Everything posted by Jig Man
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How to add wire tie?
It is normally called floral wire. I have it in gray, green and copper.
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Never again.
For me it’s probably a jig.?
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First time buying graphs
You might want to consider buying one now and start saving for a second one.
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Plano boxes only......... or bust????
I buy what Bass Pro sells during the Spring Classic. I buy at least 10 at a time. They are pvc mostly what ever the brand.
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Gonna need a bigger boat?
That depends on what kind of boat. I haven’t seen a glitter sled long enough for three people unless two of them stand side by side. Semi v boats are a different matter.
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Recommendations for an underwater video camera?
I paid $600 for an aqua view. I couldn’t use it for the sun. I gave it to my daughter so they can look at stuff under their dock.
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A little help from my friends.... A community project.
What tournament circuit will you be fishing? Time of year and part of the lake would make equipment and bait choices for me. I once ran from the dam to Bee Creek to find fish. I believe that is over 60 miles each way.
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Trailers and recycling soft plastic baits
I have made lots of open pour molds using Bondo fiberglass resin. My first one was a split tail trailer. I use double sided Scotch tape and a plastic box that has a flat inside. I cover the inside floor with the tape and stick the baits down. I mix up the Bondo and pour it over the baits. Be sure to spray the baits with oil before pouring the bondo.
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Help with new spinning rod
What do you consider finesse fishing?
- 1990 Pro Craft Family Fisher Restoring Parts looking for seats and other
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The Road To The Super Bowl 2022
All I can say is I prefer the ones who got in over the ones who got beat. I have 2 favs left. I may not be as lucky with them but I sure hope my Chiefs get it done today.
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New to electronics
Most put the si on the stern. Personally I like it both places.
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Am I the only one?
Probably
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G Loomis GLX 854C Input
I have 2 4 series in different lengths and 2 3 series. I don’t like the 4 for 3/8 baits. I only use them for 1/2 and heavier.
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Fish finders how many, size and where
I have 3 Humminbird Solix models because they network with my Minn Kota trolling motor. I have a 10 built in the dash and a 10 and 12 on the bow. The 10 has been used for mapping and the 12 for 2d sonar. I just got Mega Live and am using the 12 for it and the 10 for 2d. I’m seriously considering adding another 10 so I can have mapping, Mega Live and 2d without split screens.
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Worth Saving Plastics...
Some good gloves, a nor pour silicone cup or pyrex cup, a cheap microwave, and a mold will get you started. My first pours were an open mold, one of my wife’s pans on our kitchen stove. That was a very bad idea.
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Budget A-Rig setup help
I don’t throw big swim baits but I do Arigs. I use three baits and several blades. I’ve tried a few reels and have settled on 5-1 ratios. The faster gears are harder to to crank and wear me slick in a few hours. The rods that I have are 7-7.5’ with lots of backbone.
- A Winter Question?
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Umbrella Rig
We are allowed 3 hooks. I make my own as well as the baits. I use 1/16 or 1/8 oz head with 4/0 hooks. 4 inch swimbaits or 5 in flukes are my go to plastics.
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Heart attack snow.
For me it was to clear the drive so I could get the boat out. That was before I got my snow blower.
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Mono vs fluoro
It was on my lake on one of my spots in my boat fishing my technique and I was in the front. It happened on two consecutive trips. I may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer but the third trip things changed as I was then equipped with fluorocarbon. That’s proof enough for me.
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Mono vs fluoro
The first time I fished against fluorocarbon with mono it was 7 to 0 not in my favor. I now have fluorocarbon on 16 setups and mono on 2.
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How fast is too fast?
67 mph with a 400 would not be wide open. A properly setup 250 would do that or close.
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Can't Get Lowrance to Read Depth When On Plane
Please post a pic before you move anything.
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Gear Ratio Question
I crank with a 7 or 8 depending on the bait.