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After you heat up the jig twist the pin around before pulling it out. I find this is the best way to get the paint around the head without it sticking to the pin. Allen

Blue painters tape but whatever you are doing epoxy pooling in that area is not a good thing. Allen

I sold my PT 175 and bought a X-18 Xpress just to have more storage space. Tracker was a great boat but I HATE to re-tie so I needed something that had more than 1 rod locker. Some days I miss the Tracker because in drafted shallower than the Xpress. Allen

Depends on the size of forage and other conditions at that moment. The 3.5" Dippers and swim flukes are nice when I need smaller profile. Bigger dippers and flukes for large profile or off colored water. Now in general I think one is too small and the other too big so I have started using other baits. Damiki anchovy shad and this PLine minnow both of which are 4" were last years go-to. Allen

Straight black bear hair on a 1/8 to 1/4oz head. Allen

Some of you guys have way too much stuff! As you can see I have a minimum number of extra hardbaits just to get by. Allen

Cabin Creek Bassmasters will be having their annual Flea Market at the Washington County Ag Center on January 17 & 18. Saturday and Sunday January 17th and 18th 9 AM till 1 PM (doors open at 8:00 on Saturday) There will be a food stand run by Mrs. Gibbles Restaurant Washington County MD Agriculture Education Center 7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 Just reminding everyone about the show this upcoming weekend. Allen

That is a Bass Pro rattler spinnerbait made like 25 years ago. Allen

If you are fishing really clear water I would say yes? Drop shot is just another way to present a bait so don't get to hung up on it. Sometimes the fish are in a neutral or negative mood and the DS works well for this but do not worry. Basic premise of drop shotting is the bait is suspended above the weight? Try out the DS and see if it works for you? You really do not need any special tackle just use what you currently have. Allen

Please post as I would be interested as well. Allen

Swim jig is just a bladeless spinnerbait. Allen

Read the Rich Z. article until you have it memorized. Allen

Paint first then attach hardware. Allen

I have to agree, try fishingskirts.com as they have them. Allen

Take out every lure you have not caught at least 10 fish on. You will be left with whatever you have confidence in that works for you. Allen

You did buy a Pointer Sp and not S right? Some LC pointers are sinking (thought I had a bad one myself). Allen

After stopping by Green Tops last summer I cannot think what else you would need? Allen

Around here any color works as long as it is white. Allen

Looks like a house brand bait from BPS or Cabelas? Allen

An actual fishing thread with useful information in it, I knew this day would come! All the replies above are spot on with what I have found. Small hair jigs or 2 1/2" tubes fished slow enough to be live bait in deeper areas. Allen

Sometimes it is worth the cost but I do not use it all the time. Heavier punching weights and times where I want a smaller profile in clear water. I like the guys that think Tungsten is good for the environment? You may want to re-check the facts on it. Allen

There are a lot of other jobs out there that do not require bothering me at home. Allen

Usually I just hang up but the last time they called I decided to mess with them. He said his name was Mike "I think?" and said my computer was sending him error messages. When he ask my name I said Habeeb then ask if he knew the Slum Dog Millionaire?He hung up without fixing the error messages, Microsoft systems support needs to hire some better employees. Allen

http://www.captainhookswarehouse.com/index.cfm?page=products&view=1 Here is the cheapest place to buy treble hooks. Allen

By the looks of what you have I would only add a few baits? KVD 1.5 baits in Chart/black back, craw, and gizzard shad. Some Bandits size 100 and 200 in similar colors and you should be set. That gray/white Baby 1- you have there was the most productive crank I used in MO when I spent 17 weeks at FT Leonard Wood. Honestly I don't see a need to spend $250 on crankbaits? One thing you do need is a lure retriever that run about $15 as it will save you hundreds of dollars in baits. Allen