Denea

Ditto. I currently have 7 molds, 1 medium injector, and the dual color injector from Bear (www.bearsbaits.com). Very easy to do, and a lot of fun. I would recommend eye wear, hot mill gloves, and a respirator. Bear also has a great community too, I have been there about two (2) weeks, and glad I got into it. Good Luck!

I appreciate the responses. I did locate Barlow's over the weekend, and purchased 20 cranks. I will definitely check the other sites out. Thanks again!

That's it? LOL! I go through 3 packs a DAY! On topic, i ordered through Lurecraft. I also found the gallon to be the way to go. For around these parts, its a lot. I had taken a look at lurecraft, and had purchased a gallon from Bear. Thanks

Ditto. Smallies are my favorite to catch...each one is its own experience, and one you won't forget. Welcome

Yeah, I went with the injection. I had purchased the medium, and dual color injectors. Catt (Cattaraugus) Creek is located in Western New York, and is filled with smallmouth bass, trout, and your occasional walleye when your at the mouth of Lake Erie.

Hi, I am looking for information on unpainted cranks. Interested in seeing where everyone gets them from (website), and the quality of the cranks. Thanks in advance, Denea

Thanks zbass! Actually just completed an order with Bear. Wanted to start up last year, but things got in the way ;D This will give me something to do on the rainy days I can't get out.

Thanks all! I was planning on getting a gallon, and softener. I have some already ordered, and will be getting everything else ordered today. I plan on doing 4" grubs with some frogs, tubes, senkos, and creatures to start off with. Again, all the information is greatly appreciated.

Hello all, I am looking to start making my own plastics, as I chew through 20-30 packs in a season. I will be purchasing items in the next day or so, and have a question. How many plastics will 1 quart of Plastisol make? I just want to make sure I purchase enough Plastisol to spend an evening making some plastics. Thanks to all in advance, Denea

Nice smallie Wander! Best of luck to you throughout the season! Denea

Back to back By the way... nice read, and pics J Francho

I was not aware Gar were in Lake Erie? Interesting...I have always wanted to catch one.

Good read, and nice fish SPEEDBEAD!

Looks like a carp to me, but I have been wrong before.

Dwight, all I can do is druel I gotta get out on Erie this year as I would rather catch one of these hogs than 25-40 smallies... I am keeping my eye out for more of your threads as I know, more are to come. Awesome fish!

That's a beautiful monster you got there T!

Thanks all, it was sure a blast, and hopefully I can get one more like it

Ok, where to begin? Day started off when I went to Dick's to spend the remaining $44.00 on the gift card from my brother from Christmas, which somehow I found, and forgot I had. I already have waaaay to many plastics, but decided to pick up Strike Kings 'Shaws' grubs (package of 10 for $1.99). I usually get GYCB, but the durability on them is horrible...maybe 2 fish at most before the grub is total ripped apart. Buddy sent me a text and wanted to head towards the mouth of Catt Creek and Lake Erie for more Walleye...but I told him I really wasn't interested in catching any today as I wanted my best friend (besides my daughter) in the world... Mr. Smallmouth. We met up with another buddy and fished a hole we usually hit each trip out (3x a week) since there are several nice spots with boulders an downed trees for them to find cover. We spent about 2 hours, and between the 3 of us, we landed 9 1-2 pounders. After that I asked they wanted to fish as I had the evening off, and usually get home and in bed by 8pm as I get up at 2am for work. I take them to spot about a 1 to 1.5 miles upstream, and usually a good 3-5 fishing holes. Well, upon getting there, this last winter, and heavy rains in the beginning of the year totally changed the whole area :furious3: ... not a problem, my favorite 2 holes were surprisingly a little bigger they tied up, and by the time my Shaw grub hit the water... BAAAM! hit our first fish in what ended up being a nice, and amazing 3 hour tour of the 2 holes, which are about 30-35 yards apart. I let the first 1 go, and decide to let them finish tying up, and toss in before I take another chance. By the time they both casted in, they both had 1 on in the time it took them to cast... after that, I knew we were in for an awesome day. When we fish together, we usually have a small tournament for bragging rights... but today was something else. I knew there would be fish, but wasn't sure how many. The holes are about the size of a small above ground pool, but these holes ranged from 3' - 5' deep and had a little flow coming into them, but not bad since the rushing rapids on the side which several people come to the Catt Creek to canoe, kayak, and raft down. I believe on each of our 1st 10 casts, we each hooked into one, with a landing percentage of about 80...with half of them hitting, running, and diving into the rapids made it very difficult for 1 of my buddies and myself as we both used 4lb flouro (the other used 12lb - his steelhead rig), but enough of the excuses. I by far had my best outing of the year, and well, my life with smallies. I landed a little over 30 in about 3 hours last year which I thought was ridiculous, but this year, so early in the season (being in New York State), we totally destroyed that total yesterday. All in all, I landed 46 (and won some more bragging rights :win:), and easily lost 15+ with them running into the rapids, and taking off way downstream. As a group, we landed a total of 93, and lost close to 40 (no joking). Below are a few pictures of the ones I caught that were worth taking (even though, all bass are worth taking pictures of, but my Crackberry is filling up fast with all the fish I have caught). My total smallmouths on the year is now sitting at 67, which is just under a 3rd of what I landed last year (207)...and the season is just beginning. I also came home from work, and had my new St. Croix Bass Mojo waiting for me try her out Here are some of the the fish (sorry about all the photos : ) Thanks for reading, Denea

JC, I have 2 baitcasters sitting in my garage. If you would like to take one for a test run, I have no problem with you checking one out (before you buy one, info on them is below - both are left hand)... even though I don't know you personally and all, but apparently you had (or have) my brother as a Gym Teacher...so if anything happens to it, I'll take it out on him I replied to your PM you sent, just let me know... also, they don't have any line :'( as I don't use them Clarus 6'6 with Daiwa Exceler 100HL Clarus 6'10 with Quantun Energy PTxm Get a hold of me, Denea

All the input received is appreciated. Thanks again guys, Denea

That's correct Dwight been fishing the Catt Creek for the past 23 years... very enjoyable. I was able to get out this morning for about an hour after dropping the girls off to school. Tossed on some watermelon Yamamoto grubs, and right from the start, hit a nice sized smallmouth (13" 1lb - no picture), and the grubs continued bringing in the bites (see below)... the creek is perfect right now, and just wish I had more time to spend on the water. In total caught 7, and with the biggest 3 below. There's always tomorrow...

Thanks lubina, so far it tops the lists of my choices... Plan on doing more searching in the next week. Thanks again, Denea

If you haven't already seen, Dwight's fish below is in the April/May 2009 Issue of In-Fisherman. Keep on nailing 'em Dwight, love the coloration. Denea

Your input is appreciated bigfruits, and I will surely check out some reviews on the reels you have directed me towards. Denea

Welcome to BR elkhound, you will definitely learn many ways to land some beautiful bass. Enjoy your stay, and have fun. Denea