Everything posted by ike8120
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Would you rather catch...?
I will take any bass, long, short, dink. They are just fun to catch.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday
I didn't go too crazy got some new lipless cranks for 20%off at TW. Just enough to get the free shipping.
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Winter Bass Fishing Projects
Reels: Clean, lubricate, back off the drags,respool line if necessary. Rods: check guides for wear and clean, reseal cork grips. Tackle: check hooks, look for wear an tear replace if necssary., This is spread out over a few months.
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Thanksgiving
Happy Thnaksgiving to everyone and your families.
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Soft plastics storage
Original packages stored in $1.50 plastic shoe boxes, also when fishing store some in a ziploc bag and the original packages that fit into my tackle boxes.
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Best Bait Caster for a Beginner?
A Kastking Mega Jaws with the Automatic Mag Dual Braking System.
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If you don't fish tournaments, why do you fish for bass?
For enjoyment
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Do you truly match your rod setup to your presentation?
I try too but that not always happens. That is why we have so many different combos. Also it keeps the tackle mfg.'s is business.
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Correct line type
I use either a copolymer or tripolymer for top water
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Braid for Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits?
I use straight braid with a trailer. Also I cut a small piece of plastic tubing, slide it over the main line, then tie off to the bait and slide the tubing down over the bend. Keeps the line from slipping.(this was an idea I found on Youtube}
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New Bait Trial
Check out Discount Tackle, has these on sale.
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Reel Maintenance...
That is my grease and oil of choice.
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stupid tube rigging 2.75" tube
TW has an informative video on rigging the stupid tube. Also check out Secret Lures tube. https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=stupid+tube+rigging&type=E211US105G0#id=1&vid=34e535b862f6a500c3350820890f3c3a&action=view
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Jerkbait knots
Is the San Diego Jam Knot better then the Improved Clinch Knot?
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New Contest! 3 Chances To Win!
Thanks Glen
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What make a spinnerbait worth $35?
The Mega Strike spinner baits are pretty decent for $8.99 retail. It is the quality of the materials used vs the 1 buck Walmart ones. Would I pay 35 bucks for one , no way.
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To loosen drags or not?
I only back them for the winter. Othwerwise I just leave them alone
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Is there a thin wire belly weighted EWG hook for flukes that isn’t as expensive as Zman’s or Mustad’s?
Another place to look is Discount Tackle. The Owner 5167W Twistlock Light Wire
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Favorite fluke colors
This is from a thread back in 2017 https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/185275-expanding-super-fluke-color-choices/ I also use WaterMelon Slice
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how much did you spend this year on going after mr lmb?
I don't have any idea, I just keep buying stuff.
- Stevia
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Cancer free and a big thanks!!!!
That is great news
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Spooling line
This is my homemade line spooling setup. Just remember when spooling a baitcaster line should come off the top of the spool and the bottom for a spinning reel. I also put the spinning reel spool in some hot water after filling.(removes some of the memory). I hold down the spooling station with a clamp to my table.
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Is backing actually necessary?
I don't use any backing, if spool is not braid ready may put some tape on the spool so the braid doesn't slip.
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A Moving Experience
That was a very nice gesture you did for the gentleman. This world needs more people like you.