Tackleholic

Bait monkey may die of hunger; poor so and so.

I've used this method for about 40 years, still have balance spools of 40# and 50# cheap stuff from back then; super stiff.

I always shake my head at all the social media posts and comments of fishermen in quest of getting additional speed out of their boats; I could do 70, but my comfort zone is in the high thirties. I wouldn't want to pay for the gas of those who always push pedal to the metal, or ride with them.

I'm awestruck by Wheeler's casting ability; wow, wish I could do like he does! Watching the tournament, the videos all seemed to show muddy water. Some of the forum members live on or near Tablerock; what were the water conditions as you actually experienced?

Only my Border Collie; my friends always have reasons not to go out with me. Probably because of my rules when in my boat : 1. Catch and release. 2. No smoking. 3. Don't pee over the side. 4. No alcohol. Guess I'm just not much fun to be around.

Seaguar Invizx for fluoro, Suffix Advance for mono; no problems.

I know you are, because your Loons are still down here, eating our fish.

Scrounger with a Zako; smoking 'em.

If you have a remote starter, which most newer Mercs do, oftentimes it needs to be near the main starter button when the motor is started by using that main starter button. The remote can also cause the motor to stop while running if moved out of proximity, or placed in a tight pocket of your pants. Other than that, the remote's battery may need replacement or could be improperly installed.

I get better BFS hookups with light wire sabre type hooks.

Net length depends on the boat, where on the boat you land your fish from, agility, and length of your reach. Be sure the net floats, has rubber or silicone mesh, and won't scratch the side of your boat.

Didn't know I was on the E-Bay site; $400.

Ditto on the multiple wind directions, makes it miserable to hold the boat and cast. Slowly warming spring conditions on my lake usually mean the local tackle shops will sell a lot of baby poop color tubes.

While we are on the subject, I'm going to ask another question. Are there different qualities of tungsten, and is it possible for a product which is labeled as tungsten to be only part tungsten? My suspicious mind has wondered about this before?

I have a friend who owns a fly fishing store; he imports tungsten beads in bulk and sells them to fly tyers locally and around the country. He recently sent out notices that tungsten prices have recently risen over 500%, buy them while you can. I have not needed to buy any tungsten products lately for bass fishing, and am curious what our forum members have experienced in prices of this product.

Strike King used to make a line of Elaztec tubes; they floated high, could be worked in tight places, and skipped very well when Texas rigged weightless. It was my best producing topwater for river smallmouth.

I have lots of reels and don't frustrate myself comparing brands; if it's not a Daiwa I'm not interested.

Sounds like too much work; straight out of the package for me.

Guess I'm a loner : Zoom ZCraw Jr., 420 California on a 1/4 oz. red/black football jighead.

Sounds like a Daiwa rep. got fired and was hired by CastKing.

Length of rod, casting or spinning, before I tie on the lure using an FG knot for braid to leader and Palomar to the lure.

Thanks A-Jay! I was not familiar with Hammonds, they had what I wanted and shipped immediately (for the most part). Three Karashi 80, several bags of soft plastics, and two Hideup Coike. I received an e-mail telling me one of the Coike was out of stock, and refunded my card at the same time. I'll buy from them again.

I own several of each and totally agree with you, but in a similar price range I prefer the Tatula Elite for casting distance.

Where did you get those clips to hang the lures on pegboard hooks?

Slim chance of finding them for less.🙁