can. I normally fish southern Oakland co. Personal bests to us all.....

You ALL have it wrong. Nice guesses though. It will be whatever they call that ridicolus (?) buzzbait that B.D. hawks. You know the one, it has a frame that's like 18" long. They will also come out with a saltwater version for tuna, billfish and the like. So, you get yourself a dozen of these baits to beat the rush. You have to get a special kvd SUPER-BUZZBAIT-BINDER to carry them in. Oh yes, the lure requires a "special" rod that rm is testing for production as i write this.

I agree with color not being very important. Location, depth, speed, size, THEN color. Just don't look at my tacklebox without my consent.

ALL soft plastics can have a pocket if you use a syringe. Or use a small drillbit to bore a hole, stuff a little cotton in there,add your scent.

I had 1 back in the day, never caught anything on it, but when i moved,my new neighbor loved them so i gave it to him. I liked the craw and caught a number of bass & pike on them, but they got destroyed. Closest thing i have ever seen to a live craw. And for T. Tony:Could you call it "stink bait" if it doesn't stink? ;D sorry....

Well, here we go. Another NFL draft. (lion's superbowl) I have been a season ticket holder for the stupid lions since 1981. Draft day is considered the superbowl for lions fans, since they can't even make the playoffs. Oh look, they drafted another reciever!

I promised myself that i wouldn't get into another discussion on this subject. :-X

I'm hoping to get out this weekend, so what do i know... but, don't only fish slow, they caught them on ratltraps! Don't be afraid to mix it up is all i'm saying.

And i thought they came from half-lipped lampreys......

They want us to fish, they just want more of our arse, not to mention another reason to "stop by & say hello". (this is not a political statement, so please don't kick me off the site)

Welcome 10 more min., this place is a lot of fun. Good to have another northerner in our posse...

I can kinda get over the earrings, but that thumbring? What the? Well, to each their own. Just hit me with a big stick if you see me with any of that stuff.... i'm just an oldtimer.

I tried a 3 hook/bait dropshot rig a couple of times last year with no results, BUT IT LOOKED COOL, like my own little school of minnows. I think it has promise, but lookout if i ever run into a pack of smalljaws!

The only time i feel that the bites will be few and far-between is in the middle of summer with no clouds or wind. That really makes me work for a bite...

You found open water?

Chartruese/white laminate. There is no other.

I usually swap to a red front treble, not because i catch more, but i bought a bunch and might as well use them. :-/ On 3/8 oz to 1/4 oz. cranks i go up 1 size on the front treble. On 1/8 oz., i go up 2 sizes (front) and remove the back hook. I also remove the linetie ring unless i can't get a cross-lok snap in the eyelet. If there's room, a larger split ring on the front treble of smaller cranks.If i think the color is too bright, i fade it with the sun. Bargain - bin "uglies" get a repaint.Weight cranks (not jerks) to suspend.

Some of the lakes i fish only have 4-10 parking spots for the public access. So, alot of times, i don't even give up the lake, let alone a spot on the lake. I'm not into being secretive, just want to be able to fish the lake i'm driving to.

92 5 oh, the folks on this site are the best. The knowledge and experience on any facet of fishing can be found here. What i like most is that Everyone here LOVES to fish. (not like our part-time fishing buds) If there's something you want to know, you can usually find here. Oh, and welcome!

They're all good. I have one (don't know who makes it) and use it more than i would like to. I'm even thinking of getting a second one, if the wind keeps getting stronger.These last 2 years have been the windiest that i can remember. ALL boats should have one.

I have the same experience as Curado, had 2 that didn't last longer than 2 years. And i'm not even catching 6# fish. I loved them the first year though. I didn't give them proper service, and i'm sure that has something to do with it. If you fish only 10-20 times a year, then by all means go with graphite. My deep cranks and spinnerbaits love the aluminum!