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| Betts Mfg Co | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have an old fly rod I recently purchased. It has a decal witha red and green background. On one ...
A: I am not the old-rods expert on this site. Run this past Joe Douglas and you will get a wealth of ...
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| Portable (wireless) Fishfinder | 11/4/2009 |
Q: spoke with a couple weeks back on the Hummingbird fishfinders the wrist style and the rod mount. ...
A: I had heard of that one in a trade mag but I have never seen one in person. None of the tackle ...
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| rods | 10/28/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about a Wright& McGill "sweetheart" 7ft MA2L a friend asked me if I knew ...
A: Sorry I don't know much either. Joe Douglas on this site is the rd expert. If you can post this to ...
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| The American fork & hoe co. rods | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Marc, I have an old and slightly damaged casting rod with the American fork %26 hoe co, Geneva Ohio ...
A: American Fork and Hoe was bought out by True Temper in the 1930's some time. It's a great piece of ...
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| Wireless fish finders | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I want to buy a wireless fishfinder for my husband and I for Christmas this year. I am stuck ...
A: When I saw this coming out on the market years ago I had to have one. I do a lot of pier fishing on ...
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| What baits to use for canal fishing in Bethlehem PA | 10/18/2009 |
Q: me and my friends are always going fishing in the canal. We catch a descent amount of fish but ...
A: I can't help you with the specifics of your canal since I have never fished there. I can tell you ...
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| Super- Lex Modele Depose Made In France | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am a follower of your expert comments and indepth explanations about fishing. Wondering if you ...
A: I knew nothing about the reel till I started to investigate it for this question. I did find a ...
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| fishing | 10/13/2009 |
Q: what fish can you catch in aboutsbury dorset uk as i want to go see fishing this weekend
A: Unfortunately, I live in Wisconsin, US and don't know anything about that piece of water you are ...
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| very old split lead shot container | 10/7/2009 |
Q: i have a very old mid victorian split lead shot container with sprung lids. the container has two ...
A: I am sorry but the collecting end of the tackle is not my expertise. I was able to find a few in ...
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| Orvis Bamboo Flyrod Value | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I was left by my uncle an Orvis Shooting Star Bamboo Rod 9'2" 6-7/8 oz Serial #30330 manufactured ...
A: I am not the expert on collector rods, but I have found a little information for you. I found a few ...
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| Strike King 3 piece bamboo fly rod with extra tip | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find the value and history on this fly rod. It is a tonga bamboo strike king 3 piece ...
A: I am not the rod collecting expert here on this site, but I can usually dig up something about some ...
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| Fishing Hooks | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Hey, I am in the PLTW Engineering Program at the Career and Technology Center in Williamston SC. We ...
A: I have three small kids so yes, deep hooking fish is a problem. Circle hooks have solved some of ...
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| BROWN TROUT HARBORS | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Is now a good time to catch brown trout in Milwaukee Harbor? What techniques to use? Areas to fish? ...
A: It has been a roller coaster of weather here in Milwaukee this week. I don't know what I will be ...
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| fishing reel | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i have a shakespeare 1972GL reel. itwas made in 1940. miny condition in original box with metal ...
A: It is a very nice reel in mint condition. Unfortunately they aren't very collectable because of the ...
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| Bronson 66 | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I got a Bronson 66 Professional with a True Temper Uni-spin rod made in the USA. The rod and reel ...
A: I don't think they are worth terribly much. I found the uni-spin on e-bay for about $45. But I am ...
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| fishing knife | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Not sure if you can help or maybe direct to a web site....but here goes. I have a metal folding ...
A: I don't know anything about Iver Johnson Knives. They are known more for their guns so someone in ...
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| value of a rod | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Fenwick Feralite FS88C 8 1/2' 2 piece rod in the original triangle plastic tube and ...
A: Nice rod and it sounds like it hasn't been used. Unfortunately, those rods aren't really valuable ...
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| kodiak fly rod | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a kodiak fly rod, made in U.S.A. 3-433-8' line weight 8 could you tell me anything about this ...
A: I'm not really the collector rod expert on this site. You may want to pose this to Joe Douglas. ...
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| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ...
A: The original "AJ" 4.5" model. Shallow model. Color #183. ...
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| Fly rods | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Martin Tuffy fly rod. It is 9' and 7wt. It is an old fiberglass rod with cork handle. I was ...
A: The Martin products aren't worth a lot of money. I believe that you can still buy the Tuffy reels ...
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| Sebago special fly rods | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Mark I read a question asked to you about a gentlemen owning a Sebago special flyrod. My grandfather ...
A: Yes, I remember the question and I had never heard of that rod and couldn't find anything on it. ...
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| Fly reels | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have access to two Bogdan reels. S# and models # AF200M S#62-13 200 S#72-31 ...
A: The Bogdan handmade reels are expensive items and I am not the expert on the collectable end of this ...
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| fly rod | 9/8/2009 |
Q: A friend just gave me a bamboo fly rod that belonged to his grandfather. Here's the description on ...
A: Heddon produce a lot of bamboo fly rods in the 30's and 40's. They are nice rods but because of the ...
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| neighborhood fishing | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I recently moved to a neighborhood in central North Carolina with a small pond. I've seen people fly ...
A: Well, you could go the easy route and ask the people that you see fishing what that are catching. ...
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| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ...
A: Yes those are the spawners. They cruise around in groups. It's a false spawn but they are going ...
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| Brown Trout in the Great Lakes in depth. | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have been a fan of your articles for quite some time. I fish alot and been reading all I could at ...
A: Its always good to hear that someone is using the information. Spawning Browns....... sigh. These ...
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| how much it worth | 8/26/2009 |
Q: hello my name is tommy i have a jchiggins pisto grip rod and a shakespere maryoff the reel wuz made ...
A: The JC Higgins was sold by Sears. It was probably from the similar era in the late 50's or early ...
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| Shimano spinning reels | 8/22/2009 |
Q: .Do you know if Shimano or any spinning reel maker offered or offers a reel with instant ...
A: Shimano is the only one offering a mid-priced reel ($60) with the trigger pick-up. They offer ...
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| rated lure weight on rods | 8/7/2009 |
Q: just wanted to know what is the maximum weight a rod can throw over its rated weight; like I have a ...
A: You can get away with a little heavier lure like you mention. Go easier on the cast so you don't ...
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| Cane Poles | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My dad is old school and wants to buy 16' to 18' cane poles. He is on his last 3 and they are hard ...
