Umm, I think this is #7
>Pls go away sinus infection edition
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Let's talk about fishin'.
>>689292
No kisses for you
Why are pompano so cute lookin? I feel bad about hurting them.
>>689300
Damn... My whole week is ruined.
I still want to see what you guys got from LTB and MTB. Does anybody know if all the boxes are the same? Like all the Feb MTB Bass Boxes will be exactly the same? Or a random lot for everybody?
Also, anybody get anything good from Bass Pro this week with the Spring Fishing Classic? They had Shimano Saharas on sale for $40 online only and I thought about hopping on one for the hell of it.
>>689304
>all the boxes are the same
That is my understanding. I watched a bunch of the youtube vids opening them and they were on those.
>>689302
I don't care how cute something looks, as long as it's tasty then I have no qualms about killing it, peeling its skin off, dismembering it, and cutting it's muscle tissue up into appropriately sized chunks for cooking.
So.. uh.. how does pompano taste?
>>689304
I was late getting around to ordering my LTB so my first month of three will be March. I did have a couple trips to Wal-Mart, BPS and an online order through Tackle Warehouse. Might clear a spot on the desk and take some pictures.
>>689304
Finally broke down and got my ultralight rig made up this week. Stradic 1000hg paired to a st Croix avid UL
What's the difference between leader and trace line.
Are they essentially the same thing but different materials?
>>689413
Damn, not gonna lie I'm jelly of that setup. I keep thinkin about a nice ultralight setup with 6lb or 8lb braid. If I end up grabbing a Symetre it will probably be for that. Not sure which rod. I really want a St. Croix but can't bring myself to spend $160 on a rod. If I can catch one of their $100 models on sale for 20% off or something, I would totally do it. But good shit like that doesn't go on sale alot.
I would also be down for another Abu rod. Veritas maybe or if I can catch an Ike on sale. I have also heard good things about Fenwick rods and they have some reasonably priced rods. I'll just wait and see what pops up. That's what is nice about needing a rod and reel right this minute. Just be patient and grab a rod on sale at one time and then a reel I like at another. That's how I did that Revo SX and CarbonLite rod. Ended up paying <$200 for a combo that would've been almost $300 at full retail.
>>689304
Last month my boxes came in super early and it was a nice surprise. Looks like they're both making up for it this month because neither is coming in till late in the week. Boo.
>>689498
This is actually the first St Croix rod I've ever gotten. A few of my buddies swear by them and g.loomis, but I could never stand to spend so much money on one. Honestly I've had the best luck with the bass pro xps rods. Can't beat the build quality for the price.
>>689513
Yeah those G. Loomis rods look real nice. I always pick them up at the store and take a look until I see the $400 price tag. Nope.
I think the mailman is cucking me, MTB says "out for delivery" USPS already dropped off my mail for the day...
Oh I only use St. Croix rods, amazing rods, amazing customer service
>>689585
gentlemen, this months inshore MTB
>>689627
>>689627
Is it just me, or is that kinda lame for inshore fishing? Lol.
What do you think?
>>689632
trailers are nice, even though they are a bit small. the bucktail for this month is interesting. I'm excited to try it out. The shrimp baits will make decent trailers too, and they are soaked in attractant.
You can never have too many circle hooks, so I welcome those.
This months lure is really cool too, it has a quick release so the hooks release from the lure, that will be interesting to try. I'ts nice and heavy too.
The trailers this month where a bit small, but will be good for smaller buck tail trailers on calm days.
>>689635
>>689635
Im gonna order a bass box once april comes around, but I feel the inshore stuff is kinda cheesy, especially for us east coast guys. Idk. The shrimp would make a decent teaser. And octopus hooks are always good, but 1/0 is a bit of an interesting size. Maybe good for porgy/sea bass.
Although, I rarely use soft plastics for inshore fishing. Berkeley gulp is all I ever need for bucktail trailers and teasers. At least the bass box im likely to use whatever they put in it.
All the good saltwater stuff is expensive anyway lol. Not likely gonna find it in a box like these.
>>689627
I feel like I dodged a bullet no ordering it, there's nothing but the hooks there that I'd use.
>>689676
I see myself using the bucktails and small tailers for fluke, you could make a few nice little rig with whats in the box
>>689635
Is there any benefit to the hooks popping off? It just seems like a useless gimmick.
>>689701
Seems like its a lot of extra effort to rig a zara spook lol. Also, don't lose those beads haha
>>689796
nah it's about the same size as a little bead you can get from Micheals, but yeah your point is valid.
I'll use it and let you all know how it works out this spring.
>>689701
maybe less damade to lure when fishing for bluefish, or anything else toothy, it gets the mouth away from the body of the lure keeping paint better it also helps keep sharp teeth sway from the line not a necessity but it can be a bit nice desu, ive used one similar once and actually liked it
MTB Trout box, their 1st time doing trout.
And dammitsomuch I didn't win sunglasses on the lotto type scratcher.
>>689838
feathery jig type hook
>>689839
I think this was the leader with a spinner and 3 bait hooks
>>689841
Nope, that was scented crawfish bait hooks
>>689842
2 black grubs
>>689628
>>689627
>tfw no box yet
Such is living at the end of the continent. Although you are in Maine. Did they ship USPS? For some reason, Priority Mail seems to show up really fast no matter where it is mailed from.
Also, did anybody get the LTB Bass box? I still want to compare and see if the extra $10 for the "Pro" box was worth it and if I should do that for the last 2 months.
>>689844
this is the leader w/ spinner and 3 hooks
Yes USPS I don't think these are Priority though.
>>689850
Use the same # in USPS tracking
>>689854
I did. Both showed the same thing.
