Mike L

It is an old practice but not necessarily ill-advised. I know a few folks who fish in golf courses and private ponds who always use them. Personally I use them occasionally when pre fishing for a tournament but that's the only time.. IMHO, If you handle and release them the correct way, a barbed is perfectly fine.. Mike

Ditto Mike

I realize some of these are suggestive and open ended and could rely on a "feeling" or "hunch" but someone may give good insight.... When useing soft plastics, what are the deciding factor's you consider that would convince you to change the color of the bait you're useing first, before changing to another plastic bait style? What factors do you consider to help you decide what bait or presentation to change too, when what you're useing doesn't work? How long do you stay with a certain bait before you decide to make a change? How long do you stay in an area without getting bit, before moving to another spot? When moving to another spot do you look for an area similar to the one you left, or something completely different? How do you decide when to up or down size the hook's on hard baits? Mike

Interesting... Thanks Mike

I'm so so sorry to hear this...May God Bless her Mike

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Ditto I've tried most of them over the years. Only use Smoper now. I use 16# for all around use and 20# for Jigs..swim or otherwise. Mike. Mike

G Money for standard punch weight. I make my own for Eco Pro's Mike

Magic Eraser for cork, just plain soap and water for the rod, Line and Lure inside the guides. Mike

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I use a skirt almost always when I want a bulkier presentation and always when I know they're feeding on bluegills, and also in stained water. Don't get hung up in thinking a punch skirt should only be used for punching either. It gives a different look entirely to your t rig that they may not have seen in areas where most won't think of useing one. Mike

It was 37 deg Sunday morning here. When I walked outside at 7:00 I thought my nose was gonna crack off!! Sorry, I had too Mike

My heart felt condolences to all of you who posted about losing someone you loved. I lost my Mom and Dad also not too long ago and know the mind numbing pain. Remember the good times and Love you shared with them...Trust me it will help get you through.. Mike

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Ditto Mike

Don't think the big ones only catch fish, big or otherwise ..I have one thats over 20yrs old that I forgot all about...Not anymore. Mike

Imho the E is better for more up close heavy duty work whereas the I is more comfortable to use for casting. If I had to choose between the 2 I'd take the E, no question. Mike

As everyone else said you certainly can. Use the tips they gave you. Now...Flipping with a baitcaster doesn't require a disengaged reel..It's all line.The reel stays locked. Pitching with a baitcaster is all thumb. It'll take a while, just keep practicing you'll get it. If you have a specific question just ask Mike

As a co-angler I have to bring and carry what I have in my bag. I use vertically divided 3600 plano boxes. One each for stick, creature and swim baits. Mike

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