Everything posted by Susky River Rat
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I went into a BassProShop yesterday.
that’s pretty neat. I always wondered where the fish came from. I am not sure why they stopped doing this where. It was around 2012 they were doing it.
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I went into a BassProShop yesterday.
Our cabelas here used to partner with Muskies inc and raise musky for a year in their one tank. Then they would get taken out and stocked.
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I went into a BassProShop yesterday.
I have a BPS and cabelas each about 30 miles from me. I cost both. Mostly just to look around maybe snag up some stupid stuff that I have the urge to get. It’s a time waster for me most times but, I do enjoy looking and seeing sometimes before I purchase.
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Do you consider "live" bait cheating?
I think for certain species it is a must. I grew up using it for bass. I wouldn’t do it now for bass but, catfish I have. That is a once or twice a year trip for something different. i have out fished my dad while he used minnows and I used a husky jerk before. Sometimes the reaction strike is better then a feeding window. I think rarely this is the case though. If you think about it a drop shop is nothing more then trying to make a piece of plastic looking like a minnow suspended in water. Hence why that can be as boring bobber watching.
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Fantasy Fishing 2023 - Official Thread
I am hanging in 4th somehow haha
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With the Classic this weekend
I fixed this for you! Its cool that some of you guys live close and get to see these guys and fish those waters
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Dragging vs. Slow Lift and Drop for Winter and Early Spring Jig Fishing?
I like to slowly wobble my jigs along bottom after a long pause I will give it to big hops up back to back. I’d noticed that those two big hops on the second fall tends to get the bite.
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any member here, NOT posting up fish catch pics?
I’ve never posted a fish pic
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Fantasy Fishing 2023 - Official Thread
Mine have been made right away
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What line do you use for each technique?
10lb braid for most things 17-20 for T rigged stuff. I just switched up to 8lb fluorocarbon for drop shot. I do not know how I will like it though.
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First trip of the year produced
Awesome job!
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Adding handle knob bearings
This was kind of my thought. A bushing is more for wear, shock absorption and taking of space where a bearing is to make something spin freely. Which is what you would want. I also figured the metal of the bearing would give you more feel as it’s two hard contacts.
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Adding handle knob bearings
Has anyone done this to their reels? Do you feel a significant different? Or is it just a gimmick? I am thinking about putting them on my ultegras.
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how much coffee do you drink?
I do not drink coffee. I never liked the taste of it black. Adding flavorings and sugar to it seems to me to defeat really liking coffee itself. It’s like needing to put fruit in your beer. If you need to do that to drink it you aren’t drinking the right beer. I do like them but try not to drink them every day. I try to keep it at 2-3 a week.
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Got a line question...what line do you crank with?
I use braid to leader for just about everything. It’s what I feel most comfortable using. I do not like the disconnection with other line types.
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Ever had this happen?
On the river I will stay at a spot awhile. then when it dies out for me I will move to a different area and let the one I was at “reset”. I’ll head back to it and most times pull a few more off that area.
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Jon boat must haves
Watch out decking it. It may become very tippy when all the weight is above the gunwales.
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Any particular new lure you plan to use this year?
I’ll be sure to keep my life jacket on while doing it then. That way when I fall in cause I’m asleep I’ll be ok.
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Any particular new lure you plan to use this year?
Not so much a bait but I really want to get proficient at drop shotting
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sunline
I use sniper but I really hate us using anything except braid.
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Smallmouth line size
10-17 braid with a fluorocarbon leader.
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Shimano Tranx 200 Opinions
I have 2 150s and they are silky smooth great casting reels
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Shipping Problems?
Well domestic shipping has sucked and I’ve experienced the same. Also had the package goes back and forth to different hubs about 2 miles from my house. just ordered a JDM reel shipped Tuesday here today. It blows my mind.
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How far in advance can I completely rig soft plastic baits before using them?
I never take mine off unless I want to change them.
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More than just fishing.
My dog LOVES the boat. I enjoy being out when there is no one on the water. Sadly most places I go are plagued with people or power plants. When I get into a rhythm start catching fish, it’s like the whole world goes away. Everything goes on auto pilot.