A: I don't know if I'm going to be much help. Gone are the days when you'd see them standing outside ...
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| Fenwick Royale RYF 908 9' 2 piece | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Is this model a graphite rod? Also, would you recommend it and at what price?
A: Yes, it is a very nice graphite rod. In new condition, they sell for $75-$90 on eBay so I'd say ...
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| Johnson Executive Travel-Pac | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Hey Marc...Wondering If You Had Any Information On This Set....Year...What Its Worth ..Etc Thanks ...
A: I haven't been able to find any values on this particular set as shown. I would say that the set ...
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| Fishing 3 hours north of thunder bay | 7/18/2009 |
Q: On monday I am going 3 hours north of Thunder Bay to a remote lake for a fishing/family trip. The ...
A: I'm probably too late, but I'll respond anyway. For the Pike it's hard to beat spoons and ...
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| Action-Rod Orchard Indusries Ic., Detroit 12, Mi | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have this rod I picked it up at a local Pawn Shop for 20 dollars, it has a square metal rod with ...
A: In general, those rods are fairly common and seem to go for $30 to $50 on eBay. I have also seen ...
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| River Fishing | 7/7/2009 |
Q: for fishing in a river for bass, northern pike trout etc. specifically near a dam, which lures would ...
A: Without knowing more about the area (depth, current speed, weeds, no weeds, etc) I can make a few ...
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| Heddon Expert #125 9' split bamboo rod | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was curious as to the value of this rod. It is a 9' Heddon Expert #125 3 piece (w/ extra tip) in ...
A: That is a very nice rod and could be worth several hundred, if not five hundred dollars. Like most ...
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| Bass fishing in cedar lakes | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Marc, My buddy and I are casual fishers. We get out just for the relaxation. We recently fished at a ...
A: That is a tough one. It's hard to say what was going on with all the surface activity. Bait fish, ...
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| value of old fishing rods | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I have a shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube and bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece ...
A: Unfortunately, these aren't very highly sought after by collectors so they aren't worth much money. ...
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| Grasscarp bait | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i only know onething about grass carp that they mostly feed on grass so to hook them what bait ...
A: I have never fished for them myself but I know people who have. They aren't prevalent to many areas ...
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| fishing in wisconsin river | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i fish in the wisconsin river in central wisconsin and i generally catch walleye. i usually use a ...
A: You will definitely want to be on the bottom for cats and carp. A slip sinker rig is very simple ...
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| Spinners | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Today I was fishing with a strikeking spinner bait, and I caught nothing but seaweed, what are good ...
A: Spinnerbaits and topwater baits are good shore fishing lures for Bass. Stick with that spinnerbait. ...
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| rod re gripping | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have some medium action offshore rods that have EVA foam grips on them that are worn out so I was ...
A: Yes, it's a pain but you really have to strip everything off and start over to do this right. Those ...
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| help | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking to buy a Wonderrod Shakespeare WCA70 I was told its not made anymore but I know someone ...
A: Yes, there is one out there somewhere. Finding it is a different story. Unfortunately e-Bay is ...
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| tackle | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have been a mono line user for many years and now I am interested in braided line (spider wire for ...
A: It is very puzzling that it broke that low. I cant explain that one. Generally that super line ...
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| Top Water bass fishing "hooking" | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Quick question for you...I'm using Zoom Horny Toad products with a 2/0 hook. The bass take it, I ...
A: Yes, way too small. Probably a 5/0 for that bait. In fact, I think Zoom offers a hook made ...
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| Portable Rod & Reel combos | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about some of the portable fishing rods they have on the ...
A: No, pack and travel rods have a specific purpose and not all of them are a gimmick. The NGC mini ...
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| Trolling motor | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 speed trolling motor and I need to know how fast I am going. When i have it on 3rd speed ...
A: No the numbers are only an index. A 50 pound thrust motor on a 10 foot jon-boat would fly across ...
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| small lake fishing craft | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i want to purchase a 8'-10' fishing boat. what is the best material, plastic or aluminum, and what ...
A: Well, right now Kayaks are the hottest thing out there. But personally I like something a little ...
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| Striped Bass | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ...
A: Shad, no. They are filter feeders and you can't catch them on hook and line. A cast net (if legal ...
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| Striped Bass | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ...
A: It would be a typical summer pattern by now. Look for them in the deeper holes, undercut banks, or ...
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| Johnson Century reel | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Marc, How do I tighten the tension on my Johnson Century 100B reel? At #6 it still won't reel in ...
A: Thats one of those old green ones I believe? There is a drag number indicator on the top of the ...
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| Striped Bass | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where stripes would be this time of year on Cherokee lake along the banks. Coves, ...
A: I'm really not qualified to answer this. I'm from Wisconsin and I have never fished there. I'm ...
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| lake trout steelhead rainbows | 5/25/2009 |
Q: What is the easiest and least harmful method to recover and release these varieties? I seem to have ...
A: Your rubber net is a good idea and try to keep the fish in the water while unhooking. Try to ...
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| Horrock fly fishing rod | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a bamboo rod w/two tips and a metal round case for it. It is in exc. condition. It says ...
A: H-I rods are not very valuable to collectors because they were mass produced and as far as bamboo ...
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| crappie fishing | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Would this spinner work for crappie fishing? http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?u=BSVP1/32 ...
A: Ah, the old Beetle Spin..... It sure does catch crappie. That would be an excellent choice. As ...
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| Fenwick Royale RYF 906 | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am pretty new to fly fishing and a friend wants to sell me a never used Fenwick Royale RYF 906, ...
A: I found one on e-bay that is selling for $90 right now, which seems to sound like a fair price. A ...
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| Bait alerts on spin cast reel | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am new at fishing and have recently purchased a Zebco 33 reel. The manual with it is not very ...
A: Some of the new 33's have Zebco's "Bite Alert" system on them. If you are still fishing and a fish ...
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| Fishing in Lake Ontario Near Hamilton | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of ...
A: I'd go with some "catch anything" type baits till you start dialing in on them. The 4" Gulp on a ...
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| Fishing in Lake Ontario Near Hamilton | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I live down in the south part of lake Ontario, Right by 50 point marina, Hamilton. I need a lot of ...
A: I'm not familiar with your area but it has to be similar to here on Lake Michigan. I'm a little ...
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| fishing off shore | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I live on Lake Norman, NC, and i have a very good cove that i live in that has many bass, crappie, ...
