Fishing & Tackle Thread

>just spend 200 on ice fishing shit
>want to spend another 200 on ice fishing shit
dont even have a shanty or flasher yet

welp

>>927280
I refuse to use Yum because minorities always leave tons of empty Yum packages around the lakes and I don't want to be associated with them.

>>927285
but so cheap and actually great quality on these little finesse baits

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>>927287
Do they come in the little packages like this? Walmarts normally have a box of these things and sometimes there is some good panfish stuff in there if you dig deep enough.

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>>927295
Full size package

>>927285
Buy them and put them in a separate container. That is if u just dont want to look like you're the guy leaving the packages around

>>927295
I don't know if you guys have Ollie's (sort of like Big Lots) stores, but I get a ton of my bait there. They always have literal crates full of Yum, Zoom, and PowerBait for less than a buck a pack. They even have Rapalas and other hard baits for a buck or two.

They're weird colors that clearly don't sell well, but I've never had the fish complain. That's where I buy a lot of my stuff.

I even picked up a Shimano Voltaeus rod for $15 a few summers ago after they got discontinued.

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>>927297
Those look straight. There's a lot of good Zoom stuff in the ~6" range and those 4" Dead Ringers I just saw for the first time at Bass Pro on Saturday.

The 6" Finesse Worms are still one of my go-to baits. Stick it on a 3/0 worm hook with a 1/4oz weight and you are straight. I have at least a dozen different colors of them. The Z-Drop and Shakey Head worms are both bretty gud for finesse stuff as well.

>>927301
>>927301
heyve got really great action, tested them out in my aquarium and had one of my fish chasing it around the tank to the point and biting on it to the point i had to make sure it didnt get hooked

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>>927299
Damn that's nice. We have Big Lots but never seen fishin stuff there.

>>927301
Turns out I don't have as many finesse worms as I though. I need to get down on more that I will never use. I like their Trick Worms as well, same thing as the Finesse Worms but maybe 8". Good for consitently larger and hungry bass.

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>>927302
The Finesse Worms?

Also gotta stay stocked on the lizards. I just wish I could find more in the 5" and 4" size. Most places only have the 6" lizards. And I'm still amazed Zoom seems to be the only company making lizards.

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You really need to get into fly tying. It isn't all about dainty midges.

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=67047

These are for bass (Rich McElligott's Ultimate Worm). Just use a shaky jig when you tie one. They will last a lot longer than any plastic worm.

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>>927309
Seconded. This is a deer hair frog of mine (I own it, didn't tie it). Fucker is deadly on em big bass.

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>>927309
100m of chenille yarn for about $7:
http://www.yarn-paradise.com/chenille_yarns

That will make anywhere from 300 to 600 Ultimate Worms depending on worm length.

>>927313
Some of my poppers are going on 20 years old and still work well.

>>927181
>ree remove carp and carp apologist

>>927285
>$8 pack of senkos
>$2 pack of yum dingers

The choice is clear.

I also like their craws a lot.

I have some rapala's that my dad handed down to me that are pretty rusty on the hooks.

Im thinking about changing them to single hooks to. Any ideas on which ones?

>>927328
I don't see any difference in the two except for the price.

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>>927309
>>927313
>>927321
second for bass on fly
>pic related, annorexic bass i got on a popper in late august
yeah, he was on an 8 weight, yeah he was a dink, but he was still fun
fly gear really lets bass show what they have in them, even if its really not much.
>>927332
if you go online, you can find hooks specifically for that.

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>>927328
I don't use senkos much anyway. Those are the only Yums I have bought aside from the couple packs of little panfish stuff. And even if I did use them, I would probably just go with the Strike King ones for $5-$6 because I have done well with their baits.

Culprit still makes my favorite crawdad baits, especially the Incredi-Slim (but those are hard to find). They make some cool colored worms and shit too, I almost grabbed another pack or two at Bass Pro the other day but didn't want to go crazy spending money. Only thing is their plastic is a little harder and will start sliding around the hook a bunch after some use. But those Incredi-Craws work so well that I don't even care.

>>927332
ILS Inline Single 4X

The 4x is strength.

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>>927332
Probably what Skid said. Get some fresh split rings and then find the correct hooks. I know VMC makes them, they are called inline hooks. Don't use regular hooks because you won't get them to face the correct way.

>>927334
And the Dingers will catch more fish before falling apart

>>927337
I don't have a favorite craw. There's so many of them I just kinda pick what feels good for that day lol

These are the three, zoom in and even the rings are rusty too.

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>>927350
>>927351
Funny how they are still like the exact same design. The split rings are cheap so it would def be worth grabbing those and whatever inline hooks will fit.

>>927345
You gotta try those Culprit craws. Bass love the dangly shit and it gives em so much action. Incredi-Slims are the same as the Incredi-Craw but they have a thinner body so a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG will pop out more when you get a bite.

>>927355
I'm 80% sure I have some. I need to reorganize all my tackle and figure out what I have.

I cant find any inline hooks that are cheap enough to make this switch up worth it.
Would non-inlines be ok?
How about a single treble on the back like a spinner lure?

>>927372
Use pliers to gently twist the eye of the single hook so it looks like those in >>927341 Do it slowly and hope they don't break while doing that.

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>>927372
Decent trebles are going to cost the same, if not more.

Non inlines will face the wrong way and probably fuck with the action a bunch as well as losing you some fish. And a single treble will work fine, or just replace em with fresh trebles in the same setup they have now. The single inline hooks do help cast the lures a bit further and don't get hung up on weeds n stuff so much.

>>927372
You'll have to add an extra split ring which may or may not effect the action in a bad way.

I got some 30# Power Pro for Christmas and I don't have any experience with braid but I wanted to switch to it for pike and catfish. Can I leave some of the old 12# mono on my spool to use for backing, or should I use new mono?

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I should really get into making my own lead weights and jigs. 1 pound diamond jig for cod hopefully in the morning

>>927439
Old will be fine as long as you think you won't need it.

>>927443
Good lord.

>>927443
Damn. How much that sucker cost?

>>927472
Way too much, 17 buckaroos. Weights of around equal size were 1.50-2 depending

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>>927523
>17 buckaroos

Ouch.

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?&_nkw=16oz+diamond+jig

If you have a source for cheap lead, go for it.

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I bought everything I need for this rig(including an Ugly Stik GX2 combo which is AWESOME) except the monofilament for the leader. I have 2 questions.

>Is the 50 lb braid I bought too heavy?
>Do I really need a mono leader or can I just use the braid?

This is going to be for catfishing.

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Well I got a new Favorite rod in the mail and this one is intact. Gonna get a real for it this weekend most likely.

I'm thinking about getting another model of 13 Fishing or finally buying a Shimano

>>927563
Don't the proceeds go to the vets or something for these? I thought they looked really nice and I hoped I could win one but alas.

I bought one of the Lew's American Hero rods for that reason. Their video pulled at my heart strings so I had to pull the trigger.

>>927564
I think some of them do, but if I'm remembering correctly it wasn't much.

Is that American Hero combo any good? They aren't that expensive and I've almost bought one a few times.

>>927561
The reel is rated from 250yds at 5lbs and 175yds at 10 lbs if that helps. I know this is a dumb noob question but I've never used braid or cat fished.

