Everything posted by Jig Man
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In need of fish finder(s)!
You really need to do some research and get some hands on. The bigger the screen the easier they are on you. A gps opens a whole new world so research that also. The flea market here has good deal when guys are trading up.
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Soft plastics storage boxes
I have mine loose in plastic boxes. Most of mine are homemade so there is no bag. I tried keeping Zman stuff in bags but it stuck together and got flat.
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Help on a Spinnerbait
If you use smalljaws method you couldn’t possibly loose your blade.
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Towing with a 1/2 ton truck....
Ford is wanting $19000 boot plus I really am a General Motors kind of guy.
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Towing with a 1/2 ton truck....
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Help on a Spinnerbait
Look up smalljaws video on hoe to lock a spinnerbait blade. It is awesome and you won’t ever lose a blade again.
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Towing with a 1/2 ton truck....
My issue is all of the Chevy and GMC dealers are only stocking the 3.23 and ordering one like I usually do doesn’t seem to be an option right now. The engine doesn’t concern me it’s the axle.
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Soap???
What material is it, glass, aluminum???
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Towing with a 1/2 ton truck....
My boat weighs in at over 4500 lbs. I am looking for a 1/2 ton Chevy to tow it with. I am in hilly terrain. Most of the trucks on local lots have a 3.23 rear axle with a 5.3 liter engine. Do any of you have a similar weight boat and tow with a truck like that? I really don’t want to make a $40000 mistake.
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What knot do you use for mono
I only use one knot for all lines, the Pitzen.
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How does a Ned Rig work exactly?
I’ve tried several brands. I’ve been using Seaguar red label for the last 3 years. It works for me. I only use 1 knot for all line to bait applications, the Pitzen or 16/20 as it is sometimes called.
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How does a Ned Rig work exactly?
I fish it enough that I have 5 setups exclusively for that technique. I have tried several line types and sizes. I have found that 6# fluorocarbon gets me more bites than any other line. I use a mushroom head (Midwest Finesse) which I pour myself. I don’t use anything heavier than 1/8 oz. Most of the time I use 1/16 and will fish it out to 20 feet deep. I have the heads in hook sizes 2, 1, 1/0, and 2/0. I prefer the 1/0. There is no right or wrong way to fish it. There are just ways that work better than others in specific conditions. You have to experiment to see what is working the best. Most colors work. I like Alabama craw, green pumpkin, and yoga pants best. I’ll admit it catches a lot of small fish but it also catches some good ones. My best day on it was ( 2 of us had ) 65 bass with 16 keepers to 6.25#.
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Lowrance Waypoint Transfer
That has been the accepted way since they started having card slots.
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Life of Fishing Gear...
Just pay more attention. Yoc can damage a rod and not even know it until it breaks.
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New Project...Carpet & Seats
If you wet the carpet with lacquer thinner the glue will turn loose and the carpet comes off easily.
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Spring gloves/mitts
I buy rain golf gloves and wear them most of the year.
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Need recommendations
I got a Curado DC as a gift. I like it so well that I sold a Chronarch to make room for another DC.
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Bow roller replacement
I don’t know how you boat fits on the roller. If it just comes up against it you may have an easy job. My bow goes up and over the roller and rests on it. I either had to off load the boat or use my jack.
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Cardboard shipping tubes
Cut into length, stuff with news paper, burn in fireplace next winter.
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Bow roller replacement
That may be the case with your boat but it isn’t with mine.
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Fish finder advice
You might find a good buy on a unit that is a couple of years old by looking at the flea market forum.
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Bow roller replacement
I have a floor jack. I put a 2x6 on top of the jack and lift the bow a couple of inches before I start.
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BPS excel mono/mono recommendation
I have no experience with XL. The only other mono that I use is P line.
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Upgrading to 4 blade prop
Why? I tried 2 of them they on my motor. They didn’t make much of a difference.
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BPS excel mono/mono recommendation
I have 3 spinning setups with it on them That is about all of the mono that I use.