Jig Man

I prefer the faster reels so I can quickly take up any slack and get the rod in position after hook sets and getting the bait back quicker when done with a retrieve. I only have one 6 left and it is a loaner with an Arig.

I don’t know why you guys have your panties in a wad. Anyone who gets $600 or more from me gets a 1099. That’s how I do business.

Elaztech worms for me in what ever color they make.

Elaztech worms rigged shaky. 6 in 2 hours in 47° water today.

I know you said white. I just saw some black ones offered on another site.

You might also touch base with the state. MO wanted me to collect sales tax for any individual sales.

I use 7 1/2 foot rods. I drag with the rod tip from 9-12.

For me it is longevity. Round rubber lasts for years rolled up. Flat rubber sticks together and ruins. Fishing I see no difference.

I have a padded metal case for that purpose that I bought at Harbor Freight.

What I look for is Shimano in the type and size that I want.

I’ve tried several but keep going back to brown, though I haven’t made that decision on Mega Live yet.

Of those all I have are Stradics. If I were buying more it would be Stradics.

Go for it.

Yes they do. I don’t tie without it.

I’ve tied a lot of them. I used to make 90 dozen a year for one guy. I never try to put the full amount on at once. I put some on. Do a couple of wraps, put more on do a couple of wraps until I get it the way I want it to look.

It isn’t shrink wrap it is shrink tubing. Lately I have been buying it from Mud Hole rod building and tackle crafting. I get the CRB Flocked. The best gripping is the black and red but they all are pretty good. You have to measure your rod handle then decide what will work best. Most of my rods need the 40mm.

What kind of reels do you have?

I used to mix sawdust with glue, fill the holes let it dry, sand it down then seal it. That was before I discovered heat shrink tubing. Now I put it on the rods immediately and don’t have any worries.

Yes.

Uncle Henry and Swiss Army any time I am out and more in the boat.

What the pros do or have has absolutely no effect on what I buy or use. I might pay attention to Stacey King as we fish the same lake.

I don’t know what species may be had, I hope bass. I just put Humminbird Mega Live on my boat. I know there will be a big learning curve and I will be chucking baits at what ever I see as I get things figured out.

When I had that mold I used a piece of romex that I had left over from some electrical wiring. I’m not positive but I believe it was 10 gauge.

Green pumpkin Elaztech worm rigged shaky with a 4/0 hook on a 3/16 oz green pumpkin head and 12# fluorocarbon line.

Yes I am. I just keep her busy with community volunteer work 3 to 4 days per week. She doesn’t have time to worry about me.