Jig Man

I owned my Champion 14 years and averaged 54.12 hours yearly. I fished 70-100 days per year. Much of the time I fished within a mile or so of the truck as the lake has over a dozen public ramps and is only about 25000 acres.

Cut the husks around the base all the way through then into a corn sack and microwave 4 minutes. When it comes out I can give the husks a twist, pull them forward and the silk will come off inside the husks. Then it is ready for what ever you want to put on it. Personally I don’t want anything as I like it plain.

Our MDC biologists say it takes 10 years for a small mouth to reach the legal (15”) length on Stockton lake because of the lack of threadfin shad.

I only have 1. I use it to melt lead so I can flux it then cast it into ingots.

We lost the good boat and sports show in Springfield about 20 years ago. John L has some but I’m not inclined to go.

I have not been able to get anything over 10# to work on a 2500 size reel. Everything else is too stiff. Right now I have 10# on 2 2500 reels and 6# on 4 1000 and 2000 size. I also use KVD conditioner on them. As for how long they last sometimes I get a year out of them.

Week days have about 25% of the fishermen and less than half of the pleasure boaters on upper Table Rock lake. I would rather take a beating than go on the weekend.

How much reasoning do you think they have in those pea sized brains? They are predators. They will eat anything, especially if it moves.

Typically it would be one of my E7 200s because they are mounted on several rods.

For me it is having them the way I want them not having some company decide for me. There won’t be a cost savings for a while when you factor in the lead pot and any molds. Mine have been depreciated out for a long time. Now my costs are pretty low. I buy hooks by the 1000 count and skirts by the 100. I usually have less than $.20 in a hook and $.40 in skirt material. Factor in paint, wire and electricity you might add another $.05. So I don’t think I have more than $.65 in my most expensive jig. I have only figured startup costs on one item and that was when I decided to make my own tubes. I had to buy plastisol, colorant, glitter, molds and injectors. When I shot my first tube I had $300 in it so I had to make a bunch to get the cost per item down to a reasonable price. Making baits and fishing are about all that I do.

I jig 1/2 oz spoons a lot. I use mostly 7’ medium heavy rods with 12-15# fluorocarbon or monofilament line. I don’t see the need for heavy rods and I don’t think I would be comfortable using a medium. The reel shouldn’t have to be anything specific. Most of the spooning setups I use have Shimano Curados on them.

I’ve fished partially submerged bushes in clear water where a spinnerbait seemed to cause too much commotion and the subtle jig coming into and through the bush got strikes and caught fish.

Though I use a lot of sizes, the 1/0 is my favorite on a 1/16 or 3/32 head.

I don’t have pics but my neighbor across the street stores his on the ceiling in his garage.

I’ve been experimenting with grilling salmon and cod on cedar planks. I have been pretty happy with the results. I’ve also done some ahi tuna which has turned out great. I use propane. I’m too impatient for charcoal. I don’t want to wait for a fire to get going or have to deal with live coals after the food is done.

Probably since I have recurring vertigo.

2020 Chevy Silverado 1500.

I worked with the public for 30 years. When a bean counter decided money could be saved if they bought a bunch of us out, I jumped on the first bus out of town. I volunteer at least 2 to 3 times per week, I volunteer to let someone use the back seat in my boat if they can function by themselves. Call me a grumpy old man if you choose because I am sure that is how most see me.

I don’t buy often because I buy in bulk. Last month I restocked my Zman ZinkerZs. I bought 5 dozen packs. I just ran out of 12# fluorocarbon and bought a 1000 yd spool. I can’t think of anything else that I am going to need.

I always have at least one tied on. Where I fish early morning up to 9 ish is spinnerbait time. After that it is basically exercising. I generally use only 3 colors which I change depending on conditions. I have one for clear water and sunny, one for cloudy days and another for stained water.

Yes it is. Harbor Freight special.

Sometimes I use a parasite type clip that I make and sometimes I use a homemade keeper on the hook.

I’ve carried an Eze lap for years. https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/knives-tools/knife-sharpeners/eze-lap-diamond-pen-sharpener-w-groove/p/700001?channel=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwi8iXBhBeEiwAKbUofabo9Lyk3ngRlO31Jy09ZTwOs7EOsqqR1pUOqKVFbGlieZWYDt3L0xoCNEcQAvD_BwE

It makes a difference when fishing clear water with slow baits like Shaky. That is why I have gone to fluorocarbon line.

Absolutely. I rarely tie anything else.