>>927570
I only got the rod so I can't say for sure. Its nice with my Abu Promax though. For a budget combo that goes to a good cause(getting vets fishing again) I would recommend it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yocD-PH2lg

>>927571
Actually, my only complaint would be the badly place hook holder on the casting rod. If that's a deal breaker for you then I'd say get something else.

>>927561
>GX2 combo
>AWESOME
Ask me how I know that you haven't bought a real rod in the past 10 years.

>>927563
Another one? Jesus. You just got that other 13 reel on the Mojo rod.

>>927573
I see no reason to get something fancy for fishing where I won't be casting lures or setting the hook. I was just pleasantly surprised about what I received for $50.

>>927563
And I forgot to say, get the Shimano. Gotta try them out and see if they are as good as the people who have never run anything besides Shimano say.

>>927571
It'll probably fit around 125-150ish yards of 50lb braid. It's probably a little bit overkill, but that's what I have on my catfish rod too lol.

And as for the mono leader I think that's more for shock absorbtion than anything. Cats aren't line shy.

>I only got the rod so I can't say for sure.
Ah I might grab one and see how it is one of these days.

>>927575
Yeah the Ugly Stiks are fine for catfishing. But for $10 more, you could've gotten something with a reel that isn't made entirely of plastic.

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swung by Dick's while i was out and got pic related

those 3" senkos should really do well especially in that deep green color and the rebel multipack was only $10 so i figured why not

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>>927577
Thanks for the answer my dude. Now I can sit and stare at it in peace as I wait for the ice to melt.

>>927573
Yeah I almost have a rod set up for everything

>Abu veritas
Top water

>lews Mach 2
Jerkbaits and lipless cranks

>mojo bass
Big squarbills and deep diving cranks

>Abu vendetta
Lighter jigs and soft plastics

>no. 8 black out
This one is what I use most for heavier stuff. It really like 5/8 jigs.

>favorite rod
Is going to be for swimbaits (I think) or if I really need to fling a lure out there.

The only things I don't have a "dedicated*" rod for is drop shots and spinnerbaits.

And I was thinking about that 13 Fishing one because it's a really cool grey color that I think would go well with the rod. We'll see what I'm feelin.

>nb4 you don't need all that to catch fish!

Yes I know but I like getting the most out of my rods and not having to tie on a new lure when I want to try a different presentation.

*usually I only take 3 rods max with me so they do get used for other stuff. It'll just be nice for the spring when I have my boat ready.

>>927583
For sure. How much line it'll hold was just a guesstimate ymmv.

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>>927581
Those little crawdads have always been solid. The shape of them with the long lip means they tend to bounce off rocks n stuff before they snag which is cool.

>>927583
Wut size and weight is the rod and reel? I think 50lb braid is about the same diameter as 14lb mono so if the reel says "14lb-140yds" then theoretically it should be close to that. But if you leave some mono on it, that will cut down. Plus those line capacities always seem to be ~20% higher so I would guess if the reel claims 140yds, you would get 110-120yds including the backing.

And mono backing isn't anything fancy. Make sure you tie a good knot and then spool a few yds so the mono covers the whole spool and knot in a couple layers. And a mono leader would probably be more of a shock leader in that case but with 50lb braid I wouldn't even worry about it unless you are launching like 1/2lb+ weights.

>>927561
>>927583
Also with that original post, you really don't even need to do the slip sinker. It's one of the ways, but you can just put a few bigger split shots on if you want or I normally will tie on a barrel weight. That way you don't have to tie on the swivel or leader if you are feeling extra lazy (not that it is too difficult). I like the weights around 18" up the line so the bait can move around a bit.

Also remember to check for fraying with braid since you have never used it before. Make sure the guides are smooth and keep an eye on the first couple feet of line because they can get torn up a little bit if you are fishing near sharp rocks n stuff.

And remember, don't buy that bullshit commercial dough bait. If you are going for channel cats and want to use commercial stink bait instead of natural bait, the best stuff is the sticky dip bait in the jars and grab the rigs meant for them.

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>>927561
I use both on my rig. No, it doesn't matter for catfish. I use 50lbs braid too. I have 4 poles I keep out and I think 2 use full braid and the other 2 use braid + mono. Mostly, I use braid as backing with a very short amount of mono as a leader for when I'm not catfishing.

Here's what I use.

>>927588
>>927590
>>927592

The rod is a 6'6" medium action. I don't know the size of the reel but I guess its like the standard size. That's why I gave the line rating to give you an idea. It's a GX235. A lot of great info guys. I don't really have much to add but I won't forget what you've told me.

One thing though, isn't a mono backing only necessary on casting reels? I wasn't aware that slippage was an issue on spinners. Mostly a money saving issue, right? In any case, if I experience issues I'll just have to respool it.

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>>927561
>>Is the 50 lb braid I bought too heavy?

I'd say so, unless you're after a bunch of trophy class flatheads and blue catfish. You usually want the lightest possible line as it lets you cast further.

So if you're like most fishermen and catching channel and blue cats no larger than 10lbs, then 10-20lbs test will be more than fine.

>>>Do I really need a mono leader or can I just use the braid?

Catfish don't care about seeing the line, so don't worry about that. The reasons for mono leader are usually...

1) It stretches, allowing it to absorb some of the shock when you set the hook or the fish rolls/thrashes. With non-stretchy line like braid, these acts can actually tear the hook out of the fish's mouth and make you lose it.

2) Braid ain't cheap, so if you're changing out leaders and hooks- which you should be doing regularly if something isn't working- then it can get expensive to have to lop off a foot+ of your line every time you want to change leaders. Mono is cheap.

3) Using higher test leader can actually allow you to get away with lighter main line. That means you can cast further with the lighter line, but still have some of that heavy duty stuff at the end to resist abrasion/stress/teeth.

4) Braid is really limp and thread-like and can have a bad tendency to twist itself up into knots and tangles if given up to the wind/current. A foo or two of mono is less likely to do that.

5) If you get snagged on something, the mono will often break before the braid. You may loose the hook, but you'll usually keep the weight, which is usually more expensive. And you can just tie on another leader.

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>>927595
That line is gonna be a bit heavy for the 6'6" M setup but you should be fine. The drag on the reel probably only goes up to like 10lb anyway. You're gonna need to load up on weight for the long casts but you can always go lower in the future if it bugs you that much. 20lb braid is really nice on combos that size and is more than enough strength for any freshwater fish aside from something out of "River Monsters".

And no, the mono backing is just as useful on spinning reels. Braid is slippery and can spin around the whole spool if not done right. Imagine a roll of toilet paper where the cardboard tube stays still while all of the paper spins around it and unrolls. Not a good situation when you have a fish on the line and just can't reel it in because the whole coil of line is slipping around the spool. I did it on a reel once when I didn't use a backing. Before I even took it out and casted, I tried to pull some line out against the drag and all of the line started spinning and coming off before the drag even kicked in.

Some reels will have little rubber strips on the spool that can help grip the braid so you don't have to use the mono backing. I don't think the GX2 reels do though. So tie some mono on really tight, keep some pressure on it and start reeling so the line goes on real tight and covers the knot up and you get a layer or two of mono. Then tie on the braid, I like the uni-uni knot. Keep pressure on the spool of braid while reeling so the line is nice and tight and it should be full when there is about 1/8" of space left on the spool.

