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I've been using CB's Hawg Sauce for the last ten years or so when I don't want to change the plastic's color. The gel holds on to both hard and soft baits, so I'm not continually reapplying. When it comes to dyes, Spike It has worked well for me. I rarely throw anything without some form of scent added. Garlic, salt, anise or good old fish oil.

All my extras are kept hanging on long hooks on pegboard, similar to the way they are displayed in the store. For the baits I use a lot of, I'll use one peg for each color, and for others, one peg will hold multiple colors of the same bait. Makes it easy to keep track of inventory, when I'm low on a particular bait, what colors are hot and more importantly, which baits I don't need more of. That peg-board started out as a half sheet and currently is three times larger. For the boxes themselves, I have this http://www.basspro.com/Organized-Fishing-Large-Utility-Box-Wire-Rack-NFR014/product/1202231129/

A lot of tubes on the market today have solid noses and the keeper on your jig head should hold fairly well, if not a drop of super glue should help. I'm in no way attempting to discourage your experimenting with your baits, but the action of an internally weighted tube on the fall is what separates them from other soft plastics. Not to say other rigs don't catch fish, it's a plastic bait with endless possibilities for rigging. As an example, the jig you mentioned can be inserted into the tube on a downward angle and reinserted into the body to give a weedless presentation that will also give the spinner more action. BTW, Welcome.

I WAS a better Spook fisherman than you. A spook was the first topwater lure I ever used and use it I did. As a bank fisherman, errant casts with treble hooked lures was a recipe for snags and lost lures, but I quickly found out that the fish liked to hang around and in those snags. After reading an article in 'Field and Stream' I decided to learn how to walk a Spook around objects. It took all of that summer, but I was able to master doing just that. The following season, I started throwing a Spook just after ice-out and did so on a regular basis until the end of the season. I experimented with a dozen different modifications, from bigger hooks, split rings, adding weight to the tail, feathered trebles and even moving the line tie location, not to mention different retrieves and rod angles. That was back in the 70's. An accident and two operations later, I have very limited range of motion with my wrist. I've learned to compensate, but still deal with pain. As a result, my skills have deteriorated, but my love for that lure still has me reaching for my 'Spook Box' with regularity.

Love my 580G's. (Green) Both for fishing and driving, which I do a lot more of. They really shine on bright, overcast days and bring out the contrast much better than my amber Oakleys.

2015 . I can't recall a season with as much weather fluctuation. Of course, when I was able to get on the water.....you guessed right. High pressure and bluebird skies. Overall numbers and big fish size really suffered. More often than not, after an outing, I felt like I'd worked a double shift without the pay

Looks awesome. The metalic thread really shows up nice on the whie blank. I was concerned about using it for guides as the epoxy doesn't saturate through it. I'm guessing you've used it before. Did you have any issues with bubbles in the finish? The one time I used it for more than 20mm, I did. It may have been that I was wrapping too loose.

Before I went custom, I used a Browning 6'6" Matrix paired with a Diawa Sol. Med. power and the action was between fast and mod.fast.

Welcome to the forums. Seriously, Upper right hand corner. Check it out.

Unlike A-Jay, I can't fit any more into mine. In fact, when I take a co angler with, I have to take out tackle so I don't end up overloaded. I find myself fishing solo a lot.

Both of the rods I use for tube fishing (including stupid rigging) are med. fast action rods, one spinning and one casting. The style of head on the jig you use makes a big difference when it comes to ease of rigging. Some thin walled, narrow bodied tubes will tear on you when rigging them.

Seeing as we had such a good response last year with the 'favorite movie line' topic, I thought this might distract us from the boredom of the off season. What's your favorite song lyric? You know the one you always quote or sing when something in particular happens, or just one that you identify with.

12lb. mono would be a good line to start with. Supple enough that it won't be jumping off the spool on the cast. Strong enough for single hook applications like spinnerbaits and worms, Although there is some stretch to it, that can be beneficial when using cranks and top waters and because it floats, it's a great option for top water applications. Oh yea, it's also the least expensive.

Simple question calls for a simple answer.......Braid Not to steal the thread from the OP, but the statement about slack line sensitivity makes absolutely no sense. If the line is slack, nothing will be transmitted back to you regardless of it's make-up . The most sensitive line is the one that has the least stretch and is the densest.

I've caught some decent ones from saddles, but that is a BEAST. I can't believe, with that full belly, that she was still feeding.

Other than a variety of bucktails, I'd say a 6in. or 8in. Jake or Grandma. A TopRaider and a Believer. For trolling, I like a Kwikfish and spoons.

I fish 30lb. Seaguar Kanzen on both Geneva and Delavan pitching and skipping docks. The only problem is the pike cutting off, but braid, fluoro, or mono that is going to happen. Landed a 39in. pike with that line, no problem.

It's their version of a Snagless Sally, but I can't remember the name of it. I lost my last one to a muskie and I don't see them in the BPS catalog. I'm hoping I can find a couple on flea bay. It's not that the Hildebrandt bait isn't a producer, it is. It's(or was) also twice the cost of the BPS version and after loosing two of them in one day, I chose frugality to make the choice of baits for me.

I'm in the minority here. I use 30lb. braid with 8lb. YoZuri leader. The braid is yellow and makes it easy to line watch. I fish from a boat 90% of the time, so casting distance isn't a factor for me. Sensitivity is and is also a reason I go with heavier braid. My rod of choice is an 7ft. Med. Fast rated for 8lb-14lb. mono, so it along with the reel handle that combination well.

Which spinnerbait blade style gives off the most vibration? a) Willow b)Colorado c)Indiana A palomar is what? a)Brand of soft plastic baits b)style of flat bottom boat c) a double line knot Which of the following is the fastest gear ratio? a)5.1:1 B)6.3:1 c) 7.2.1 Your fishing buddy isn't a member of BassResource, what do you do? a) Don't tell him of the awesome information available here b)slap him on the back of the head and call him names c) as a true friend, get him to join today

Welcome to the forums. A little more information would help to narrow down things for you, most importantly is; What type of cranks will you be using most often? Shallow, medium, deep divers, square bills, etc. The next thing you'll want to decide is the material. Glass, graphite, or composite? If you're looking for a multi-purpose cranking stick, Bass Pro, Cabela's, and Gander Mountain all have offerings well below $100. I suggest taking the reel you intend to use with you whenever going shopping for a rod. There is a forum here dedicated to rods, reels and line. You may want to check it out, move your topic there, or both.

A rubber core sinker eliminates the need for cutting a slit in the lead with the hack saw. Just remove the rubber, place your hook of choice in the slot and squeeze the sinker around it.

For me, it's a toss up between Minneapolis-St.Paul and Detroit. Both have excellent fishing within an hour's drive, not to mention multi-species.

WELCOME! I know how noisy it gets in your neighborhood, so I figured I'd give ya a shout. Sox fan?? One quick warning if I may, don't tell these guys where the best pizza place south of Cermak is.

OH jeez, another cheese head. Oh well, it could be worse. Welcome aboard from one of the many flatlanders here. Don't take comments to seriously, just the great information exchange the forums offer.