A: Weeds and cover are the eternal double edge sword for fisherman. They attract fish, but make it ...
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| crank baits/ line twist | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I am a avid crank bait fisherman. My question is after a good days fishing I get bad line twist with ...
A: Yes, generally I'd say not to use a swivel either. But, hard pulling baits are sometimes a problem ...
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| how to put plastic worm on hook and use it | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a huge selection of lures and baits from my grand father who was an avid fisherman. One thing ...
A: The "Texas-rigged" plastic worm and the Senko type worm "Wacky Rigged" are probably you best two ...
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| 50's...60's SilaFlex Spinning Rods | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have 2 older spinning rods...2 piece...just over 7' tip to tip with cork butts...Metal ...
A: The Browning Silaflex rods were very good rods in that era and have some collector value. I know ...
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| Tangled line | 5/6/2009 |
Q: When i fish with a bobber and cast it out why does the line below the bobber get tangled up around ...
A: I'd almost have to see what you are doing to know for sure. But, probably have a few things to ...
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| fly fishing reel | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have an Eagle Claw Trailmaster III fly fishing rod/reel combo. The rod is an 8'6" 5 piece pack ...
A: I think the only place to get spare parts for a reel like that is going to be from Eagle Claw ...
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| sun fishing | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My local lake has a sign that says the kind of fish you can catch along with creel limits and so ...
A: Sunfish are very similar to Bluegills. I'd say 4 pound test, and small floats. Light pencil floats ...
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| bass in heavy weeds | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I use Power Pro 50# braid for heavy weeds when looking for bass.What is a suitable fluorocarbon ...
A: I wouldn't go much higher in leader weight because it will start taking away from the action of the ...
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| Fishing reels | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Are all original Johnson fishing reels set up to spool 8 lb. test line? If not, what are some ...
A: Most of them like the old Century's were spooled with 8#. Some of the bigger ones like the Sabre ...
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| fishinig line | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am a relativley seriour angler fishing on average 3-4 times a week. And i was just wanting your ...
A: Don't skimp on line quality. It's the link between you and the fish. Sounds like you may have had ...
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| Batteries | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I currently have the wrong battery for my trolling motor. My trolling motor has 42lbs of thrust, my ...
A: There are a couple issues here. First of all I think that you may be a little under powered with ...
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| gear ratio | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Have several bait casters with no gear ratio printed on them could I give you the type of reel and ...
A: The 4600c and Bantam 10x are 5.3:1. The 521 XLT plus and the PF 200C are both 6.3:1. I don't know ...
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| Indian Head Brand Bamboo Rod | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 3pc 11ft long bamboo rod with only eyelet at the tip. There is a label that says - Indian ...
A: I don't know much about that item. It is a still fishing pole and even if they are in good ...
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| Spinner bait ID question??? | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question about identifying a spinner bait I used to use. I thought it was made by Mister ...
A: It doesn't sound like Mister Twister product. But, I can't identify it from your discription. I ...
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| Shakespeare Spin-Wonderod | 4/12/2009 |
Q: .. In 1954 my father sold out his Sporting Goods business in Sandy Lake PA., and moved our family to ...
A: Without the model number of the rod it would be impossible to know exactly which rod that was. ...
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| Value of old Fenwick rod | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have an old Fenwick rod that belonged to my father and was wondering if you have any information ...
A: There are a lot of Fenwick rods out there so generally they aren't worth a lot. It could be in the ...
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| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/8/2009 |
Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ...
A: I'm going to check that Grey Frede out. Sounds very good. Thanks for the tip. I am hoping that ...
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| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/7/2009 |
Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ...
A: Good to hear from a fellow Milwaukeean! My favorite mold is the Do-It JME-7-A1. It's the newer ...
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| rods/reels for Lake Michigan | 4/5/2009 |
Q: What is the best rod length, action, and power for fishing Lake Michigan from shore? I'm targeting ...
A: For the species you mention, I use 8 pound test all season long. Only in the fall when the salmon ...
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| Fishing for bass with top-water frog | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a question on selecting the correct rod to use for Top-Water Frogs when fishing for bass. ...
A: Generally, the guys want the fast tip to help cast the light frogs a long distance. But they want ...
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| toledo bend lake | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I went fishing yesterday,march29. 69deg outside bluebird skies, watertemp 61-64 degs two days after ...
A: I can't respond directly about Toledo Bend bass but this happens everywhere. If I had a definitive ...
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| soft plastic storage | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a tackle bag with individual compartments, and would like to know if I could ...
A: A lot of the heavily scented things on the market today are meant to be stored in their own bags. ...
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| Water Clarity | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I live in Southern Maine and I have always wondered how you determine the water clarity? I know ...
A: For fishermen, clarity is all relative I guess. Here in Wisconsin, we have clear lakes, murky ...
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| baitcast reel regular mainteneance | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2008 model Quantum Energy pt baitcast reel and can not figure out how to get the cover on ...
A: Now, now, put down the sledge hammer and back away slowly! I don't have one of these reels so I ...
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| charging trolling motor batteries | 3/9/2009 |
Q: When charging deep cycle batteries, should the caps stay on the battery or should they be removed?
A: No, if they are batteries that have been bought in the past 10 years they don't need to be vented ...
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| loaded new reel | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i got a zebco slab seeker with a loaded reel attached.the reel says depth locater on it,alsoit has 2 ...
A: I think I am following what you are asking. You are asking how to get the line cover off, right? I ...
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| butt end repair on casting rod | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have A Quantum model QXLC 86MSS graphite salmon steelhead rod and the reel holder will pivot and ...
A: This is the rod repair guys worst nightmare! There are several options and you aren't going to like ...
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| fishing rod | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have come across a solid glass rod approx. 5' on the rod the slightly faded sticker reads Pro Rod ...
A: I am absolutely stumped on this one. I've checked everything I have and I have come up empty. I ...
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| Heddon rod | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Heddon 4 1/2 foot #600 bamboo rod with a Pflueger "Nobbs Mary"reel on it.I know it's a ...
A: That rod is a nice find. It could be from the 1940's. I'd say that one could be worth $75-$100. ...
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| Crappie_Bass Fishing | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Marc, I have recently moved to louisiana and want to pick up bass and crappie fishing. are there ...
A: Lure color isn't really a specie specific issue. It has more to do with water color. In clear ...
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| rod handle | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a harnell casting rod and it has alum.base about 5/16 di.and 1 and 1/2 in long.were can I ...
