A-Jay

I can't tell. But it involves a 1/2 ounce jig made by *** and a Rage Lobster. Ok - I guess I can tell. A-Jay

Is that the best you've got ? That's weak. A-Jay

What is that ~ ? A-Jay

If you're an angler who fishes in a multi-species environment - Do Not use an over hand knot to connect your backing. If & when your get a big trout, salmon, pike or musky on, that over hand knot will cause some serious duress during your attempt to land that fish. Meaning you'll break that fish off every time. A-Jay

I just read through this entire thread. Nothing surprised me. I watched this show once when it first came on. I was not a fan and did not watch it again. To agree or disagree with the beliefs and principles of the cast of the show is clearly a matter of choice. This Great Country if chock full of great thinkers, believers and people who take action. The recent barrage of reality TV shows has spawned a voice to many who are not any of those. The most realistic portion of this particular program seems to be that the events we are discussing here have in the past happened before. The greatest feature regarding a remote control is that it allows us a choice. IBTL A-Jay

Never heard that one. I've always used an economically friendly mono as backing for everything. There's plenty of "could be used as backing" braid lying around the hobby shop. I'll try it - what's the worst thing that can happen ? A-Jay

SWEET Reel - But 9.0:1 ~ Holy Smokes ! Go easy on the first few fish - other wise they may smack you in face on the way in . . . A-Jay

NICE ~ ! You better come up with a matching fishing cap to go with the shirt. And it will have to be available in Swollen Head Size for "His Eminence". A-Jay

OK - That's just about enough young man - It's December for Heavens sake - The Human Snow Shovel can only take so much . . . . . btw - that last laker is mighty perty. A-Jay

X2 ~ I've been looking for a suitable somewhat beefed up wacky hook for trips south of the border. Been looking at these Kahle style hooks on line but it's hard to judge their stoutness on a monitor. I've also considered the Trokar TK9 Kahle Hook. The Kahle design offers a longer shank which might be very suitable for adding the weight without encroaching on the hook penetration. Thanks for the input. A-Jay

That Cardiff is a fine reel - and a popular choice. I use the Calcutta D 200 for smaller baits and 300 for the meat. A-Jay

If you incorporate a O-ring to this presentation you'll see your baits lasting a bit longer. Perhaps more importantly, there will be more hook exposed which usually translates to better / more solid hook ups. A-Jay

Yes Sir ~ Picked up a Medium Spinner to complement the M, M/H & H Casting sticks. Looking to get a little more distance on the Fluke / Senko presentation. A-Jay

According to the tracking info - there should be a new one in my sweaty palms to - morrow. Rebate form is on stand by. A-Jay

I do this as well - depends on the weather; but definitely if it rained. There are some funny looks occasionally shot my way stripping down next to the truck. A-Jay

You're welcome - I use it on the shank of the hook to weigh down spinner baits; casts better in the wind and keeps the bait down for extra speed. I also use it to make my own Weighted Swim bait hooks. A-Jay

Those hooks look like they'd do the job. You could simply wind a short length of solder around the hook of your choice for your own "Custom weighted rig". I use it for a couple of different applications where a bit of weight is needed. A-Jay

I too follow the Barometric pressure as well as the moon phase, so I usually know what it is daily and definitely before I go. I have certain songs that I listen to in the truck on the way, and they're different for each lake. The one thing that I do ensure prior to launching the Old Town and this might be more of a self-preservation move than a superstition - Don the PFD ~ don't like dying. A-Jay

Been doing some air travel to my fishing destination recently. Accordingly, I've started the St Croix Tidemaster Inshore Travel Rod Collection. The M, M/H & H casting rods and most recently the M spinning model. Very nice. A-Jay

Hang in there Blue - we're thinking of you. A-Jay

BTW - Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Check out the CHT Double Wacky Hooks ~ Though I haven't tried them yet, I plan to. They look like they might have some potential. A-Jay http://www.*.com/CHT-Double-Wacky-Hooks-p/cht-doublewacky-hook.htm