Everything posted by NHBull
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All soft plastics outing- what are you rigging up
Neko Ned wacky DS SM SB
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
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Why do I spend $$ on “nice” reels??
Fully agree,,, I started reading halfway through the thread….apologies
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Why do I spend $$ on “nice” reels??
Threads like this show up in all forums. Simply, “life is a choice” and there are “needs” and “wants” and they often change as we get older and our situations change. In my younger years, I chose cars, clothes, and expensive toys. Decades later, a good cigar, bourbon and yes higher end reels take their place. My reels don’t put more fish in the boat, but my experience is awesome. I hope some day my grandkids use my gear and enjoy them as much as I do. Buy what you want and don’t judge others decisions/ choices
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Hi-vis or invis?
I am a hi-vis guy for DS, Ned, NEKO, When I was using it for jigs, I went dark colors….and I use my rod to move the bait, and slack in the line was a rarity.
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gun laws 9mm, clips, ect.
The National bill that is now likely to pass the House and Senate does not language about large capacity mags, AR’s, age…. looking at midterm projections, many states may reverse current restrictions.
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Let's see your dogs. (other pets too)
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What’s night fishing like?
I am a guy who enjoys fishing at night but not a night fisherman. My night vision is easily lost so instruments can be an issue. I go out at dusk to acclimate and pick my preferred spots. Only 3 rods on deck..topwater, jig and Trig. Small light in the baseball cover Best nights are around the full moon.
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Fishing. No coffee in the morning.
I drink coffee within minutes of getting out of bed and continue throughout the days and if it is hot on the boat I have iced coffee. When fishing I also have a bottle of water going and yes, I p*ss like a race horse. Nobody like me if I ain't sweating caffeine ?
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Hydration
If you are drinking when your thirsty, your to late. Proper hydration starts the night before and colored urine (not related to vitamins) means you need to drink more. That said, those that go through gallons of water can really tax your kidneys. For that reason drinking on the 1/2 hr while on the water will keep you probably hydrated ……additionally, covering your skin will also help with water retention and there are tons of option out there to help keep you cool
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Totally hate it when they jump!
If your loosing fish because of leverage, add a splitring or add a a short piece of braid between the bait and treble. .....also, if your burying your rod on when the fish is far away from the boat, you would be better served to keep it out of the water and sweep it to try and control the head when airborne. I do love acrobatics?
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(For Me) the worst thing about Braid-line is.......
If you use the tip of the boomerang for braid and the opposite end for everything else, they last for years
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I'm going to work some exercise into my fishing.
This year I am 25 lbs lighter than this time last......still need to drop 20 more, but the increase of energy is noticeable. Was just told that they want to fuse my low back.....not going to happen but I am doing an hour of core a day......most noticeable is my casting engurance late in the day. Not sure where I am going with this but there is no substitute for a healthy weight and fitness
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
It's been a year since I blew my quad off my knee and a few surgeries later I am finally back in the boat and mostly pain free and having the best pre-spawn ever.
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Deep Crankbait Reel Recommendations?
Calcutta conquest 100 or 200 all day long!
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What is your favorite braid
I have had way to many unexplained breaks with smack down. 832 is perfectly acceptable. Hitena Pureline Is my favorite by far with a few Fins offerings in second place
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Looking for precise scale
There are some coffee scales that are very accurate and won’t cost a kidney. I keep one on my boat and will take a pic tomorrow
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What size Neko Hook for Wacky Rig?
1/0 and 2/0 depending on the bait
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Lund Renegade 1775
I see a lot in central NH and the dealers can’t get enough of them. Everyone I talk to LOVE them..
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What size Neko Rig weight?
At 20ft, I use what ever I would use for DS as wind and current also factor in
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Minn Kota Stomp Switch (Talon/Raptor) - Terrible reviews, do they work?
Very happy with mine but change the battery mid season
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Non-Lithium Battery for TM Recommendations
Size 31 Tanks are hard to beat and are often on sale. I know guys with 7 years on theirs...I am going on year 5
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Will High Gas Prices Affect Your Fishing?
I am sure some of us can remember in 79 being able to fill your car every other day based on your license plate. Lucky for my family a couple gas stations opened for an hour or two at 1 AM to get what you needed, no questions asked. Luck for us a Cadillac could fit 5 gas cans in the trunk, dad made his living on the road?