A: I took a little extra time to try to find you an answer but I still came up stumped. The only thing ...
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| fishing line | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Can you use regular fishing line instead of ice fishing line when ice fishing?
A: Yes you can. I'd avoid lines with memory like Trilene XT or they will be a mess to handle when they ...
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| Trolling for trout | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Hey Marc, I diddn't see anybody ask you any trout questions recently but here it goes. Last year I ...
A: It's hard to answer, not knowing about the lake or what time of the year. But what I think you are ...
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| Harnell rod | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a Harnell fishing rod I purchased at an auction a few years back it is 7'6" long when ...
A: I'd need to see the reel seat better or the guides to tell you if it's a spinning or fly rod. It ...
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| what it might be worth | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a split bamboo rod. maide by KIRAKU & Co.INC. branded GRAMPUS. this is a six in one rod. ...
A: It's a nice rememberance of your father in law and a great conversation piece. Unfortunately a lot ...
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| How Would You Fish this Lake In Winter? | 1/22/2009 |
Q: How Would You Fish this Lake In At this Time of Year for Largemouth Bass? ...
A: Can you give me some more details about the lake. Where is it? Bottom composition? Forage base? ...
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| fishing reels | 1/22/2009 |
Q: what`s the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, can both be used for lure ...
A: Both can be used for lure fishing or live bait fishing. If you are a beginner, you will want to ...
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| ice fishing | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i live in northern new jersey on a lake that is about 66 acres. the lake has just frozen enough to ...
A: For the Pickerel and Bass, I'd get some 3" (or so) golden shiners and fish them on the tip-ups. ...
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| Lure Color | 1/11/2009 |
Q: do you know what color lures is best to use in stained and murky water conditions in the winter and ...
A: There may be particular favorites on a given body of water through out the country. If I had to ...
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| Old Reels | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I'd like to find out the value of some reels I have and some info on each. a Blue Eagle, The Steamer ...
A: I'm not really the antique expert on this site but I'll take a stab. First of all, I am stumped on ...
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| Antique/Old Fly Reels and Boxes | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I discovered some antiques, two fenwick fly rods which i got assistance with, but i have 4 old reels ...
A: The two Pflueger 1774's are worth about $20-$30 each and maybe near $50 if you have the original box ...
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| Fishing Reel Old | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Hope you can help me out, I have and old fishing reel my grandpa had when he was young. It's and ...
A: The Pflueger Supremes were great old reels. That was actually my first Musky reel and I used it for ...
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| Fenwick Classic Fly Rods | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Me and my flyfishing friends are trying to find out more information about classic fenwick glass fly ...
A: As far as a guide, I have never seen a collectors guide for Fenwick. E-bay is probably the best ...
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| Water Dogs | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Colorado and I am new to ice fishing. Last year I went to try my luck at Elevenmile Res. ...
A: I think it's going to be nearly impossible to find a live waterdog at this time of the year. I am ...
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| tube | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have run out of a certain color of tube that were purchased at a gander mt.but recently they quit ...
A: I don't think I am going to be able to help you much. I just contacted a friend who was a manager ...
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| Granger Aristocrat Line Weight | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Wisniewski, I have a Wright & McGill Granger Aristocrat in 9.5 foot length. Can you tell me what ...
A: The fly line weight will tell me more about what you could use it for. Somewhere on the rod there ...
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| Building Wood Crankbaits | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to start building my own freshwater crank baits and have decided to use Balsa Wood. The ...
A: There are a few options for the the premade blanks. First, yes you could run them through the ...
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| Building Wood Crankbaits | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to start building my own freshwater crank baits and have decided to use Balsa Wood. The ...
A: Some people drill holes for thru wire. For balsa, I like to make the lure in two halves. Bend the ...
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| Japanese Pole | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am from the UK but am currently living with my wife in Thailand. I bought my wife a Japanese ...
A: Honestly, I have never seen anything like that. But, I think you are correct. I think they intend ...
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| rod handle part | 11/15/2008 |
Q: i have an old rod handle with the part that tightens and holds the rod in place in the handle ...
A: Oh boy, Jim. I hate to tell you this but I've never seen anything like this either. You have ...
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| what kind | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Have some experience at fishing. Just turned 65 (I don't have to buy a license. Will be fishing from ...
A: When you mention, "easy to use and trouble free", I immediately think towards a spincasting reel. ...
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| Steel's Wiggle Frog | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a really nice Steel's Wiggle Frog in the original plastic tube. I can't find any info on this ...
A: Made by Frank Steel probably back in the late 1940's. The company was in Chicago. It is probably ...
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| Fishing lure | 10/21/2008 |
Q: it has no name on it but it does have a patent date on it, it looks as if it is a metal/steel lure ...
A: For some reason I am not getting the picture you sent. But, I did some checking in books I have and ...
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| fishing | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I want to know what is the most effective way to catch fish. how do you hook the bait? what kind of ...
A: This is a pretty broad question and I would like a little more information to answer it better. The ...
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| Have you ever heard of? | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Have you ever heard of a Savage Seattle Spring Grip fly rod? Can you give me any information on the ...
A: I have never hear of nor could I find any information on Savage Seattle Rods. I'm guessing its a ...
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| fishing rod | 10/10/2008 |
Q: i have just been given a 14' carbon rod labled as "fibertube 14' light line match rod" its in its ...
A: I have not heard of that rod and could not find any information on a company or model called ...
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| heddon #17 Bamboo Rod | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Heddon Rod with #17 on it. The handle is lime green. The rod is natural finish and all the ...
A: This question is better answered by Joe Douglas on this site. I know that the #17 Black Beauty is ...
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| Hey | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Ok, I want to go fishing at a really large pond today and it's pouring outside. I don't really care ...
A: For Bass in somewhat weedy conditions, it's hard to beat a 3/8th ounce spinnerbait or Chatterbait. ...
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| crappie fishing | 9/27/2008 |
Q: what and where do crappie like to hide...also whats the best bait to use and wht time of the day is ...
A: Crappies can be very shallow in the spring and can be very deep in the summer. Here in the midwest, ...
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| Old Reel | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I'd like to repair this old reel. Can you help me Id the manufacture ? I bought it at walmart over ...
A: That's odd that it has no markings on it at all. For a fly reel that was sold at a big retailer ...
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| Hey | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Ok, I want to go fishing at a really large pond today and it's pouring outside. I don't really care ...
