Lures and Rigs
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My dad used to get pissed when I’d throw a whole crawler on the hook. “ You only need a little piece, you’re wasting them” …. Man I heard that so much.oh I got this super fancy one. I put 2 split shot 6" up from a hook, a night crawler, and a bobber. Then I sit and smoke a jay until it moves....
sandman83
In Bloom
ahh but big worms catch big fish!
Took the side plate off the Diawa prorex and instantly found what I believe to be the issue.
Right under the spool, the teeth that turn it seem pretty ate up, and I see the metal shavings. Now to figure out the part, and part number will take some more disassembly.
Right under the spool, the teeth that turn it seem pretty ate up, and I see the metal shavings. Now to figure out the part, and part number will take some more disassembly.
Anyone a fan of inline spinners?
Mepps is probably the biggest name, but I grew up tossing Panther Martin spinners for trout in small streams in the foothills of the Rockies.
There are lots of colours, but this was the classic.
I also discovered that these tiny trout spinners can be very effectively used as a vertical jig for pike, walleye, burbot, perch, lake whitefish, etc in the winter.
I know a lot of people like spinner baits, but I've always liked my inlines.
Mepps is probably the biggest name, but I grew up tossing Panther Martin spinners for trout in small streams in the foothills of the Rockies.
There are lots of colours, but this was the classic.
I know a lot of people like spinner baits, but I've always liked my inlines.
I love inlines and only last year picked up my first panther martin. It is the biggest size and I added it to that giant bucktail that musky frank made me. That panther blade produces the most fantastic wobble and wiggle I've ever seen in an in-line. There's something real special about them, and I am going to get some of the smaller ones for fishing the river this fall.Anyone a fan of inline spinners?
Mepps is probably the biggest name, but I grew up tossing Panther Martin spinners for trout in small streams in the foothills of the Rockies.
There are lots of colours, but this was the classic.
I also discovered that these tiny trout spinners can be very effectively used as a vertical jig for pike, walleye, burbor, perch, lake whitefish, etc in the winter.
I know a lot of people like spinner baits, but I've always liked my inlines.
DemonTrich
In Bloom
I've used all types. Top water poppers, floating frogs, worms with snagless hooks, crank baits, spinner baits, worms/bobbers, corn/bobbers, chicken livers. Even catching blue crabs with chicken legs/drumsticks.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Lemme know when you're up and running - I got a couple I can send you! 🤣 🤣
Psychobilly
🧀Muenster
Could be worse:
^ Me using a 10 pound downrigger cannon ball to set my drag
The Abu 6000 I used to teach the Wife how to cast a non spinning Reel
The Ugly Stik has my go to rig on it:
Basic slip sinker set up, with a little rattle spin by the hook. The idea being "cast it into the current" and then the thing spins and rattles to bring in Catfish.
Some of my hooks that I like.
And those Trokar..... Just in case a Bull Shark swims into the Lakes LOL
I can't find the other pics I took right now. I'll have to dig around.
^ Me using a 10 pound downrigger cannon ball to set my drag
The Abu 6000 I used to teach the Wife how to cast a non spinning Reel
The Ugly Stik has my go to rig on it:
Basic slip sinker set up, with a little rattle spin by the hook. The idea being "cast it into the current" and then the thing spins and rattles to bring in Catfish.
Some of my hooks that I like.
And those Trokar..... Just in case a Bull Shark swims into the Lakes LOL
I can't find the other pics I took right now. I'll have to dig around.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Got my new Googan Revolver yesterday.
Didn't know anyone was making a midsection plopper-style.
First impression is kinda, "Meh."
It feels heavier than half an ounce... oh, because it is.
That's a pretty big weight discrepancy... 50%.
Hope that's not an indicator of shitty quality control.
It feels fat and chunky and not aerodynamic at all.
I'll reserve final judgement until I see it swim.
If it'll catch Shoalies, I don't care how fat and ugly it is.
Didn't know anyone was making a midsection plopper-style.
First impression is kinda, "Meh."
It feels heavier than half an ounce... oh, because it is.
That's a pretty big weight discrepancy... 50%.
Hope that's not an indicator of shitty quality control.
It feels fat and chunky and not aerodynamic at all.
I'll reserve final judgement until I see it swim.
If it'll catch Shoalies, I don't care how fat and ugly it is.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
I'd love to throw one of these, but I think I'd lose 'em all to the shoals PDQ.Anyone a fan of inline spinners?
Mepps is probably the biggest name, but I grew up tossing Panther Martin spinners for trout in small streams in the foothills of the Rockies.
There are lots of colours, but this was the classic.
I also discovered that these tiny trout spinners can be very effectively used as a vertical jig for pike, walleye, burbot, perch, lake whitefish, etc in the winter.
I know a lot of people like spinner baits, but I've always liked my inlines.
Man some of that googan stuff is real hit or miss. I've gotten a couple traditional lures made by them " googan" style, that were kinda trash, but I've gotten some real nice stuff from them too. I hope that thing swims good, that tail almost has a whale quality to it.
whats the limited edition orange pole?Could be worse:
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^ Me using a 10 pound downrigger cannon ball to set my drag
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The Abu 6000 I used to teach the Wife how to cast a non spinning Reel
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The Ugly Stik has my go to rig on it:
Basic slip sinker set up, with a little rattle spin by the hook. The idea being "cast it into the current" and then the thing spins and rattles to bring in Catfish.
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Some of my hooks that I like.
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And those Trokar..... Just in case a Bull Shark swims into the Lakes LOL
I can't find the other pics I took right now. I'll have to dig around.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
When are you going to take some of this gear and go fishing with it?Could be worse:
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^ Me using a 10 pound downrigger cannon ball to set my drag
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The Abu 6000 I used to teach the Wife how to cast a non spinning Reel
View attachment 176250
The Ugly Stik has my go to rig on it:
Basic slip sinker set up, with a little rattle spin by the hook. The idea being "cast it into the current" and then the thing spins and rattles to bring in Catfish.
View attachment 176251
Some of my hooks that I like.
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And those Trokar..... Just in case a Bull Shark swims into the Lakes LOL
I can't find the other pics I took right now. I'll have to dig around.
A fishing license in Da Mitten is only $26, so there's another story here somewhere....
(just bustin' yer ass, but I am curious why you aren't getting out)
They say it's supposed to stop the barrel-rolling that ploppers can do...
It doesn't exactly scream "craftsmanship" when I hold it in my hand....
Psychobilly
🧀Muenster
Big Cat Fever Rod. I was actually talking to a dude who makes custom Rods before this, and essentially, that Rod is why I don't have a custom made one, because that's essentially what I'd have designed.
One piece Rod, 7 and a half feet long, pure S-Glass, re-enforced stainless steel guides, aluminum Reel Seat. If it's a record breaking Catfish, or a Sturgeon, I can rest assured the Rod won't break. The only other material I really like is E-Glass, and it's because E-Glass and S-Glass are REALLY hard to bust. They flex in a way that's hard to believe without seeing it. The picture of me dead lifting 10 pounds is the Medium Heavy Version. Most of my BCF Rods are Medium Heavy, though I do have ONE Extra Heavy, which my Penn Fathom Lever Drag 25 is on. It's my Sturgeon stopper LOL.
Psychobilly
🧀Muenster
Honestly, I simply don't have the cash right now. In December, my Mom agreed to my wishes about having some seeds as my main gift, so she basically said "OK you have 100 dollars". As of right now there's 40 dollars left of that. I haven't been able to get any seeds with it either. Been a lot going on with vehicle issues, gas, and general lack of funds for what is considered to be "extra".
