Megastink

Remember, you can only trade in ONE reel toward the purchase of another reel. You cant trade in three reels for, say, $60 bucks off of another one. One reel for one reel. I ave an old trout reel that doesn't see any use anymore. I'm trading it in for one of the new Carbonlights. My girlfriend is coming with me. Somehow, she got hold of another old reel of mine and SHE is trading it in for another Carbonlite.....

I really want to see Abu Garcia come out with a Revo Premier in 5.4:1. I know they have the Winch, but I want a Lightweight option. Any others feel the same?

Pick up some of the Megastrike Evolution shakey heads. They have a fulcrum design and ALWAYS stand strait up.

Good reel choices. However, I think you should look at Powell rods their Max series runs between $140 and $170 bucks, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. They are super light weight, extremely sensitive, and are, IMHO, the best rods available. I encourage you to research them, read reviews. If you find something negative about them, you're the first!

Let me know if you want company!

Hey, I know where you are! Ilive in Telford, about 35 minutes up 476 (traffic factored in, of course). I fish a pond around Nockamixon near the Marina on the north shore. I'd happily show you sometime. There is also Lake Towhee north of Nock. That place has some SLOBS in it. Dont forget Perkiomen Creek. The Northeast branch has trout in it, an the rest trout and smallies. Nothing big, but an ultralighters dream. Fly fishing is good, too. I recently moved here as well; back in August. Work keeps me busy, so I dont have a lot of time. I try to get out on weekends when I can. I could always use more fishing buddies!

Hell, if were going to travel at all, it mines well be to a place worth it: -Candlewood in CT -the Patomac in DC -Northeast River in MD -Hopatcong in NJ -Maopac in NY Those would get my vote. I woud love to suggest a Pa lake, but there isnt one worth it. Dont hate, I live in Pa!!!

Hey all! I have a tourny on the Potomac April 14th and 15th. We re launching out of Slavins. I have never been to the Patomac, and I am soooooo pumped to finally fish this storied fishery. I imagine the water will be cold, and I know its tidal, but I have NO IDEA how to start. How does the tide effect the position of the fish in prespawn mode? What types of areas should I be looking for? Deep? Shallow? Tide-dependent? Any spots in particular? How should I target them? Any advice would be great. Just "imagine" that your explaining this to someone whos never been there before. Thanks! -Mega

I fished a SPRO Frog on 12# fluoro. I lost it....

Hey all! I had read a few posts on a few different forums from guys saying that they occasionally finding Lew's TP Speed Spools for around $150. Does anyone know where to find this? If someone knows and could just point me in the right direction, that would be super! Thanks!

Screw it. I'll just buy them.

Any tips on painting Cedar or Balsa cranks? I'm also looking for topcoat advise, how-to videos, etc. Thanks! -Mega

Does anyone here make their own Cedar or Balsa Crankbaits? I am looking for tips on sourcing bodies and lips, properly installing/gluing/lining up the lips, installing screw loops for split rings, finishing, etc. Any good videos on putting a crankbait together? Any advice would help. Thanks! -Mega

Does anyone make wtheir own weedguards? What do you use, how do you do it? Thanks! -Mega

How do each of you glue in weedguards? I tried using gorilla glue yesterday (my first few jigs I've ever made), and its ok, but far from perfect. It expands and foams, and I dont like that. Do you have a better way?

I am looking for some H-E-A-V-Y fluoro, 40-55lb test. I don't need much. Who makes the most invisible fluoro? I need it for leader material. Thanks!

Gamakatsu make a short shank treble. It is a 2x wire, which means that it has a thicker, stronger wire. I prefer the to the Mustads. They are way more "sticky" sharp, and have long, deep bends to keep fish buttoned. They also have a neat tapering eye for easy installation without split ring pliers. They are called "Magic Eye Short Shank". They are awesome!

Hey Mystic, I'm in the same boat as you (no pun intended). I live in Telford, PA, south of Quakertown. My old Nitro has some dings and what not. I got the name of a place called Palm Boat. Its in Palm, PA (go figure), and the owners name is Jefferey Schultz. I have not contacted him yet because I am not in a position to bring my boat down there at the moment. His email is: jeffrey_l_schultz@comcast.net. Let me know how things go. I got his name from one of the guys in my bass club. He came highly recommended. Tight lines.

If you want something lightweight and with a lifetime warranty, save a few more dollares and buy a Powell Max rod. They have either a 7' Medium action Glass or Graphite rod, your choice! I like the graphite because its more sensitive and has a soft upper third, while strong backbone. They are wonderful rods for their $140 price point (and the ONLY rod I will throw). St. Croix makes a good rod. But IMHO, Powell makes a better one.

Wow, they'll put his name on ANYTHING! A frog? Drop shot bait? KVD Spinnerbait, Jerkbait, and Crankbait, fine. But a spook? I'll stick with my Heddon's, thanks.

Hey, its not for everyone. This started because I realized that I spent a lot of time second guessing my choice of lure in tournaments. I spent more time retying than I did fishing. I started doing this to refocus on my strengths. I realized that I when I fish for fun (which were my best days on the water) I really only leaned on three or four techniques, with one in particular. So I limited my bait selection. I only brought three or four boxes with me to each event, and one of those boxes was terminal tackle. A few packs of plastics,and instead of flip-flopping baits, I stuck to my guns and threw what my initial gut instinct told me to until the conditions told me to change. My little theory spoke for itself: The year prior to limiting my bait selection, I fished seven club tournies (as a non-boater, mind you) and I won one event. The following year, after refocusing myself and limiting myself to my strengths, I fished six club tournies and won four of them. I'm not God's gift to fishing, but I did have a splendid year. And I do think that refocusing my strengths was the reason (and MAYBE my four new Premiers had something to do with it.....)