A: It's probably too late to answer but I will anyway. Rain is fine in fact I'll take a little rain ...
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| AQUACRAFT LURES | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have been fishing for many years and even won a few tourments. I have used many lures by many ...
A: I don't know a whole lot about the company. They make a good looking lure for a cheap price. They ...
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| water dog/mud puppy | 9/18/2008 |
Q: hey i have been looking for a live bait called a water dog also called a mud puppy they look like ...
A: Yes, they are a very good bait for big bass, especially in the spring when Bass are on the beds. ...
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| Luers | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Wisniewski, I was wondering what type of luer is best to use on a cloudy day for pike fishing?
A: There are so many variables that go into choosing lures. If you are asking what color to use on a ...
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| Trolling motor batteries | 9/11/2008 |
Q: this maybe a real dumb question. Why wouldn't a car battery work for a small trolling motor 12volt?
A: Yes a car starting battery will work to some extent but will not last very long. Starting batteries ...
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| Spinning of the reel. | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have an ugly stick. When I reel my line in it wraps some time to low causing it to tangle at the ...
A: It sounds like the line is wrapping down below where it should and on to the skirt of the spool. ...
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| Fishing Rod | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I Have been going through my daughter's namesake's things, and I came across a silver tube with an ...
A: H-I bamboo rods are fairly common and not very desirable to hard core collectors. A rod like this ...
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| Bass Fishing | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I' am a beginning fisherman. I can't seem to ever catch bass. The thing is I can see them in the ...
A: First of all, get on the water at good feeding times. Early mornings and late afternoons and ...
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| trolling with mono | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I want to start trolling for stripers but I dont want to use lead line what else can I do??
A: I don't know how deep you have to go, but there are a couple options. Adding lead weights ahead ...
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| changing treble hooks to singles | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I'm just getting back into fishing after a loooong hiatus, and I picked up a few lures and spoons to ...
A: You shouldn't effect the action on most lures just by changing from a treble to a single. ...
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| Spinners | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am trying to build small ultra-light spinners for trout (1/24-1/16 Oz)and am having trouble ...
A: Well, you probably aren't overlooking anything obvious. Getting very small spinners to spin ...
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| sears fishing gear. | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a Sears 6.5 foot spinning rod.Made from fibre glass,(I guess),Reccomended line ...
A: I don't know a lot about Sears tackle but I see the stuff come up a lot on e-bay. Unfortunately, it ...
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| spinner bait | 8/14/2008 |
Q: czesc ok my guestion is what that spinner bait called that doesn't have the 2 little metal piece its ...
A: A "spinnerbait" is like the one that you attached the picture. The wire is like a safety pin shape ...
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| spinner bait | 8/14/2008 |
Q: czesc ok my guestion is what that spinner bait called that doesn't have the 2 little metal piece its ...
A: I believe what you describe is a "buzz bait". I am not sure where you are writing from, but nearly ...
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| i want a fresh water closed reel and 25 pound tessed line and a good rod for under 25.00$ | 7/28/2008 |
Q: hey marc i was just wondering if i could get a good fresh water reel and a good rod and 25 pound ...
A: I am not familiar with your area. But even at something like Wal-Mart it is going to be tough to ...
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| bobbers | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i am looking for a very large round slip bobber 3 to 3 1/2 in. I seen one but i cant seem to find ...
A: I feel your frustration. We use large floats like that for sucker fishing in the fall for Musky. ...
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| Jig tying | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have been an avid fly tyer for years and I recently came across your article in In-Fisherman on ...
A: Unfortunately there are no books on jig tying that I know of(except the one I am in the middle of ...
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| corkskrews | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I havn't been fishing for that long, and i am always hearing stuff about corkskrews that you put on ...
A: The corkscrews look just like they sound. It's a little piece of corkscrewed wire that is attached ...
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| Sebago Special | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a three piece fly rod complete with tube and storage bad the rod has Sebago Special #25.00 ...
A: Well, you stumped me on this one. I can't even find anything about a Sebago special rod. That ...
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| respooling bait casting reel | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Marc, What is the proper way to respool a bait casting reel? I am concerned about how the line ...
A: Yes there is. On a baitcaster the line should roll directly off the bulk spool and on to your reel. ...
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| spinning reel | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Sir, I purchased a new spinning reel today and a rod to put it on, but I dont know how to run the ...
A: I hope I am understanding you correctly. I am guessing that the reel has the line on it now. ...
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| bass with blood spots | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Today I caught about a 4 pound bass in Pearlington, Mississippi. It is brackish water. When I put ...
A: This would be a better question for a fisheries biologist. I do know of a disease called "Red Sore ...
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| River | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am about to take a trip to the Boguechitto. I am going with family and we are supposed to do some ...
A: I don't know any specifics about the Bogue Chitto river, but I can answer some general fishing ...
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| fish population | 6/4/2008 |
Q: how do fish get into small ponds in the woods which didn't have fish to begin with or how do fish ...
A: I have a friend who is a fisheries biologist that I have asked this question before. The fish had ...
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| guide replacements | 6/3/2008 |
Q: i recently purchased an Abe Garcia Excellence 6'6 2pc. hig mod graphite medium light action rod and ...
A: I would go with something economical like Fuji Hardaloy or the equivalent from Pac-Bay (Hialoy). ...
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| Fishing line installation on spool | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I cannot find any information on the prescribed technique for winding my Berkley Trileen 2LB test ...
A: The spool of line should be laying flat on the table for a spinning reel. NOT running straight off ...
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| flasher material | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Where can I purchase the wire, cable, beds and blades, wire benders and related items to make down ...
A: Here are a few Internet and mail order stores that should have everything you need. 1. Barlows ...
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| fishing in the rain? | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Hey, my name is Seth i live in Missouri and here lately we have had down pours almost 4 times a week ...
A: Rainy days are great days to fish. The low pressure and cloud cover are always better than a bright ...
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| Nippon Bamboo Fly/Spin Combo Set | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I got your information when I searched for Nippon bamboo fly rod. I like fishing with these, so ...
A: Thirty dollars is probably a fair price. Is it worth more than that, probably not too much more. I ...
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| fish cribs | 4/30/2008 |
Q: do you know where a person can find out info about building fish cribs....different designs,etc? ...
A: I'd say that your first source is your local Department of Natural Resources. To place them, you may ...
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| bass | 4/22/2008 |
Q: What kind of lures are the best for bass? Jigs, dive-to, rattles? And what kind of bait for bait ...
