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Trolling motor Q & A

Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Newbie looking for advice on how to rigup or how to power a trolling motor? I bought a trolling motor for my Jon-boat because gas powered engines are bot permitted on the lake I live on.  I bought my motor off the Internet for $100 and some change.  My question — do I need to buy a separate battery, or should the battery of been included in the trolling motor housing? I also see recharges – do those connect to battery terminals on the trolling motor, or is the battery a separate item?
Thanks!
Mike

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Fixing a bent eye on my fishing rod.

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
I have had this custom rod for all of a month now and my bonehead fishing bud stepped on it and bent the eye and it’s out of place. I would like to get it back to normal and thought possibly fixing it myself with a pair of pliers, but I don’t want to snap it and have to pay a ton of money getting it professionally fixed. It’s the piece connecting the eye to the rod.
Suggestions?
Ron

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A website for fishing knots ?

Monday, September 20th, 2010
Hello. Needed a bit of advice about fishing knots and looking for (any) good sites that walk you though tying fishing knots or even step by step, but with pictures or video? I am asking because I was taught a long time ago how to tie a knot that was easy and durable. I cant figure out what it was or how to do it to save my life for a fishing noodle that will have 10+ hooks on it.  If any fishermen her could point me to a link or provide detailed information or a name of a easy knot for this thanks.- Robert

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Gearing up with the right stuff

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Hello, I have a quick question about fishing? I have been somewhat of  a casual angler for a little better part of a decade.  For years, I used what was cheap at Wal-Mart and hit the pond for an hour or so. This year it all changed, I started using crankbaits, and hitting the water daily, and this spring, summer, fishing season I turned into a serious fisherman. What is holding me back is my serious knowledge of fishing gear, knots, and baits, I got a good handle and know where the right locations are and this summer I caught a lot of fish. So now I want to buy a very nice rod/reel setup. Any anglers here at Cupidfish give me some suggestions on  nice reel and decent rod? I am a freshwater fisherman and fish rivers on a boat, lakes, and ponds. Aany suggestions would be great, thank you- Dean in WV

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Your best rod and reel fishing advice

Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Broken fishing rod
Hey all thought I would join and ask what your favorite fishing rod, reel,  line, lure, and hook ETC? The only consistency I have when fishing freshwater the fish either snaps my fishing line or breaks my fishing rod. Because of this I always tend to lose the fish because I can’t seem to catch a lot of fish, but when I do their really hard to lure in
and I fish for walleye and northern pike. Also, I have a Shakespear E-Z Cast rod and I am a little lost and don’t understand how to put the line in the holes. It’s not push button, I haven’t used this rod in a while and I am about to go camping/fishing.
Your thoughts, advice, or opinions are more then welcome,
Eric

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The basics in fishing gear

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Your fishing women

Hello all! I am new to the site and just got into fishing last summer. A friend of mine who owns a boat has asked me many times to come fishing with him. I’ve gone out on day boats in the past but they always supplied the gear. My problem is I have not a clue on what to buy and I am on a tight budget. There is a bait shop near by that has a large variety of used fishing gear, but as mentioned I have no idea what to buy. I will be Fishing for grouper, bass, and rock fish here of the coast of central Florida. What type of rod would be best and what type of reel? And is there anything else  you would suggest?

Janet in Tampa

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A good Minnow trap

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
minnow traps
Hello all! I thought I’d post a question regarding simple fishing gear. I am just your average fisherman and for bait, I use your run of the mill powerbaits, salmon eggs, and worms, you can buy at any local bait shop. I have been hooking up a lot of trout and largemouth bass with store bought minnows and now only want to use live bait when fishing. After searching the net I see many “minnow traps” that are just some sort of plastic bottle contraption. I posted the picture above and I was wondering if anyone here uses this trap or would suggest one or a direction to go?
Brandon

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Newbies first fly fishing rod?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
fly fishing
Hello all thought I’dpost about being  an absolute newbie at fly fishing. I am still struggling a bit with casting and landing a trout but I am hooked on fly fishing. Now it’s time to buy my own equipment although I have only been on two fly fishing trips with others and now I think I am ready to venture out alone. I am looking to buy a nice, mid-priced, decent rod. Do any fly anglers on this site want to point me in the right direction or a good suggestion? I have been told by many, that fly fishing kits are more problems then good?
thanks for any help!!!!!
Aaron

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North American Fishing Club?

Friday, August 13th, 2010
Hello all I have a question for the members of this blog regarding the North American Fishing Club? Has anyone joined or is a current member? Their promotion is only a  only $1 per month, the free gifts and other offers that all sound good, but  the catch is you must pay for a 3 year membership to get them. They offer a refund if not satisfied, but that would be a pain to go through.

My question, is the magazines worth a 3 year price subscription? Is/does the gifts have some value or is it that cheap crap from china? Their information says for 3 years of membership ($36.00), you get the magazines and also “free” 8 piece fillet knife set, wing-it bobbers and hooks. In addition, “product testing privileges”, “giveaway opportunities”, and a “fishing resource directory”.

Sounds good to me..is there a catch?…your thoughts.

Steve in Memphis, TN


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Should I focus on fishing one type?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

fishing equipmentTime to chip in and ask a question? Should I just focus on fishing one type of fish? Because my fishing techniques and equipment is so scattered. I mean, after you spend the money on fishing equipment for catfish, carp, panfish, and bass my wallet is hurting. I like to fish for them all and depending on the season your choices will get narrow, but I think it’s time to take it down to  one species and target it more frequently? I have to do something. I guess and can still go about with fishing for those but bass, catfish, carp, and panfish all need separate gear.  Now if  I just focus on bass fishing alone I would still just have a little over a dozen or so reels/rods. I could sale some of my other fishing supplies/equipment and could earn profit.

Just wanted to see what you anglers out their think I should do? David


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