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by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon Line
Replies: 8
Views: 2340

Re: Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon Line

I use 16lb and 20lb Toray SuperHard. I've heard that Tatsu is supple, strong, and has good knot strength. How does it's abrasion resistance compare to Toray SuperHard, which is one of most abrasion resistant floros? What about stretch? I know Seaguar stretches more than Toray, so I'm interested in h...
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6066

Re: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!

I called the Hook and was asking about info on the Bobby D's and was told that the originals use Gamakatsu hooks. The newer colors have Mustad. Why the change? Is the gauge of the hook the same?
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6066

Re: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!

I don't see any of the new colors on the Hook Line & Sinker site. Do you have to call to order them?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TNT's new Wadda Jigs
Replies: 30
Views: 6071

Re: TNT's new Wadda Jigs

Any black and blue Wadda jigs in the next 6 colors coming? Are the football head jigs made with fine rubber (aka frogs hair) or standard rubber?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6066

Re: The Hook Line & Sinker online Have Bobby D's!!

Awesome! The Mike's Craw color looks beast. Is that color only available at Black Dog Baits?

For you guys that throw both the Waddas and Bobby D's, what are some of the differences (particularly the bulk of skirt & flair comparison) and how do you decide which one to throw?
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon May 03, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The truth behind Aaron Martens spray bottle
Replies: 20
Views: 7539

Re: The truth behind Aaron Martens spray bottle

gofish42189 wrote:In the most recent event I think I saw someone with an actual squirt gun in their boat.
Same here. I saw at least two anglers with bright plastic squirt guns on the deck but didn't know why. Now I do. :lol:
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cutting you off
Replies: 40
Views: 7327

Re: cutting you off

Something similar really irks me and when I confront the offender(s) they get all pissy like I did something wrong. What do you do if you are fishing a bank and someone is approaching you, continuing to cast until they are casting either right behind or in front of your casts, and then they proceed ...
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns DX795 FLIP
Replies: 6
Views: 3592

Re: Dobyns DX795 FLIP

Any more feedback on this rod for punching?
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What bait do you fish the Carolina Rig with???
Replies: 20
Views: 3042

Re: What bait do you fish the Carolina Rig with???

Haven't fished one in a while, but the 6" Zoom lizard is my go-to lure.
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns DX795 FLIP
Replies: 6
Views: 3592

Dobyns DX795 FLIP

Really interested in this rod. Does it have enough power for punching heavy grass? I currently have an unused 766 FLIP and am tempted to exchange it for the DX795 FLIP.
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your setup for paddle tails?
Replies: 8
Views: 1849

Your setup for paddle tails?

What's your setup for paddle tails (Basstrix, Big Hammers, etc)?

1. Rod
2. Reel
3. Line
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your setup for swim jigs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Your setup for swim jigs?

What's your setup for swim jigs?

1. Rod
2. Reel
3. Line
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gear Ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 639

Gear Ratio

What's your preference for an all-around jig and soft plastics reel, 6:1 or 7:1?
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASSMASTER Magazine
Replies: 12
Views: 2329

BASSMASTER Magazine

I haven't had a subscription to BASSMASTER in several years. While there were some good articles, I found that many articles were redundant over the years. And I am able to get quite a bit of info via the internet. I just received an offer in the mail for a 1 year subscription for $10. Is it still w...
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rigging Giant Tubes
Replies: 10
Views: 2742

Re: Rigging Giant Tubes

What size is the Mag G-Lock? Will it work as well or even better than the Picasso 12/0 Ish hook?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carolina Rig
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Re: Carolina Rig

I was trying to find out if a lot of guys used the specialty slim C-rig weights or just a regular bullet weight. I tried some of the Lake Fork tungsten weights before and they kept cracking my glass bead. I like the glass beads.
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carolina Rig
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Carolina Rig

What weight (brand, material, etc.) and bead are you using for the Carolina Rig?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Birthday, Cooch!!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 3314

Re: Happy Birthday, Cooch!!!!

Happy Birthday Cooch! 8) Thanks for all the bass tips.
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: White Jigs
Replies: 3
Views: 1084

White Jigs

When using white jigs during the spawn on beds are you using a trailer or not?
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluro recommendation?
Replies: 28
Views: 3297

Re: Fluro recommendation?

buddy brown wrote: 7lb fc sniper if you stacking the dollah= the og sniper is the best chit for the spinning reeL...
I only bought a couple of spools of the og FC Sniper. I've tried finding info on how the new FC Sniper compares, but no dice.
by Micropterus salmoides
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: UV Buff
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

Re: UV Buff

When I saw them on the official site I kind of balked at the $40 price, but I also saw them at BPS for $23. That's a little easier to swallow. Does color really make a difference in how comfortable they are? For example, do the darker colors absorb sunlight more making them hotter? What color are yo...
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: UV Buff
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

UV Buff

Are any of you wearing the UV Buff, and if so how do you like them? How comfortable are they in hot weather? I was thinking of trying one.

http://www.buffwear.com/

EDIT: Changed the link to official site as I had a retail store located in Australia which showed AU prices. Thanks to Morgan.
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluro recommendation?
Replies: 28
Views: 3297

Re: Fluro recommendation?