>>689855
grrrrrrrrrr, hopefully just a glitch and it will show tomorrow, Thursday at latest
>>689857
No big deal. It would be cool if it came before the weekend. But I still need to play with all those jigs I bought last week. I didn't go fishing at all over the weekend.
>>689859
Theres nothing more satisfying than jig fishing.
Nothing.
>>689856
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>>689797
>Michael's
>mainebub confirmed scrapbooker
No worries, my wife drags me there as well.
>>689861
Yup, I'll probably be e-mailing them some time late this week if nothing happens.
i would love o just buya bunch of little shit i want for fishing but im too poorfag, guess il keep using the same few things over and over
>>689871
PepsiFag's going broke wasting money on converting people to PowerPro and Mepp's, we need another anon to come through.
Also I can't drive past a Dick's or Bass Pro without spending at least $50 on dumb shit. That doesn't help.
>>689872
im already in on powerpro and mepps desu but i only have one small mepps still i use, a few larger ones i dont really ,
I forgot I'd changed over to the catfish box for MTB until it came in today. Not quite as flashy and fun as the lures that come in the panfish and bass boxes but since I'm pretty new to fishing, anything is welcome and I have hardly any catfish stuff.
I don't have any saltwater so maybe I'll switch to inshore next month.
>>689871
I quit smoking like 6 months ago so I've got money to burn. It's insane how much I was wasting.
>>689883
dont smoke, dont drink, walk when i can to nearby places, rents a bitch
>>689881
>>689874
You need pic related. Those are all Size 3 I think which is a nice size all around for bass. I almost bought it. It's a steal with the free shipping.
They have panfish ones too with a bunch of Size 1's.
>>689880
What came in the catfish box?
>>689886
i need some for trout too
>>689883
You don't want to know how much money I spend on cigs. Such a fucking waste. I could be making payments on a Benz with what I spend every month. Or a new G. Loomis rod or two every month.
Here's a stupid question and I suppose I could oogle it but you guys are more fun.
I have a rod that says 6-17#, is that based on string diameter or rod strength?
It was one of my Dad's and he bastardized it w/ an UL reel so I'm thinking running like 8-10# braid
>>689887
Size 0 is pretty small. A bitch to cast unless you are on really light tackle. I've got a couple of these little 0 and 00 with the single hook and fly.
Bass Pro still had Rooster Tails BOGO with that Spring Classic too.
>>689889
Rod strength. The ratings on the reel are more for line diameter. But they are mere suggestions in the end.
>>689886
>>689872
>Also I can't drive past a Dick's or Bass Pro without spending at least $50 on dumb shit. That doesn't help.
I went to gander mtn and impulse bought some of those manager's special soft baits that were $1.50 each. It's like a disease.
>>689896
Not bad. I would hate to stay on that for more than a month or two tho because you will just end up with a bunch of those dip bait rigs. I like those rigs though, dip bait kills dough bait any day of the week. But I would rather just buy the rigs for a couple bucks when I need em.
>>689901
Seems to me that's the biggest issue here. The appeal of these boxes is getting all kinda of neat new things to try...as well as a steady supply of plastics...but there's just not much they can do with catfish. Maybe some small sample size jars of dough or dip, some other assorted tackle like bobbers and sinkers but...
This was the first month of it. Think I'll stay on one more and switch my LTB to inshore instead.
>>689900
Man Gander Mtn had some nice deals on clearance stuff right after the holidays though. Mepps for $2-$3 all day, PowerBait and plastics for $1-$2. And I got a couple decent Strike King cranks for $2. Those Strike King Red-Eye Shads are bretty nice. Just wish they made that same design a little smaller like a 1/4oz lure.
>>689904
They still have an entire bin full of assorted bomber lures for $2-$3. I got this top water lure for $3.
>>689892
inbetween, plus i need spoons, jig heads and small plastics desu
>>689871
>go to craigslist
>google fishing
>offer $5 for all the tackle I can find, buy all the cheap fishing shit
>sort through the good and bad
profit.
used gear is a good way to start gathering tackle.
>>689896
I've always wanted to target catfish, what I do know and what I have seen/heard about it this box seems decent.
>>689912
I'm a big fan of bombers. My personal favorite is black.
>>689912
The Palm Beach one?
Ehh, if I'm around there I guess I could stop by. There's a couple Rapalas I want to grab in the near future, but I kinda want to chill on the crank baits for a minute. Those Yo-Zuris and X-Raps at $10ea add up.
I wonder if those 500 bonus points from Bass Pro will do anything when they finally show up. I'm still a little disappointed in their rewards points. I thought I would get more than $25 when I brought in probably $700 worth of reciepts. I got spoiled by the Dick's rewards that (used to at least) give you $10 for every $100 spent.
A little off-topic, but Kohl's has a dope rewards points system as well. I bought my mom some earrings from them online, I think it was around $450, and I got $120 in rewards dollhairs. Which I turned into Nike clothes.
>>689920
ive tried, tagsales are usually better since here people seem to think their dads box of plastics and a few spoons are worth 3-400$ not even kidding
>>689923
haha wow, sorry man. I've had great luck on craigslist getting old tackle and gear.
here have a picture of last years most used in the brackish Saco river.
>>689916
Plastics get annoying to buy though because you always get a pack of like 20 and may not even use them a ton.
This is a decent deal. I actually bought this assortment in store somewhere awhile back. I remember that red and copper one, it's an odd color combo.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/mepps-3-lures-spinners-aglia-size-1-copper-gold-silver-blade-dressed-hair-trout-/331753818360?nav=SEARCH
>>689926
there arent alot of fisherman around here, and it certainly isnt tagsale season, i need to go out in my kayak and look for lures, maybe go out on the ice soon with a ladder for tree lures
>>689927
These, and rubber eels are pretty much the only plastic/rubber baits that I buy in bulk. I think in 2015 I went through maybe 40-50 storm shad.
