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I just wanted to take some of the older fishermen, like myself, back in time. Hopefully, some of the younger guys will enjoy. When I see the choices we have in rods, reels, baits, and line,(and let's not leave out boats and electronics) it's almost over-whelming. It makes me go back in time when... We fished out of a plywood boat and the trolling motors were called "oars". The handles on baitcasters kept turning when you cast, and your thumb was the drag. Monofilament line revolutionized fishing even though it had more memory then your lap-top and 10lb test was like weedwacker cord. Anchor lowered over the side was your depth finder and the lake you fished had a secret "deep hole" according to an old guy that lived on the lake. I'm sure some of you guys can add more to this, but it leads me to ask the question...... HOW THE HELL DID WE EVER CATCH FISH!!!

All I can say is.... I don't own any banjo minnows or helicopter lures! ;D

The Bait Monkey is loving every minute of it! We all get caught up in the hype to some degree and I would guess most tackle bags have lures that rarely see the water. For example, Bait manufactures understand that they can't really change a lipless crankbait so they have to sell you that theirs is better. We all look for that "silver bullet" or better technique, but in the long run, we still rely on what works for us.

It seems like spoons are making a comeback. If you checkout BPS or Cabelas, they have their own versions of spoons that have been around forever. Spoons have always had their place in bass fishing.

Ambassadeur reels have been part of musky fishing for 50 years. I have 2 6500 C3's and 1 5500 C3 that I use, and they preform well. With the wide variety of musky tackle available, choosing one setup to cover them all would be difficult at best. I use a 7'6 rod for bucktails, but I like a stouter 6'6 for topwater and jerkbaits.( better hook set ) Believe it or not, you can find musky rods for around $50 that will get you started just fine.

$20 Wisconsin resident. Great Lakes and inland trout stamps extra. $13 for age 65 0r older.

I still have 2 of the original Big-O's and they still are among the best. Storm and Rebel cranks still produce. To many fishermen get caught in the hype of todays market.

With the water temp in the low 30's, they are pre-spawn. I have fished muskies here in wisconsin for around 50 years. I would start fishing shallow structure with small bucktails and jerkbaits.

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Welcome to BR.

You'll learn a lot here at BR. 8-)

Hello and welcome.

Hello and welcome to BR.

Hello and welcome.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome to BR.

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I knew it was going there!

Hello and welcome. Wow, I never would have associated bass fishing with South Africa. 8-)

I would rather see a cross of a LM and Musky. Hell of a fight, but wouldn't want to lip one.

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