+1 for Sunline Super FC Sniper. Use some KVD Line & Lure with it and you're good to go.
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WesternBass.TV New Episode this Week...
Replies: 6
Views: 1496

Re: WesternBass.TV New Episode this Week...

Watched the vids, and Bub is dropshotting using a 4/0 G-Lock hook with a Sweet Beaver and 20lb fluoro, so definitely not a finesse drop shot rig. He does have a monster hookset though.
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Better get your Mini Shell Cracker now..............
Replies: 46
Views: 7347

Re: Better get your Mini Shell Cracker now..............

I was using the reg. on the Delta and ghost on lakes. That is until I saw the red one! I will have that on until post spawn. When they start guarding fry, they will kill the bluegill one again! So using the red until post spawn and then using the bluegill after will also work on reservoirs or would...
by Micropterus salmoides
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mini Cracker rod??
Replies: 12
Views: 2037

Re: Mini Cracker rod??

Are you guys using braid for the Mini Cracker?
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cabela's Advanced Angler AGM Batteries
Replies: 4
Views: 2863

Cabela's Advanced Angler AGM Batteries

Anyone use these? Good quality and long lasting? I'm looking for an AGM battery for use on a kickboat and really don't want to exceed 60lbs. I was looking at the Odyssey and Optimas, but the 60lb ones have a lower reserve capacity than I'd like, 142 min and 155 min, respectively. The 60lb Cabela's h...
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swim bait boxes
Replies: 9
Views: 1915

Re: swim bait boxes

I bought a Markey's Double Swimbait Box because I was too lazy to make my own. Maybe next time. Any of you use the $32-35 Columbia Custom boxes?
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: swim bait boxes
Replies: 9
Views: 4034

Re: swim bait boxes

I bought a Markey's Double Swimbait Box because I was too lazy to make my own. Maybe next time. Any of you use the $32-35 Columbia Custom boxes?
by Micropterus salmoides
Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Hammers stink
Replies: 12
Views: 3071

Re: Big Hammers stink

Dude ..... You are missing out on the BEST PART of that bait !! :shock: That part actually "begiins" When you put them in the water for the fish to CRUSH them !! 8) I used them already w/o scent. 8) I really like the action. I don't put scent on reaction baits, except sometimes for larger...
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Hammers stink
Replies: 12
Views: 3071

Big Hammers stink

...literally. They have this funky skunkweed petroleum smell. I was wondering if any of you are using scent to mask the smell or better yet to make the bait slippery for better hooksets. I have some MegaStrike, but it stays thick in cool weather so I thought of trying something else.
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best DD-22 rod?
Replies: 31
Views: 7862

Re: Best DD-22 rod?

What other lures and/or techniques is the 805CB good for? I've been eying this rod for some time, but don't throw DD22s and the like a whole lot, although it's something I've really wanted to get into for post-spawn and Summer bass.
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Costa Del Mar lens color?
Replies: 1
Views: 911

Costa Del Mar lens color?

I was at the CB&T Spring sale and checked out the Costas booth to try out different frames. I was talking to the rep about lens colors and told him that I was planning on getting the green mirror as I see that color used often by anglers and he recommended the silver lens for sight fishing and v...
by Micropterus salmoides
Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bluegill/Sunfish pattern lures
Replies: 2
Views: 782

Bluegill/Sunfish pattern lures

I have a few bluegill swimbaits, but don't have that color pattern in traditional lures. Do you guys use bluegill/sunfish pattern ripbaits, crankbaits, topwaters? Thinking of picking up some Lucky Crafts in sunfish, specifically the Pointer 100, maybe a shallow crankbait, the Kelly J, or the Sammy 1...
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell 735 VS Dobyn's 735 ??
Replies: 14
Views: 6330

Re: Powell 735 VS Dobyn's 735 ??

