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| Rod handle repair | 8/28/2008 |
Q: While unloading from a recent fishing trip i leaned one of my rods against the boat. Our new puppy ...
A: George The first thing you do is determine if the value of the rod is worth the repair. Replacing ...
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| fishing reel lb test | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what if any are the negatives if you put a higher lb test then it is recommened on a ...
A: Josh There is a reason that the rod companies put a line rating on a rod. If you exceed the rating ...
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| crappie fishing-mountain Lake North-Upstate SC | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I Have a Lake House in Northern Greenville County, Upstate S. C. A Portion extends over the water ...
A: Keith Before you do anything check with your local fishing regulations and see if it is legal to ...
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| fresh water fishing | 3/18/2008 |
Q: whens the best time to use top water lures?
A: Alex I live in the land of Salmon, Steelhead and Sturgeon, and they don't hit too much on top water ...
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| my first pole | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Tom, I found the first fishing pole ever given to me by my grandfather. It is of no value except ...
A: Brian Rebuilding an old fishing rod can be a fun learning experience. Matching the old guides and ...
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| montaje de cañas | 10/3/2007 |
Q: como se pone una pluma decorativa en el blank,soy de españa y no hay informacion.donde puedo ...
A: Miguel I don't speak much Spanish but I think you are asking about feather inlays. If you email me ...
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| help | 9/1/2007 |
Q: how do i stop porgies from eating my bait so i can catch fluke
A: Aero I've never fished for fluke or porgies so I can only give general hints. Try another bait, or ...
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| BAITCASTING | 8/14/2007 |
Q: What is the trick to casting with a batecasting reel?
A: Mike To start with adjust the magnetic anti-spool to the max. Tie on a lure or some lead and adjust ...
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| building rods | 8/8/2007 |
Q: croix rods and was thinking about starting to build my own rods if it could save me a little money ...
A: Bradley I have good news for you. You not only can save money building your own rods but you can ...
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| how to line a fishing reel | 6/30/2007 |
Q: How do I line a baitcasting fishing reel?
A: ncrafton I've never used a baitcasting reel and only know that it is an enclosed system that is ...
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| Help me please | 6/19/2007 |
Q: hey Tom, i am using a Shakespeare synergy classic 2002 spincasting reel. I have a question about ...
A: Tyler I would suggest going to the local tackle shop and ask for help. Most owners of these ...
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| How to through the string from a fishing rod | 5/15/2007 |
Q: My name is Sam and i bought a fishing rod to go fishing because we live near the lake, but the ...
A: Sam Casting is one of those things that it is easier to see and copy then to explain. My advice ...
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| open faced reels | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Could you please tell me how to restring a open faced reel? I just purchased it today and started ...
A: Sorry that I haven't been on my computer for a few days, so I'll try to answer your question. To ...
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| tarpon in rye river manatee county | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I went fishing in the rye river a couple weekends ago way up in the rye river catfishing, I usually ...
A: I live in the Pacific Northwest and there are no tarpon in this area. I'm guessing that you are in ...
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| RODS & REELS | 1/29/2007 |
Q: WHAT IS EXACTLY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPINNING AND CASTING. I DO MOST OF MY FISHING ON-SHORE, WHAT ...
A: Lou Basically spinning reels work better with light lines and casting reels give you more control ...
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| starting fishing | 8/31/2006 |
Q: i bought a starter fishing kit yesturday.Firstly how do you put line on a reel my reel is a match ...
A: Rhys 'm not familiar with a match pro gt 3000, but there are two basic types of reels stationary ...
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| Fishing equipment | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Can you help me out with the type of fishing equipment I will need to start fishing for salmon, ...
A: Dan To start with in steelhead fishing the most popular rod is probably an 8'6" rod rated for ...
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| rods and reels | 2/12/2006 |
Q: As a advergage fisherman and not alot of money to spend on fishing gear, what are your feelings on ...
A: Bradley The most important part of a reel is the drag system. You should have a smooth drag so that ...
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| fishing rods | 8/24/2005 |
Q: what does it mean for a rod to have a "fast tip"?
A: David A fast tip has to do with the action or flex characteristics of the rod, varying from slow ...
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| fishign reel | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I am just starting to get into and learn about fishing, I bought a new fishing rod the other day and ...
A: Chris It's hard to tell you what to do not knowing what type of reel you are using. My advise would ...
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| guide rapping mistake | 3/18/2005 |
Q: I stupidly mixed two of the same parts of winding coating and coated the windings. Oops, they were ...
A: Jason Just mix up a new batch of your coating, being very careful to get the mixture right, it's ...
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| Fly rod weight | 1/4/2005 |
Q: I just got a 4wt rod to add some variability from my 6wt I typically use. It is constructed of IM8 ...
A: Mike Trying to judge rods by their diameter can be misleading. A rod with large diameter with thin ...
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| Fly rod selection (marker) | 12/27/2004 |
Q: I have had a Orvis T3, Sage XP, St Croix Legend Ultra, and maybe a 1/2 dozen other fly rods in my ...
A: Steven I'm not a fly fisherman, but I have built many fly rods for the different companies I work ...
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| fishing | 11/9/2004 |
Q: How much does it cost to get a guide?
A: Nathanial I don't know if you are referring to a guide to take you fishing or a guide for your rod. ...
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| chehalis fishing | 10/8/2004 |
Q: How is the fishing on the Chehalis river near the Satsop this week? Do you know what lures or type ...
A: Denny I don't fish the Chehalis, I live outside of Vancouver and fish mainly the Columbia and the ...
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| Fly Rod Weights | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I've been using a 5-6 weight rod with 5 weight line. I snapped the rod last weekend and am going to ...
A: Chad Line weight recommendations are set by the factory as a general guide. People often use lines ...
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| fishing reels | 6/14/2004 |
Q: but my dad is. i wanted to get him a new reel for his birthday, and i was wondering what the best ...
A: Adam My personal favorites in casting would be Shimano, Daiwa and Garcia. If your dad is using a ...
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| fishing reels | 6/14/2004 |
Q: but my dad is. i wanted to get him a new reel for his birthday, and i was wondering what the best ...
A: Adam Not knowing what you're fishing for or what kind of rod you're using I can't give a ...
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| Bass Fishing | 5/10/2004 |
Q: I am from Kansas and I do a lot of bass fishing in the mid-west. I am moving to Portland this ...
A: Wayne I fish for salmon, steelhead and stugeon, rairly for bass. There are tons of lakes around ...
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| fly rod building | 3/4/2004 |
Q: what is the best way to recess a cork handle for a hidden reel seat without splitting or chipping? ...
A: Kenny For a first time builder I would recommend that you get a cork that is already recessed. For ...
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