A: To answer you question, YES! Those are all good baits. I think of my tackle box like a tool box or ...
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| Fising Rod | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I need help choosing a rod for an 18 year old who mainly trout fishes. I was considering an "Ugly ...
A: Some one who fishes trout in streams or ponds will probably want a light action or ultra-light ...
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| fishing line | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ...
A: I am guessing that these urban streams and rivers in the Houston area are probably Bass fishing ...
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| Eagle Claw Rod | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have an Eagle Claw, Trailmaster No. M6TMU- 6'9" Spin Fly Combo. It is a 5 pc rod. It's yellow ...
A: If it's in good condition and still has the aluminum tube, it's probably worth about $35-$50. Some ...
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| fishing line | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ...
A: Rod length is more of a personal preference. But, longer and longer rods are becoming more popular. ...
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| question about a fishing rod | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i came across a fishing rod custom built by horrocks-ibbotson reg#1686 it is a two piece 6'-6" rod ...
A: Being a 6-6 rod I am guessing that it may be a spinning rod. If there is cork handle before and ...
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| fishing line | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Im a new fishermen that is cunfused about what line to spool up with. What is a good all around ...
A: It has more to do with what you are fishing for. Panfish and stream trout will require a light line ...
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| BRAIDED LINE | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of trying braided line for bass fishing. Should I tie on a mono leader or just tie my ...
A: Some people tie directly to the braid. I do not and would not recommend it unless you are fishing ...
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| lures | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Hy, Me and my dad are crappie fishermen and love using Lil Dad Crawdads but we just cant seem to ...
A: Well, you stumped me. I have been looking high and low in old catalogs for that bait and no luck. ...
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| west virginia fishing | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We are planning a fishing trip to West Virginia. We have a boat that is registered in Ohio. Do we ...
A: Because this is a legal matter, I recommend that you check with the WV Department of natural ...
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| question | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am in Germany and our rods are rated by bait weight, of course in metric. I see that in the USA ...
A: The line rating is not an accurate way to judge the rod and only a suggestion to help an angler ...
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| herters flyrod | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 piece ,10 foot fiberglass flyrod made by herters,the model number is rb6y7f,it has a cork ...
A: There are still people who love the fiberglass fly rods. They had very nice soft actions. Every ...
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| baitcasting reels | 3/30/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to get out a birdsnest out.
A: I wish I had a magical trick or remedy, but I don't know of any. I tug the main line (going out to ...
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| brim | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I cought a brim and kept him because he was little, but I dont know what to feed him!! crackers, ...
A: This question may be better suited for an aquarium expert, but I'll throw in my two cents. Fish ...
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| chip in my reel | 3/23/2008 |
Q: hey marc, hey i was outside doing some dryland casting. when i maid a cast my reel fell right out ...
A: It sounds like an actual chunk of the reel broke off the housing somewhere? Not just a dent, I take ...
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| Balancing a spinnerbait | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I'm wanting to get started building spinnerbaits (and using them for the first time as well). I have ...
A: Tim, I'm guessing by your questions that you are building in-line spinners like a Mepps spinner and ...
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| trout fishing | 3/14/2008 |
Q: what fishing line, max. wt. to use in normal to average stream line fishing,also what is the best ...
A: I am guessing that you are talking about spin fishing and not fly fishing. For most small trout ...
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| Rod building | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am starting my first rod. I have a Tennessee handle I am going to install. How do I finish the ...
A: Lets start with the butt end question. There are a couple things you can do. The easiest is to ...
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| homemade hair jigs | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Marc, I saw your hair jigs in March's In-Fisherman. They look great. I want to try them for browns ...
A: Yes, there isn't much of a difference between a Sculpin and a Goby. In fact when Gobies first ...
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| large mouth bass /pike | 3/2/2008 |
Q: what are the best top water lures for pike and large mouth bass
A: I have a few favorites that I wouldn't be without. The first is a buzz bait. They are great Bass ...
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| large mouth bass | 2/29/2008 |
Q: what does a 23to 24 inch large mouth bass weigh about
A: If you know the girth you can get pretty close with this formula. Length x length x girth divided ...
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| fishing line project | 2/29/2008 |
Q: for school my partner and i have to conduct a experiment to see if the fishing line will snap at the ...
A: First of all, Cole, I don't know how old you are but as a father my first recommendation is to get ...
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| mister twister tubo new item | 2/29/2008 |
Q: what size hooks should use with this it says i could use a jig head but what size and it also says i ...
A: Unfortunately, living in Wisconsin I haven't had a chance to try them on the water yet. But, I have ...
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| Bass help | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have just started bass fishing with plastic baits. I need help in choosing a specific bunch of ...
A: I'd focus on three soft baits. The first would be a 3" curly tail grub like a Mr. Twister or a ...
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| Value of fishing rod | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a split bamboo fishing rod that is a combination fly/casting rod (reverse ends of rod grip). ...
A: This question may be better answered by Rich McGaujney on this site. I don't know too much about ...
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| ledger stops | 2/3/2008 |
Q: when u use a line running through ledger how do u use a ledger stopper to keep the ledger from ...
A: A ledger stop has two pieces. Feed your line through the piece that looks like a small section of ...
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| pickerel | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i always see big pickerel but can't get them interested enough to bite. how can i get them to go for ...
A: This is a trait for all of the Pike family. They follow but wont hit. If I had the definitive ...
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| winter fishing | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I live in central NC and was wondering if there are any freshwater fish biting this time of year and ...
A: Well, I'm certainly not an expert on South Carolina fishing but I can speak in general terms. I ...
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| Fishing Pole Information | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a telescopic 17 ft 7 in fishing pole. It is marked, NFT Glass Rod, 170, 5.40/6 and Japanese ...
A: My only knowledge of NFT is that it sometimes comes up in bamboo fly rod discussions. NFT is ...
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| STEVENS FLY ROD | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A STEVENS 120 8 1/2' FLY ROD. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ITS VALUE? COULD YOU HELP? THANKS JASON
A: I wasn't able to find much about this manufacturer so I will answer this in a generic fashion. ...
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| carp fishing | 1/11/2008 |
Q: is marmite (yeast extract) any good for carp in the winter
A: I have to plead ignorance on this one. I had to do a Wikipedia search just to see what Marmite was. ...
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| which type of fishing is most versatile? | 1/4/2008 |
Q: If you lived in Utah with the type of fishing the state offers AND you are considering fishing with ...
