Everything posted by BoatSquirrel
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Which spinning reel to pair with my new St Croix Legend Elite 6'10" ML?
Its the old Shimano/Daiwa battle—another for the Tatula 2500! Daiwa and Shimano employees must be like Redskins vs Cowboys fans. Raiders vs Broncos. Bama vs Auburn (without the tree killing hopefully.)
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Pondering a re-carpet job
Just recently redid mine. Nixdorf’s post was very helpful. I used 3M high strength adhesive and stainless screws from your favorite orange or blue home center.
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Line for dropshot rod? Want to change what I'm using.
Yes sir—thats two of us on the dropshot pitch. I can pitch accurately to 20 yards and rarely need any longer.
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Line for dropshot rod? Want to change what I'm using.
Blue asks the important question here. An alberto/modified albright or fg knot should pass through your micro guides no problem. 10-20 lb braid to 6-10 fluoro leader for dropping by me.
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What would you do if you were me?
LionHeart is correct. 3 seperate rods if you really want to be choosey.
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New Envy Black 2's
I have 3 of their rods, Defy and ***. Decent sticks for the minimal amount I gave for them.
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New Envy Black 2's
Whatsup with that? Has there been a bunch off bad feedback on these rods?
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Best reel for skipping jigs
Thats another for a Tatula. T-Wing rocks.
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Day as a co-angler in bfl?
The answer Sam gave is totally spot on. You could draw a guy who is a stick that is helpful, generous, and you have a great day and learn a ton. You could draw a complete jabroni who all they want to do is race their boat from one end of the lake to the other. A $150 crap shoot. Do bring life jacket, rain gear, lunch, and gas money. Do fish baits your boater is not, in water they are not fishing, as best as you are able. Do not get discouraged if you are not catching many. It only takes 1 to win big fish!
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Chickamauga Guide and time reference
Good luck man- tip your guide!
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Chickamauga Guide and time reference
MLF pro Michael Neal owns Dayton Boat Dock and tackle shop on Chick. They will probably be able to recommend someone. (423) 428-9090. It will be best if you can go during the week if they are not already all booked up. If so, try Guntersville. I know Rex Chambers guides there and is excellent, also Brent Crow. Most of these folks do not fish with live bait. https://m.facebook.com/DaytonBoatDockandGrill/ https://www.northalabamabass.com/smith-lake https://www.smithlakeguideservice.com/
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Pickwick Is Spilling
2 more inches today in Middle TN. Old Hickory has been huge and brown since November. Spilling at Priest also. I always prefer high water to drought but this is rough.
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What's the Black Max of spinning reels?
Mitchell 300!
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Classic Expo
Oh man this could become a difficult decision. I am praying for crappy weather for that weekend. My beloved jerkbait bite is ON and should only get better as we get closer to the Classic. I am not interested in skipping a day on the water!
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Classic Expo
For those who have attended a Bassmaster Classic Expo, what can I expect? Are there super deals on tackle and equipment to be had? Is it worth a 3 hour drive and not fishing that weekend?
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Who uses Junebug worms
Rick Clunn just won $100K in the Bass Elite at St. Johns River on a junebug worm. I hear those things work ok.
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How do boat fishermen really feel about kayak anglers?
Has everyone else seen guy paddling across the middle of the busy lake in low light conditions with no lights/flag and wondered how he was still alive? I am amazed some guys are brave enough to fish big lakes offshore in a kayak. Seems like riding a bike on an interstate. But hey, if thats where the bite is... I limit mine to small, less busy water.
- What bait/lure do you have the most luck with for SMALLMOUTH?
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Braided line
PowerPro
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moving to Arkansas...any gear tips?
Arkansas is a rather divergent topography with the NW of the state having deep,clear, highland reservoirs and the East and south much flatter, shallow water fishing. World class trout fishing in the White and Little Red Rivers. Good luck man!
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Kayak fish storage
Old school fish basket can be had on ebay for $5-$20. If there are turtles in the lake you are fishing, they will often eat fish off a stringer.
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moving to Arkansas...any gear tips?
Welcome to the land of brown water and oxbow lakes sir. You need to read all you can about flipping. Its black/blue jigs and june bug Zoom Ol Monster worms for you—oh, and BarBQue! Welcome to the South!
- Abu Garcia vs Shimano
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Hooks on blade baits
Thats 2 of us for replacing to treble hooks. I go with size 4 short shank Mustad triple grips.
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What’s the difference in these two P-Line
Both are copolymers of questionable quality. The CX will make a fine backing material. The Fluoroclear is for casting off unwanted lures as it will break frequently.