>>927608
>#5
>tfw 20lb flouro leaders will break before 15lb flouro main line because flouro ties such shitty knots and braid loses like no strength at all with a palomar knot

>>927612
Please, learn FG Knot.

>>927614

The mono will stretch and give, absorbing some of that shock while the flouro will just eat that stress.

Even then, I still mostly use flouro leaders because I don't feel like carrying around multiple kinds of line and I do occasionally go after fish that are a bit more line shy.

Whenever I can get away with it, though, I don't use any weight when catfishing. Just let the bait drift and watch for when the line starts peeling out. I set my drag looser and just play the fish longer.

>>927608
Great tips!! Thanks a lot man. It all makes sense. I really should have asked you guys before I even went to the store.

>>927612
Alright cool. If I have problems then I guess that's okay because it gives me an opportunity to spool it with a more suitable line. But if all goes well I'll just fish with it and get the appropriate materials in the future. Braid is too expensive to make these mistakes more than once. Anyway, I really appreciate it. These answers are well beyond what I could have imagined or asked for.

>>927581
Ive been through 3 of those rebel packs. Not a fan of the hopper but the others are my go to for smaller cranks and no shit on the pop-r. Its probably rebels most popular lure.

>>927620
Uni-Uni works well. I have seen the FG but I can tie the Uni-Uni so well that I never have an issue.

>>927621
I never use anything heavy enough to worry about the shock breaking the braid so I'm good with that. I rarely use leaders anyway but it's for the visibility if anything.

And then dude with the 50lb braid really doesn't need to worry about the shock leader either with that line.

>>927622
I mean only downside to the heavy braid is going to be casting distance and line capacity. Line capacity should be fine because you probably won't cast super far with a 6'6" rod in freshwater and fish aren't going to be pulling much drag on 50yd line. And casting distance, it is catfishing anyway so you probably just need to get some 1/2oz+ weights. It will kill your casting if you do anon's drift bait technique though.

You'll see how strong 50lb braid is the first time you snag it and try to break the line. Be careful pulling on it because you will slice the hell out of your hand if you aren't careful.

>>927631
>Be careful pulling on it because you will slice the hell out of your hand if you aren't careful.

Good point.

NEVER wrap line (especially wet braid) around your hand and try to pull on it. If you need to pull on it, get a thick stick or plier handles or something strong, wrap the line around it a couple of times, then pull on it like a handle.

Also, since most of my catfish were being lost at the bank because of all the rolling they do, I made sure to invest in a landing net.

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Anyone Ice fish here? Any tips and tricks? Pic related is a cutbow caught last weekend.

>>927649
Going out tomorrow to jig for some panfish for a game dinner

>>927631
The FG is about casting. It is so thin that it doesn't short distance your cast like the uni-uni can. If you are using it so far out on your cast that the uni-uni isn't inside the eyelets then it doesn't matter.

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what do i need to buy to start a worm farm?

>>927588
>>927628
i've been looking to expand on my crankbaits and around here the general rule is smaller is better and natural colors work best so hopefully i'll get some production out of the crawdad and the conventional crank next time i go out

warm weather moving in so friday should be a good day as we will have had a few days warmth going in

Thoughts on pistol Pete's?

Just heard of them and I'm looking for ez trout lures.

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>>927701
Basically a fly with a spinner tip.

>>927698

Worms.

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>>927703
someone a while back was telling me that i need a special type of worm for a worm farm, from like china or something, and someone at the store is trying to sell me "pregnant worms"

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>>927612
>Some reels will have little rubber strips on the spool that can help grip the braid so you don't have to use the mono backing.


Thread tape

>>927279
I bet this bitch can't even roll cast.

>>927628
what kind of setup do you throw them on?

>>927761
Well she's clearly a model doing a photoshoot

Good looking women don't fish
The good looking women you see with fishing rods are models and the ones holding fish are gfs and family members out on the water

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Caught this salmon trolling from a kayak on a lake somewhere. Xrap confirmed a good lure.

>>927778
Did you eat him?

>>927780
Yeah I put salt and brown sugar on one fillet and salt+curry powder on the other one and pan fried them. It was very tender with not much fat, almost like a trout. Great taste.

>>927783
Sounds pretty delicious

I'm generally not a fan of fatty fish myself unless it's tuna

any pikefags around? should i go barbless? what are some good lures to toss around in winter? never targeted pike before. also, i assume muskies will hit the same lures?


>>927725
i can dig it

>>927698
Ive asked that question a couple of times now. The best answer youll get it, look it up on youtube.

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>>927725
>>927612
>rubber strips on the spool that can help grip the braid

When tying your line to your spool there's another knot you use that makes it super tight so it doesn't slip.

First you tie it on using any knot you want, it doesn't matter. Like an Arbor Knot. After that you make 3-4 Half Hitch Knots. That cinches it down and it won't slip around the spool. The Half Hitch Knot is what you use with fly tying. Youtube some hand half hitch fly tying vids to see it. It's super easy to do.

>>927705
You can literally go outside and dig up worms for yourself to start a worm farm. There are many worm farm videos on youtube. Red wiggler (Eisenia fetida) is normally used for composting and is the easiest to raise, but they are rather small and thin (good for trout, carp, and panfish.) You want nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) if you want the large worms for bass or catfish. You can raise them much the same way, but google up "raising nightcrawlers" for better details.

FYI, worms are hermaphrodites and lay eggs. They are basically all, "pregnant".

>>927803
Because it is the best answer usually. Just don't buy any special worm products online. You can use what you have already or some cheap containers from a dollar store/wallmart or similar outlet.

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>>927838
>hermaphrodites
Really? I remember catching nightcrawlers as a kid and they would be mating. You would have two of them come up out of the ground at night and be stuck together.

And I like when memecasters have the holes drilled in the spool because I can just tie it through the holes and it will never slip.

>>927796
I'm in the same boat... Or waders...
Got a river in my state that is stocked with pike and I'd like to fish it.

It's also on the way to my school which is 40 min away.

>>927840
>Did this a few nights over the summer
>Close to 800 worms

Also I'm going to start raising worms myself and selling them to my friend who has a gas station to distribute them

May do minnows also

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>>927840
Yes, all earthworms are hermaphrodites. If you want to catch more worms you can try worm grunting.

You can drill your own holes in the spool for knot tying.

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>>927853
>May do minnows also

Check your state's regulations. Sometimes you need a special license for it, if you have say over 100 minnows in your possession, "Minnow Dealer License".

>>927856
Yeah I'll probably need it
I already buy a all waters fishing license
And a trapping license

Next year I'm going to get a land trapping endorsement as well as a pest removal endorsement . And a turtle trapping endorsement ( just because turtle soup is good)

So I may as well also get a bait distributors endorsement on my fishing license as well

>>927853
Raising works isn't as easy as it sounds. I tried to do it a couple of years ago and ended up with a Rubbermaid full of dirt and dried up worm carcasses.

I spent around $50 or so on set up. That's 15ish cans of worms.

Not saying it can't be done, just have realistic expectations. It's not just having a bucket full of nightcrawlers forever.

>>927862
Fly tiers may want fur too.

>>927869
It is extremely easy, you just need to do better research and pay attention better. Also, "spent around $50" good god. A couple totes costs like $5 each and is all you need. Better yet, source free 5-gallon buckets from restaurants.

