Jig Man

I use lots of Elaztec products. I have found that they ruin pvc boxes if taken out of their original packages. I have tried storing them in their packages in binders. The turn out flat if not used in a short time. So I have taken the rings and sheets out of some binder and have put the packages in them. It takes up more room in the boat but is easier to see and use (no zippers) plus they aren't cramped up and don't go flat.

Like stated where and how you fish should determine which molds. I have owned and used most of the ones listed. Several of them I have sold because I did not like the way the performed for me. My 2 would be football and Trokar swim jig molds, but that is just me and how I fish.

The only thing I have found is do some stretching. Many times I stop fishing and do some back stretching in the boat. The guy in the back just has to suffer along and cast as best as he can until I get done.

I have noticed that I lose more fish when I feel the bite as opposed to just feeling weight. I set the hook with a good sharp snap to bury the hook. I also have noticed that if I keep pressure on the fish so that there is always tension on the rod and line, but not horsing them enough to make them jump, I am able to get most of them in the boat. I only use medium light rods with 6# fluorocarbon line, Gammy 1/0 hooks, on the Midwest finesse jig head. Using this setup I have caught smallmouth to 4# and largemouth to 7# on the Ned rig.

Go out into your back yard with a casting plug. Close your eyes and practice casting. Do it until you get the feel for it then hit the water.

Yes it is if you like brown. Unless you have a bunch of scrap in the same color you will have to mix colors to get good pours and mixing colors winds up with brown.

You want sharp scissors go to the sewing department at Wal-Mart.

I like 6.5 MHF for spinner and chatter baits. 7' and longer just don't feel right to me and accuracy suffers.

Down in the water column I throw them out, count down, give them a pop, and start a retrieve (sometimes steady and sometimes herky jerky). A try various count downs until I find the depth that I want to fish. 10 second count down has been the best producer for me lately.

That red RTV silicone can be found in a lot of my molds as well as JB Weld. They both work depending on the circumstance.

Pitzen

Maybe silicone spray or WD-40 would loosen it.

A Zman rep told me that they are coming out with something new that he thinks I'll be all over but he said he couldn't tell me what it is. So I will have to wait and see.

On one boat my drain plug had an O ring. When it went bad I'd get leaking around the plug. Is yours missing an O ring?

I rarely use soap and water and never wax my boat. I use Bow to Stern which is a polymer sealer. Three coats of it and all you have to do is go over it with a damp rag then wipe it dry. I put on a new coat of BTS every 2 or 3 months.

Look at RC. Get the largest number you can afford. 180 or more. 200 if you can.

Learn how to tie the Pitzen knot. It is a very good knot and I can tie it in the winter in about 12 seconds with gloves on.

Fishing in a pond first thing I'd try is "dead sticking" it. If that didn't work then slow drag with rod pulling it to the side.

No it is not doable in the kitchen. It takes up more room and costs a lot more to get into than making jigs. It would be worth your time for both of you to go to www.tackleunderground.com and do some reading in the respective forums. Start with the don'ts for newbies. MerderInc you won't find a better source than Cadman for pouring lead.

Get a bottle of Mend It and fix them. It works.

I have caught 11 different species of fish here in MO on the Ned. largemouth bass smallmouth bass spotted bass mean mouth bass crappie walleye perch carp drum flathead cat channel cat

I have had both. I prefer the glass if I am in big water. It has a better ride and fishes better in the wind. Skinny water in the upper parts of lakes I prefer the aluminum as it is lighter and handles easier.

It is going to happen sometimes. Learn how to go through the gills and turn the hook around so you can get it out without killing the fish.

I always call the charger manufacturer and get their recommendations. My current charger is a NOCO. I was told by them that I shouldn't leave it on for long times unless I was able to shut off everything to the batteries. I do have a master shut off and throw it when I plan to leave it on for an extended time.

WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!