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Well, this will make chaning treble hooks about 100% easier: Using wirecutters, cut the old split ring off with the hook attached. Put the new hook on a new split ring, keeping it open with the hook. Attach the split ring to the lure and move the hook into place, closing the ring. Simple and easy.

Well, I certainly wasn't trying to beat up anyones's catch, it's just that in this region, BIG crappie are REALLY BIG. I'm not a crappie fisherman, so I'm NOT bragging about any fish I have caught. Crappie around here are for EATING, they are NOT considered a TROPHY fish. I'll stick with 4 lbs for what I consider a LARGE CRAPPIE, but I have never caught one.

Here's another BassResource. com member site to checkout: www.micromunchtackle.com Craig DeFronzo (earthworm77)

Welcome aboard!

corky.bailey, Welcome aboard! flechero, Man, I bet that was fun! Besides catching the carp, what were you targeting on the Colorado River?

Welcome aboard!

Man, your grandson is a lucky boy and I'm sure you're one proud granddaddy!

Don't do anything until The Bait Monkey...oops! I mean Doctor Raul replies. Raul is the Curator of the Mexican High End Japanese Reel Museum (currently maintained at his house). I am sure he can point you in the right direction.

The Tennessee River is a commercial river controlled by TVA. They didn't release water this weekend during the day, so no fishing for me! We NEVER catch those kind of numbers, I *** you. A good day here is ten smallmouth, our best day ever for numbers was twenty-five and that has only happened once. However, using live bait we probably catch more than 100 lbs of "fish" per man. The deal here (for me and my partner) is size. We get a few nice ones once-in-awhile. Back on topic: I go through more hooks than you might imagine. Not Offset EWG, but circle hooks. In the summer, striper fishing, it's not unusual to use 10+. Fishing live bait for smallmouth on the river requires 20+ per man per day! Still, in my opinion the hook is the most important piece of equipment in the "package." So, no cheapies for me.

If you are curious about the technology that goes into designing and building a hook, go to the XPoint website just for fun. I'm not sponsored and I really don't care whether you try this brand, I just think you'll find it interesting, I do. Plus, these guys offer a 200% money back guarantee. Ever heard of anyone doing that? http://www.xpointhooks.com/

Take a $7.99 gamble. If you are spooling up a spinning reel, try #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft. For baitcasting #12. I have never been broken off by a fish using these lines. If you don't like it, try something else. It's not a major investment.

When you "Got It", you can do what you please, everybody cares about you. When you are trying to "Get It", nobody cares... Dot your i's, cross your t's and polish your shoes. There is only one, first impression.

There is no 2000 model, but here are the specs for all models: http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036665&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1166350584787

BASS Fisherman, I think maybe you got rewarded for perserverance rather than discovering an exact bait size. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

5" Senko or the original Rapala, take your pick.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1166268025 I always like BIG!

Although I mostly fish Gamakatsu, I think the XPoint is the sharpest, strongest and longest lasting hook on the planet. I still have a pretty large stash of Gammies, so I will continue to use them (occasionally), but the XPoints will spoil you. p.s. I know most guys sharpen their hooks and you should get some good advice from some of the other memebers, but for me, I think dull hooks should be replaced. I was recommending the XPoints as single hooks only and they cannot (should not) be sharpened due to their design.

Now, I don't care who you are...That there's funny!

http://www.pkbasstackle.com/pt/11.html I bought two each of four different colors. Mine are all 3/4 oz.

Doctor! It looks to me like you are in total "Redo Mode." What are you going to do with all that old junk? Garage sale? If you decide to sell some of it in the BR Flea Market and sell by lot, I'll buy the first group at your (reasonable) offering price. I bet your furry friend is all smiles.

Your first LC should be a Sammy. You might have that lure the rest of you life and you will always be able to say, "That is my first Lucky Craft." The other series are great lures, too. Unfortunately, lures that are fished underwater sometimes decide to take up permanent residence. So far, I like every series of LC I have fished. My favorite is the Pointer 128.

Yep! This question wiil never be resolved. There will always be conflicting "expert" advice on this topic. I decided a long time ago to fish "big", I never downsize. That's not to say that I never use smaller lures, bit sometimes I just start with them. I never make a concious decision to downsize due to specific conditions, sometimes I just feel like using a particular profile on a given day. Pretty scientific, hun? I see the logic or at least I think I understand the reasoning for smaller presentations, but I don't fish tournaments and don't really care if I catch little fish or not. Now, I know small baits often catch trophy fish, lots of guys have proven that, but big baits consistantly catch bigger fish for me. On another note: I don't think largemouth bass are line shy. I have read a number of "expert" articles (some here at BassResource.com) that state that smallmouth are NOT line sensitive, either. Many smallmouth fisherman use braid, 10-12 lb mono or copolymer with great success. With hard baits or reaction lures I too believe line diameter is not important, but with soft plastics and live bait, MY EXPERIENCE has been that line diameter is crucial. I NEVER fish line diameter above .010" for these presentations. I have PROVEN (to myself) that size matters. Oh! Want to talk about line visibility? Well, that's just another example where "experts" are going to have to agree to disagree. "It's not that you're wrong, it's just that I'm right!" Good luck and good fishing to all.

That sure sounds like a fine time to me, too.

Yes, I use the Ultra Soft on spinning tackle and baitcasting equipment.

Hmm...I have the yellow rod. I have promoted the Lamiglas SR705R on a number of threads. It is the perfect rod for BIG treble hook lures and deep divers. I consider this rod to be very technique specific and I don't use it very often, but it is the only rod I use to fish LC Pointer 128, Staysee, Super Spooks, DD22, Mann's 20+ & 25+. The SR705R is a work of art. Design, engineering, all components and the craftmanship are top knotch. I think you will find this rod to be everything you are looking for in deep crankin stick. I have mine matched with a Shimano CTE200GT. BTW, The rod is rated Heavy Power/ Slow Action.