>>927854
That's not nearly as fun as using electricity
>find moist dirt
>get extension cord
>stick metal rod into extension cord
>jam rod into ground
>wait for worms to surface
Easiest way for me was always the soapy water. Put a lil dish soap in a 5gal bucket of water, dump it on a patch of dirt. If the ground is dry, use the hose to get some more water on it.

>>927840
>Really? I remember catching nightcrawlers as a kid and they would be mating. You would have two of them come up out of the ground at night and be stuck together.

Hermaphrodites produce eggs and sperm. Yes, they were having sex. They were impregnating each other and getting impregnated by each other.

Just like in all those Japanese hentai doujin manga sex comics.

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>>927889
With worm grunting, you can do it anywhere you like. No need for other equipment that requires electric.

>>927894
Pic related

>>927890
I don't know shit about dem slant comic books

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>>927896
>>927894
Dammit

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>tfw having all the swivels and snaps you'll ever need for less than $5

T-thanks China.

>>927897
Well, mine is cheaper and lighter at least.

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>>927840

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>>927882
60 gallon plastic drums are $20. cut one in half lengthwise and make stands for the 2 halves.
instant worm trough

>>927889
>car battery and jumper cables

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>>927899
tfw:you farm a fish of a lifetime because you chose to use chinese swivels

>>927840
Your thinking of asexual reproduction which does not require a partner.

>>927909
It doesn't work that way though. Breaking swivels while fishing is super difficult to do even with cheap ones. You need to be using swivels that are rate far far below the target weights of the fish and your line and hook needs to be rate over that as well. Swivels are rarely ever the weakest link, they are normally the strongest link.

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>>927909
>manlet carries a firearm

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>>927922
>tfw almost manlet
>tfw skinny as fuck

Banging a girl taller than you is kinda fun sometimes tho

>>927922

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ic2k2P_FG0


say what again, fucklord??

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>>927909
They are probably all made in the same couple factories. But when you buy bulk online, you don't have to pay Eagle Claw and Cabela's.

I don't think I will ever go back to snap swivels after the fast snaps.

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>>927931
Yea, I made a bunch of triangular quick snaps for my personal use. They are great. I bought the others for coupling with the lures and equipment I make and sell.

>>927929
Bruce was a full inch taller than the average Chinese man. That's like being 6 inches taller in America.

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>>927917
>taking chances with your terminal gear

I disagree. Ive seen plenty of swivels pop, Ive had swivels pop. Ive seen swivels fail during drag checks.. i'm sure chinese swivels work for you and the fish you catch but for me after learning the hard way, there isnt a chance in hell i would use those unless i'm fishing in a lake
. thanks for your input.

>>927931
no thats not true. for example sampos are made in america. rites and spros are made offshore to spec in their own factories.

>>927922
lots of people carry while fishing...

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>>927964
I just like the design of those snaps. The ones like pic related are trash, no matter who makes them. But for snap swivels, the ones like pic related but where the wire makes a 90deg bend out of that folded plate are slightly better.

The fast snaps are way more low profile anyway and I never really have issues with line twist so I will keep using those.

>>927705
>not buying up all the pregnant worms off the shelves

>>927964
When fishing 6lb test Im certain even a plastic swivel would be fine. Obviously when you go big like in salt you dont want to cheap out on anything.

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>>927993
You gotta be careful with these ones even on lighter tackle. If that little folded plate gets loose and starts sliding around, a big bluegill could pull the swivel part off the snap.

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>>927993
>Breaking swivels while fishing is super difficult to do even with cheap ones.

>When fishing 6lb test....

brb...

>>927964
Doubtful. This is a land locked freshwater area, nothing is going to blow cheap swivels out. You are a liar. I checked, this packet wasn't from China, it was from a USA store and are manufactured in France.

>>928031
At least those are the "Interlock" ones and not like these >>927996

You will be straight, just make sure the little folded sheet parts don't start moving. If they do, put a fresh one on.

>>928008
i never had my hands on terribly cheap ones before, most stores sell ones that are not made from some local amateur forger.
The bundle of swivs Ive picked off from wally world are even still fine.
I dont see a swivel breaking at 4lbs, let alone 6 if you are stupid enough to set your drag to the line test.

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>>927840

>tying line through the holes in the spool

Sweet jesus fuck I am constantly reminded why I do not contribute to these threads, I only come here to laugh at shitty fishermen and tripfags

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>>927940
>triangular quick snaps
discuss please...
What are you using and any idea about what they are rated at? I'm a huge fan of quick snaps/clips.

Is the california Delta a good place to catch crappie right now?

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>>928054
well how do you do it?

>>928054
You clearly have some pleasure being here , not just for the sake of irony.

That said stupid shit is done here sometimes but that's pretty much any board. And yea it's funny to call ppl out on it.

But don't be elitist and say threads are shit. We all know there aren't many other fishing boards that stay active. (If you do pls tell me)

@928054

I'll let you know when something goes wrong with it. Been doin it a few years and no issues yet.

>>928080
>Trip code
>@
Cmon man

>>928070

>pleasure

yes, laughing at shitty fishermen, especially that shitty fly tying noob and the plethora of tripfags who are nigger tier fishermen.

Check your local or state fishing forums, they are better company than a bunch of furries and attention whores.

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>>928064
>no pupper life jackets
>no room for puppers to curl up or lay down

>>928031
>sturgeon
>turtles
>big catfish
>a log

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqTKXym2E7M

>>928046
>acting as if you know how many pounds of drag youre pulling...

just because you havent popped one doesnt mean it wont ever happen..

>>928060
i use these. theyre nice.

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>>928054
you just did contribute. being a huge faggot doesnt help your argument though.

>>928093
I have, and it's not terribly fast like this.
If you get kicks out of posting how other's are bad without posting other contributions it's straight up shitposting.
I have a feeling you got banned from your own state's boards and thats why you're here lol.

>>928103

>shitposting is contributing

Perhaps, when I can get an even bigger kick out of it.

Is that your Ryoga? How is it? I've got a few calcuttas GT TE's and I have a Conquest 100HG on the way.

>>928106

Nah, Im quite polite on local forums because Im not in the company of furfags.

outdoor conventions worth going to? have one coming up in chicago this month

>>928109
there's only like one farm animal lover here that hardly even mentions he is. In fact i didnt know about it till someone started spamming it.
Say those folks on local forums could be one of them too. You never know!

so cheer up pal and welcome to amateur fish'n

>>928054
Trying it this way makes literally no difference. You're just a faggot.

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>>927940
dude.. that is fucking ingenious.

(pic not related)

>>928054
>its not the way muh retarded grandpa taught me when i was 9 years old so it must be wrong

i really hate guys like you

>>928112
I might go as well. I'm just afraid that I'll get there and be bored within an hour.

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>>927964
Are you talking about the swivel barrel breaking or the snap for the snap swivel releasing? I've seen snaps like the ones posted in >>927974 & >>927996 pull out, but their swivels were fine. I've never seen a swivel barrel itself break (freshwater experience). The snaps swivels I have are 30lbs and 55lbs.

>>928031
Mine are from China.

>>928060
>>928140
They are made from spring tempered, 302 stainless steel wire, 0.031" dia for the small snaps and 0.045" dia. for the large clips.

I just tried testing one of the small triangle speed clip's breaking weight. The first two tries with 50lbs braided line broke both the line and the needle on my cheap old scale. The 3rd test using wire to pull the clip apart resulted in the clip stretching out and failing at about 48lbs, judging from the still frames in the video I made of it.

