Darren.
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I recall Jimmy Buff's. I just looked it up on Google and it brought some recall back. As a kid, I don't remember the look of the place, the location on his site doesn't bring back memory, but the name sure does. And Kenilworth is off 22 not far from Plainfield. So it is most likely the place!!
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Dude! Monster bucket mouth. 5 gallon pale right there, LOL!
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Yes, depending on what you are doing with the BC. I, too, use 20 on BC and will tie 8, 10, 15# test on it depending on the technique. For instance, if I'm throwing a light presentation with a smaller bait (and happen to be using my BC), I'll opt for 8. 15 is for when I want to throw stuff in nasty laydowns with tons of snags and such... Point being, you can use any pound test if you want to. Just make sure you are pairing it up properly, and have your drag adjusted properly, or else you'll be sorry you used 8lb leader throwing a frog with a tight drag
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I've tried a lot of dogs over the years - Zweigles, Costco, and many other brands. I'd probably put Costco at the top today. Not sure I would have yesteryear. @RoLo, there was a hotdog joint in NJ, off route 22, if I recall my youth correctly - I *think* it was Jimmy's, but it was not a stand, rather an actual place to eat. Hot dogs were the specialty and they were to die for. It was a treat for this young lad in those days. We lived in Plainfield at the time, if that's any help, if you even know the one I'm speaking of. I wish I could recall!! Was circa 1980.
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Hi Steve, welcome aboard!
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27" would be in double-digit range, man! Awesome catch!!
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So many different opinions/answers to your question. My sweet spot for rod length in my kayak is 5'9". Yeah, I like shorter rods, especially for spinning as I am so much more accurate with them. I'll go as long as 6'6", but rarely anymore. I'm even in the midst of pondering taking my 6' ML St. Croix Premier to a local rod guy for shortening to 5'9". I do so like that length paired with Shimano Stradic 1000 reels. To each his/her own, as you can see from the replies. So the bottom line is fish what you are comfortable with.
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Took my second eldest son out today on Harwood's Mill. Tough day to fish, snot grass was awful, but for me, Ned once again saved the day!! 2.5 lbs on the Boga! My son caught a 1-1.25 lber on a wacky rig. I had another nice bass, but must never had hold of the hook as it got off in some thick grass. As a bonus, got to meet @IgotWood as we were pulling out, he and another fisherman were putting in.
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Welcome aboard! @Jar11591 shows the differences well. Spinning is an easier method than casting, which requires a lot of practice given the nature of casting reels and backlashes. It can be frustrating to learn, but depending on your techniques, rewarding at the end. I'm proficient in both, but use spinning more.
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My wife and I enjoy Cabs, Merlots, Pinot Grigios and Chards. Brands vary as we are unable to buy the more expensive varieties. But we stick to California, Argentina, and Aussie wines for their smoother, less acidic varieties. Rex Goliath, Dark Horse, Bare Foot (wife likes), Big House, Beringer, among brands. For wife's birthday Saturday we picked up a bottle of Napa Valley Iter cab. Very nice!
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The bass bug welcomes you back. Enticed with your first in 50 years!! Congrats to that!
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I have used a dot of superglue in the past, as other have. These days I don't need it. However, I found tying a slick line like P-Line Floroclear will break apart unless I add more wraps with the braid and line. So if you're finding a knot slipping, try adding a few wraps and see if it helps. As always, cinch down slowly, use saliva (or don't) and give a nice pull to make sure it's holding before you use it.
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Welcome aboard! I highly suggest a wacky rig, as well! Buy some green pumpkin, or watermelon, or junebug color stick worms - you can find them at Walmart, or Bass Pro, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc. I prefer 4" size, but 5" is great. For hooks, I recommend Gamakatsu Split Shot/Drop Shot in size 1, or Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap, also in size 1. Learn to tie them on with a Palomar knot. As far as rods, your sisters' rods are fine, but your Ugly Stik is on the light side - by that I mean it is soft, noodly, and doesn't have a lot of hook-setting power. At least in my estimation. I've owned Ugly Stiks, particularly the Lite version. BUT, I'm not saying don't use it. If you have braid on your spinning reel, that will help out. I recommend Power Pro, for that rod, probably 15lb test. When you cast a wacky rig, you want to throw it near docks, or structure like an overhanging tree, a downed tree, a drain (if in a drainage pond), and so forth. Key with wacky rig is patience. You let the worm do its shimmy as it sinks in the water column. Deeper the water, the more patient you need to be. You can lift it, then let it sink again. You can even give it some shake from time to time. To rig it, simply bend the worm in half and hook through the bend perpendicular with the hook. That's it. Simple, very effective. Good luck!
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I'm using my ML rods for Ned, wacky, drop, TX, jika, mojo, etc. As @scaleface says, just go lighter (within the constraints of weight listed on your rod).
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, @Andrewhurd! I'm not a lot of help as I don't fish cranks much at all. But I do like rattle traps!
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Well done and a hearty congrats!!!
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Welcome aboard, Tar Heels fan
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Never broken a reel like that, but it musta been a fun battle to bring that nice froggie bass in.
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Just pay them respects, use your rod to nudge them in a different direction if they're getting too close, and call it a rare sighting I've had to nudge water moccasins out of my way, as they're probably our most belligerent, aggressive snake. Most others including rattlers, are not as aggressive...believe it or not.