>>689916
To add, am I the only one who thinks jigheads are incredibly overpriced for what they are? I mean it's a little lead and some Eagle Claw hooks. Why the fuck do 4 of them cost $5?!?
And you can never find a good assorted pack that isn't fuckhueg so end up spending $30 on goddamn weighted hooks.
End rant.
>>689922
Yup, the one on Northlake
>>689929
I've got some of those Storm ones. I like the PowerBait ones like that. I have some ~3" in a firetiger color that work really well.
But I've been using the Gulp! minnows quite a bit lately instead. I picked up a couple packages for around $2ea or something cheap since Dick's was resetting everything.
>>689930
$13 for 50 jig heads, i also like how these sit in the water over normal ones, plus a bit more shine, only downside is the hooks WILL bend if you yank them out with pliers, or have really hard hooksets and i have had them bend and pull from a large trouts mouth , then again i have also caught bass 7 or more lbs with these little hooks https://www.troutmagnet.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_26&products_id=184&zenid=726811f86af91f3973377182f45042d9
>>689931
I don't think there is another Gander Mountain anywhere in the area.
I also hate going north of Boca Raton though so I probably won't be over there in a bit.
>>689934
That's not bad, but those are tiny. I wouldn't be able to cast a 1/64oz jig head if I tried.
You know what I mean about them being generally overpriced.
>>689939
ofc, they have other sizes in 25 count, i can fling 1/64 oz jigs about 10-15 feet, , throw a splitshot a foort and a half above it and you can go much further
>>689939
I don't think jigs that small are meant to be cast, so much as used from a boat and jigged vertically off the bottom
>>689893
thx, that's what I was thinking so perfect for this setup
>>689944
i can get surprising distance out of a small jig, or throw it under a float
>>689944
Yeah I'm sure. Kinda like those Mini Mites or whatever they are called. You can still get them out there a few feet, but they're mostly just for fucking around by the shore or piers or something with panfish.
I miss crappie. I wish we had them down here. Although those Mayan Cichlids fight harder. Crappie were fun because you could actually get them on a 1/4oz Rapala or Mepps on an ultralight since they have that little bit larger mouth.
>>689946
>tfw the soft plastic bait weighs more than the lure
I have those tiny little Gulp grubs and minnows and throw those on a 1/16oz jig head (they might even be lighter) and those are great because everything will eat them.
What saltwater fish have you caught pepsifag?
>>689957
Some little silver bait fish off the pier that were like 4" long.
I have gone saltwater fishing twice since I moved here. One time was at the inlet and it was just frustrating because of the tide.
>>689961
You gotta give it another try. Spanish macks and bluefish put up a hell of a fight.
>>689965
I know, I know. I wonder if the fishing will be good in the summer when the water gets too warm and the bass slow down.
>>689930
They cost 10 bucks here in Aus. Does anyone use blade lures in America? They're pretty popular here for bream (pic related)
>>690030
I love my blade lures, I have a bunch of old ones that I got when I bought some big tackle boxes from an estate sale. I caught an 18" smallmouth bass on one when I was on a canoe trip in Arkansas, the only legal-sized bass anyone out of our group has caught on that stretch of water in the 10 years we've been going up there annually.
Anybody gone full pegboard yet? The more pictures I find the more I'm considering picking up some steel pegboard. Always able to see exactly what you've got. Know when you're running low on something. No more labelling boxes. Or not labelling them and then opening every box in search of particular lures. Just grab what you plan to use, throw it in the tackle bag, and stroll.
>>689701
all i can think is that it gives the fish less leverage on the hook (im sure weve all had it happen, where a lure sits just right in a fish's mouth and it pops the hook loose) but its such a rare occourance that i dont even see it as a problem.
>>689872
and your a saint for it. just wish this snow and ice would fuck off so i could try it out! also i walked out of walmart with this 1/4 oz jig and 4'' "breen" chigger craws. i was helping my dad pick out his new tv at walmart and he got me some fishing shit as a thankyou for helping him figure through the electronics section
>Torrential rain and mid-50s temperatures
So hype for thaw-out
>>690073
I wish I could afford to do that.
>>690089
It's not that rare, especially for a topwater treble lure.
Top water lures have some of the worst hookups percentages.
>>690117
>Top water lures have some of the worst hookups percentages.
This is offset by the "awesome factor" of watching a fish make a huge strike on your topwater lure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ_S2fvWWew
Pepsifag, might want to hold off on the daiwa baitcaster purchase. So many new daiwas coming out it's ridiculous.
>>690073
>>690116
It doesn't matter. Seriously, someone who actually fish. doesn't need all those lure types. I legit used like 3 different types of large rubber lures, and like those quick set small "pan-fish" rubber lure kits, and that's it. and can pretty much catch anything in my state, if I'm going to the beach to fish, then ill just stop at a bait shop and get a bucket of like two dozen shrimp.
pretty sure I have more types of lead weighs then I do fishing gear. but I also only own one pole and one cast net. so I'm pretty lame. mostly because I use my motorcycle like 98% of the time when fishing solo. maybe its habit now. dunno, but I don't see the need for that many types of worms.
1 8" worm bag. watermelon
2 baby bass bags. that white-ish blueish color, and the green color like in the pic I'm commenting on. the 2nd row down, on the left close to the hard baits.
Can any of you fellow anglers attest to the validity of this?
I recently heard it is taboo to bring a banana on a fishing boat/trip as the oils from the fruit repel the fish.
>>690332
I've caught fish using a banana so I find that hard to believe.
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Telescopic-Spinning-5-Feet/dp/B003MGA1E4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1455734928&sr=1-1&keywords=telescoping+spinning+rod
Was thinking about grabbing this for backpacking and bike camping. Will probably pair up with a middle-of-teh-road spinner reel.
