roadwarrior
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200 yards runs from $37 - $50 depending on size. Occasionally it come on sale for $28.
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The line is a bonded, not coated, blend of fluorocarbon and nylon. It is manufactured by Yo-Zuri.
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That will be the last fish for awhile, the pond is closed! The Parks Department has found some toxic contaminants is the water and closed it indefinitely.
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Congratulations!
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The Rig
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Power = Baitcasting gear Finesse = Spinning tackle
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I fish it on spinning tackle, #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft, 4/0 EWG Gamakatsu, T-rigged weightless and weedless, skirt up. Although the lure is often described as nothing more than a solid tube, the action is totally different. I work tubes with more of an exaggerated verticle hop so that the lure can exhibit its spiraling fall. The Fat Ika does not spiral. I cast parallel to cover or structure, let the lure settle to the bottom and fish it like a Senko with a short (6-12") horizontal sweep. I then let the lure fall on slack line so that it falls vertically, not moving forward. I work the lure slowly, letting it pause for 10-20 seconds or more before moving it again. I like to picture a crawdad moving over rocks and hiding. You will rarely miss a hook up. When the fish bites, reel down and set the hook firmly. Bass will not let go of this lure.
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If they can't make a burrito what makes you think they read the sign in the bathroom? "All employees are required to wash their hands."
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Not this morning.
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Well then, your next challenge is to give Tatsu a shot...it sets the bar for fluorocarbon line.
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If you are talking about cost...NO.
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This fish was caught on a Fat Ika fishing Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/lake-guntersville-2012.html Both fish in my avatar were also caught using #4.
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Try the Duncan Knot, also called a 16-20 or Pitzen knot: Note: I make a slight modification wrapping the line from the eye up. Put the tag yhrough the loop so that it comes out on the same side as the main line. This knot is similar to a noose: https://www.google.com/search?q=noose&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=gJ7CU42rNYrS8AGh2oDQDA&ved=0CC0QsAQ&biw=1536&bih=884
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Geez...I think I might take up a different hobby after all that!
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Megabass PopMax, Tomosana Frog pattern MegaStrike Cavitron, Gold Blade, Black Body
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Nice fish!
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Sometimes the cure is worse than the sickness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBYV_7a0FQs
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#4 = 8.5 lb breaking strength #6 = 11.9 #12 = 19.5
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http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/6454-the-magic-lure/
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The correct answer is as many as you need. Generally I would recommend 4 to start, but as you get more proficient you may want to drop down to two or three. Some guys can use zero, but that's not me.
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You got lucky with the Kistler, most people didn't. I fish several G.Loomis and St. Croix that are 10 years old or more. A couple of my Shimano reels are that old, too.
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Well, "always" would be my answer. My dad and grandfather took me fishing when they were chosen to babysit! What I have learned is that fishing a lot does not equate to catching a lot. My serious bass fishing began in 1997 after attending a regional sports show and discovering the Senko.
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Great day!
