Mike L

Congratulations John!! Mike

Yes, Weighing a fish is feeling it on the line knowing she has it, as opposed to feeling a bottom presentation bite and setting without knowing she actually has it and come up with nothing. If trying to weigh a fish on a single hook before setting you could move it too fast or too far and lose it all together. Mike Yes Sir I’m talking about feeling the actual bite then setting on moving vibration baits The experience you describe about swinging and missing on a slack line for bottom contact as opposed to moving baits is the essence of what I was asking. Sorry if I didn’t explain it more clearly. Hopefully I did a better job the 2 nd time ? Mike

What do you prefer, or does it matter? We’ve all had them… You’re bottom fishing a plastic, you see or feel the line get tight or move off and instinct takes over.. You hit ‘em hard hoping you didn’t swing and miss or not get penetration. Then you have the hit where you don’t hardly feel anything especially on a moving bait. You’re reeling a crank, spinner or chatter bait feeling the vibration and watching the rod tip vibrate all the way through the cast. All of sudden everything stops, you don’t feel the thumping or see the tip vibrating anymore then you set. Personally I’d rather set on a slack line as I’ll “weigh” it first which helps me get a better hook set regardless if it’s a single or treble hook set up. How about you? Mike

I throw them both on my top water rod, a 3 power mh/f. Mike

I’m sure every one of those folks worked on a “survival kit” as soon as they got home! Mike

To answer your question…No I use a 3 power fast action rated casting rod which is as “soft” as some moderate actions. My point is don’t just go by what the description says. One’s fast could be another’s moderate. Take each individual rod on its own merits which holds true for all advertised powers and actions. Mike

Excellent response! (can’t “like” it, system says I used them all up yesterday ?) Mike

Never heard of it Mike

Say Hello to Mr G… Finally got him out

Thanks Fellers Mike

Yeah that’s where I’m at. I seal when I get them and maybe once a year depending on use, but these are a few of the older ones I have and were kinda neglected. Mike

Another thread prompts this question… I have a few full cork rods that are pitted kinda bad. What kind of filler do you guys use and how would you use it to fill the voids?? Thanks Mike

Good I’m glad you got it back especially with no real damage Mike

BPS cards every year from the little ones New Cull tags and balance beam New lightweight Frogg Togg rain gear. Mike

None of the above White Rage craw for bedding Red/Shad Fat Max ribbon tail Bone Pop R Mike

Wasn’t my intention to imply that you did, Just to “bring some conversation” Mike

There’s a thread currently being commented on about a pro switching rod sponsors. Some of the comments got me thinking so I thought I’d bring it up. Do you buy and use a specific rod, reel or bait based SOLELY on what a particular pro does? Any Pro? I ask because a post here states that Chris Zaldain is no longer sponsored by MB and was seen using a specific Googan bait. Does that or any pro changing product sponsors, which happens all the time, be the sole deciding factor in your purchase decisions? Personally I’ve tried more products from comments made by members here, than what any pro does or doesn’t do. Really, how influenced are you by what they do? Mike

Magnum UV Speed Worm JuneBug Unpegged 3/16 5/0 Trokar TK 110 hook Mike

No argument here. Mike

Me too i took my youngest grandson to a small local pond by his house and when he got tired I took his spinning rod I wacky rigged for him and made a few casts. After about 3 minutes I realized why I don’t throw any finessey stuff. Next time I’ll just take him home. Mike

I tried it one time and it felt like the most unnatural thing I’ve ever done. Switching hands has started to become one of the most talked about how-to’s and why-not’s on here for a long time. If it’s comfortable for you to do something and you have confidence in doing it, why change to something you have to start all over again doin? But that’s me Mike

Got my PB on that thing not too far from there, at the Stick. Love those things ? Mike

I wish everyone and your families a Safe and Healthy New Year. Mike

White Rage bug late November, site fished off a bed. Mike

Ditto Only one I use Mike