Archive for the ‘Gear-Tackle’ Category
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
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Do you have a lot of fishing lures that have never seen water? I was cleaning my gear and just could not believe how many lures I have that are new and never been out of the house or on the water. After counting them all it was 53 and here I am getting on my kids for wasting money on video games that just sit in a box and not used. So how many lures/gear do you have that has never been used?
Chuck.
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Tags: Fishing Gear, Fishing Lures
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Old-timer bass angler looking for information on crappie fishing gear setup. Just getting too old to take the boat out and just want to fish from the bank. My main question is can I use the same rods and reels. I have a heaver bait caster as well as an ultra-light spinner.
Thanks all for any help
Doug
P. S And what kind of bait do I need?
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Tags: Bait Caster, Crappie Fishing, Fish, Fishing Gear
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Morning all! I am very interesting in building a saltwater fishing rod. This will be my first attempt and looking for instructions on fishing rod building for saltwater fishing. I am going for twenty to one hundred pound test and will use the rod/rods for both spinning and conventional reels.
Thanks, Erick
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Tags: Fishing Rod, rod building, Saltwater Fishing
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Afternoon all. I thought I’d post here because I have read some great answers by some good folks to very difficult questions. I am always on the lookout for rare fishing lures and have built up a good collection over the years trading with friends and family. Currently, I am looking for a lure, it is made by lucky craft, it is small, they come it different sizes/colors, the larger ones are about an inch long, and small one is 3/4 inch. They are a gundrop shape, the package says they are sammy specials, they are used for drift fishing for steelhead. I am almost certain they’re made out of balsa wood.
Can anyone help me find some….Jesse in Oregon
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Tags: Colors, Drift Fishing, Fishing Lures, Lucky Craft, rare fishing lures
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
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When to change lures when the first lure is not working? Lets say, I’m fishing, with no-one else around to ask what’s working. I am using a white spinner but nothing is happening after a good 30-40 casts. So how long is long enough before trying another lure like a Rattle-Trap or rubber worm, instead? I’ve always just used live bait and done very little lure fishing, but now I am interested in trying it, now. I’m fishing for bass but wonder if I have much chance for success without more experience and knowledge of how to **really** use them the best way to attract the fish?
Jake
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Tags: Fishing Bass, Fishing For Bass, Knowledge, Live Bait, Worm
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
It’s Friday and I have a few more hours to kill then I am off fishing on the river. So let’s play “three lures that never fail”…My choices:
1. Yellow or white mini-king spinner-bait
2. Three inch rapala
3. Four inch plastic Renegade worms
One of those lures mention has worked so well, the success rate is 95% of times I was on the water. I fish some of the best spots I can and not the ones where there are 30 idiots on a boat fishing the smallest lake in the state.
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Tags: Best Spots, Boat Fishing, Fish, Renegade, Worms
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
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Hey all thought i’d ask a question here penn rods and reels. You see my grandfather used to do a lot of offshore fishing in Florida and he has 5 or 6 Penn rod and reels (gold) in very good condition considering (20 yrs ago) their age. My grandfather was a clean and neat freak because he was also in the military for 25 years. Anyway, they have been stored extremely well and my grandfather obsessed over them and took great care of them. I am a bass fisherman and don’t even live close to the ocean and I would like to sell them, but I have no idea what they are worth. Any help is greatly appreciated. Such as how do I find out what they are worth, who would I contact about selling them – that sort of thing. thanks! Larry, in Arkansas…
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Tags: Bass Fisherman, Offshore Fishing, Penn Reels, Rod And Reels
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Quick question about purchasing a Shakespeare fishing reel. Looking at the description and it raises a few questions:
it mentions it comes with a clip on to to reel spool,what is this and what is it’s function? Also, what would you rate Shakespeare a good brand for fishing gear..? Finally, I have been fishing for just over a month now and in that time I have caught 2 yes count them 2 fish!!!
1 11lb carp and a half pound perch
any tips
Thank you Danny in PA
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Tags: Carp, Fishing Reel, Fishing Reels, Reel Spool, Shakespeare
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
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Hey all thought I’d post here and ask a question about getting my boy his first (good one) tackle box. Price isn’t a big concern but it would be nice to have the following:
Separate slots for plugs, lures, hooks, etc.
Waterproof (difficult to find)
Corrosion resistance (used for saltwater fishing in the gulf)
Preferably have individual boxes so he doesn’t have to lug the whole thing around if he is going to the front of the boat.
Envelope/bags for soft-bait
Yet compact enough to haul around.
Any suggestions? He’s not a guide but acts like one,
Thanks in advance for your help!!
Karen
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Tags: Corrosion resistance, Saltwater Fishing, Tackle Box, Waterproof
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
A long time bass angler going to Florida and want to do some shore fishing and want to pick up a good saltwater fishing rod/reel combo under $50.00 with 15-25lbs line test? I’ll be fishing off piers/shore outside of Tampa Florida. Its my first time saltwater fishing, so if you have any bait and gear advice it sure would help.
Randy
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Tags: Fishing Florida, Fishing Piers, Fishing Rod, Reel Combo, Saltwater Fishing
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