Anyone have a better suggestion before I pull the trigger?
>>690355
Any reason your using a teloscopic over a 3-4 piece rod?
>>690357
I honestly don't know..... I've never wanted/needed anything smaller than a 2 piece before, only recently decided to combine fishing with biking/hiking.
Are the 3/4 piece rods superior to telescopic?
>>690358
You could get away with using a 2 piece if you don't mind keeping it on the outside of your bag
LTB InShore box arrived
they list it at approx $35 worth.
>>690394
>>690397
Strike Pro crank, segmented minnow
>>690398
Rod build inside a dorm project will begin in an hour.
>>690400
>>690402
>>690403
scented shrimp
>>690405
bonus not on card, stinky stuff bait treatment
>>690385
I'd like it to be as small as possible for the bike part, I take the train in the mornings and would rather not fuss with the bulk
>>690394
I'm still positive mine is ded. Never getting muh bass box..,
>>690455
Use a 2 piece 6 ftrod or even 5.5 ft
Make a carrying case out of PVC and strap it to your backpack
Part 1-Finding the spine
This part hella easy.
>>690502
Forgat pic
>>690503
>gorilla glue tape
>tiny leatherman
>dorm room
Well, this will be interesting...
Seriously tho I'm anxious to see how it is done. Is there any laquer or fun fumes involved at least? It will smell better than the perma-microwave popcorn smell dorms usually have.
>>690504
Part 2 is to ream the cork. The cork is tighter than a nun so it looks like I have a ways to go.
>>690513
Is it a single long piece, or one of those 2-piece handles? Btw, with bicycle grips we would use Windex. Not sure if that applies in this situation but once it dries, the grips would stay real tight.
I still don't understand the difference. I didn't do much fishing for a few years (from like 12 to 23) and when I got back into it a few years ago, that split handle thing was all over and I had never seen it before.
>>690517
It's a split grip held by epoxy.
>>690520
Where you at?
How is the epoxy? Good for huffin'? Don't get your hand stuck to your junk now.
>>690520
cool as hell to see, excited to see finished product.
>>690548
I'm at california. Still cork reaming-I ordered too small of an inner diameter and the reamer provided is shit.
>>690551
I didn't give a shit where you are at physically. Ask your roommate to borrow his KY jelly.
Also, my LTB order finally made progress! They must use the shittiest shipping possible. Whenever I get something shipped Priority Mail, if it shows up in WPB one night, it somehow gets to my door the next day.
>>690553
nice, excited to see what LTB offers
>>690517
For grips on a dirt bike we usually used hair spray. Spray a lot of excess on the handlebars and then slide the rubber grips on. The hairspray would act as a lubricant when it's still liquid and allow the grip to slide on easily but then it would dry out and act as an adhesive. It's not a very strong adhesive so it was fairly easy to remove worn grips eventually when they needed to be replaced but it was just strong enough to hold them on the handlebars and keep them from sliding or twisting during normal use.
Still reaming. The reamer they sent was too small and the abrasive was poorly attatched.
>>690566
>I fucked up and ordered the wrong size
ftfy
I see it is going smootly so far...
>>690577
y so salty. I concede that I rushed into this, but I am looking forward to fucking this up and wasting my money.
>>690581
Don't worry. Whenever I try and tackle an afternoon home improvement project, it ends up taking a whole weekend and no less than 3 trips to Lowes.
I know exactly what you are going through.
I just want to see how you attach the guides and stuff. You gotta post pics of all that so I can see it when I wake up at 4am tomorrow.
>>690581
hey it's a pretty big undertaking to work a blank, and you gotta start somewhere.
keep up the good effort!
FUCK
>>690585
>Whenever I try and tackle an afternoon home improvement project, it ends up taking a whole weekend and no less than 3 trips to Lowes.
Heh, story of my life right there. I've learned that there's no such thing as a "weekend project".
>>690585
aghhahgh
I have to order a larger winding check, reamer and a new butt grip. A little bit of cork flaked out. I'm okay with that, but I might as well order a new one if I have to order a new winding check. here's to my weekend gone boys.
>>690625
That sucks, post when you're back on it. Want to see the finished prod.
>>690625
>tfw remodeling the bathroom all over again
How are the shipping times? Pretty fast? Any expensive bits or just little stuff?
>>690629
I wish I could work on the rest of the rod, but since my issue is literally with the first part to slide on I can't do anything except for size and measure properly.
>>690631
The shipping isn't worth the tiny pieces I need, so I might as well get extra stuff just in case.(tip tops)
>>690626
NICE DUDE!
thanks for posting.
>>690116
Traditional pegboard is actually pretty inexpensive and not too hard to work with. Lowe's sells 4'x8' sections of brown for about $15 and white-finished for about $18 per section. The only necessary extra material would be some 1" x 2" "Furring Strips" (They run a bit under-sized but Lowe's has 8' lengths of 1"x2" (Actual .75" x 1.5") strips that'll do fine at under $2 per strip). You'll need that to frame-out the backside of the pegboard for support and to space the pegboard away from the wall (so you can actually put pegs in it). You'll also want to make sure the inner strips are spaced so they line up with your wall studs since you'll be driving screws through the pegboard, through those strips, and into the stud. It isn't required but you could also pick up some picture-frame or wall moulding to install around the out-ward facing edges of your pegboard. That'll conceal and help protect the edges, plus make it look a little nicer.
Tool-wise you probably won't need much more than a pencil, measuring tape, drill w/ screw bit or screwdriver, some 1" (pegboard-to-furring strips) and 2.5" (through pegboard & furring strips into stud) drywall screws, a miter-box & saw to cut your furring strips (and optional moulding), and a level. Most big-name hardware stores like Lowe's and Home Depot will make simple cuts in large materials for free so if you know the dimensions you intend to use you can have them cut your pegboard to size for you. I'd advise it as without a jigsaw or tablesaw and high tooth-count blade it can be hard to cut pegboard cleanly.
