Jig Man

I used to have a 6000 sq ft of garden but cut back over time. Now I am down to an asparagus bed, a row of strawberries and a place for a few tomato plants.

My old boss had an 18' boat with a tweaked out 300 on it. He was a motor mechanic but his brother is a tune up specialist. I never saw the boat run but he took it to his brother for a tune up. His brother called and told me to tell Fred that his boat was ready. He had had it out on Table Rock that morning and it would do 105. The only time he could run it was right at daylight before any boats were on the water and before the wind got up.

You should be able to go to each boat manufacturer’s web site and get most of the information that you want.

I don’t just want it snug, I want it tight. I wrap twice then take two pairs of pliers and pull it tight and start the twist. I normally finish the twist by hand.

I doubt you’ll break even. I’ve been doing it for a very long time and I just keep buying more molds and accessories.

I tracked it for a few years. I couldn’t find any significance in the barometric whether high, low, rising or falling so I quit. I’m much more interested in the wind its speed and direction. Moon wise I want a waxing gibbous to full in May through September for night fishing.

That’s some fancy dancy spacer you have there Allen.

It is normally called floral wire. I have it in gray, green and copper.

For me it’s probably a jig.?

You might want to consider buying one now and start saving for a second one.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What do you consider finesse fishing?

The built in censors won’t let me mention where I would send you. So Google pro craft internet forums.

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.

Most put the si on the stern. Personally I like it both places.

Probably

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.

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.

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.

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.

Suckers cause there’s one born every minute!