Keep in mind that I made these as triangles instead of the paper clip style that are in the commercial "Power Clip" image in >>928060 specifically so they'd be stronger. The force applied is as close to the longest side of the triangle. This helps prevent the levering action that the commercial ones have in their inherent design. The smaller triangle clip is a little bit smaller than the commercial Power Clip version. If I were to use the large diameter wire to make a small triangle speed clip it would far exceed 50lbs test.

I have no way to properly test the larger triangle speed clip that uses the thicker wire.

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>>928206
Here's the video. I didn't feel like making a proper test jig for something this trivial. The scale is 0-50lbs

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>>928206
>>928208
Comparison.

Only, I have enough wire to make 1,000s of these.

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>>928206
>302 stainless steel wire
>>928208
>scale is 0-50lbs
Kudos & thx. I'll have to play around with this. The Tactical Anglers go for around $12 online for 25-30, more locally. For fresh I can't see there ever being an issue. I pair the clips w/ Spros swivels.
For Salt 50# is the minimum I'd want to play around with.

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>>928206
the mushroomed end on the wire in the barrel usually fails under stress. no load testing at the factories except the named few.

thanks for the info on the wire.

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Figure this is a better place to ask than the knife thread.
What brands make servicable, cheap filet/boning knives that come with a sheath? I want one to occasionally prepare store bought fish and slice hunks of cured meat paper thin. When not in use, it'll live in a drawer so I need a sheath to not wreck the edge.

Is $20 too little to spend for something decent? Don't really wanna spend more than 30.

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>>928227
The swivels I got for the small triangle speed clips are "Crane Barrel Swivel 70lbs, Size 6".

>The Tactical Anglers go for around $12 online for 25-30, more locally.

$0.40 each? Yeah, there's like no way I'd pay for power clips. The wire I use is about 1.02 cents per inch for the 0.031" dia. and 1.84 cents per inch for the 0.045" dia. I could make 20 to 35 for the cost of one power clip. If I did the cost of the power clips math correctly.

>>928238
>$0.40 each?
yep, I was just scoping wire and even if I buy just a 1/4 # to mess around with and fuck up 1/2 of it I'll still be way ahead.
I blow a ton of $$$ on meaningless unecessary crap so .40/clip doesn't bother me but damn...

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>>928093
>this attitude

The funniest thing about this is that you're probably a bass fishing retard that has never fought a real fish in his life.

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>>928236
I have no clue. I make my own knives (top right for fish/veggie knives). They cost about $1 to make due to using up one Dremel, reinforced, cut-off wheel at most.

>>928240
Make sure it is "spring tempered" or it will be way too soft. Sell them to your friends for 25 cents each after you get the design right. Warning though, that wire will tear up your tools. Make sure you have a wire sheer like Xuron 2193. It will completely ruin normal side cutters and flatten out the grooves on pliers. Wear eye protection.

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It never ceases to amaze me that the biggest elitists in the fishing world do nothing but chase boring lake fish that any 5 year old child with a mickey mouse rod, a hook and some worms can catch.

The starter guide in the paste bin seems mostly concerned with what to buy. Are there any guides that get into the actual fishing stuff like basic lures to use, how to humanely remove the hook and gut, and how to dress?

>>928236
Sorry I'm not too much help on the knife buying front. Though keep in mind what you're going to be doing with the knife
You don't need a big 7-9 inch fillet knife for panfish and you won't want to use a smaller knife for larger saltwater game fish
I've actually found that leather sheaths can wreck the edge if they're too tight ( and alot of them are) so be careful

Look into the havalon barracuda replaceable blades and a folding design mean you don't have to worry about it ( it's an expensive knife though)

Or just learn to sharpen well I have some old rapala fillet knife that was made in Finland and I used it for years with it being kind of okay
Then I got into knives /sharpening put a wicked edge on it and went out the next day caught a shit ton of fish and filleted them all
It was so easy so smooth and nice. I couldn't believe it

>>928250
Great book, called "Fishing Basics". $20.

>>928250
this stuff is not important

>>928236
Morakniv makes fillet knifes that are great for the price.

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>>928243
>bass fishing retard
>posts the same old snooki pic
>"real fish"
>doesnt realize there are numerous fish referred to as "bass"

not the op but really? bruh...

>>928236
Ive always used dexter knives, which by knife standards is considered cheap as fuck. Buy a stone, learn to sharpen your knife is my advise

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>>928247
>boring lake fish
>posts cod
>

and what actual skill is there to catching cod?

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Do yall think that size difference in between the 75# and 125# could make the fish lure shy? Haven't seen these until now and am interested.

>>928206
cool thnx

>>928298
yes. though it depends on what you are putting on. A big popper for gt's probably not but on a waxwing yes..ive found that the larger sizes 75-125 dont fit in a few of my swimbait heads also..

>>928236
check out rapala filet knives. I got one dirt cheap when Sports Authority was shutting down. It's definitely decent for trout & scup. I have a bubba blade for bigger fish but there more $pendy.

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>>928298
I've never had an issue with them and I go braid to spro swivel to clip to lure/soft swimbait, even with stripers. [pic possibly related if you can see it]

>>928112
Where is that one at? They used to do a fishing one at Arlington Park back in the day and that was nice because it was like 5min from my house. And then I think I went to a couple in Rosemont or something.

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Now that the prototype for a pedal-powered micro lathe is done, I'm going to bed.

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>>928363

>>928363
Wut is that motor from?
>retard little brother books a flight home at 11pm that doesn't get in til after midnight
>had to pick him up
>gotta be up for work in an hour and a half

>>928366
looks like an rc car motor but it could also be from a dremmel

>>928365
whats the point of this

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Got a nice brown trout today. Trout magnet craw did its job. This is turning out to be a great vacation.

>>928382
Did you eat him?

Ice fishing g yesterday
Caught 60+ gills and perch for game dinner

Maybe I should go out today and try for some pickerel with minnows that I don't have yet

>itchin to go fishin
>first decent day of winter
>currently on 3 hrs of sleep

nothing can ever be perfect, fishfriends

>>928473
This is true.

I got off fairly early yesterday but I got no sleep Mon night and then had to pick my bro up at like 1am from the airport so I slept instead of fishin.

>>928469
What kinda of game are you having?

>>928378
Trashfly anon likes to make all kinds of different shit. I assume that he felt like it would be a fun project to make a lathe that was powered by an exercise machine.

>>928487
the game dinner i go to has everything,
poor mans shrimp from my panfish ( i usually give him 2-400 gills and perch
All sorts of salmon all sorts of different ways
cod, black sea bass baked w/ lemon

venison, pork, beaver, black bear, squirrel,
snapping turtle ( that i also help provide) canadian goose, various ducks and sea ducks, wild and raised turkey rabbit

also usualy other stuff that varrys fro year to year, sometimes raccoon, possum , etc ( other shit that trapped) but also more exotic stuff like water buffalo, emu,
i think one year before i started going they had large snake ( not sure if it was boa or anaconda)
Havent had zebra yet but theyre trying to get ahold of some for one of the upcoming years

im sure im forgetting a bunch tbqh
i provide gills and perch for poor man shrimp and am going to start providing snapping turtles for turtle soup, also may start providing other trapped animals if they want them
i also help cook the raised turkeys (fried yum)

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>>928497
So it's like a pot luck thing, sounds realy cool. Is it a church event or some sort of lodge or club thing? How many years have y'all been doing this?

