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  1. Light jigs/ small soft plastics get numbers and sizes

    I've been using light jigs with curl tail grubs for decades until I discoverd 100s od different shapes and action that are more versatile then the curl tail. Ballhead jigs (upainted of course) range...
  2. Does 'natural - looking or moving' mean anything when it comes to lures?

    My opinion so don't shoot the author.

    Check out this fat head minnow videos:
    https://i.imgur.com/NHhzzX3.mp4https://i.imgur.com/NHhzzX3.mp4
    https://youtu.be/Yx5hvkccV0U

    Few lures have the...
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    Usually use flat boxes with partitions. The...

    Usually use flat boxes with partitions. The plastic foam that protect products I get in boxes or large envelopes in the mail, I cut to the slot shape/size. Using a blade, I cut slits for jig hooks to...
  4. Action tail or no action tail soft plasitics - one better than the other?

    My introduction to soft plastic lures was catching fish on a Mr. Twister purple (not grape) 6" Phenom Worm with pink curly tail. What followed was catching smallies on a Mr Twister bright yellow curl...
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    I use them mostly for panfish and at times other...

    I use them mostly for panfish and at times other species strike them including bass a catfish. I usually remove one of the tail though though not always:

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  6. I find that where jerk-baits shine is the...

    I find that where jerk-baits shine is the snap-pause retrieve which gives them an erratic, darting back & forth action. When it comes to surface jerkbaits, splashing, ripples and the wake left...
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    Great perspective on color underwater and what...

    Great perspective on color underwater and what fish see. Amazing how many anglers stock every color in the rainbow not realizing how colors change underwater and the difference between what human's...
  9. Rich Zaleski was one of my favorite writers bar...

    Rich Zaleski was one of my favorite writers bar none! That article contained ideas that I've been relaying on many forums for years. Thanks for the link. Now that I've read it again, it occurs to me...
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  11. Thread: Crappie

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    Mushroom anchor idea

    When I'm fishing from my small 10' v bottom, I go light - including anchor. A 10# mushroom anchor doesn't cut it when the wind is over 15 mph and I figured out a way to keep the anchor in place for...
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  16. finesse lures by any name all have things in common

    What is a finesse lure? Unlike lures that barge their way into a fish's space such as large, waddling, deep dive crankbaits, throbbing, giant-blade spinnerbaits and 1/2 oz weedless Arkie jigs with...
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  18. Fishing in NY has been incredible regardless the species!

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  19. 40 hp 4-stroke Merc won't go faster than the throttle in the straight up position

    I bought it used and had no problem getting on plane with my 16' aluminum Tracker. But a week ago, it started having this issue and though I have someone that will fix it - eventually - I wish there...
  20. Need to find an owner's manual for a Tracker boat

    Just bought a used, Pro Team 170x TX Tracker and the owner didn't have a manual. The boat has far more switches than my old Ranger! Bass Pro gave me a number to call next week but I can't be sure...
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    Sticky: All caught Oct. 28 2023 on different soft...

    All caught Oct. 28 2023 on different soft plastics:


    https://i.imgur.com/N4cpvgs.jpg


    A bass jig trailer used by itsefl did well for many species:
    https://i.imgur.com/5vo1R5m.jpg

    Hadn't...
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    What kind of waters do you fish? Deep lakes;...

    What kind of waters do you fish? Deep lakes; lowland shallow lakes near wetlands; structure filled lakes vs those with little structure? I've never owned an FFS and only use my Lowrance to find any...
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