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I used to give my kids a small crappie jig (the ones that come in a tube) with a stick bobber up about 18". It got enough action from pull it in that they caught a few and it stayed off the bottom so snag free. Worked pretty good til my daughter caught about a 24" pike. Hilarious!

Nice fish! Welcome to the forum.

I forgot about Mad Dog, musta killed those brain cells!

I only knew Manichewitz! Although we drank a whole lot of Boones Farm as young Marines! Never understood wine much, been a Bourbon guy my whole life.

Deaknh03, you are showing your age just by remembering Manichewitz! Never mind how to spell it! Me too...

I am grateful for finding this forum. Been away from fishing for quite a while and I am grateful I get to read all this now. Thanks folks!

Welcome to the Forum! You might want to get a neck brace. There's an awful lot of knowledge to be gained around here and it might make your head heavy with that much going in! Good luck!

Great Video Glenn! Thanks!

Let's just say to throw it somewhere it splashes! Beyond that, there are a whole lot of VERY experienced fisherman that have provided advice here on this forum. Welcome to the conundrum! Open your mind and absorb. Good luck!

As stated; The answer is D All of the above!

Yes, and talk about irony, the man spent more time above 140 mph on 2 wheels leaned over to 45 degrees than I have riding a motorcycle. And I've been riding 45 years. To die on a bicycle! It's a shame to see him go!

A well deserved CONGRATULATIONS to the deserving recipients! Freedom is NOT free, and thank you for your sacrifices!

Do the pike where size 3 bikinis when they introduce themselves? That might just foul the treble eh?

Many of the more experienced folks don't favor fluoridation on bait casters from I have read. Just think most would recommend using braid with a floor leader. While I am just a baby as far as experience around here braid is my favorite flavor. Just braid. Welcome to the forum and good luck!

Rough crowd!

Thank you to all those still serving and those who supported us! We have had the finest standard of living the world has ever know

Roadwarrior, Please send me the address for donations sir! GREAT idea!

I was just trying to explain to my wife why seeing this makes a man's testicles rise up against his lungs when he sees images like these. I don't think she understands!

Hopefully a young person of lesser means them and now gets to smile a lot more due to the gift!

My apologies. I never loaded it. Wouldn't be smart enough to do that on my tablet with no graphic software. Will find a way to get it off or get a moderator to help. Sorry Goose!

Ron Popeil's Pocket Fisherman!

832 20# on the baitcaster 832 10# on the spinning gear Did I mention I like braid. You could use Power Pro instead too.

I have a number of RH round Abus I may trade for LH models and use them more. I used to use them for big stupid Esox baits up north. My comfort in bait casters has reversed since I used them a lot!

I have not heard of coloring them but I have heard some, more knowledgeable than I, mention SEALING the cork. Looking for who future responses on this topic.

Flammable is a major concern for most of the solutions mentioned. Use care my friends! Please!