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Why not get your picture, take the measurements, get the replica mount if you want one, and if you can't afford it today, save up some money to get it done. It's not like mounting the real fish comes cheap either, if you have the money to mount the real thing, then you can afford the replica.

Hahaha, good one.

happy new year. I'm not rushing for the recovery, if I lose my job now, I better be able to reap the fishing benefits of job loss when ice is out!

Has anyone tried the new president baitcaster by pflueger, or the patriarch? How do they compare to other high priced reels like the revo series or shimano?

6'6 M avid paired with a pflueger supreme, now I just need the snow to stop.

Welcome, enjoy picking the brain's of the knowledgeable members here! They are very willing to share their knowledge with those of us newer to fishing, and the resource.

Did anyone come out of last years show with any good deals? I know some of the merchants are willing to negotiate, didn't know if anyone had some luck with that in the past? By the way, can't wait to get out of this snow and spend a few hours checking out fishing gear!

Some of my favorites are Umbagog, Kezar, Belgrade lakes, and the Androscoggin River, but Maine is a bigggg state, and I'm hoping you guys have some advice on regions, or specific lakes to try a weekend or longer trip to it would be appreciated. Has anyone had much luck at Great Pond in Maine? I was thinking of booking something there for ice fishing, and post spawn. I've heard 25-30 lb pike come out of there, along with a good number of 2-4lb smallies.

I didn't find anything in a search for a comparison of these two jerk baits. Which is preferred and why? Do the live pointers out fish the solid body pointers? I know the live's have durability issues.

I bought a 1oz spinnerbait from SOB lures, and have caught some nice fish on it. Surprisingly, I've caught smaller fish (1.5lbers) on these big lures as well, sometimes they've gone after the big boy lures.

I don't fly fish, but enjoy catching trout in New England's rivers, and lakes. I typically catch trout on inline spinners like panther martins or rooster tails, and blue fox minnow spins. I've also had a bit of luck with plain old silver spoons. My trout fishing knowledge is very limited though, and I really enjoy catching these beauties! Look forward to hearing what you guys look for, and what spinnings lures/baits you use, thanks.

Jake, have you found much difference between the pointer and the live pointers? I didn't see anything comparing the two in a search for pointers and xraps?

Xrap's are a great jerk bait, with many good colors to chose from. Smallies can't stay away.

Do crank baits work equally as well for smallies as lmb's?

I've read a number of these articles now, all fantastic stuff. I was still hoping to get some of the members insights on cranking, and the questions I posted initially.

Ever use the buckshot dropper spoon from Northland? That thing crushes panfish, and I've caught a number of pike on it as well, with some bass sprinkled in.

Where would you guys suggest looking into going on weekend fishing trips up in Maine? My brother and I have explored a few awesome lakes up north from your suggestions on here, I look forward to some more great suggestions! Thanks!

I've never been specifically out for panfish, but love eating a few crappie, perch, etc. What would you suggest for methods pan fishing, I have a ultra jigging rod, but don't have any electronics for the ice, what would you suggest?

Thanks, there is some great stuff in there!

I ran with the Oakley Flak Jackets and love them! Oakley has the best polarized lenses out there. My bro in law has the half jacket with the blue fishing lenses and can see great under water in all conditions, I have the dark gray lenses which also see underwater great. Dark gray is much better for high light and glare conditions, where the light blue work best for lower light, both work well in all conditions though. I looked for a while at a number of different brands, and I'm pumped I got the Oakley's, can't go wrong with these!

Anyone have suggestions, or luck with different ice fishing lures, or jig pole setups? I was thinking of trying the Frabill Bro Series MH combo for pike fishing in Maine, does anyone have a review on this combo?

I haven't used crank baits very often, and was wondering the best way to fish these baits, what time of year, how to work them, etc. I bought a number of different depths from 2 feet up to 16, some lipless as well, what conditions determine when to run deep, and when to go shallow, obviously summer the bass hide deeper. Do you target drop offs or a shelf in the lake to run along? Thaks guys!

Awesome fish, great job keeping it alive and get the cert! Way to work! What type of swimbaits do you guys prefer using?

What type of red bait do you throw? Painted blades, gold, or nickel with a red skirt?

What are your favorite colors to use up in maine, and mass for your spinnerbaits? Winni has its obvious colors, didn't know if you guys have any in particular for these other 2 states, thanks!