Everything posted by zeth
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Boat Loan
I bet you could get better. That's a of of money of the long term. My Credit Union said 14.8%. I couldn't believe it but they don't like to give out boat loans so... I'm waiting to pay cash next year. Theres actually more info on this and you'll get a better response on certain other forum related specifically to bass boats. not sure if allowed to say name here so I wont. I'll let someone else spill the beans.
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Culling Gear And Scale
Cull beam thats avail from tackle warehouse. Brecknell Electro Samson Scale if you want one that is consistent and accurate. Its the same scale they use in MLF. I like cull bags like Glory Bags or the clips that clip onto the lip. Stupid to poke more holes.
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Which Sponsors Have You Supported
Catch and Release and that's it.
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O Rings Causing Senko To Break In Half
I use Keitech Salty Core Stick Never have a problem with this but then again I use CHT Tackle Hooks as well so maybe that helps. IDK just order some orings online or go to home depot and test them out.
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Are There Any Good Affordable Polarized Glasses Out There?
Suncloud gets a thumbs up from me as well. But I did upgrade to Maui Jim for $280 and it was well worth it. Good idea to get an average pair and then to save and upgrade. Then you'll have a backup.
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Seaguar Invizx
I just tossed all of my InvizX as in like 10 spools. ticked me off. Lost 3 10+ from line breaking (not at the knot) on hook set (2 times) and 2-3 min into a battle with a giant the other night. I am pretty careful with my line and doubt that I did anything to mess it up. Just my personal experience with it. AbrazX is better I hope. I have a bunch of that as well. All in all though I'm looking to switch to a new brand. Oh and it was 15# each time and different line from different spools.
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Thinking About Getting In The Chatterbait Game, Where To Start?
I take my Keitech jigs and just add a Blade to them. Simple, works well. You could do this with any jig. White/Shad, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Black will cover all your bases. 3/8oz to start then go up or down from there depending.
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Better Wide Gap Fluke Hook
I just use Owner J or Owner J-Light hooks for my Ketiech Shad Impacts.
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Chatterswim
Keitech Crazy Flapper or Keitech Swing Impact Fat for the most part.
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San Francisco To Lake Tahoe
let me know if you wanna hit some local reservoirs around sf. i can definitely help you get on some fish. we can rent a boat (cheap) and go out on some electric only reservoir and catch them good. or bank fish some secret spots.
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Ranger's New 522D.
Looks nice.
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Braid To Fc Knot : Alberto Or Double Uni ?
Double Uni. Never had a problem except the first time I ever tied one my Keitech Model III Jig went flying into Lake Berryessa.
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Flipping Baits
Hmm I don't own any beaver baits. I just use wither the Keitech Crazy Flapper which is very durable in the larger size. and or I use a Swing Impact Fat.
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Blade Baits
Had a good tournament day on blade baits no that long ago. Partner was throwing float n fly I was throwing (.......) a blade bait of some sort and we were catching huge spots on every cast. They work all year around. Good for schooled fish.
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Do You Consider Pike A Nuisance?
One of my favorites to fish for. None here in Cali though.
- Favorite Lipless Crankbait
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Trailers For Keitech Mono Spin Jig.
Please go to the Keitech website as they have rigging options and videos. You can also come up with your own. Many possibilities.
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Favorite Punch Bait
Black Dog Baits Fake Fish!!! Many big fish on this. Otherwise I just use a Keitech Fat Impact.
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What's Your Go To Deep Water Bait?
Unable to respond to poll as my favorite is whatever would be best for a given situation. If I had to choose though it would be a blade bait. Or maybe a drop shot. or maybe a c-rig or maybe a big heavy jig and swimbait combo. I can't decide. I mean I've caught bass in over 50' on a Keitech Salty Core in the middle of winter. A very slow way to fish for sure but it worked.
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Your Favorite Frog???
I like Teckel frogs! Did a review on them if you google my name followed by Teckel you'll see it. Not posting links to other sites.
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Heartbreaking!!!!! Your Worst Misses.
Out on the Delta not too long ago in a tournament. It was a long two days. Had a decent boater day 1 and day 2 not so much. Day two was a grind. We were in some areas that were definitely holding fish but my boaters reluctancy to slow down and work over an area properly definitely cost us some good fish and some other things. Anyways so I'm just going with the flow getting frustrated because it is a combined weight tournament (not a team tournament). Last 45 minutes or so the tide is just right and I start catching them on every cast over one stretch. Nothing that would cull however. Then my donkey rig snags up in the weeds and I'm shaking it to get out with the rig hanging off in a pocket. A monster way over 10 inhales the bait jumps out of the water and as I watch my bait go flying back at my face as I was pulling to get it free at the moment it jumped. All happened so fast. That single fish would have put me in the top three if not first. Couple days later I'm out on a local electric reservoir that is fished heavily and sadly has a good amount of people going out and keeping what they catch. Still however the bass seem to be smart and grow big on the regular trout stockings and avoid lures rather well. So here I am out throwing a Huddleston 69 Special creepin it in over some weeds in about 10-15' of water. I'm getting near the boat and the bait is coming up. Bam! out of nowhere a dolphin of a bas way way way over 10 (this reservoir has many and you can see them everywhere with the water being so clear but catching is another story as 6.05 is my best on the reservoir) comes and smashed the Huddleston but grabs only the tail and heads straight at the boat. My hookset rips it out of its mouth right in front of my very eyes. I'm back on the Delta a couple days after the above incident and having a rough day overall. I mean I'm catching huge stripers, and small bass all day. So eventually I'm like yo lets fish this area (undisclosed for a good reason.) I'm throwing a spinnerbait along some pilings in like 35' of water. I just knew there was a pig down there. I made maybe 50 casts to the exact same spot paralleling the columns. Line get mushy and all day I've been fishing shallow in slop so in my head I'm like oh weeds so I just keep reeling in rather then setting hook (STUPID!!!) and right up to the boat another 10+ as my lure swims freely out of it's mouth. 10 minutes later on the opposite bank on the same bait my rod instantly bends over like nothing I've ever seen and my bait just comes to a dead stop. I swing for it and it's there fora few seconds and it's big. Then SNAP goes the 15lb. test fluorocarbon. Not at the knot but maybe 15' up from the lure. Hasn't happened yet. Went to Clear Lake caught dinks up to 4 lbs. Nothing to write home about. Haven't been out in two weeks now.
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How Would You Fish This Vegetation?
Teckel Frog Keitech Shad Impact Punch Keitech Fat Impact or Salty Core Tube Weedless Drop Shot Keitech Sexy Impact Texas Keitech Salty Core Stick Keitech Easy Shiner rigged on a Owner Flashy Swimmer Lucky Craft Blade Cross And a slew of other ways.
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Cobra Heavy Cover Flippin' Hook
i think there are reviews on tackle warehouse
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Favorite Rain Gear
Another option is West Marine. I just use West Marine brand made for sailing. Keeps me plenty dry. West Marine also sells many other good brands. Stuff that is much better than what is offered to the fishing market IMO.
- What Foods Do You Snack On To Get You Through A Fishing Day?