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Oh i forgot...Maltese Falcon would know, maybe he will see your question on st. clair.

As far as i know, inland lakes are catch & release year 'round. Not sure about St. Clair though....

Never used it in any form or color, but you asked. Plus i don't like my odds at catching any record-breaking fish anytime soon.

I'd like to see it run in FF! ;D

IMHO, remove the split ring and use a snap.(except for "sunken" line ties) I look at a split ring and see two sharp edges. Why would i tie my line that close to two sharp edges, instead of changing baits in 3 seconds? I have never had a snap break either....

Thanks d/p, they look good, wish i could see the tops a little better though....

Dang! I can't get the pics.... and i know Dampeoples got some big-time skills too.

LBH was FEELIN' it! Yeah, i'd ask em if i could go fish with him. Lots of good questions though fellers....

My standard pike/deep crank rig - 5600c4/7'6" mh flipstik,14# line. I was tired of catching dinks, made a cast and thought i had a hit. Made the 2nd cast and it hit hard. 20.5" and 4-12. I still use it every once in a while, maybe i should use it more..

I caught my pb LM on the perch color.

Back when i started fishing, i don't think you had a choice! ;D ;D I cast both handed and retrieve both handed, AT THE SAME TIME!!! winter is starting to get to me man...8 more weeks to go

Any color you want. If someone giggles at your color choice, outcatch them and maybe they'll think twice next time...

I agree with Raul - most of the time it doesn't matter if one matches the hatch. Look thru your catalogs and notice the majority of cranks look like nothing in nature, but all will catch a fish. With that said, most of my cranks are "natural"- looking, and my fave "bluegill " crank is a Bandit Flat Maxx. But hey- i had no college but i've got experience...

First tried (and liked) mosquito hooks, then the "standouts", and got tired of my line catching on the standout hook. Now it's back to the mosquito hook, 8-) and will use it almost every time i go out. (fishing, that is) ;D ;D beat you wiseguys to it.

Painted or unpainted, both work fine. Don't like to contrast very much though.

Water temp/season? Over 60* i would crank first. Would try both though....

I agree with LBH, but my rod would only pull you off the porch. I don't flip, but do pitch some (clear water), and bc is quieter, but most of my worming/jigging is done away from the bank. My 7' mh/3500 size spin reel works just fine for me with 8 or 10# line. To me, spinning is just more comfortable.

I use both, but for some unknown reason use my lopros for all but my biggest cranks and c-rigs.

I lost my True Temper "UNISPIN" years ago, but i do still have a Zebco cardinal 4 that was not quite as popular as my old Mitchell 300c's. Yes, they are retired....

I mostly throw the old Cordell hot spot (1 knocker), but will use traps, raps, super spots. My least favorite is the SK diamond shad. I also remove the rear hook and swap out the front 2 sizes bigger than stock.

I'm with LBH- none in my boat either. I do okay also.....

Fourbizz- i feel your pain. Good idea, hope you get some response. Hope nobody will paint 4 for every 5..... :

Natural, clear lakes under 1500 acres. Most have depths to at least 50',no standing timber, very little rock,all kinds of weeds, visibility to 8' minimum. Houses on just about every inch of shoreline, very little pressure from "good" anglers, and a lot of pike. There is about 20 lakes like this within a 45 minute drive from my house. I love it.

Never heard of the man, but would consider him a fishing brother. How tragic at such a young age. My thoughts go out to his family and friends, and all who knew him. Life can be short - love all you can.

If i could only use 1 lure, i would quit fishing. I can't pick one lure. Someone would have to pick it for me. I don't think i could pick 1 just for the day. It would be a soft plastic of some sort, but you make good arguments for jigs. Okay, i wouldn't quit fishing, but i know that i wouldn't go nearly as often. It's too much fun catching them on different lures/techniques. Well, maybe i would go out just as many times, but would enjoy it less. (at least you are fishing). Who am i kidding? I would fish with 1/2 of a lure, and couldn't wait until the next time i go out...