Arcs&sparks

Whoa! ? Thats all I needed. I’m bringing my never been used 4 year old A-rigs with me this Sunday and I even got someone to blame when I skunk. ? Congrats on that beast of a specimen!!

@bitsandbass It is navigable from Long Lake to Sebago through the Songo Locks and visa versa. I haven’t gone through them so you’ll need to research If there’s restrictions at certain times of year etc. I’ve heard it’s free flowing at times (during fall/winter I assume) and I’m not sure how long it takes but with all the twists and turns, and the locks, I’m sure it takes a little while. I’ve Fished for salmon on Sebago a few times, haven’t gone home skunked. Not sure where you’re from, but we’re talking about Maine/ and probably most of New England—if your not connected to the Great Lakes. So in my opinion and experience, the salmon(and most rainbow fisheries) sizes are somewhat comparable to the bass up here. 1-2lbs is common, 3-4 is Great, 5+ exceptional. There’s no doubt there is exceptional fish In Sebago, of all varieties, but I wouldn’t expect trophies without putting a lot of time in. Most of my experience looking for salmon/trout in lakes is in the spring or later in the fall. Steep drops to deeeep water preferably near tributaries, deep water bottlenecks, are good places to start, Sonar is pretty much a must-have if you’re new to an area. Assuming you plan to troll start a thread in the “other species” forum if you need anyone to elaborate on gear, techniques, etc

^^ Yeah the line has to be drawn somewhere. If said bait only had one treble would you still have “caught” it?

Hope they make an example out of him. Fishing privileges revoked, fines etc. Fishing laws are taken very seriously where I’m from, hope the same goes for Cali.

Never wrap (any) line around your fingers/hands to pull out a snag. use a wood dowel or other solid object. Freeing a snag in a tree always has its hazards. When you free the lure from an underwater snag with braid, pulling strait-not with the rod tip, it generally doesn’t fly back because of the lack of stretch. If you snag a moving boat, the drag should slip and spool you.

Have you checked to see if your sonar unit can display voltage?

Ah sorry bud.

The voltage setting is usually first on the dial (not sure about this one), but if you accidentally crank it over too much to read resistance for example, it might fry the (cheap) meter. Perhaps not with 12v though? a small “marine” voltage gauge is cheap money on amazon. Throw in an in-line switch if your concerned about draw on your battery. Kayak?

I don’t think they make the classic IMX bass rods anymore, except a few 6’ers.

The manufacturer is Horrocks-Ibbotson. Likely a fly rod, but perhaps trolling or surf caster etc.. A picture of the handle would narrow down your search.

I’d think that some of the trout guys, mainly in the fly fishing community are as bad and even worse. To the point where one might wonder why they even fish at all.

I meant the 20% off for orders over $100

American legacy? I can’t find that, please tell

Few things to consider at a fair discount, slightly over budget, but baits can be accumulated over time.. Rod; https://www.sierra.com/wright-and-mcgill-co-skeet-reese-victory-pro-carbon-swimbait-xi-casting-rod-1-piece-8-fast~p~345hd/?filterString=fishing~d~14%2Fclearance~1%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod345HD Reel RH; https://www.sierra.com/quantum-monster-300-hpt-baitcast-reel-right-hand~p~529ut/?filterString=fishing~d~14%2Fclearance~1%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod529UT Bait; https://www.sierra.com/yo-zuri-hardcore-ninja-twitch-n-glider-slow-sinking-lure-2-5and8-oz-7~p~641kk/?filterString=s~yo-zuri%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod641KK

I recall some other topics where this was explained. But for clarity, what we are perceiving as stretch-or lack thereof- is the different coefficient of drag in the water?