Everything posted by bigfruits
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why would you want a fast tip vs an extra fast tip?
i like XF for dedicated bottom bait rods. F is a great all-around action: bottom baits, spinnerbaits, smaller cranks. i can usually cast further on a F action rod.
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Wow....just wow
he survived? Darwin has failed us.
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Good, simple, dip.
ive had that dip before. on chicken wings instead of pretzels though.
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Opinions on these spinning reels
saros is a nice reel. but for pretty much the same price you can get a shimano stradic FI 2500. you can find it online for 120 shipped...
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They call it "sagging"
you guys should know all the facts before you make fun of someone. how do you know its not a midget with a huge body?
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What did ya get for Christmas?
no fishing stuff. i got a couple jackets, a sweater, money and a gift card to REI that i turned into DC Judge BOA snowboard boots. no more laces!
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How many tackle boxes do you have?
i have one bag with many planos in it. i dont bring all of my lures with me. most stay home in plastic drawers or hang on a pegboard. my other box is for salt water fishing...
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Kayak vs. Jon Boat
id suggest a regular SOT kayak (without mirage) for the weedy lakes...
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Trimming a jig
i usually trim the skirt near the hook bend to show off a little more of plastic and keep the claws moving freely. i almost always trim the guard parallel to the hook shank, 1/8 of an inch or so above the barb. i cut a few of the strands off of the guard when fishing in sparse cover. if the cover is thick or im getting snagged alot, ill fan out the guard.
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Looking for advice for a spinning rod...
the bsr852 glx is my favorite soft plastic/small jig rod.
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Misshapen Plastics?
i was somewhat successfull in straightening out some plastic swimbait tails by dipping the tail in boiling water for about 15 secs and letting them hang straight down for a while, gravity keeping it straight. the tails straightened out significantly but seemed to be a little softer than they were pre-boil...
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Do you use line conditioner?
KVD on flouro, mono and co-poly.
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The Steez Reels ARE worth EVERY penny.
West-side is the best!
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Public school in Mass. issues permission slips for Pledge of Allegiance.
the fact that parents decide if the kid has to recite the pledge is ridiculous. IMO, if the kid doesnt want to do it, fine. have him sit quietly and wait. move on, get the lessons started and stop worrying about religion/patriotism. forcing beliefs on people seems more N. Korean than American to me.
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Music?
wu-tang, pharcyde, outkast, the roots - all good stuff. you can keep jay-z and p-diddy.
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What kind of tennis shoes do you wear?
yeah, theyre def not pretty! the black ones are almost presentable. you can find them for about 50 bucks online. when its cold out, put some wool socks on. they will dry faster and maintain more warmth when wet than cotton.
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Boots
if youre looking for a hiking boot, check out the gore-tex Merrells. i have a low top version but it is super comfortable.
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question about LTB big cranker and LE series
hello kids, i have a broken legend elite 6'8" m/xf spinning rod that i want to send in before the new yr. im trying to decide if i should go with the extreme version. has anyone fished both? does the extreme version balance well with a light reel (stradic CI4 2500)? i have an avid that i dont use much and im thinking of trading it in for a LTB big cranker. i use a mbr782 for small cranks, would this be a good choice for my medium size/depth cranks? id need to find a good lefty reel for it but ill worry about that later. any input is appreciated. thanks in advance -z
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WFN on Vz FIOS
does anyone subscribe to this channel? how much is it? do you like it? i heard they had In-Fisherman every week. i scrolled through the listings and did not see it. can anyone confirm? thanks in advance -z
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Please keep Burley in your thoughts and prayers...
the operation was a success. he can now legally enter both bathrooms
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$150 for Shimano Curado 50
if youre not fishing for a while you can buy a 10% off electronic gift card from *** and use it during a sale... i know. i wouldnt be able to wait either. ive ordered rods and reels from ohya.com about 6 or 7 times. super fast shipping every time.
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WOO HOO!!! I'm gettin' a Curado!!!
that's funny. i think when you reach 18 you cant ask Santa anymore. you have to wait and see what he brings you. The Rooster - you will love the curado. check out the 50/51 size.
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What kind of tennis shoes do you wear?
for a full sandal (not flip flop) id look at Keen Newports if you can find them on sale. they have rubber over the toes that will protect against rocks and they are built to last. ive used mine alot in the past two yrs and theyre doing great.
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Music?
i like all kinds of music. from Buena Vista Social Club to Outkast to Tool. blues guitar to heavy metal lead guitar to spanish guitar. can't do R&B music, however...
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For those of us not throwing a jig/trailer combo
i pitch jigs all the time in my kayak. pretty easy with spinning gear. for starting off i recommend a small jig (1/4oz bitsy bug) with a small 3" craw trailer (baby rage craw, 3" craw papi, 3" paca craw) until you feel comfortable pitching from a sitting position, do short, low trajectory casts as to not cause too big of a slash and you will catch fish. it doesnt have to enter the water like an olympic dive. a little commotion might actually attract fish. you will soon have a new favorite bait!