>>928507
is actually only hosted by one guy he preps all the food himself and him and a small handful of others cook it all
he puts on everything on his on property ( 15 acres) for 1-500 people
usually theres a solid 2-300 people there

ive only gone the past 3 years but the old guys i ice fish with have been friends with the owner since he started, and now that im a part of that group i help contribute
in exchange i get free admitance and get to feel like im helping ( plus when i help with the turkeys i always get first shot at the fresh out of the fryer turk

its helpful for the older guys to have younger folks like me around to run around and bring shit from one building to another, to help cook, to help provide food, and to help with things like the bonfire ( i also help do that)

>>928507
>>928512
other than the food i contribute i usually end up incharge of frying turks ( just putting them in and taking them out since the guy who normally cooks them is old and short and cant do it safety)
attempting to get the giant bonfire going
and incharge of checking the ice on his small pond to make sure its safe for the kids to play on it ( and drilling holes incase the kids want to ice fish)

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>>928366
>>928369
The lathe motor is an old, 35VDC, PM motor salvaged from some old electronic. Electric generator on the exercise bike is from an ancient office Xerox machine. The latter I already made to power other things and recharge small batteries while on the computer.

>>928369
Dremel motors are vastly different. Off brand rotary tools, like those from Harbor Freight have motors similar to this. It could indeed be used for an RC toy.

>>928378
Once I make a second version, I'll be able to make wooden lures from tree branches, dowel rods, and old broom/mop handles.

>>928382
Very nice fish!

>>928490
While fun, I just need a micro lathe I can use with my Dremel to carve out lure bodies. One that doesn't cost $300-$400.

>>928512
So is it just for like his extended friends list or certain group? We have something like that around my moms place near San Antonio for veterans. They have prizes and a big lunch and dinner. They do fishing and archery and a jump castle for the kids. The adults go hunting and skeet shooting.

>>928522
it was originally just him and his friends and has now grown to usually 2-300 people
anyone is welcome to show up but theres a $50 entrance fee to discourage people just showing up for the free food
he does raffles at the end of the day, sells squirrel pie, and sells his own home made hard cider

alot of the people that show up are good hard working outdoorsmen while others show up are just degenerates who also happen to like the outdoors so theres always a few drunk assholes who get kicked out quite quickly

i personally dont know too many people there but everyones so friendly you just feel at home ( granted i significantly younger than most at 20 years old but theres always respect there )

>>928521
I have seen similar small lathes made with fan motors and one that was powered buy a old Milwaukee drill that the handle broke on.

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>>928528
Yeah, the first thing I tried was a cordless drill motor, but the electric generator can't power it; too many amps required to even start moving it. A 35watt genny isn't going to do anything for that. I prefer to keep it down to 20watts to prevent things from tearing up.

>>928528
>e] [Auto] 7
>>928541
ahh shit i have an old cordless with a dead battery, maybe i can do some electrical work today and make a mini lathe

time to do some googiling

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>>928542
Cordless drills use a massive amount of amps. Your AC/DC power source for it will need to be very beefy; far more than what most people have. I'm talking something like 18vdc 30-40amps, which is absurd for an AC/DC adapter.

You'd need to source a MOT and 100amp bridge rectifier. You'd need to rewind the secondary coil on the MOT with thicker wire and only enough wraps to reach 18v-24v or whatever your drill needs. Run that through the bridge rectifier and you'll have something like 18-24VDC at 500A-1kA which would be all any cordless power tool would need since they rarely go over 90A when completely stalled. Just don't short it out or get it about 100A output unless you have a beefier rectifier.

Remember to hold one hand behind your back if/when you work on this stuff. FYI, an old AC drill would be far easier and quicker to setup. Just make a jig to strap it to so you can remove it and use it as normal when not powering the lathe.

>>928140
That's fucking cool
>>928150
That's why kingfish have 7 different names depending on What beach you're on
>>928235
>that pic
I don't like my lures to be that exact
You've got 10k Baitfish in a school, your fly looks just like it, you're getting a hot is pure chance.
You get a school of 10k baitfish and your fly looks very similar but slightly different, your fly is easy to single out and attack
>>928236
I like my old hickory for filet work
$8 on Amazon

>>928544
shouldnt i be able to run it off of a house outlet?

>>928366
Ouch
>>928382
That's a real nice brown
>>928512
Sounds like a nice little set up
>>928546
Forgot to refresh before doing stuff

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>>928549
Battery powered devices are DC and house electric is AC. A normal corded drill will use AC only, while the cordless drill will use DC only. Some types can use both, but those are rare to be interchangeable. They also supply different voltages. Cordless drills use anywhere from 12VDC to 36VDC normally, while corded drills use 120VAC to 240VDC.

>>928551
what about a charger for a laptop, that also has an ad/dc converter, ive go a few old ones laying around i could use
one for example has an output of 19 volts
shouldnt i in theory be able to run an 18.2 volt drill off of this?
with just a minor bit of splicing/soldering?

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>>928552
The voltage is correct, however it won't work properly. Even printer AC/DC adapters are great for the voltages needed and have higher amps, but you need at least 30amps, not 1-3amps. As soon as you fire up the drill and it applies torque its amp consumption will skyrocket past the specs of your laptop adapter and burn it out.

>>928556
ahh shit, hadnt considered that,
oh well, guess the drill is pretty much junk then

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>>928559
You can spin the drill and create electric. Google, "drill electric generator" & "diy wood lathe" and stop by >>>/diy/ instead of clogging up this thread. lol

>>927940
I ment to ask before but danm phone kept putting me on a banned IP.

Did you make a jig for bending those?

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Caught this on my first time out with some mepps a week or 2 ago.

only fish i saw caught all day too

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>>928566
>Did you make a jig for bending those?

No, those are so tiny that I'd need needles to bend them around and it would be cumbersome. I just use needle nose pliers and slip-joint pliers. Though, I rarely need the slip-joint pliers on the larger speed clips. Then the Xuron 2193 for cutting.

>>928599
Neat might give them a shot some day if I start using clips more. I normally only use them if I'm lure fishing which is rare for me so the store bought ones I have will last another 3 years or more.

Trying to source a decent priced supply of coated 7 strand wire for leaders so I can make some that are tougher than the braid ones I make.

>>928602
Good danm fucking /b/ always dropping my trip

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>>928602
>>928604
Malin makes nylon-coated, 7-strand, stainless steel wire.

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>>928384
No I sent him back to his pool. Here's what I kept and ate: pic related

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>>928571
Mepps a best

summoning all salt anons

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>>928760
Yo

>>928768
go away

though you might know, where to find replacement eyelet etc for my rods ?

>>928768

peps buy e some poer pro pls?

>>928791
No

>>928770
Idk. eReplacementParts.com has all the reel parts so maybe they would have rod parts. Otherwise email the manufacturer, they could give you the part number and the name of a vendor or just send it themselves.

>>928794
pls buy me power pro? il post saltwater dinks next summer for you with it

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>>928760
>>928770
mudhole sell what you need.

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>>928760
Yes?

