Jig Man

Pm me your info and I will get them in the mail. So far all I can come up with is one of my old fishing buddies made all kinds of do dads for Stacey King. I’m thinking it was one of those brain storms and he proudly gave me some but I still haven’t figured out a way to use them.

What area are you wanting to be on, Branson, Indian Point, Kimberling City, Shell Knob?

You want to try them? I’ll send you some.

Parasite clip That’s the quandary. I can’t imagine ordering only 8 of anything.

I thought that since they were in with parasite clips they have something to do with Texas rigging plastics but I can’t see any way to use them.

They are stainless in those shapes. I can’t imagine why I have a half dozen of them.

Nope. I have Shimano DCs and don’t need more.

I found them in the bottom of a container along with some parasite clips. I don’t remember making them or buying them. I can’t figure out what they are used for.

I can’t really give you advice on that size body of water since where I fish ranges from 17,000 to 50,000 acres with from a few hundred to 1,000 miles of shoreline. My advice is on the bait. Use the baits that you have the most confidence in when you start on new water.

I fish from a bass boat. I like to cover water so I normally have the trolling motor turned on. I like to keep the boat moving at .3 to .5 of a mile per hour with a heading providing direction. When I find a fishy area I stop the trolling motor and work it over with or without spot lock depending on conditions.

I count each as a half wrap and do 16 which to some would be 32. With 15# braid to 10# fluorocarbon leader I never have had a break off at the knot and where I fish there are numerous break offs daily.

When I used screw locks with pte baits I heated a small drill bit and melted a hole in the end. That made the screw lock easy to use.

What size are you wanting to use? Do you think something like this would work?

We used to do that when floating a river. Around here it is called doodle sockin.

When I had dogs I never washed their bowl because it was a 120 gallon stock tank with a float. They could always get a drink any time they wanted. They also had access to food 24/7 as their food dispenser held 50#.

I don’t use one but my fishing buddy makes fountain pens, ball point pens and knives from exotic woods.

My wife made me this tool holder. It fits just below my knee.

It didn’t keep me off the water but it did cause me to quit floating and buy my first fiberglass glitter sled.

In my younger days we did a lot of float fishing. During a March trip in a jon boat my partner and I were crossing a partially submerged tree. We we were experienced floaters and knew how to approach it. This was one of those best laid plans thing. We slowed the boat and made a controlled approach. Just as we got into position the bow was jerked towards a whirl pool. The boat stood on end and went under the tree. We both jumped and grabbed a limb. The current was trying to take us under. I some how had a spinner bait hooked to the back of my shirt. The rod was below me adding to the current pull. I was having trouble hanging on with no way to pull out so I turned to my friend and said if, “ I don’t make it. It’s been nice knowing you”, and turned loose. I was sucked under the tree and popped up just like the jon boat had. All I got back was that rod and spinner bait. My buddy turned loose and popped up like I did. He saved no gear.

I might be talked into sending you some buck tail. Here..

I had a few C notes saved back. I got the flyer today and never found a thing that I wanted.

The first things I had replaced were the bunks. Check them often while the boat is off the trailer. Keep the grease zerks in the tongue lubed otherwise it will slap on starts and stops. Check your vortex hubs on a regular basis. Keep your tires at the proper inflation. It is probably getting close to time for the springs to be replaced. Rotate your tires 2 times yearly. Check your fenders they wear and become loose. Mine is going on 10 and I have spent a lot of money on it keeping things good.

I also have a Nitro Z20. I don’t do my own work but I can tell you what has gone wrong with my trailer and what to watch for. What year is your trailer?

When we did a lot of camping we spent from April 13-May 14 on Stockton Lake. I always carried tying supplies in the camper that way I didn’t have to stock a bunch of colors and sizes. Like cadman said I won’t take fishing time to make jigs. You will only know if it works for you if you try it.

I’m betting that Glenn will be there. If not I am sure he could give you some pointers. Have fun.