Jigfishn10

Please @Blue Raider Bob, don't hold back, tell us what you really think?

I'm assuming you're thinking about visibility here or shall I say low visibility with mono? I have to look into this. I downsized braid a couple of years ago because of the water current putting a nasty bow in my line, but I feel like I could drop down even more. Thanks for posting bulldog @Swamp Girl, apologies, not trying to hijack, this post was very helpful to me.

Can't agree more, my son is with me for the majority of my fishing so there's the memories. All the other stuff is just brain clutter.

I assume you supply the line, correct? I know, dumb question LOL

I'm going with this

I jig fish in rocky areas and I keep a hook sharpener on me and check the jig hook often and sharpen as necessary. Treble hooks are a bit of a PIA with me so I replace. At one time it was not as expensive as it is now, so this one is really a "how much do I want to spend on hooks" vs "well it's winter and I really don't want to move snow, so let's sharpen treble hooks". Rust? Depends on how bad. Surface rust compared heavily oxidized. The latter gets replaced. Surface rust can generally be wiped/washed off.

haha … no problem. I’m sure it was good with none left over

I’m not against them. I think it’s a preference issue with most. For me it’s not dexterity as much as eye sight issues. I have 1 eye that got damage from a retina separation situation. I still tie direct with some applications like top water but if I know I’ll be switching jigs for various depth changes or faster current then I go with something easier. You do you and have fun

I do not. Although I should. It’s left unattended for 5 days 2 states away while I work.

Ok, so there’s more to this story. Care to elaborate on the trip itself?

You know @GRiver, we never did do that. That’s interesting tho. I think that being an Italian-American we make sooo much food for Christmas, we end up eating it for a couple of days after. New years, we just do whatever. I will say that I have an itch for Sloppy Joe’s … 😂 @Mike L, I can honestly say I’ve never had ricotta bread. I make most Italian food but never had that. Would you mind posting a pic?

Perhaps a bad suggestion

Still got a couple weeks for that here. Tomorrow before the snow flies I gotta wash the angel chalk outlines off the driveway, pick up the mines out back from the sniffing reindeer and take down the red and green crime scene tape. I’m sure I can post about cabin fever soon. Gotta run, my lawyer is calling

Having heat is key. I'm assuming you have a 12 volt deep cycle battery, you can get an inverter for like $150 and run a couple of power cords to your fridge and some other smaller items - Internet, tv and lamp or whatever and run them off the deep cycle battery. I think you get 24 hours of constant use. Way more if you're not binge watching anything. Mine is Jupiter 2000 watt inverter and it looks like they go for $189

I kinda wish I knew about this little piece of info. I probably would have had a different answer. To be fair, when you hire a guide or anyone for that matter you can tell if you have a connection with that person. You can tell if a person cares about their clients in less than 10 minutes. If I feel that connection then, yes, definitely, I will try and help them. I think most would rather do repeat business or by word of mouth. And I definitely would help that person if they are trying to build up a client base any way I can. The ones that show a don't care attitude are the ones who generally don't last.

Same to you @ike8120! Happy New Year to you all. I'll be starting the new year off with a dry January and some core work ... Betcha that sounds like fun!

I used to hate it when you said that…Then I would do it and have a big @$$ piece of humble pie 😂

IDK, I guess I’m different but I wouldn’t care, give it to him. I promise I won’t laugh

I’m glad he’s finally got some good coaching. His year with Josh McDaniels was great. It was actually the last time the Pats were in the tournament, I believe. Then Josh left and so did Mac’s career. Until this year

Nah…happy the Pats are doing well this year, I never, ever said they were one of the best teams in the league.

Oh for sure, my pleasure. I'm glad you found this thread and enjoyed the article.

Eh…both teams are in the tournament and if the seeding stays as is the Bills meet the Pats in Foxboro.

Family pic on Christmas Day?