>>928846
i want to set up a cheap old ugly stik ( or two ) as backup salt rods, for light tackle salt fishing for my little cousn to use, for favorite type of fishing ( out waist to chest deep on a sandbar fishing for fluke, sea robin etc,
have a 6 ft 6 and a 7 footer that im planning on using,
i need reels and line to pair with them , wanting to keep it as cheap as possible,
im thinking 10 lb mono but what to have for reels?

also not afraid to throw 2 ounce bucktails with the ugly stiks

also looking for other ideas to keep an extra rod with me when wading ( probably my 8 ft surf rod with a big plug on it if i spot any bait)

>>928859
>waist deep in the water

If you want a sturdy reel that you can take apart in minutes if you get it submerged or covered in sand then you're gonna want a Penn 712z. The only think I'd do is get some ht-100 drag washers and do a bailless conversion with a dremel if you get bail snaps. You should be fine with 10-12 pound mono.

>>928899
i want something cheap as fuck, because im sure my little cousin will end up with oe of the rods and forget to rinse it and it will get all fukt

>>928903
You can get them for around 30 bucks on ebay and they are absolute tanks that will last forever. There are 50 year old men out there using the same reel they had in college.

>>927279
Just impulse bought a fishing licence about to go get rods and shit today have no experience fishing any advice for a first time fisher

>>928927
Best advice is to start off with more info and less vague questions. Around where do you live? Saltwater or freshwater? Any experience? Do you have a boat?

>>928927
>any advice for a first time fisher

Buy bobbers, smallish hooks, and worms.

Put the bobber on the line, a piece of worm on the hook, and cast to cover (trees, rocks, ect...)

Also, read the pastebin.

Most importantly have fun and enjoy your time outdoors

>>928930
Live in Victoria Australia will be fishing in Gippsland probs be doing freshwater fishing, 0 experience

>>928933
In about 4 hours we will have the Aussie crews start getting on so they can probably be more help than I can. Untill then >>928931 is sound advice for just starting out and having fun. I will also second the pastbin for some general info.

>>928937
>>928931
Alright cheers lads

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>>928363
>>928365
Version 2.

Now to develop a dust & swarf shield that will vacuum it away. Then get some paints.

>>928927
Nice blog post friend! I'd love to read more riveting snippets of your day-to-day life, do you have a personal webpage that you can link me to? Have a wonderful day!!

>>928938
American techniques will not offer you much luck over here matey. I'm up in QLD so know very little about Gippsland, other than that it holds good numbers of bream. Best thing you can do would be to Google the area that you're fishing and find out what species live there. Once you've done that come back and I'll offer you some tips on how to target them

>>928943
Right on time. Missed you the last couple of days.

>>928948
That's the first post I've made in one of these shit fishing generals in months

>>928941
I...is that chinaberry?

>>928949
Like other threads are better. Why even come to 4chan?

>>928949
>he says as he shit posts at the same time everyday.

>>928953
griget threads on /sp/, story threads on /out/ and I browse /ck/ a lot too. If this was the only """"""fishing"""""" forum I browsed I'd neck myself

>>928953
Reddit wasn't cool enough for him and /b/ ignored him.

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>>928949
>>928956
Are you okay?

>>928959
Yeah matey, thanks for asking

>>928956
/sp/ and /ck/ dear fucking God their is no helping you.

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>>928956
>I browse /ck/ a lot too.

>>928962
>their
Don't need help thanks mate. I enjoy cooking, cricket and fishing. Can't help the fact that these generals are easily some of the worst threads on /out/, not far behind gear threads and "I'm gonna live the homeless life, should I go to Cali or Seattle?" threads

>>928964
>muh quirky gif

>>928967
>muh quirky gif

Not been on /ck/ long I take it.

>>928962
>>928957
We should probably stop wasting our time with her.

>>928967
>complains about something
>won't fix it, but just bitch about it
>likes cricket

$100 says he's an effeminate European

>>928969
>her
wow misogynist much? you don't know my gender

>>928970
It's literally impossible to fix this place. The majority of the posts are about nothing but gear, tiny bass and "I have $30 to start fishing what do I spend it on?". The rest are freshwater vs saltwater (which isn't inherently bad) and there are some (albeit very few) genuinely good posts thrown in (DIY bro is doing well in that respect).

For the record, I'm an Aussie and I always respond to Aussie posts, especially those asking for help.

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>>928970
I'd rather spend $100 on packets of trebles and split rings than piss it away like that.

>>928971
>didn't mind being called "he/him" in other posts, flips zir shit over "her".

>>928970
Well it did say it likes cooking and /ck/ so...yeah I'll put a $100 on it.

>>928970
>europoo-an
>likes cricket
not even the right continent lad

>it's an "/out/ gets trolled by blatant shitposting" episode
just another re-run really

>>928982
You're not doing that well, kid.

>>928972
This is mostly a bunch of fishermen sitting around talking shit about fishing. If we somehow could get beer from over the net this would be a bar. We have never made any statement that this was a high class place of learning but some people don't understand that.

Trashfly anon makes some realy neat shit though.

>>928984
>kid
>kid kid kid
Projecting

>>928972
>The majority of the posts are about nothing but gear, tiny bass and "I have $30 to start fishing what do I spend it on?"
The only one I really have a problem with is the last one because it gets asked like every other thread (or twice in the same one). Not really a big deal just mildly annoying.

Gear is neat though, and little fish are still fun to catch, so I don't see your issue with that.

>For the record, I'm an Aussie and I always respond to Aussie posts, especially those asking for help.

Good. Keep doing that and complain a little less.

>>928978
Same shit. It's all played by brown people or something.

>>928985
This is the most accurate description I've seen of this general

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>>928985
>If we somehow could get beer from over the net this would be a bar.

Totally.

>>928993
>complain a little less
Could say the same to you. Maybe I should start tripfagging so you guys will think I'm cool enough to complain. Afterall, this is just a bar right guys lmao, I'm just shooting the shit with the rest of you xD

>>928997
>Maybe I should start tripfagging

You should tho

>so you guys will think I'm cool enough to complain.

I don't think any of the tripfags on here really complain too much..

>Afterall, this is just a bar right guys lmao, I'm just shooting the shit with the rest of you xD

I thought u guys were suppose to be good at the bantz.

>>928997
Do it or don't nobody realy cares. The heart of 4chan isn't being an anon, it's about having the freedom to do what you want. Go some fishing forum and try to have a thread like this and if there is anyone to even talk too you will probably get b&. Hell after 10+ years of being a /b/tard and 6 years as a /pol/ok even the trolls don't bother me
.

>>928760
Sorta
>>928770
Google "janns net craft"
>>928795
>>928794
Yeah buy me more power pro too
>>928797
They're nice
>>928859
Get a pair of okuma avengers, one 2500 or 3000 size, the other 3000 to 3500 size, spool with #15 mono
>>928984
>kid anon
>again
>>928985
I vote this as a caption on all fishing General threads
>>928997
No, you're just complaining about the way we shoot shit
>emoticons on 4Chan
Y tho

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>>928972
>asian basket weaving forum
>complains
>aussie

here's the thread recap for you, since you're being such a gigantic bitch of a faggot.

>>928947
I'm going to be going to the Tarwin River to look for estuary perch. What do you recommend?

>>929043
Christ start with something a bit easier matey.

