OkobojiEagle

Fresh water density remains nearly constant between 32 degrees F. and 39 degrees F. (actually rising slightly) then becomes ever less dense as the water temperature continues to rise. Example: water becomes a gas at 212 degrees F. Buoyancy of your bait increases when the density of the water increases (gets colder). oe

I appreciate the input fellas. Disappointed that Megabass doesn't have a bluegill/perch paint pattern available with the 110 Jr... oe

Not to hi-jack another thread... Those of you who have jumped into the Megabass pool with both feet, are you targeting/catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass or both species? Question #2: Do you have similar/equal success with the Vision 110 jr. as you do with the Vision 110? Question #3: How quickly does the Vision 110 rise 1' in ~60 degree water? Does the Vision 110 jr. also rise at the same rate or truly suspend? Thanks, oe

Pointer 75 & Slender Pointer 97 oe

Ain't that the truth... thank God for "Hey Jude"! oe

No such thing... every jig is situational. Provide more information about what you want this jig to accomplish and better targeted responses will follow. Perhaps you could show/explain what you are tying now and what you are trying to improve. oe

Think "Charlie Brewer slider fishing"... oe

There is a difference in hair characteristic of individual bucktails, the hair can be very straight to quite wavy/kinky. I prefer the very wavy/kinky hair to tie with. Also, I prefer to tie a rabbit zonker strip tail with the hair facing down as this provides a less exaggerated flair when being fished. oe

Sharpen and kirb my hook points... most of the time I file the barbs off as well. oe

You should carry an old wooden sewing thread spool... oe

Won't your belt work as a tourniquet? oe

Some of the suggestions are a little cumbersome for an over-the-shoulder tackle bag and others are part of my "emergency boat kit", but I appreciate all of the responses. oe

OP... When I read the title to your thread I thought, "a lucky man indeed"! oe

Had a scuffle with a musky this past weekend that has me putting together a small first-aid kit I will carry in my tackle bag: 3/4" band aids 3"-4" gauze pads antibiotic ointment adhesive cloth tape tweezers emery files what am I overlooking? oe

I do a lot of walleye fishing from shore this time of year... the answer to your question is yes; negatively. Turn your back to the water when you need to shine light on work. oe

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It appears this may be another reason to file the barbs off your jigs... oe

Plano boxes... oe

I've fished lots of grubs over the years... still do. Lunker City's Hydo-tail grub is a sleeper design that more people ought to investigate. Hope you like smoke with copper/black flakes as that's the only flavor they offer in that bait. While you're checking the Hydro-tail, take a look-see at their Ribster & Swimmin' Ribster... two more pretty good baits. oe

"Penny wise, pound foolish"... Buy another spool of line and put it all on your reel. oe

It's been spoken for. oe

Bought a spool each of 12lb & 19lb a few weeks ago. I like the 19lb but the 12lb is too wispy for my fishing. If anyone wants to try some 12lb Gliss PM me your address and I'll send you about 147 yards of very slightly used green 12lb Gliss. oe

I guess I need to re-learn what PROPERLY is, as my walking baits work to my satisfaction with small split rings attached. oe

6lb - 8lb fused Fireline... oe

I carry two 3600 boxes -- 1st holds various jigs/jig heads and terminal tackle. 2nd holds plastic top water, jerk baits and crank baits. Spinnerbaits ride in a top "map pocket" -- various bags of plastic worms/grubs/tubes reside in a side pocket -- one end pocket carries spools of leader line, the other end pocket carries small tools (hook sharpener, small flash light, pliers, ect.). This bag is the only bag I carry whether I'm fishing in my boat, canoe, or wading. I do carry more rods/reels when boat fishing than in my canoe or wading. I still carry baits that never get wet the entire season... oe