The biggest pro with traditional pegboard, aside from being inexpensive, is that it can be easily cut to size and shape. In a shop or garage you can easily frame it around windows or cabinets and make it look real clean. The only real cons are that you can't overload a peg or it might elongate or even rip out from the hole, and installing it is a little more labour intensive.
>>690656
NP bub, I'm gonna drop in on you one of these days....
Just sent the check for my 2 weeks on the lake in Naples.
>>690116
>>690686
Also don't make the same mistake I did. I was looking at offerings from Wall Control and ULINE and then got stupid and impulse-purchased some 16"x16" steel "Project Source" panels from Lowe's instead. Their stand-offs are spaced 12" apart which means they won't line up with standard 16" stud spacing and will only line up with 24" spaced studs if hung two-wide. So now I have to tear down my drywall, install some support blocks, hang new drywall, mud it, repaint...
Okay, not really. If I intended to hang tools, drills and other heavy stuff from it I'd absolutely have to do it proper to accommodate the weight, Since they won't ever be holding anything more than packaged lures and soft plastics these SOBs are going up in studs where they can and getting drywall anchored or toggled-bolted where they can't.
>>690159
>Need
That's a dangerous word. I don't "need" a good deal of what I use but I enjoy using it and can afford it so I do use it. Some stuff I use like small soft plastics are just super easy to burn through. On a really good day I might go through a couple bags of panfish plastics if I get into a bunch of bluegill, crappie, perch or the sort. So it's nice, at least for me, to be able to visually see what my supply is looking like whenever I go to pack my tackle bag. One can only offset the hook or melt the head of a soft plastic so many times before it stops staying on a hook or jig head.
Which reminds me of a neat trick. Years ago I had a cauterizing pen that was perfect for soft plastic repair. If anybody wants to try it make sure they get a reusable one with replaceable tips. Might have to pick up another one for myself now that I've remembered it. I've heard soldering irons can do the trick too but I'm not about to gunk up my only battery-powered iron testing that claim.
>>690695
Long Lake? Or Sebago?
>>690159
>Seriously, someone who actually fish. doesn't need all those lure types
Don't even go there m8. I fish multiple species of fish through every season and every month of the year in multiple bodies of water. I NEED a lot of different lures.
why are most fishermen such consumerist faggots? you are getting duped motherfuckers
Heading to some northern harbors this morning. Going to bring just my MTB inshore from this month and a sibiki to see if I can't get some Pollock or Winter Flounder. I know a few decent spots and have some good rig ideas, this months box seems well suited to smaller wintery inshore fish.
I'll keep you guys updated.
>>690768
Because it's fun to fish out of your comfort zone and try new things if you aren't a pussy
>>690934
"If you don't have it, you can't throw it."
>>690714
Long in July
How do I get better at detecting bites? Most times I just continue reeling and eventually see it become heavy but I never "feel" the bite.
>>690962
two things
first use either braid or braid with a flourocarbon leader
second make sure you have a rod where you can feel the blank, and that isnt too slow
>>690961
What are you targeting? I can give you some awesome info about the area, I fish Songo Locks, Long Lake, and Sebago a lot in the summer.
Got a boat? Also you'll be in good striper season, if you have salt tackle its a good idea to hit it hard. Hell I'll even be down to show you around and bring you good spots.
>>690768
Your bait isn't expensive enough for my consumerist ways.
eh fuck it ill be a name fag.
in a bit ill go see how that mepps pepsifag got me casts
>>690969
Hmmmm, wasn't thinking about hitting ocean for stripers but yeah, they would be up that way by then.
Don't know if I'll fish the lake, typically just chilling, let the kid beat the shit out of the boat. Usually I have a bunch of teens for wakeboarding/tubing, etc but not this year.
Also might trade my boat before then. Have a bow rider, want a center console that I'm not worried about throwing in salt. Mine has only seen fresh. Too much of a bitch cleaning it to do salt.
>>690969
My Uncle lives on LL as well. Haven't fished with him in years but he knows every gallon of that lake.
>>690977
also powerbait mismeasured their chigger craw. its 4.125 inches, not 4 even!
each black mark is 1/2 an inch
>>690987
Soft plastic crawdads have been some of my most successful lures. I normally fish them Texas rigged on the bottom and have caught loads of bass that way.
I want to go topwater fishing for bass. What do you guys think of the BBZ-1 rat made by SPRO?
http://www.spro.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=353
>>690997
I forgot to mention that I want to do this in spring/summer
>>691007
I know they are pretty expensive but I'm willing to pay $30 for a lure that will last a long time and catch a lot of fish
>>691012
We supposed to get to 60 this weekend in ohio
>>690997
I've got one and they swim/cast really well. I haven't caught anything with it yet but I think I will in the spring.
>>691011
Yeah, I just fish too much heavy cover usually to use expensive lures. With my luck I'd lose that thing after 2 or 3 fishing trips.
>>691028
It's really hard to lose it. The hooks don't get caught on anything
>>691012
yep that mepps casts decently. though i got a pretty bad backlash because i accidentally snagged it on a bush while casting. ive almost got it sorted though
i saw this video on different ways to fish senko woms, and realised how weirdly i use them
i texas rig them weightless, then fish them like a sub-surface walk the dog lure
this guy i was watching was on about wacky rigging and doing all kinds of rigs where the action comes when it sinks and the ends wiggle and shake.
>>690332
It's actually an old Polynesian thing. They're considered bad luck to have while fishing, and a lot of that comes from the old religions.