If you're deadset on chasing estuary perch then be prepared to put the time into them. 'Enigmatic' is a gross understatement and there's a very good reason that many southern anglers never catch one and probably don't even know they exist.

A fairly basic rod and reel will handle them. 10lb braid, 14lb leader, 7' rod rated to 2-4kg and a 2500 reel will suit. Dropping the leader size will increase bream bycatch, if you're into that sort of thing.
Estuary perch are mostly found around snags - bridges and rock walls will hold them, but most prefer to chase them around fallen trees. Accurate casts are very important, you have to get the lure right in there because the fish will be right in there.

During the day, your best bet is small soft plastics. Grub tails (aka curly tails) are successful, as are prawn shaped plastics. Good starting points are 80-100mm Squidgies Wrigglers and 2.5" Zman Grubz. Zerek prawns have taken their fair share of perch in recent years too. Surface lures (both small poppers and walkers, 50-100mm) work well during low light periods.

Never chased them on bait, so I can't help you there. I'd think that crustaceans (prawns/shrimp in particular) would be the go, fish deep in the water column at the base of snags, or floated into the branches of fallen trees.

Not familiar with the Tarwin so can't recommend any spots there.

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>>929043
>estuary perch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFflPI1dc2U
They look like fun to catch. similar to a crappie here in the states 'cept they're in brackish water. fishing methods seem similar to fishing smallies here. pic not related

>>928973
is this lady single? because i am

>>929063
No she isn't

t. Her husband

>>929063
No she isnt.

t. her black lover

>>929068
We all know blacks only like trash fish

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>>929070
>catfish
>bluegill
>crappie
>and your mom

>>927285
Found exactly this in the everglades

Fuckers left a WHOLE PACK of craws - WHOLE PACK. I've never paid for soft craws in my life, and I have like 8.

>>927285
You should pick up the trash. I pick up after people all the time while fishing because noone else will.

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Skid someone stole your idea

>>929009
>that recap
Pretty much
>>929149
Every time, I also invented those little sleds that look like a bicycle with skis for wheels and those things that you put a hand gun lower in to make a carbine

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>>929161
>I also invented those little sleds that look like a bicycle with skis for wheels
Wut

>>928985
>this would be a bar
heard at a local bar last night from an old salt
"my 1st boat had a spinnaker the size of my underpants"
Got me laughing.

>>928972
If you wanna change it up we can talk about fishing stories, i have a few if anyone is intrested.

>>929149
You can rip it in half and have 2 worms.

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Went to check a local lake this morning. Still there's ice, but the rains and SEVENTY FIVE degree weather has the water line 4-6 ices above the ice in all the places I would have been fishing. One guy was Jon boating around and kept hitting still submerged ice under the flood waters. Very odd, but the submerged trees in the area must have it locked down where it can't float up. I about had a heat stroke walking around out there in the humidity. Just a few days ago, the same place had 3 inches of ice and one guy was ice fishing close to shore, but the ice was the wrong color so I didn't waste my time. The rivers are a mess too. They are up a few feet; chocolate water with churning ice.

I'm sitting here with all the windows and doors open and a fan.

This is the worst winter ever for fishing.

>>929149
>>929161
IKTF, happens to me a great deal. Especially since I have a few decades to "invent" new things before the internet came along and told me I wasn't the first. Which is nice, because someone else thought it was a good idea too.

>>929108
This. I always pick up trash when I'm out at waterways and on hikes. I take a couple trash bags along for that purpose. I also don't bring things that turn into trash while I'm out so there's nothing to stow away of my own that I don't need.

I live in a decent community and they the county has a lot of money, but Damn not a single trashcan at a single landing I go to to put in at. I always keep my trash but Damn that's annoying.

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Does anyone here have any experience mini jigging for trout?

Any tips?

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>>929184
A lot of communities start a trash thing for their area but soon drop it after all the costs. A single trash can spot requires a cemented post, a 55 gallon barrel trash can, contractor trash bag (optional), and cable to chain it to the post to help deter theft and animals from knocking it over. Then someone needs to be paid to empty it. People love stealing new trashbags and even trash cans. That's the cheapest method.

The really nice ones are made from cement, have a couple holes on the sides, and require 2 people to lift the lid to remove the trash.

I've seen many communities remove the trash cans and put up signs about packing out your trash. That seems to be the best method without patrolling and/or expense bunker-like trashcans. If you want to help, pick up what you see, talk to your community leaders to put up signs, and perhaps get local groups involved to pick up trash a few times a year.

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Found some old ice fishing setups in my grandpas garage. Two plastic palm reel and two little blue rods with wood carved handles.

Even back in the day he knew the Swedish pimple was best ice fishin meme. This thing has probably been tied on this line for around 45 years. Even has a USA made snap swivel.

>>929188
What do you mean by mini jigging?
Most trout I catch are on small jigs with small plastic

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>>929210
jigs like these

its become a new thing where i live and it seems to be doing very well so i thought id try it out

>>929176
> 75 degrees
> heat stroke

That's like the sun.

Tell me more about this wrong colored ice, I wasn't aware ice had different colors.

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>>929223
#7
http://www.wikihow.com/Know-When-Ice-is-Safe

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>>929208
>Even has a USA made snap swivel.

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>Want to go ice fishing on MLK day but my buddy with the Clam has to work
i hate the fucking winter

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Dank

Sorry in advance for sideways

>>929223
White patchey ice is shit

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>FLASH SALE
Not much fishing stuff aside from some ice fishin shit. If any of you fags in the frozen north are lookin for stuff, these prices are good til 10pm EST tonight.

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A nice cod and a long for dinner

>>929307
*ling

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>>929292
>Went to buy that 250 size shanty
>already sold out
>mfw

>>929310
Time to go big or go home

Caught a bass today, and my first crappie.

The palm of my hand still feels a bit sore from the dorsal spines of one of the fish. Is it some irritant that injects you?

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>>929320

>>929320
>Is it some irritant that injects you?
No, it's just the fishes slime coat, or you might have a tiny piece of the spine in your hand.

>>929320
You gotta make sure you slide your hand down from the head of the fish and then keep a good grip on it so it doesn't get you.

Just make sure you was your hands well after they poke you, don't wanna end up with an infection.

>>929320
Welcome to the club.

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>>929321
Always this. The only fish I have problems with are some very young catfish. They have saw-like teeth on the backside of their pectoral fins. When they wiggle the saws sometimes cut into my fingers a little.

>that fishing buddy that git finned by a bluegill, dropped it, got angry, and kicked it with his bare foot...
>those screams

I've never had a dorsal spine under my big toenail, but I have it on good authority it is extremely painful.

>>929356
Stingray barb in your palm is worse.

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>>929357
Of course.

>>929292
Any input on the Shimano Nexave FD Spinning Reel
NOW: $24.98 (58% off!)
Was: $59.99*
They only have 1000 & 4000 sizes. For $25 I'm thinking of grabbing one of each.

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>>929373
Do saltwater equipment end up in yard/garage sales the way freshwater stuff does? I get like 5 rods and reels and a tackle box or two for $25. All used, all needing some love, but I can't bring myself to buy new equipment if there's stuff that will work and is 2nd hand..

>>929373
That thing has been on those flash sales for the past month every Thursday. Can't be too bad, it's a Shimano. Their 4000 is fairly big I think so just remember that. 1000 is a good UL/L size for 4lb or 6lb mono.