Everything posted by *Hootie
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How many times have you lost a brand new lure first cast?
Umbrella rig. Cast, snagged, gone. My first and last umbrella rig. Hootie
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What Gimmicks Do You Remember?
I used plain old black electrical tape. I call it "Hootie" tape. Hootie
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What Gimmicks Do You Remember?
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What Gimmicks Do You Remember?
Yes, I have one. It's a BPS Billy Westmoreland worm rod. I'll take a photo later and post it. Taped on reel and all. Hootie
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What Gimmicks Do You Remember?
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Anyone order from Japan Lure Shop?
John, you're hopelessly addicted. No need to worry though, because that's a good thing. Hootie
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Hey Spoonpluggers
Pictures?, or did I miss the pictures? Hootie
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Hey Spoonpluggers
But, did you catch anything? Hootie
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Plastic Worms.
Sounds like probably the "Mann's Augertail". It had a very skinny tail. Hootie
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Another Jig comment, 2016 commitment
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How long does it take to receive reels from Japan tackle
I ordered a Scorpion on a Friday, and had it in my hands on Monday morning.I couldn't believe it. Wasn't a fluke either. I made another order some time later, same deal. Four days. Hootie
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Search feature not working.
Did it and it worked. Thanks John You too deep. Hootie
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Search feature not working.
I'm searching Shimano Citica G series reels. I choose the rod, reel, & line forum as the target for my search. The little wheel starts spinning, but nothing happens.
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Search feature not working.
Why? Wont work on my phone, or my computer. Hootie
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Grand Slam High Seas Fluro Coated or Yo-Zuri Hybrid Fishing Line
RW I think if you're just using it for "sinning" it probably don't matter what line you use....lol. Hootie Fixed, thank you. -Kent
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Zona
Well, one thing Mark Zona has made clear this season, "he's not gonna lie"... Hootie
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New rods and other items at BPS?
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How It Started
Yes it was. That was my dream reel. I never actually got mine till 1969. It is one of the three in the pic. Used the crap out of it. It's still mint. I've never abused my tackle. Maintenance is the key. Hootie
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How It Started
Yes, I also have a couple of those.They had a spare spool in them. You got a shallow, and a deep spool. Oh. those Shimanos are chompin' at the bit to go fishing. I have cleaned them so much, I'm surprised they have any paint left on them. Hootie
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How It Started
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Second Time Flourocarbon User
For the last several years, I have used Seaguar Abrazx and Red Label exclusively. Never had any problems with either. This year I have decided to drop back on line. I recently purchased a spool of Big Game, and on the recommendation of several guys on here, I ordered a spool of Izorline. I used Stren and Royal Bonnyl back in the 70's, with no problems. I know some have said why drop $500.00 on a rod and go cheap on line. I just don't believe that it's necessary to spend fifty bucks on a spool of line. You can't convince me that a spool of Big Game will wipe out all the qualities and features built into my NRX and GLX's. If that be the case, seems I might as well dump the rods too. That ain't gonna happen. I guarantee you my catch ratio, this season won't drop one iota. Just my 2 cents...er'...1 cent. I'm cutting back on that too. Hootie
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Crap, I need a new go to line
Okay guys, I'm going with your recommendations for Izorline xxx. Just ordered some from TW, along with some jigs, plastics, oil and other items to get over the $50.00 hump for free shipping. It better be all you say it is....lol. Hootie
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Pistol Grip Rods - What's Your Opinion Of Them?
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2016 B P S Catalog Observations
There are those that do, and there those who tell those that do, that they did it wrong...."bah humbug". Hootie
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next TW sale?
There probably won't be another one, at least until the present one is over. Never heard of them having two sales at the same time. Hootie