Montanaro

Couple weeks ago got so stuck that my prop was out of water....had to get paddle and spin the boat off the stump. When in doubt, rotate the boat.

I have a pair of optimum baits alumnium pliers with split ring tips and carbide cutters. Hate em. Whats worse is that every brand uses the same base plier but repaint it and rename it. Its very slick without gloves and the cutters dull and when you replace them its hard to align them properly.

Not really. Most effective seem to be white and black depending on cloud conditions but I dont even buy that really. I like bright colored frogs (or white) because I can see them better and can tell easier if a bass has taken it or just submerged it.

Pushing 5. Good fish

You dont need baitcasting rods. The reels can have a harsh learning curve. A couple of really talented fisherman in my club only use spinning. I just really enjoy using them and feel like I can rip off multiple casts easier and faster than spinning reels

Honestly Taking care of cork is a hassle.

The daiwa 7'4" frog rods have a good taper for slop fishing. That said...i use mine for punching and an *** 7'3" xfast for my frogs. I like to stick it to em and not have any play in my rod

Never had mine sink...*shrug* They walk great but i dont really frog in open water. Id rather use other lures.

Dobyns does a lot of heavy discounts for pro staff and organizations/clubs

Great...named after my girlfriend. Gonna have to get it. Wonder if itll be as lively in my hands?

Mlf is all about numbers Catching three four pounders will get you eliminated

Visor Open top is optimal for cooling while still blocking light with bill. Also lightweight and can be pulled over your arm when you are making a high speed run down the lake.

Quantum is more than just a company. There are people there who have built a solid relationship both personally and professionally with Kevin. Leaving for money is not a wise choice when you have no connection with the new brands employees. Its like packing up all your things, saying goodbye to your friends and family and moving to Argentina for a job that barely pays more.

Dam0007 The green one is a "nervous walker" no longer in production. I had one and its incredibly soft and comes with rattles. Lots of good reviews on them as well as big bass. Cant find them anymore though

I fished a duo110 yesterday in 80 degree clear water and caught the fire out of them. Around wood and grass they couldnt resist me ripping it in their faces. Clearly not just a cold water lure

I recently bought mustad toad hooks in 4/0 and they appear to be very narrow. Im afraid that when i rig them the toad will not depress far enough out of the way to get a good hookset. So for now Im using an ewg spring keeper swimbait hook. Are all toad hooks that narrow and does it effect performance that much?

I read about this somewhere...basically you tie on a punch rig with a 3/4 or 1 oz weight and pitch to trees that have many submerged limbs and let the bait rocket down the tree smacking into branches to trigger strikes. I have the perfect location to try this with trees having many deep limbs. Has anyone had success doing so? I know hackney likes using heavy jigs for similar purpose.

I have a feelfree lure 11.5 I fish with and my girl wants to tag along in her own kayak. She fishes a little but doesnt need a full blown fishing kayak. Just something light, comfortable, SOT, and good storage. Something we can take on a river trip and her feel safe in. The feelfree moken light looks good but its pushing the price range. Any othee options to consider?

Mono is breaking But line diameter is not an issue. 17lb monos with larger diameters arent true 17lb test.

Thats what i was thinking buzzed Plus the braid can tangle with hooks when gliding. The knot is breaking on the leader line right at knot. Thinking repeated stress from guides is causing it. Its 17lb defier armilo

Notches in my bedpost

I dont think anyone sells tatula hd spools

So ive lost two swaver 168s recently due to leader snapping at the connection knot. Using 17lb mono to 65lb braid with alberto knot and lob casting the swaver at most 30 yards. The knot does seem to catch some of the guides occasionally which may be the issue. How should i fix this? Go with a much smaller leader length? Or spool on an additional 30 or 40 yards of mono on top of the braid and avoid long casts? I like to keep the reel spooled with braid as it is also my punch/frog rod.

Anyone else a fan? I have one and just ordered 2 more. I find they run straight, skip well due to head design,and actually wobble slightly on retrieve. I also have revenge swimjigs but I feel like Im paying for the realistic head rather than function. They dont skip as well as the santone and will tilt to the side often. What colors are your favorite for santone swimjigs?

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