A: Wow, great question! I would definitely choose a light action spinning rod with a good 6# test ...
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| ball bearings | 12/15/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between a high and low ball bearing. I have no clue what a ball bearing is so ...
A: Ball bearings are used at points in a reel where things spin around. In cheaper reels, a part may ...
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| MAKING FISHING BAITS | 12/10/2007 |
Q: TRYING TO FIND BEST SUBSTANCE TO USE FOR MAKING MY OWN MOLDS.MY BAITS ARE GOING TO BE MADE OF SOFT ...
A: I make all of my molds out of plain old Plaster of Paris from the hardware store. For a two piece ...
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| Robotrol Rod Holder | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Marc, Do you know anything about Robotrol Rod Holders. My dad has one and he would like to know if ...
A: I don't know too much about the item, but I did some investigating and found a little information ...
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| Horrocks-Ibbotson fishing rod | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have read what you had to say about the brand Horrocks-Ibbotson. I have one that is in excellent ...
A: I don't want you to think they are valueless. H-I rods are very nice rods and the one you have is ...
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| disolving or "passable" hooks | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Occasionally when my husband is fishing, the fish will swallow the hook making it impossible to ...
A: I'm not a biologist, but heres what I know. A fish will dissolve the portion of hook in its flesh ...
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| Fishing depth | 11/9/2007 |
Q: If the Fishfinder says the fish are at 25 feet, how can I get my lure or bait to this depth? I use ...
A: If you are bait fishing below the boat, it is pretty easy. On a spinning reel, mark the line ...
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| Removing hooks from fish | 11/8/2007 |
Q: This is going to sound like a REALLY stupid question but what is the easiest and best way to take a ...
A: A needle nose pliers is good, but for smaller fish like panfish they are a little too thick to get ...
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| Type of line to use | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I bass fish and would like to know what type of line you think would be good for large lakes in a ...
A: Line choice has a lot to do with presentations, water clarity and cover. Lets go through a few ...
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| FISHING REEL | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A HORROCKS-IBBOTSON REEL #520 SEA LEVEL. CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS REEL? DATE MADE, ...
A: I'm not the expert in collecting here, but I will tell you what I know. It is a saltwater size ...
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| rods | 10/18/2007 |
Q: are there different types of rods for different reel
A: In general, there are three categories of rods. The first is a spinning rod. A spinning rod is ...
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| Buzz Baits | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Im wondering if using a buzz bait in october is a good idea I live in Indiana and the weather has ...
A: In general, when I have water temps at least 60 or above I will still consider a surface bait for ...
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| fishing pole i.d. | 10/4/2007 |
Q: i have a pole that is either copper plated or copper tubeing, it has no markings of any kind on it. ...
A: I'm not really the old fishing stuff expert. But I know that these steel rods are usually from the ...
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| trout fishing | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Many times the trout will swallow the hook to where it cannot be safely removed. by cutting the ...
A: Well, there is no guaranty that a fish will survive with a hook buried deeply in it's throat or ...
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| rigs | 9/30/2007 |
Q: ive been doing a standard blood knot because i dont rate using swivels. thank you your answer will ...
A: Yes, I agree I don't like swivels either. I have bee using the line-to-line Uni Knot for 25 years ...
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| Horrocks-Ibbotson rod - Chesapeake | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I have two of the above rods, they both are inscribed with the word Chesapeake. I found a website ...
A: H-I made a ton of rods up to the 1930's. I'm guessing that it is probably 80-90 years old. As far ...
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| Gut hooked bass | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My favorite fishin' hole is a small pond in my neighborhood in Wilmington, NC. After months of ...
A: Leaving the hook is better than trying to get it out if it's gut hooked. That said, there is ...
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| Chatter baits | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Whats the best way to fish the chatter bait? i have no idea do you just real it jig it or what?
A: There is no bad way to fish the chatter baits. I love them and I use them more than spinnerbaits ...
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| New Rod? | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Marc, I've fished my whole life, off and on, but never really thought about tackle. I recently ...
A: There is probably nothing wrong with your old Eagle Claw. In fact, if it one of those yellow-gold ...
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| Cover + luer sellection | 9/12/2007 |
Q: cover How do you find it, and if you do how do you fish it??? My second question is how ...
A: Cover could be most anything that a fish can use to hide. It can be lily pads, logs, weeds, stumps, ...
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| shimano rod | 9/12/2007 |
Q: shimano rod mk-2602 approx how old says engineered for mark reels and is it any good
A: I think that was one of those magnumlite Fightin Rods. They were 2 piece but there were no guides ...
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| bait | 9/8/2007 |
Q: is corned beef any good for bait if so how do you put it on the hook
A: I have never heard of corned beef used as bait. That said, I don't doubt that it may work for ...
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| Ryobi T20 | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have been given an unused Ryobi T20 reel but sadly no instructions.Please can you help or point me ...
A: Wow, I'm not going to be much help on this one. I don't know the entire Ryobi Reel story, but I ...
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| spinning rod | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have an eAgle claw powerlight spinning rod PLSH429-8'3". It looks like it has wood inside. Can ...
A: OK, I know that line of rods very well. They have been around for ever and people still love that ...
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| PRESENTATION OF LIVE MINNOW AND SINKER | 7/24/2007 |
Q: How do I set my fishing line up to fish 30 to 40 ft. deep for walleye. What weight of sinker should ...
A: To fish a live minnow 30-40 feet deep, I'd recommend something like a Lindy Rig. ...
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| Spinning combo tangling. | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I bought a Shakespeare Mantis spinning combo. I was wondering what is the best way to get the line ...
A: Although line will relax a bit after you get it wet, you shouldn't have to soak it. For a ...
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| Fishing Line ? | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ...
A: Yes, that should be OK for a while. The line the companies put on reels is notoriously stiff line ...
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| Fishing Line ? | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ...
A: No, that "fuzzy strip" is only to prevent your line from getting behind the spool and into places it ...
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| fishing | 7/23/2007 |
Q: my grandson wants me to take him fishing..I dont know how to set the line---for Lake ---for Stream ...
A: I may need a little more info from you to get closer, but here's a little information on getting ...
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| Fishing Line ? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a Daiwa 120 goldcast spincasting reel. during a fishing trip as I was reeling in ...
A: I know exactly what you are talking about. All too well in fact. My father, rest his soul, loved ...