My dad has had this old Abu Garcia 1500c reel sitting in a cabinet in his shop for the last 20 years. I decided to take it home, get it all clean and lubed up, and finally get some use out of it.
>>691261
I cleaned all the old oil and grease off using Simple Green, then applied new engine assembly grease and air tool oil to all the moving parts.
>>691262
It cleaned up pretty nicely in the end.
>>691264
Now I just need to buy a rod for it and get some line spooled up.. I'm thinking about mainly using it for smaller fish like crappie, bluegill, white bass, rainbow trout.. MAYBE the occasional largemouth bass.
I need a decent 6' casting rod for it that won't break the bank, any suggestions?
>>691261
>>691262
>>691264
>>691265
The reel is in REALLY good condition, the only problem that I saw was that the little 'weights' in the centrifugal brake system were made out of like, some sort of foam and they pretty much disintegrated when I took the reel apart. I'll fish with it for a little while as-is and if I decide that I really need those weights then I'll order some replacements.
>>691265
Gosh, that's pretty. Is there any form of cast control or is it just spool tension? How big is it in comparison to modern round reels, like a 4 sized c3 or a 50 sized calcutta?
You can do it old school and get a pistol gripped ugly stick or full cork fiberglass rod. Moderate action, UL-ML power.
>>691293
Cast control is pretty much just the adjustable spool tension cap opposite the handle side.
Not sure about size compared to the modern baitcasters, looking at pics of people holding the size 50 calcutta online I'd guess that it's slightly larger, but not by much. It is significantly smaller than my 5000 series Abu reels.
>>691297
>>691293
I like the idea of an old school pistol grip rod. I have an Academy sports, Dick's, and Cabela's near me, I'll go check them out tomorrow looking for a rod.
>>691299
old skool
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Classic-200-Casting-Rod/product/12082905321615/
>>691303
It'll take me an hour to get to the nearest Bass Pro, I'll look for something similar to that at the places nearby though.
>>691305
Wait, never mind, I forgot about a Bass Pro that's only like 30 mins away from me. I never really go in that direction but I pass by the other Bass Pro that's an hour away from me whenever I go to visit my parents. I'll go there tomorrow.
>>691265
uglystik
>>691315
I already own a couple of different ugly stik rods, I'll be sure to check out what they have to offer for something this lightweight.
Ayyy!!!
>>691331
>inb4 dragon dildo
>>691331
>>691333
Nah, they screwed me over. I was hoping I would at least win a dragon dildo with the scratch-off thing, but no luck.
I actually own almost that exact same Yo-Zuri. Those are nice lures. Stoked on the jig and Mustad hooks, and I love beetle spins and flukes so I will have fun with that other stuff.
>>691340
>>691331
So did anybody do the regular bass box? Still curious if the pro box is worth it for the next couple months. If they send me two nice crankbaits like that every time, it's totally worth the $25.
Turns out they're slightly different. One I had is a flat lipped one, and the MTB will be a mid-diving.
I'm really glad that they sent everything in more natural colors. Silver and gold cranks are my favorite. I will toss some bright stuff if I think I have a chance of some peacocks (snakeheads and largemouths will go for firetiger stuff too) but I have had my best luck on gold crankbaits.
>>691345
Went with LTB's "Bass XL" package. Waiting on next month to get here. I might have to sign up and do the Pro upgrade with MTB now that I've seen that. That's a damned nice assortment of tackle.
>>691358
I'm partial to the more natural colored baits as well, I'll only use the really bright stuff when the water's especially murky or if it's really cloudy or something.
>>691371
I have good luck with the bright stuff in low light conditions. When the sun is setting or just coming up. Once it is totally dark, I'll do a spinner or something that makes noise.
I was never huge on bright stuff until moving down here. I was at one of the bait shops and the guy was saying peacocks go crazy for bright stuff so I kinda stocked up. I have had really good luck with that Rapala skitter pop in firetiger. And one of my best cranks lately has been this black and yellow Husky Jerk.
Rapala also has those few UV lures. They have a little blue "UV" sticker on the package. But as far as I have seen, they are only deep diving ones.
>>691374
Previously mentioned lures:
Black and yellow Husky Jerk (I think), firetiger Skitter Pop, and the other 3 are the UV Rapalas.
That black, yellow, and orange one with the red lip is a really odd color combo. I want to grab a slightly larger version of that but you don't see them much. I would reccommend grabbing one if anybody is shopping and sees that color combo.
>>691331
w0000t! muthafucker!
>>689838
How much are the trout ones?
>>691391
Reminds me I gotta go back to this corner store next week and get a sweet Busch beer display.
It's like 3' or 4' across, just a cardboard deal, but has a big largemouth bass and is advertising the Busch cans they are selling with the fish on it. I asked the dude if I can have it, and he said come back next week when they are done with it and it's mine.
>>691374
You are such a gearfag it's almost sad.
Of course I just got 2 boxes and picked up a few lures today at kmart
>>691395
MTB trout was normal price $15
The LTB Inshore was 19.99
I know MTB lets you swap whenever you want, you just go into account and flip it to whatever you want on the next shipment.
>>691396
that would be a perfect thing to put a dragon dildo next to
>>691398
It's ok. It's my main hobby so whatever. Plus that is years and years worth of stuff. I have owned some of those for probably 15+ years.
I have spent too much money on fishing stuff in the past year or so. I've been trying to chill out on it and avoid Bass Pro. But then you niggas come up in here talking about how great jigs and poppers are and I have to stop by.
Also the fact that I'm in a Dick's at least once a week because of work.
>>691403
I go into culture shock when I go to BPS. There's just too much shit so I glaze over and don't tend to overdo it.
They always have like $30+ salt lures for under $10 which gets me though.
I need to sort my shit out over the next few weeks. I'm not even sure what I've picked up over the winter, just been storing it.
