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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Dang Andy, I haven't heard of a Pico Digger for years, let alone seen one..Somewhere in one of my tackle boxes I do believe I still have several original Pico Perch lures..I havent used them since the mid 70's..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

I have yet had a reason to try it, but I have heard that a few drops of cooking oil gently worked between the fingers will also separate them..Truthfully if this works, it would seem to be better than using acetone in any concentration..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

If location is not a problem, take them to Coyote Bait and Tackle, they have a man from Los Banos (I believe) that picks them up one week and returns them the next fixed as good as new..I have used their service numerous times and can't find any fault with it..About the only way it could get better ...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

Thanks for sharing where there Andy..Just kidding, I would want to keep it to myself also..At least until I got all I could..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Dang Mark, I didn't realize you were so adept..I thought you specialized with the Flick-Shake..OH well, it is all good..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

I learned to worm fish using a T-rigged Manns Jelly Worm, on the local ponds and lakes around the Naval base while stationed in Millington. Tn..My first catch was actually a 2 to 2 1/2 pound read ear sunfish..Over the years, it seems I use it less and less..It is almost to the point of not using it ...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

must be some of the anonymous signers..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Nope, the big event is Marty's birthday celebration..Who knows how many years he has been celebrating..I just hope he has many, many more..I will be up to Oroville fishing on Saturday, so I'll get my Birthday wishes in a day or so early..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTY..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

So sorry to hear about the breakin and theft..I will definitely be keeping my eyes and ears open..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Only 5 days to go Marty..What you got planned..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Air Compressor, aren't they designed to blow..I figured you were trying to keep it a secret..The event that is..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Are you ready Marty, only one more week to go..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

28,0 BF 5.3

mac (Doyle McEwen)

Dang it, just 9 days to go..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

She has my vote..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Ten days to go..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

You are on the right track Rick, but my birthday is in July..I plan on being on Clearlake that particular day..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

11 days and counting down..Are you excited yet..Someone is probably dreading it..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Nope, not that that isn't a great idea..The event does involve one of the Nutcases though..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Nope, not any of those, although one of the responders definitely knows what the event is..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

12 more days to the big event..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Agreat New Year..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Take it to the Hook in Oakley and have Dr. Gene give it a physical..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Absolutely, Oroville is worth fishing anytime of the year..You probably aren't going to catch a whole lot of large fish, but you should be able to catch a good many, probably most in the slot that you have to release..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Right back at you Mr Gator, may you and yours have a great holiday season..\\

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

What is it, where can we get it..Nothing like something new that we have no idea what it consists of..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

A Senko rod and a jig rod..After that it depends on where and when I am fishing..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Congratulations to the Ashcroft family..You have a lot to look forward to, enjoy every minute of it..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

as having too much, be it rods and reels or lures..Can you have too many soft plastics or hard baits..You can only use one at a time, unless you are tossing an Alabama or Calibama rig..Do we purchase new gear because we need it, or because we want it,or is it because we are addicted..In all honesty ...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

Sounds about right for San Francisco politicians..The Hetch Hetchy pipe line is in dire need of rebuilding..It no doubt would be considerably cheaper to run a pipe line from the Delta than replacing the current one from HetchHetchy..Of course that would end up with less water in the Delta..And no do...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

Actually it has only happened to me twice, both during last months Federation event on Shasta..Any way you want to look at it, it is frustrating to see them and not be able to trigger them into a strike..Both appeared to be keeper size, which would have definitely helped me out..Nothing much worse t...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

OK, guys we had a discussion on what to do about swimbait followers, how about those following your jerkbait..Do you try a different bait with either more or less flash..Do you increase or decrease your pauses..Do you put more or less action into your jerks..How about a larger or smaller bait, diffe...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

You could always use one of the new swimbaits produced by Symtex or Skoda Works..I understand they have produced explosive strikes, or something like that..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Has anyone tried the figure 8 routine with the swimbait, like musky fishermen sometimes have success with..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

My condolences to Pauls family and friends..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Something tells me these young men will represent their school and area very well at the Championship..Congratulations to them for making it there..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Definitely a keeper..You got that right about grandkids..Congratulations Gary and family..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

I realize Paul Elias did very well with it in his last tournament..Obviously it was quite effective for him..Was he the only contestant using the rig, if not how did the others using it finish in the contest..Would or could he have done as well using a different bait/technique suitable for the situa...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

My condolences to Stan's family and friends..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Gene, without a doubt, new he would get mixed reactions from his decision..It really does not matter why he opted to disallow the use of the A-rig or unbrella rigs for his tournaments..They are his tournaments..I may not agree with him on if there will be increased fish mortality, but I do agree it ...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

Don, the sound on my system is kaput..What body of water were you on..In any case that is an awesome catch..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Jason is another of our California young guns that truly represents the best of the sport..I have fished against him in several California Federation events..His drive and determination are noteworthy..His personality is definitely one of his strong points, that and his fish catching ability..No dou...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

I can put a razor edge on a knife or an axe, but I have never been able to get a point on a hook..I guess I am just doing it completely wrong..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Properly prepared, carp can be just as tasty as most any other fish..My personal opinion is those coming from clean clear water are tastier than those from not so clear water..My used to clean them then pressure cook them (to soften the bones) and can them..She would then make them into cakes like s...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

sTony, it definitely is not as sporting as using a single lure in my opinion..Using the rig does not assure you you will do as well as Elias did..You still have to be using it in the right place at the right time..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

Wow, now I can say I fished with an Elite pro..Congratulations Chris, I wish you the best..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

I wish you the best off duty..You most certainly have earned you recreation time..I cannot disagree with a single thing you posted, even though I do enjoy the competition of a tournament, even though I have seldom done very well in them..I have no sponsors, other than myself, and expect none..If peo...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

I am probably the wrong one to ask or answer this question..I haven't had much success with swimbaits, probably because I do not spen enough time using them..The only ones I have had any success with are the River 2 Sea Bottomwalkers..I have done very well with them on Trinity, but haven't done well...

mac (Doyle McEwen)

I would head for Oroville..He might not catch any really big ones, but I think he would het his string pulled a bunch..

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mac (Doyle McEwen)

The Okuma rod is a swimbait rod..You could also use it for pumching and as a flipping stick..The Lamiglas could also be used the same ways (I think)..I am not sure at all on it.. Was the price $60 for both or each..Either way it isn't too bad.. I have a Calcutta 100 mounted on my Okuma, but any dece...

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