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  1. I use two different swimbait rods for my A-rigs...

    I use two different swimbait rods for my A-rigs both are 7'11" shimano crucials the MH model works fine with standard size baits but in lakes with bigger gizzard shad big herring and trout I use the...
  2. Thread: Net?

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    I use the big Promar net reccommended in the...

    I use the big Promar net reccommended in the southern swimbaits video Its big enough to handle anything whether it be multiple fish on an A-rig large stripers and catfish or fish with a lot of grass...
  3. if there arent any shad around you wont catch...

    if there arent any shad around you wont catch them we had 22.86 5 fish today on gaston all on the A rig most were caught on the bridges with 4+5 inch baits with either 4 1/8th heads and 1 1/2 heas or...
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    Re: Swimbait Jig head??? (goober)

    I normally fish them with a football head 1/8 - 1 1/2oz depending on water depth I also use a modified style 9 shad head in 1/4 -3oz also depending on depth the style 9 is the same one used in sassy...
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    Re: After applying clear??? (rngZ520)

    I am fishing them all this year. last years partner is in love and doesnt want to fish so I guess I will pick my old partner back up for most of them
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    Re: After applying clear??? (rngZ520)

    I used to use epoxy on baits but the epoxy left the epoxy smell on the baits and in the crankbait box long after it was cured, I use System 3 Mirror coat for my baits now it takes a couple days to...
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    I am using painters touch primer for a base and...

    I am using painters touch primer for a base and then createx for the bait colors and then just two coats of spray lacquer for my rigs
  8. Mark, Have you ever tried the clear powder paint...

    Mark,
    Have you ever tried the clear powder paint from columbia coatings? I use it on all of my glitter coats and it is superb plus you dont have to wait for it to dry
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    Re: After applying clear??? (rngZ520)

    what kind of clear are you using? some types of clear wont work with waterbased paints and some wont work with automotive or lacquer based paints let me know I can help!
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    I use the punch skirt system also it comes thru...

    I use the punch skirt system also it comes thru thick grass much better than a standard punch jig if I am fishing pads or bulrushes I use a jig that was made by daves tournament tackle years ago it...
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    I use the 7' MH for 1/2 spinnerbaits in the...

    I use the 7' MH for 1/2 spinnerbaits in the spring around flooded bushes and for casting a finesse jig in the fall I have used it for hollow swimbaits and senkos in the grass as well
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    Re: A-rig jig heads (rdfkentucky)

    I tie mine with a sandiego jam knot and I would never use a snap 5 snaps on 1 rig is bad enough I have straightened snaps with 65lb braid so you could straighten the one you tie to just as well
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    Re: Duckett flipping rod (fluke1987)

    I had to buy one during a trip last year when I forgot most of my rods at home and I still keep it in the rod box to use this day I really like it for pitching jigs and plastics to moderately heavy...
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    I still have the first curado I ever bought back...

    I still have the first curado I ever bought back in 1995 I still use it to this day I have 20 original green curados 2 super frees 12 e series and 2 g series not to mention chronarchs, castaic sfs...
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    Re: (Ranger 188vx)

    football heads have a little wobble to them and they dont hang as bad when dragging them plus it helps the bait look more like a shad foraging on the bottom when it comes to swimbaits any way shape...
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    I use braid on a lot of different rods yes it sings in the guides but it shouldnt cut into them some of the older rods it would cut into the guide insert material but most new rods work fine with...
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    I use my home made ones they are shake it...

    I use my home made ones they are shake it 1/8oz-3/8oz depending on water depth and use a modified style 9 shad head for my center wire 1/4-3/4oz this head has a flateye that comes out on the nose...
  18. braid backlashes either pull way down in the...

    braid backlashes either pull way down in the spool or break another thing with braid larger diameter is always better so it doesnt pull into itself from the torque of the cast. I make my own A-rigs...
  19. if you put weightless baits on it its just going...

    if you put weightless baits on it its just going to spin in the water like a spinnerblade I have used 2 jigheads on the bottom with weightless hooks on the top and center wires the rig wont spin then...
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    the double wide is around back to the left of the...

    the double wide is around back to the left of the walkway that goes out front
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    I also use an Iwata C+ and I have two eclipses...

    I also use an Iwata C+ and I have two eclipses both of which have the cutout handle like the C+ I tried several and wore out 2 badgers and several passches the iwatas seem to be the best built in my...
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    I use a pair of needle nose vice grips welded to...

    I use a pair of needle nose vice grips welded to a base and a post it has a little better area to work around than a standard vise especially when tying skirts vs rubber bands
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    I do quite a bit if I am fishing the bottom I use...

    I do quite a bit if I am fishing the bottom I use a 3/4-1 1/2 football head with a 5/0 hook and if I am fishing over the bottom I use either a KSH insert with a #4 treble in the belly or my style 9...
  24. they recommend 65-80lb braid for a reason 5o wont...

    they recommend 65-80lb braid for a reason 5o wont cut it I watched a guy on guntersville lose 6 rigs saturday because of the lighter braid I caught the line about 30yds of maybe 40lb power pro and...
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    our club stays at the bel alton also ask them for...

    our club stays at the bel alton also ask them for the luxury suite which is the double wide out back I get it when possible they are a pretty safe place to stay in my opinion
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