Munkin

A lot of good suggestions here that should work. The only things I can add is like Tom mentioned fish parallel to the riprap whatever you use. Besides that I recommend a swim jig that looks like the natural forage. In really clear water swim jigs work better for me than spinnerbaits. Allen

upload image online Here is a sparkie jighead I made using the same hook and wire keeper added I suggested. Allen

I still owe you for those Kinami baits you sent me. Allen

http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Gamakatsu-Jig-Hooks_2/Gamakatsu-345-Swim-Jig-Hook.html Use these in 5/0 as they are way better than those VMC ones. As for the mold you don't need a custom one as the poison tail works. Two recommendations I would make if you are using that mold. First cut down a Do-It pin to where the head meets the weedguard as you will not have the weedguard hole or flashing. Second File out the keeper area to accept a wire keeper posted below. The factory trailer keeper sucks on that mold. Allen http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Mold-Insert-Components/Wire-Keeper.html

I have some but honestly have not used them enough to form an opinion. Allen

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January 19,20 I have the Fishing Flea Market show in Bonsboro. Allen

I guess we need to start coordinating now then. Allen

Overall I catch more fish on a whitish swim jig but the bigger LM come on the bluegill pattern ones. Allen

When the weather gets warmer I will pour you some heads if you want. Allen Not sure what is going on with your computer but I can see all the images. Allen

Junger said he is bringing Cohiba's as well. Allen

Who makes one? The one I have now is a PITA with the end blowing off which is a safety hazard. Allen

Besides a jon boat my first was a 17' Tracker with a 75hp Merc EFI. I would say start with something similar for a year or two until you get comfortable. Trackers (or something similar Xpress, G3, etc) are easy to tow and very forgiving to a new boater. I went through 3 props my first year, forgot the drain plug, hit stumps, etc. during my learning curve. The only downside for that boat was it was a pain to trailer in the wind. If you hit something in a tim boat it is just a dent but a fiberglass boat is an insurance claim. Learn on the water with a tin the lessons that you cannot afford to learn with a glass boat is my opinion. Like everyone mentioned as well 50hp is the bare minimum for a 17' boat so try to find a 60 or 75hp. Besides that get a 24v TM as 12v sucks unless you are fishing a glass lake for 1 hour. Allen

Sounds like a good starter boat but go ahead and pay an independent mechanic $100 to look it over for you. Allen

Wanted to see how everyone did on the lures for the swap. Unfortunately I was only able to try out one of the bladed jigs since fishing was very limited this year. Allen

Should have stated I want to do this sometime around June but I would be down for the other stuff. I could bring my tacklemaking stuff if anyone would be interested. Allen

So are we going to be able to have a MD get together this year? I was thinking Piney Run or Black Hills as they are both central. Allen

Do you have enough boaters for new coanglers? I would not mind fishing a few of the tournaments. Allen

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Tried to shoot a few baits today but somehow lost the top of my injector. Allen

Anyone using any of the hard plastic molds from ebay that the guy makes in Ukraine? I picked up 3 to try and way wondering if I can just inject them as is or should I spray them with something like PAM. Allen

Do you have a way to pour the heads? Allen

https://www.harborfreight.com/nail-punch-set-3-pc-62686.html Use the green one from this set. Allen

https://www.barlowstackle.com/Gamakatsu-Jig-Hooks-Style-474-P380.aspx Is this what you are talking about? Allen

I bought some build your old Phenix bare heads that had the blade and little wire as a kit. Allen