I own both. The Powell 735C is a very very stout rod. It's a no nonsense frog/slop/punching rod. I have not tested its sensitivity since I've only used it for frog fishing. I plan to double use it in the SF bay to troll for halibut and jig scampies for rock cod off our coast. A good rod for the mon...
by Micropterus salmoides
Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:04 am
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Chronarch D7 and Curado E7 IPT
Replies: 1
Views: 1290

Chronarch D7 and Curado E7 IPT

bantam1, I purchased the D7 for frogging and punching because of its 7:1 gear ratio and particularly its 30" IPT (inches per turn). Then I find out it actually has 28" IPT. I measured mine and it has 28.5" IPT. I'm curious, how did Shimano come up with 30" IPT? Does the Curado E7...
by Micropterus salmoides
Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 1834

Re: Reel suggestions

Bearing count is really mis-leading. It really isn't the number of bearings that matter. It's the quality of the bearings, and where they are placed with-in the reel that matters. However, I would go with the Curado 200E7 for that frog rod, as this reel is 7:1 and has oversized gears and drags to h...
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sun Block - which works the best?*NM*
Replies: 22
Views: 3353

Re: Sun Block - which works the best?*NM*

I've been using Blue Lizard Sensitive Australian Sunscreen 30+. Its SPF 30+ is comparable to many SPF 50-60 products from the US due to the fact that the SPF test is done after the skin is immersed in turbulent water. Blue Lizard is a physical blocker, which uses Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide. I've ...
by Micropterus salmoides
Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: P-Line CXX or Trilene 100% for Big Hammer paddle tails?
Replies: 5
Views: 1123

P-Line CXX or Trilene 100% for Big Hammer paddle tails?

Having a hard time deciding between the two. What do you guys use for fishing Big Hammers, Basstrix?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Blade-Runner Swim Bait Insert
Replies: 6
Views: 1698

Blade-Runner Swim Bait Insert

Used with 5-6" Basstrix Paddle Tails are the Blade-Runner inserts fine for working them along the bottom with chunk rock, sparse wood without getting hung up frequently or would I be better off going with a weedless hook? For the 5" and 6" Basstrix is the 5/0 Blade-Runner ideal?
by Micropterus salmoides
Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: yo ish?
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

Re: yo ish?

Isn't yo ish? a couple minute segment that airs between 30 minute fishing shows?
by Micropterus salmoides
Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Go-to paddle tail colors for dingy water?
Replies: 4
Views: 1446

Go-to paddle tail colors for dingy water?

What are your confidence paddle tail colors when water visibility is 1-2 ft?
by Micropterus salmoides
Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AGM Batteries
Replies: 2
Views: 546

AGM Batteries

Looking for a group 27 size AGM battery for my kickboat. Optimas get mentioned quite a bit, but looking at Cabela's reviews quite a few fail prematurely. Is Optima the go-to AGM or are the Odyssey batteries better?
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help upgrading from a kickboat
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Help upgrading from a kickboat

Ernst wrote:Gman and Rodger Stegall are experts on float tubes and upgrading...
PM them
Do you mean upgrading my kickboat or upgrading to something else other than a kickboat?
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help upgrading from a kickboat
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Help upgrading from a kickboat

^^^

The concern is not so much about pulling the boat, but rather stopping, particularly in an emergency. Apparently it would be unsafe with a vehicle like the Accord. Also, I'm not even sure how it would handle launching and loading a boat on a steep ramp.
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help upgrading from a kickboat
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Help upgrading from a kickboat

Well it looks like pulling a bass boat, even a small aluminum one, is a no go for a Honda Accord. :( Inadequate brakes and not enough torque. I was doubtful to begin with, but I thought I'd ask.
by Micropterus salmoides
Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help upgrading from a kickboat
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Help upgrading from a kickboat

I want to get out of the kickboat game and upgrade to something else. I was thinking along the lines of an aluminum boat. The thing is I have a Honda Accord, so whatever it is will be towed by the Honda. Budget is around a few thousand. I usually fish a small 350 acre lake that's about 10 minutes fr...
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Line for Senkos?
Replies: 16
Views: 4610

Line for Senkos?

I know quite a few anglers use braid, but I don't use it for Senkos. Currently I use 12-15lb CXX, but wonder if I am missing out by not using fluorocarbon. I guess my reluctance is due to concern that I'll lose the fall rate of a Senko on CXX by switching to fluoro. I've heard that fluoro gives Senk...
by Micropterus salmoides
Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swim Jig Rod
Replies: 2
Views: 994

Swim Jig Rod

Between the Dobyns 734C and 735C, which is better for swim jigs used around weeds?
by Micropterus salmoides
Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swim jig 101
Replies: 6
Views: 1482

Re: Swim jig 101

Just out of curiousity, what kinda trailer you thinking? I bought some 5" Swim Senkos and Lake Fork Live Magic Shads last Spring. Thought about buying some Skinny Dippers, but the colors I wanted were always out of stock. I like the straight profile, as opposed to claws since I'm trying to emu...