georgeyew

Catching fish makes everything better.

I got one a few weeks back when DSG had them on sale. It wouldn't run right for me either. Seems like the blade was interferring with the prop. So I cut the blade off and it runs fine now, exactly like a whopper plopper.

Not sure where I read about it, but a while back i started using the square end of a small wire tie and run the hook point thru the hole to use as a bait stop on my swimbaits and spinnerbait trailers. It works pretty well and is super cheap.

I am guilty of passing on the gross looking areas. I skip them because I don't want to get my line/reel dirty. Who knows how many tanks I missed out on 😆 I'll have to remember to go against my instincts next time.

I did not know that...so i used the wrong name, it is the main shaft not the pinion shaft.

Just got my Maverick reel and I am disappointed at the quality. The pinion shaft does not even extend to the tension cap. The used a plastic rod under the cap to push against the short pinion shaft. That was enough to turn me off.

I got a LH reel for $27. Can't beat that price.

I use a mini wire tie to go around the r-bend. It is almost permanent, does not fall off.

I have been super busy at work and home for the 1st part of the year, so I did not get to fish at all. Yesterday was the first chance I had to sneak out for a couple of hours before dark. It started raining as soon as I got to the lake so I was tempted to turn around and go home, but I decided to grind it out through the rain. And boy am I glad I did. About 10 mins in, I caught a nice 3lb bass on a wacky senko and I was sure that it was gonna be the highlight of the night...I was personally satisfied, especially for the 1st trip of the year. Even though I caught additional small bass, I had no expectations for the rest of the evening. Once the sun set and it was getting hard to see, I wanted to do one last cast before packing up. And as it happens so often, the last cast turns into the best one of the trip. I threw a clacking buzzbait out there, and just reeled it back at a nice and easy pace (again, not expecting anything, since I was already mentally checked out)....and then about 10 feet out from the bank....a huge splash on the surface and I felt a strong tug on my rod. The drag slipped a little during the fight so I knew it was a pretty big bass. Honestly, she did not fight as hard or long as I was expecting, but I was ok with that because I didn't want her to have more chances to shake the hook. I didn't have a scale on me so no actual weight, but I was able to put my fist in the mouth. If this bass is any indication of how the rest of the year will go.....I am going to be a happy guy. I also need to learn how pose with a bass...my deer in headlight expression does not do justice for the bass.

Is there a code?

I know why the Mach swimbaits are discounted. The metal joints are painted over and the sections do not move freely, they get stuck sideways often. I haven't try it in the water yet, but I don't have high hopes.

Not too heavy for bearings?

I often use 3/0 circle hook for wacky senko fishing. I find that once they are hooked, it is very rare for them to get off. The only negative that I see with the circle hook is that you don't get to do a hook set. I do barbless sometimes if I want an easier release. But I don't really see a difference.

Black and blue jig!

Having a housekeeper is a one way door, once you get one, you can never "not" have one.

Another tip to keep the superglue from drying out is to keep it in the fridge between fishing trips. The moisture in the air is what activates the glue.

I have both the 201A and the 5501C3. The Cardiff can be used for catfish, but when using my preferred 20lb mono, it hold less line than I'd like. So the 5501C3 is my preference for catfish. But the cardiff is a great reel for bass.

If fishing lures are like stamps, then those defective flukes would be worth a bunch of money. I'd say hold on to them just in case.

I use one for wacky fishing. And the big benefit is once the fish is hooked, it is almost impossible for it to throw the hook.

You might even get some bites on that worm nibblet.

I found that a slender bait such as a fluke will hunt much better than a craw with 2 arms flapping. I think that the arms in the back will cause drag that reduces the hunting action.

I saw the bright orange Xfinity MH rods at Walmart tonight. I personally thought that the tip is a bit soft to be used for a frogs. But depending on your technique, it may work for you. I was very surprised to see that it was rated up to 2oz, considering the soft tip. I was not able to find a price checker so I just put it back and walked out empty handed.

Nice snakehead. Where did you catch it?

Does it make a different sound?

I normally fish the inlets where streams feed into the lake/pond after a big rain. I can typically catch a few there, seems that fish are waiting for food to be washed in. As for the fish that are inactive. They might have filled up already. Not sure just a guess.