Everything posted by Mike L
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Welcome! ! No, there is no secret color that will catch fish everywhere. I wish there were..What works for me in certain conditions can be the worst thing you can throw in yours. Now, that being said there are many baits and presentations that can be considered universal. As Darren and Turtle said, you have to experiment useing different colors, actions, sizes, presentations etc that will increase your odds of success based on your local waters. As far as color...That is the last thing I consider when what I'm throwing doesn't work. I'll change location, speed, size etc. first, unless the fish keep short stricking. Changing color then can and most times will help. But that's Me. I don't put a lot of stock in the red hook thing either. There are a lot of excellent fisherman on this board and many pros also who swear by it. Some say to put them on the front, some say put it on the back, who's to say who's right? Again it comes down to the man himself in what he throws where and has confidence in. Now, all that being said I won't throw a sq bill without any orange or red on the belly...Why? Because in the waters I fish the most it's a proven producer for me when I throw one. Good Luck and keep your line wet. That is the only way you will learn to be successful. Mike
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Hello and Welcome! Mike
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They keep you up at night for sure!
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Good report! Sometimes when that wind starts blowing it can make for a hard day for sure. Mike
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Ok, Thanks Mike
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Congratulations Daddy!! What do they say...A son is a son until he takes a wife...but a daughter is a daughter for the rest of your life. Prayers for a healthy baby! Mike
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Clayton, Thanks for the review. I was thinking about getting another Punch rod as I can't seem to keep the micro guides on the Quantum Smoke H/Xf rod I currently use. They keep coming lose for some reason and I'm getting tired of having to keep either replacing them or securing them back on. Anyway, I was considering that Okuma but am a little hesitate because of its acton. I know there are a lot of folks who advise useing a more parabolic rod for punching, and I know the reasons why, but I still can't pull the trigger on one. My question to you...Have you allways used a punch rod with that action? If not do feel that its slower action IS an advantage. Thanks Mike
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Don't have the HMG. I have an older mh/f Fenwick Techna AV that is my go to bottom contact rod. If that HMG is even close to the Techna, then you sure got something there! Mike
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Ditto Mike
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Wow! That is truly shocking! I haven't been there in years. We usually don't go past So.Bay and was thinking about going into Pelican next weekend. Mike
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Beautiful! If you hit it right thrre could be 1/2 doz beds right there! -Mike
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Thanks Hootie. For those looking for an all around tank of a reel that can handle anything from the lighest of finesse presentations to the heaviest, this is for you. Mike
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Hello and Welcome! Mike
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Exactlly! The fun part is you can give them what they want, as much as they want, when they want it, and then send them home! When Mama goes nuts all you say is..."Sorry honey, but it's my God given right" Mike
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What I did when they were little the first or 2nd time out was I gave them each a rod rigged a lot of the ways already memtioned. I moved away from them a little and threw whatever I thought I would catch something, anything, the fastest. When I did I kept my mouth shut, walked over ever so casually to the youngest and handed her the rod. In about 2 seconds her face lit up, she started screaming and jumping around....Did the same with the older one the next time. After that They were asking me to take them fishin...They still do Mike
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Oh Man that is GREAT news!!!!!! I am so happy for you and your family. Good to hear that the babies and Mama are doing well. There's no better feeling than to have a home filled with kids and calling for thier Papa!! Your life as you know it has just changed Brother! Mike
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Instead of throwing away your supposedly chewed up, worn out, used up plastic, bite it off and hook it first. You'll be surprised what you might find. Mike
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Hello and Welcome! Mike
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Hello and Welcome! Mike
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Hello and Welcome! Mike
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Hello and Welcome Mike
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Ok Great, Thank You Mike