Thinking about going to New England Boat Show tomorrow. West Marine has a bunch of stuff on deep discount on their site so I'm thinking there will be other vendors selling cheap there as well.
Fuck me...
>>691409
I haven't been to one of those fishing and outdoors shows since I was a kid. It was always great going to those with $40 and walking out with arms full of bait and lures. I need to keep an eye out for one around here.
The after Christmas clearances got me pretty good too. Especially Gander Mountain. I got a shit ton of lures for around $60 between the two trips there.
And I know what you mean about a few lures you don't remember. There is this one copper colored X-Rap that I like a lot, and have been telling myself I need to pick up a larger size in that same color. I was just putting that LTB shit in my box and noticed I did have the same lure in a larger size. Pic related.
sorry, im the one who started asking about jigs, and now ive got this 1/4 oz black and blue jig from walmart and these chigger craws from my dad (pictured here w/ story)
>>691403
and a 3/8 oz
brown brush jig in the mail (pic related) that i got with the other 5 dollars of a 10 dollar prepaid card, which has about 20 cents left on it that i cant get back as cash, which, frankly, dissappoints me that i have to throw that away instead of putting it in a change jar to take to a coin star machine some day and get what few dollars ive accumulated.
>>691419
i dont know why but i hate those kinds of trebel hooks with the feathers on them on anything but an inline spinner. my popper had one on it, and i cut it off the second i took it out of the packaging. i dont know why i dont like them though
>>691436
I was asking about jigs along with you. I have never really used them and I just picked up a few at Bass Pro last week. Got a couple different trailers as well that I want to try. 25% of Zoom was decent.
>>691444
I like the feathers on those X-Raps. They mimic the tail in the water. I have really good luck with those lures and will always take a dressed Mepps over a plain one.
Btw, you went out today, right? Any luck? The water has to still be real cold. Best bet is probably some of those jigs in deeper water until it warms up a little.
>>691472
No, just casting in the back yard in about 7 inches of snow
Hopefully ill be fishing soon
And Yeah the only time I cast a spinner like a mepps without the skirt thing is when I've ripped off the treble hook and put on a J hook and a soft plastic
Semi related to that last statement
Ever try a kastmaster with a j hook and a soft plastic? It also works using a Swedish pimple as a casting spoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXg9xNDznY
This is some excellent footage of fish hitting lures underwater. I don't know why the title says that it's about crappie fishing, it's definitely mislabeled.
First time fisher here. What times of day is best for fishin channel catfish? Are their nests out there in the water or by the shore?
If I can only fish them during the day, will I catch any?
>>691491
what j hooks do you use, and what plastics
>>691491
>not having a pool to practice casting in
You're doing it wrong. I should go test some cranks and spinners in my pool lol.
And you mentioned the Kastmaster and J hook idea before and I almost grabbed a couple sizes of them when I was at Dick's because of what you said but ended up wasting my money on more Rapalas. Next time I'm over there I will definitely do it. I used have one or two a really long time ago. Same with the Swedish Pimples. I haven't seen those in the longest time. But I don't fux with spoons and stuff a ton. Another lure I need to give more of a chance.
>>691509
People say night time is the beat for cats, but the last few channel cats I have gotten have been during the day. Other anon goes fishing for cats all the time during the day and kills it with his punch bait.
>>691509
Channel and blues can be caught any time day or night, just gotta find where they are. Flatheads are more difficult to catch during the day.
Pic is from when I went out on the boat a few weekends ago with a couple of friends, all channel cats, all caught from around noon to 4:30pm or so.
>>691493
That's pretty wild. I want to go wherever that dude is fishing and getting all those pike bites. Interesting how they stalk it and try to line up perfect to grab both baits.
>>691523
This is from my most recent catfish trip, all of these were caught from 3:30pm to 7pm. You can't see it but there's an 8.5lb channel underneath the smaller ones that my buddy caught, it happened to be the lake record for that particular lake. We took it to get it officially weighed and he's sent all the paperwork off to the state fish and game dept to get it certified.
cold day in the harbour, caught a few pollock. tide was a bit too low for winter flounder to move into the casco bay flats.
had my bail slam on a cast and lost my MTB bucktail from this month, but here is a photo of the rig I used today, sans the MTB bucktail
>>691517
DUDE kastmaster silver/blue with bucktail, killer for stiper.
>>691513
Usually Swedish pimples come with j hooks and I just eyeball it for a kastmaster with a baitholder hook
For soft plastics just about anything will work. Flukes and curl tails are my go-to, but I've used long worms for Texas rigging, lizards, and even natural baits with success
>>691517
Eh the nearest water to me is half a mile away, frozen over, and closed till April first (chained, padlocked, and barbed wired chain link fence closed)
>>691526
It was this dude >>691523
What's the name of that punch bait again? TJ's or some shit like that?
And dude asking about catfishing, try and avoid those dough ball baits if possible. They don't work nearly as well as the softer dip/punch baits. I've never used the punch bait like other dude uses, but if you get the dip bait, they sell these little rigs with a foam tube and treble hook with a sponge that you use for it. They are cheap enough, def worth grabbing a couple and some dip bait over the shitty dough balls. Anon says he orders his punch bait online.
>>691540
You really need to start scoping out the little ponds and lakes in commercial and industrial areas. I always have the best luck with bass in places like that.
Back in IL, I had this little lake in an apartment complex for old people. They would call the cops on you for fishing there, but I would still go because I would catch 3lb largemout on almost every damn cast. It was incredible.
I found a real small pond kinda like that around here but the bass are smaller. You would never think to fish there, but I was getting littke 12" largemouth almost every cast.
