Everything posted by ike8120
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Hurricane Ida
Everyone in path of the storm to you and your families stay safe.
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Your Ned rig setup(s)...
Mine is Dobyns FR703SF with Sharky lll 1000 with High Viz braid and FC leader. Use a variety of heads mainly with TS Nedz.
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Do you have a ritual or lucky charm when fishing?
I have none no lucky hat ,rod, reel or lure.
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EWG Ned hooks
I would contact Victory directly on their website. www.victoryhooks.com Just saw on FB someone else was looking for these hooks, looks like out of stock.
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Experienced anglers. Do you still backlash?
A simple answer is yes
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Will a baitcasting rod and reel setup help me with bank fishing (over a spinning rod and reel)?
I use both depending on the technique.
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Post a photo a day!
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Line conditioner users
I use it before and during my fishing trip
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Stupid Rig Tips
I use the Secret Lures Stupid Tubes.
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Spinning reel for UL setup
I am using a KK Zephyr.
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Jika Rig - Best Options for Rings??
Try a smaller split ring, I been using a #3 and found that some have a different thickness, the bulk imported ones seem to be thicker.
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The Jika Rig
Since I bank fish only, should work well for me since the ponds and lake are heavy with grass.
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Jika Rig Tips/Help...???
I am using 2 #3 Split rings. I also found that some of the imported split rings are actually thicker. The Eagle Claw # 3 are alot smaller in thickness then the ones I bought on Aliexpress.
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Ultralight reel
Take a look at the Kastking Zephyr.
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Has anyone found they are happy with non high end rods and reels
I have some Dobyns Fury rods , but mostly KK, all my reels are KK. I have never had any problems with any my of the rods and reels. I try to keep everything budget friendly.
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braid vs flouro
Chatterbaits and frogs I use straight braid, Everything else braid with FC leader or just straight FC.
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- Is It Safe To Order From , China???
I have ordered numerous times particularly from 2 vendors without an issue. You just have to be patient with shipping. I have always used my CC without any issue maybe I am just lucky. Some vendor take a lot longer to ship.
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How to get out of a slump?
Don't give up, I was ready to then a miracle :) I caught a bass after weeks of trying, then some perch. So the slump has been broken.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
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Tight Line or Slack Line hookset?
It would depend on the technique I am using. I am the in between guy.
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Soft Plastics That Don’t Work
One soft plastic may work for some while it may not work for others. Basically is what the fish are looking for. My go to plastic this year is the lugworm or ocho. Rigged tail weighted. Last year it was the NED.
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cleaning rods and reels
I use Penn Rod and Reel cleaner.
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Fishing line capacity math…
Maybe this will help you https://www.pattayafishing.net/fishing-reel-line-capacity-estimator/
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Ned rig rod?
Mine is Dobyns FR702SF