OkobojiEagle

How do YOU fish a worm?

There are baits that a snap can't be used because of line tie placement. Those I use an oval split ring and tie direct to it. I never attach a snap to a split ring.

I enjoy reading threads like this. LV500 not making anyone's top five surprises me. oe

What are "we" calling deep crankbaits (vs. non-deep crankbaits)?

most recently, spinning.

I do not understand 3-d printers... or much of any new technology.

Hmmm, I've thought about this for a few days. 7 rods, 6 reels and 5 different strengths/diameters of line. Most days I fish 3 or less combinations. I never duplicate baits as is being asked. An 8' 3" light action, 2 piece spinning rod dedicated to small hand tied hair jigs. It remains tucked away in the bottom of a storage compartment and I re-purpose a spinning reel from a different combo when I want to fish "hair". 7' 6" ml spinning used for swimming various hook exposed plastics. 7' med spinning used for dragging various hook protected plastics. 6' 6" med spinning used for suspending jerkbaits and plastic top water baits. 6' 10" med casting used for various crankbaits 7' mh casting used for spinnerbaits Jack of all trades... 6' 6" mh (light tipped) spinning replacing either casting combos when too windy and replacing spinning combos when fishing baits deeper and/or heavier than normal. oe

Taping over the locking nut and around the reel seat seems like a plausible solution when all others have been exhausted. oe

google "Tennessee handle" for idea...

... but I am selling my boat.

Unless it is failing I'd leave it as is.

Snot will freeze during icy conditions, where as, snot on an exterior door knob during a hot July afternoon is much smoother.

First of all, fluorocarbon line IS a monofilament line. What you are referring to as mono is, most likely, a nylon line. My second point, there are lines today that are made of both nylon and fluorocarbon that have traits that might be a good compromise. Do a little more research... oe

an additional 36 feet over crystal water can be a big deal...

Don't sleep on the LV RTO series...

take your "long route" to the page with the menu and bookmark that page

You're here...

I'd rather be fishing a heavier lipless...

not original...

If only I was that certain... I clip off the leading hook on the front treble and seem to have fewer snags. oe

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I fish with leaders because I love to tie knots in my fishing line and the adrenaline rush I get fighting what might be my next PB with line I've desecrated...

I use 90wt lower unit oil in spinning reel bearings and some non-spool casting reel bearings. oe

What MaxScent bait are you using that can't be bought in a black color?

My dad and I did the Isle Royale hike north to south (50 miles) back in the late 1960's. I don't remember the island being as "civilized" as you tell. Thanks for the travelogue, it brought back fond memories of a youthful adventure. oe