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Can't stand split grips. I'm a two handed caster, not to mention maneuvering the rod when landing a fish. I have a split grip that's well balanced( cost a lot sigh) and a pleasure though. I once asked what was the difference between the two here and got some terrific answers....the one I remember best is that the splits started during a cork shortage. Hm. Any of you fly fishermen wanna see em on your rods?

Ice out not quite over here in Maine.....some shallow fish waking up on sunny days! Wow.....sigh....wish I could fly to Florida for a week!

Welcome! Wish I was near you.....I too would love a fishing buddy! I think women often go without fishing companions who take them seriously and are willing to share knowledge and comradeship. I know for sure that men benefit enormously from fishing together, especially in terms of becoming much better fisherpeople (he!) In many ways this is where I go for virtual fishing buddies. So hang in there! Hope to hear your ideas soon.

I use a soft sebile magic swimmer on a C-rig in several of Maine's clear rocky lakes for smallies.....works great!

What exactly are slider heads? I've heard there are even poles made to fish them. I searched them on here but didn't find the basics.....I'm pretty in the dark on these so far! Thanks in advance

Why snell hook?

I agree ! Went one day out on Messalonskee Lake in Maine needing more poundage, put on a Creme worm pre-made with hooks and weed guards and pulled in several over 2 lb.

I love circle hooks. Has anybody seen any jigs made with them? Do you think they'd work?

To all here who live in Missouri: thinking of you and hoping your families are all right.

K. Savik's one of my favorites! I have to say I've given some thought to the whole advertising and women in fishing thing. Both men and women are ambivalent about depictions of women in traditionally male areas, I think. Advertisers know people have emotional responses below the level of their rational mind; for many a woman in a truck "sissifies" the truck. For many a woman holding a rod and reel makes the equipment look less professional, less serious. And forget it if the woman is unattractive or over 50. Sales would totally drop off. Sad but true. Of course, men affect sales of some things negatively too. Picture a guy holding a jar of wrinkle cream if he's unattractive. Guess what I'm saying is that it's not one sex or the other that's to blame, it's a cultural view that changes very slowly. Remember how there were no colored faces in advertising in the 50's? Now we barely think twice.

Deb, am so looking forward to your updates at Guntersville! I'm with Lund Explorer....what baits, set-ups, etc? Go get em!

I remember the first time I ever used a wacky rigged senko. I fiddled with it in the water a bit, watching it's action and trying to get a feel for it. Then I gently threw it out at a rock pile, wiggled my rod tip, focusing curiously, trying to imagine it's appearance underwater....and BAM! Needless to say, wacky-rigged senkos will always be a confidence bait for me because, like the guys here said, I've had success. Sounds like you're well on your way

Hi Vivien! Welcome!

RoLo, I know you said you defer judgement on chatterbaits, but I'm just curious about why you phased them out?