I thought I would share a tip with all of you. I used to spend HUNDREDS, maybe thousands each year on new gear. You know the story: something new comes out, you have to have one of each color. It feels good buying them, but after the season is over (November for me) I realize two things: 1) I spent money than I intended (I HAD NO BUDGET) 2) I never/rarely used the new baits I bought eariler in the year. After years of being broke come summertime and having boxes of baits that never saw water, I had to do something. What I have done every year since takes a lot of discipline, but it was well worth it when the time came to buy new baits, rods, reels, you name it. It is a system of steps: Step 1) Inventory- Open a box and remove all the lures. Once they are all out, start placing the lures that you ACTUALLY USED OVER THE PAST YEAR back in, starting with the ones you used most often (congratulations, you just discovered what your confidence baits are). Once all of the baits you used last year are back in your box, take a look at whats left. Those baits go into a separate pile and not in the box. I DONT CARE if you think it has a cool paint job or you htink it will work in a certain lake that you havent gotten to in a while, do not put it back in that box! It obviously isnt that good if you didnt use it last year. Repeat step one with all of your boxes no matter how many boxes you have. Do it for all of your crankbaits, jigs, topwaters, frogs, spinnerbaits, etc. Step 2) Inspection- Put those boxes of the baits you do use back in your boat or tackle bag, they are safe. Move onto the piles of 'unused' baits. Sort through them, looking for rusty hooks, general condition of them. If the hooks are rusty, just remove them, you dont have to replace them (I'm getting there). A little bit of fine sandpaper can remove some rust spots from the eyes. A moist Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used to buff out a dull paint job. Once they are all clean, break out the camera and a white sheet. Step 3) EBAY!!!!!!!- This is the toughest part for a fisherman, letting go of his baits. But face it, you just don't NEED that many, and step one has already sought out the ones you have confidence in, so any remaining baits are, really, just taking up space. Your unused baits are LIQUID ASSETS (look it up if you have to). A form of currency for many anglers. Set-up an ebay and paypal account and start selling them. Place a white sheet on your kitchen table or coffee table, lay out the baits in lots (keep reading) and take good close-up picture with good natural light. Also, show your wife what you are doing, she'll be THRILLED!!!!!!! I like to organize my baits by brand and sell like baits with like baits, especially hard baits (trying to appeal to fans of that brand/model). For instance, I recently sold a lot of 14 Norman Deep Little N's in various colors. I made 40 bucks. I liked those cranks, I just never used them. When it comes to high-end imported baits such as Lucky Craft, Megabass, etc, I sell each bait seperate or in pairs. The resale value on those baits are riduculous; almost as much as if they were new. Last winter, I sold 30 Lucky Crafts; I've stopped fishing them. I decided that I didn't catch more or bigger fish on them vs my bandits or fat free shads, or I sold them. I made $1,000. One thousand!!! That's a new Lowrance Structure Scan unit! This yea I sold a handful of Lucks and a lot of Strike Kings and Normans. I made $700. Thats $1,700 in two years. What can you do with an extra $1,700? Note: you dont have to use ebay, but I think if you want the most bang for your buck, use it. You can also use forums like bassresource.com's Fisherman's Flea Market. Step 4) Shipping- once you have your money from a buy (and ONLY once you have your money), ship on time and keep your prices honest; you'll make repeat customers that way. I start most bait lots around $5 with $5 flat rate shipping and single "expensive" baits $5 with $2 padded envelope shipping. Note: YOU SHOULDNT MAKE MONEY ON THE SHIPPING! Step 5) Count your dollars- You did it! I know it was hard to let your baits go, and yes, you probably, technically sold them at a loss (got less than you paid for them). But look at it this way: if you have a hundred baits that you aren't going to use, and you can get $2 per, thats $200. Thats a new Revo or Smoke or what have you. If you have MOUNTAINS OF UNUSED BAITS, you just may have a down payment on a boat or a fancy-schmansy GPS unit, or a boat maintainence fund. You know that new Powerpole that you have been eyeing up? Go buy it! This system works, and its good to budget your money. Whatever I sell during the winter, that is the amount I allow myself to spend for the rest of the year. You can sell rods, reels, whatever you like. Have an extra boat cover? Trolling motor prop? Grease gun? Throw it on ebay if you're not going to use it! Make some money and buy something that you will use. Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy me a new Powell rod... I don't see the difference... -Joe

Black on cloudy days, white on clear days. Balde color is an afterthought for me. They hone in on the VIBRATION.

I am currently shopping for a tow vehicle for a 18.5' Nitro bass boat. I just got the boat from family.The trailer has brakes. I want to buy a used truck, and I'm on a budget of about $10,000 asking price. I want to buy an F-150, but I'm not picky. Anyway, I find several trucks with the options I'm looking for: -V8 -Disc brakes -Tow package -4WD The majority of trucks in my price range have over 100k, and most of the time 140k+ miles on them, though I have found a few in the 80-90k range. How many highway miles can a used truck have on it to be considered a reliable two vehicle? Feel free to answer my question and give me feedback on what I am looking for. Thanks! -Joe

Berkley sells 4 and 7 inch Power worms in 100 ct bags, and 10 inchers in 50ct bags. I buy a bag or two every few years.