>>691526
The only bait I use for channel cats anymore is CJ's Punch Bait. I like the Monster and Shad "flavors" I use 20lb mono line with a slip sinker rig using 3/4oz to 2oz weights depending on water conditions and either a #4 or #6 treble hook. I prefer the #4 hooks but will use #6 hooks if the fish aren't biting aggressively.
It's all about finding the fish. I've fished for 3-4 hours going from spot to spot on a lake only catching 1 or 2 fish the entire time and then anchored up in a new spot and caught 20 fish in 2 hours. My rule is if I've sat at a spot for 20 mins and not caught a fish then I pull anchor and move. That's harder to do if you're fishing from the shore but it's always a good idea to switch spots if you haven't caught anything after a while. Some lakes are much better than others as well, you just have to try out as many places as you can until you find your honey hole.
>>691548
I've never seen one of those except some shitty little pond (about 35 feet across and circular) on a golf course that looks completely empty aside from a little algae and maybe a frog or two
>>691548
I got permission from an old rancher to go fishing on the stock ponds that he had on his ranch. He had 7 ponds on his place, a few pretty good sized ones, but the best one turned out to be a tiny pond, maybe 20ft across and 40ft wide, couldn't have been more than 6 feet deep at the deepest point, just a mudhole really. Between 3 of us we pulled 9 decent sized largemouth bass out of it in 30 minutes or so. The fish must've just been starving to death in there because they were hitting the lures as fast as we could get them in the water.
>>691548
>>691540
Pic related is what I'm talking about. This is one of my favorite fishing spots. All those big warehouses are deserted on weekends so I go over there on a Sunday and do my thing.
Unless your regular fishing hole is real good. Do your thing then I guess. I love trying new spots though. There are a couple ponds right down the street from me next to some businesses and I-95 and I can just stop by there for 45min after work if I want and cast around. Never really had a problem since I'm white and just walk around and cast rather than setting up a bucket and try to set up camp like some people do. Although I could totally get away with it on weekends if I really wanted to set out a bunch of rods and break out the folding chair.
>>691540
>chained, padlocked, and barbed wired chain link fence closed
fuck the what????!?!!?!
they seriously lock down the lake/pond or just the parking lot?
>>691525
Yeah, it shows you that you really don't have a lot of time to set the hook too. The fish realizes that the lure isn't food and spits that shit out in a hurry.
>>691558
Google Maps is your friend as well.
There is one bigger lake there, and it looks like it is clear from behind those houses. And it isn't so close to the houses where you will piss them off.
And then there are two smaller ponds to the south that look like you might be able to get to them. Gotta look for stuff like that. I just plead ignorance to "No Tresspassing" signs and try not to hop any tall fences. My one lake I have to walk through some random gate in the fence by these businesses to get to the lake. I go there all the time and have never had an issue. Just smile and wave to people and act like you belong.
>>691581
GMAPS is a necessity. Catch a fish, star the map.
>>691584
>tfw so close to the Atlantic and still don't fish saltwater
It's so fucked up. I'm a couple blocks from the intercoastal and a 10min bicycle ride from the beach.
>>691586
you need a kayak.
I would fish what I marked in red for sure.
>>691590
I would not kayak that far out. Maybe down in Biscayne Bay or in the Keys. But straight out into the Atlantic, the Gulfstream would pull me up to like Jacksonville before I knew it. Plus from what I hear, those are some really, really deep trenches. Plus Bermuda Triangle and all that fun stuff.
>>691590
Nigger are you crazy? Some of that shit you marked is 20 miles offshore.
>>691590
>>691595
Somewhat related, what is the gulfstream like that far north by you?
It's really strong here. Like you go in the ocean a few feet out and kinda float around and enjoy the 80F water, if you look back at the shore a few minutes later, you will have moved 50' up the shoreline before you know it. It tripped me out the first time I noticed it. A whole afternoon in a kayak and you would travel miles to the north.
>>691584
How can I see the stars where people caught the fish?
Anyone here near the Tampa Bay, FL area? Where the fish @?
>>691604
thats my personal gmaps.
>>691599
>Somewhat related, what is the gulfstream like that far north by you?
not to sure, I've only gone a couple miles off shore, never had issues being pulled by streams.
>A whole afternoon in a kayak and you would travel miles to the north.
that is crazy, had no idea it was so strong there.
>>691598
the trenches sure, but the inshore areas I marked seem pretty prime
>>691610
>at times, a 2m/s flow within a few miles of the coast
It's mainly this area of FL. Between Miami and West Palm Beach pretty much. If you are ever near Ft. Lauderdale, just go to the beach, go like 6' deep into the water, and float on your back or on a raft. Relax for 10 minutes, and look back at the shore. You will be 100yds to the north if the current is going. And that is when you are right by the beach. I can't imagine being in a kayak or a boat with a blown engine a few miles out.
>>691612
It's like a slingshot, interesting info to know.
>>691613
A lot of the Bermuda Triangle stuff is because of that as well. If a ship sinks in deeper water, it can be miles north of the original location by the time it actually hits the bottom of the ocean. So they search the last known location of the boat and can't find it.
I haven't looked at those maps in awhile. I forgot the gulfstream was at its strongest here and isn't anything like that up the east coast.
>>691396
gosh those cans are pretty.
>>691613
It's a hell of a choke point that really restricts the area that the water has to flow through, so it ends moving much faster in that area. From what I've heard and read, it makes for a really rough trip to get from Florida to the Bahamas in a small boat, especially in a deep keeled vessel like a sailboat.
>>691615
Almost makes you want to drink that awful beer...
I hope they hang onto that sign for me. It was so awesome. Big cutout of a largemouth jumping at the top.
>>691584
Impressive Bub, I've got another Uncle that lives on Rangely.
>>691616
don't really have to deal with strong streams around these parts.
>>691616
That's insane
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