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Shiner guys will chum their spots to attract shiners so they can be cast-netted. We used to fish around the “shiner poles” , PVC pipes they’d mark their spots with and sometimes it would be productive. I’m born and raised here in Florida and can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone chum for bass in 72 years.

I can try to tie some of those. From the pictures, it looks like there’s a brown, brown & purple, and a red/green/ brown one, all on brown jig heads. No idea what those heads are as I’ve never seen that shape myself. Any idea what the weights are? I can probably get some type of heads from Mike at Sieberts.

I have no words😢 He was always sharing valuable information to all on here. Rest in peace Tom, you will be missed by all.

Thanks Bazoo👍

I’ve been trying to find 3600 sized boxes that are deeper (2.75”) than the standards (1.75”). Either open interior or 6 cells preferably the 7” (width) direction. Anybody know of anyone making them? I’ve checked Plano but can’t find anything on their site.

Like Old man said, contact BPS or one of the other outdoor stores and see if they are interested. I would think the trout and musky would be desirable to a lot of northern or western stores.

@Scott F I’m with you on the driving bud. I’m 72 and just don’t like the long drives anymore. I’m fortunate that I live right off the St John’s river and I’m 1 minute from a ramp and 15 minutes from another. I’ll still make the 2 hour trip to Stick Marsh/ Headwaters a few times a year but the drive is tough, especially with having to drive half of it in I-95. Nowadays I'm usually only good for about 5 hours fishing before the body starts to ache. Then when I get home,it's time for a short nap😂

While bass fishing has always been my #1 passion, I’ve done a LOT of saltwater fishing, especially with light tackle. Used to do some bird hunting a long time ago then got into deer hunting for years. I don’t hunt much anymore as I’m no longer on a lease. I was also a big gym rat for years. Lots of heavy weights that eventually took its toll on certain body parts. At 72, I still try to get 3+ days in a week but with much lighter weights. I’ve been tying flies and crappie jigs for a few years and recently started tying some bass jigs. We have a vegetable garden that we both tend to. Most recently I picked up an 84 Chevy K10 square body to tinker on.

Could just be a Florida thing Allen.

Another one. Mimics my most productive crankbait. Copper Green Shad.

So sorry Tom🙏

Awesome Mike 💪

Huh🤷🏻‍♂️

@Jigfishn10 I know right. It was the go to color back in the day. can’t wait to throw it.

Some of the jigs I’ve been tying lately. Top to bottom: Sunfish ( to match a trailer I had). Golden shiner Redbug Junebug Blue Black Chartreuse Redshad Another one. Old school color Black Grape

Thanks Mike @Siebert Outdoors

Yes they do but I’m only looking for bare jig heads as I tie my own creations.

Started with the Crème 6” scoundrel ( original purple) in the 60’s. 6” straight tail. Then mister twister curly tail. Next progression was to Producto 6” in black grape and on to culprit 7.5” ribbon tail in moccasin, red Shad and junebug.

Yes, Mike makes great jigs and I have quite a few from him. But I’m wanting to tie some of my own colors ( I tie my own flies as well) so just looking for the bare painted jig heads. @F14A-B would you mind sharing your eBay seller?

Where are y’all getting your weedless swim jig heads from? Looking for 1/4-1/2 oz sizes in white, black and pumpkin.

Great news Andy

Size 1 no alibi size spinners. That’s what we used when we fished the Kootenai river in western Montana.

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Truely a fishing legend. He’s up there telling stories with Lefty and Jose now. RIP Flip😢

Probably because a lot of them get it for free😜