Everything posted by MN Fisher
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It's Still Way Too Hot Out
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Finesse spinning reel recommendations
Lower models - but I'm loving my Miravel 1000 and Ultegra 1000 for finesse fishing. Maybe a Stradic or Vanford in 1000 size?
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Really struggling to keep fish pinned
Double tap the set to make sure the barb gets buried? Go up in power to get extra 'ooomph' in your hook-set? Only things I can think of.
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You've never held a rod like this in your hand before
From what I've read - it's the same SC-III blank as the previous model. Just the handle shape and reel seat have changed. They've added a few powers/actions, including BFS and a couple new spinning models...but basically it's the same Mojo we've come to love, just with the weird handle thingie.
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Taking Another Break
Heal yourself up - the bass will still be waiting.
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You've never held a rod like this in your hand before
@Johnbt - original definition is 'Triangle', indicative of it's shape...it was also the name of an ancient Greek string instrument that was in the shape of a triangle...DC thought the name was cool and co-opted it.
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Weightless plastics
Zoom - Trick Worms, Finesse Worms, UV Speed Worms
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2023 MN Season Thread
Ya, I'm hitting a pier tomorrow evening for panfish, then getting Bass Trek on the water early Thursday.
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Braid-to-leader on a bait-casting rig?
If the water is very clear, or I'm tossing bottom contact lures into rocky areas (we got Zebra Mussels here), then I'll tie on a leader...otherwise it's straight braid for the 3 rigs I have braid on.
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2023 MN Season Thread
Well, they obviously live in Tonka - just watching Matt Johnson's weekly update. Blackfish Classic was on Tonka last Monday - winners bagged just over 20#, second place was around 18#. I just gotta find where they're hiding.
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5 New Techniques
Always good to see some in-depth on 'new' presentation methods...great stuff, Glenn.
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
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Stop The Misinformation!
Question being - who got the rumor started? My money is on a competitor...
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New to fishing looking for any advice
^ Also check out the plethora of articles and videos posted...most of what you need to know can be found there, with us just 'fine tuning'.
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Rod for crankbaits and spinnerbaits?
Bass-X doesn't have a model that'll handle cranks/spinners that light - You want a Mod-Fast or Mod action and a 'light' end of Medium or even Medium-Light power. I have one rod that I toss light cranks/spinners/chatters on (some of my finesse cranks are 1/10 oz) Okuma Reflexions 7'0" ML/MF-F - but it's a spinning rod.
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The mlf investigating cheating at Cayuga
Ya - they're about as accurate as Phrenology.
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Whew, 75 and I'm still alive..........
Happy B-Day, man Good Genes and Good Luck are the ticket to long life...may you have many more birthdays.
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Losing fish on dropshots
@gimruis
- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Stik: A score and basic review of rods up to $250.
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You've never held a rod like this in your hand before
^ ALF currently had them at $118
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You've never held a rod like this in your hand before
I dunno - but considering the new Trigon is $20-$40 more than the 'original'...if I'm spending that kind of money, it's gonna be a Victory. Or the older Mojos from ALF's used area when my budget is tighter.
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WE GOT *checks notes* FISH IN FISH
Ya, I noted this a couple days ago.
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Co-polymer Lines
Yo-Zuri Hybrid 12# has been my go-to for Crankbaits for years. 15# on my spinner/chatter rig and 10# on my soft swimbait/topwater rig.
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You've never held a rod like this in your hand before
I just wish it was nicer looking...I think the angles and sharp cuts in the handle make it look ugly.
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Fishfinder power wire to 10 Gauge
I think the power wire supplied by Garmin is 20 or 22 AWG...connecting 10 AWG to that is gonna be a pain. When I wired up Bass Trek, I used 10 AWG from the 35AH to the fuse box, but 16 AWG from that to the individual items. (I've got a second battery for the TM and there I'm using 8 AWG) Only thing I can think of is Wrap the Garmin lead around the end of the 10 AWG Crimp an end-cap over them both. https://www.amazon.com/Closed-Crimp-Terminal-Connector-12-10GA/dp/B08JXGQ8GX?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1GAG8V2FL2TTY