MN Fisher

My favorite on a finesse jig (I have Buckeye Spot Removers) is the TRD Hogz. My second favorite is the Reaction Innovations Little Dipper.

^ These - I use them on all my treble lures.

This is how I have the TM/Battery connection on my canoe. 1 Receptacle on the Battery wires, 2 plugs - 1 on the TM wires, 1 on my charger. https://www.cabelas.com/product/BASS-PRO-TROLLING-MOTOR-REPLACMENT-PARTS/2962136.uts Get a friend to help - they can feed the wires from one end while you pull from the other.

" Abu's low-profile reels, Lew's reels, Pflueger baitcasters, and the BPS Pro Qualifier and Johnny Morris Signature Series baitcasters are all made by Doyo in Korea. "

And the fines are nothing to sneeze at. Targeting a fish out of season - $125 Not immediately returning a bass to to the water during C&R period - $125 http://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/scao_library/Statewide Payables/2018-DNR-Payables-List.pdf Bass season went to C&R only across most of the state on Sept 9 - closes Feb 23, 2020 - opens for C&R only in the same area as previous on May 9 2020 - general open on May 23, 2020 DNR agents at most landings, County Sheriff patrols and DNR patrols on boats - they'll find you.

What's this - the third thread we've had on this...or is it the fourth...I've lost count

Central and Upper Midwest...sure. But the closest one to me is half an hour away. Luckily - the local Speedway (5 minutes) carries ethanol free.

Nope - just like rods, there's no set standard. Need to look at the reel specs to get the capacity.

We've had mid 30s the past few days with rain today. Ice is probably thinning and I expect to see some 'dunking' reports.

@Delaware Valley Tackle, Mike...can you give him an idea?

Or a 1/4 oz Swim Jig with a paddle-tail trailer. Varied retrieve - make it bob up-and-down.

I just got my Fury 702 in this week. I haven't used it yet (we got 'Hard' water here), but bench testing proves it should handle finesse techniques well.

For me - Frogs are done with my pitch/flip rig...8.3:1 with 33.9IPT. I'm normally tossing them into lily-pads or across matted vegetation, so if it gets hit I want to haul it out of there as fast as I can. Jigs I do on the MH/F rig...7.1:1 with 29IPT. Allows me to move it slower if I want but still get the speed to reel them in when needed and the added torque of the slower reel allows me to rip it through any vegetation easier.

I dunno about the 6-8, but my 6'6 ML fishes both just fine and I even use my 6'6 UL with Neds on occasion without an issue.

I don't count 'losing' plastics as losing lures - I consider them consumables...you use them, you WILL lose them. 1/4 and 1/8 oz weights from drop-shots - otherwise...nothing lost.

I get this from my local hobby store with their name on it, but this is their supplier. Gap-filling, tight cap, spill-proof when capped...lasts for years without hardening up long as you cap it properly. https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ

I thought it'd be just skeins of yarn and you MAKE the sox with the bobbin.

Then either don't fish or don't go to where people are fishing. Despite rumors to the contrary, fishing is a sport that's traumatizing to the fish. Let me guess - PETA wannabes who want things harder for the fishermen. If someone wants to catch fish, they'll use the best lure/bait available to them. If that means live bait...so be it. Have the right tools for removing those hooks...it's not impossible, just takes patience. No argument here on that.

What are they worried about? Mutants? SMH

Between my birthday which was a week before Thanksgiving, and the annual Yule check from the parents which is for 'play'...have to spend it on fun stuff - no paying bills or such. Diawa Fuego CT-H Plueger Supreme baitcaster Fury 705CB Fury 702SF Hoards of crankbaits, jerkbaits, plastics...good amount of jigs, topwaters, spinners and terminal tackle SPF 50, long-sleeved, fishing T-shirt with integrated gaiter and hood Full-zip hoodie for those cool mornings and a few items for the canoe.

Try it in a canoe...idiots near swamp me every time they pass by - even at 100yds distance My hat is off to you and Lynn for getting wet doing the job that other people wet themselves thinking about.

Dunno about the CS - this is a new rod this year. The Fury is the 'lowest' rod in Dobyns inventory that has a limited lifetime warranty. Color? I like the black/green theme they have going with the Fury - natural cork grip sets it all off.

Depends on the 'cheap reel' - My Avocet is pretty loud when adjusting the drag, the Trions less so and the President is almost silent...the more you spend, the quieter it gets.

I do wackys on an ML - picked up a Dobyns Fury 702SF for wacky and other light-lure techniques. Looking over rods, I picked the Dobyns over the St. Croix based on user comments here.

I'd still return it - the handle should slide in/out easily when the retainer knob is removed.