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| Antique fishing rod and reel | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I had an antique fishing rod gave to me and i wanted to find out when this fishing rod and reel was ...
A: I'm not really the antique fishing rod guy, but I'll let you know what I do know. I don't know ...
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| baitcasting reel maintenance | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a question on how to do regular maintenance on the baitcasting reel . I have 2 Daiwa ...
A: My best advise is to check the manuals for each of the reels for exact lubrication instructions. ...
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| RE: freshwater fishing and basic | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Greeting, Thank you for answering my questions,and thanks for the help. I am Cygni, and live in ...
A: I'm guessing that you have either a spinning or spincasting rod and reel. I'm guessing that there ...
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| RE: freshwater fishing and basic | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Greeting, Thank you for answering my questions,and thanks for the help. I am Cygni, and live in ...
A: Welcome to the world of fishing! First of all, a great website for beginning anglers is ...
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| fish finder | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Was wondering if you could answer a question on fish finders. I just bought a boat and it has an ...
A: Oh, this is frightenly familiar!!! I had this same exact problem two springs ago. Mine was an ...
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| setting the drag | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how many pounds I should set my drag to compared to the line # test? I am currently ...
A: You will get a feel at how tight the drag should be. Set up the rod and reel and tie the line to an ...
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| many | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i have heard that fish can see a liter and so I use clear liter, like piano wire. Is this a good ...
A: Whether or not to use a leader depends a lot on what you are fishing for. Toothy fish like Pike or ...
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| what to do when fish swallows the hook and how to clean pan fish | 6/9/2007 |
Q: My son, age 9, loves to fish for pan fish in our small no motor lake near our house. Sometimes, the ...
A: My kids are 4,4,and 6, so I know the feeling. Until they get a little quicker at setting the hook, ...
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| pike dissolving caught lures | 5/25/2007 |
Q: We caught a pike in Northern Alberta, and it had a flourescent green hue to it's colourings, on it's ...
A: You shot my first theory out of the water. I was going to guess that it was a cooling pond for ...
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| Baitcastin | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to adjust, set, and cast a baitcaster. Please let me in on all you know.
A: For starters, adjust the spool tension so that the lure just barely pulls line from the free-spool ...
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| open face spinning casting distance | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have very little experience but just purchased Mitchell 300Xe 7' Combo Open Face Spinning rod& ...
A: I am guessing that some of your problem could be the fluorocarbon line. It can be a little unruly ...
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| defective crankbait maybe? | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have a crankbait that retrives on its side it dosn't look like it swims right no matter the speed ...
A: It probably needs tuning. Some companies pre-test the baits before they package them and some ...
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| fishing rod | 5/9/2007 |
Q: i am a begineer,i ve just brought a match rod and wanted to know what kind of weight match rods can ...
A: Match rods have some strength in the butt section, but the tips are light so you don't want to ...
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| fly reel | 5/7/2007 |
Q: Ihow do I put my line on a fly reel thanksyou
A: If you bought a new line, it's on the store spool right now with the tip at the bottom and the butt ...
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| filling a spool | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I have question on fishing line. 1) how to fill the line. Some how I always get this wrong and end ...
A: To put line on a baitcaster, you put a pencil or dowel through the hole on the spool and wind it ...
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| Genuine Tonkin Cane Rod | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We run an ebay drop off store and have had a customer drop off a rod and reel and we are trying to ...
A: I'm not the Bamboo expert on this site, but I will answer the best I can. Yes, it is a salt water ...
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| Bobbers | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I fished for years with my Father using a bobber that seems to have become extremely hard to find ...
A: I certainly don't remember seeing anything like that on the tackle store shelves in recent history. ...
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| Value of a Split Bamboo Fly Rod I found | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I just found a Heddon Split Bamboo Flyrod in an old storage shed. It is a three piece rod with two ...
A: I don't claim to be an expert on old bamboo rods, but I can tell you what I know. I'm not sure what ...
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| Spinnerbait blade size | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am making a 3/4 oz spinnerbait using indiana blades and was wondering what size blades would be ...
A: If that blade on the clevis isn't spinning, it probably too close to the other blade (The rear ...
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| Spinnerbait blade size | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am making a 3/4 oz spinnerbait using indiana blades and was wondering what size blades would be ...
A: On a 3/4 ounce spinnerbait you can get away with some pretty big blades. For slow rolling a big ...
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| fishing with a lure | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a rod off a mate at school, i am just starting to fish and he said its best to ...
A: Lures vs. live bait!!!! I could go into much greater detail if I knew what you were fishing for ...
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| fish hooks | 4/21/2007 |
Q: do fish hooks that are left in a fish because they are lodged too deep , dissolve in 24 hrs. or ...
A: I don't know if there has ever been a study done on how long it takes a fish to absorb a hook left ...
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| re | 4/15/2007 |
Q: how old do you have to be to have a rod license
A: I would need to know what state you live in. I believe that the minimum age for a fishing license ...
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| Novice Ohio lake fishing | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Sorry if my question gets a little long, I'm a 19 year old girl and no one seems to take my love of ...
A: First of all, "I" can see you are serious about fishing with the questions you are asking! Now, ...
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| Line size | 4/8/2007 |
Q: i just bought a new Shakespeare 5'0 pole...and whenever i put line on it...if there a little slack ...
A: That is probably the problem. The heavier the line. the more "memory" it tends to have and loops ...
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| rats nest line | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I just completed a life long dream of owning my own boat. So I also have taken up fishing but ...
A: No, don't switch to golf. I can only guess that maybe this is a baitcasting rod/reel that you are ...
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| fishing knot | 4/3/2007 |
Q: How do I tie a "blood"(sp)knot? I'm respooling a new reel with #2 fireline, and was told to start ...
A: Yes, good advise. Start out with some mono backing and blood knot the fireline to the mono. I ...
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| the walking worm | 4/1/2007 |
Q: ok i have been looking at the walking worm what have you heard on it. Does it work that well?
A: I haven't tried the walking worm, but I have seen the infomercial. Do they work? Sure they do. ...
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| bass fishing in colorado | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Hey Marc I'ts just starting to warm up here now that it's spring.I've just started fishing for bass ...
A: Early season Bass can be tricky. Until the water warms up they can be lethargic and moody. ...
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| tying lurs | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Do professional fishermen tie there lurs to the line or do they tie them to swivles.
A: The answer is yes and yes! Some lures are intended to be tied directly to the line and some work ...
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| beginner in the central valley in California | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I am hooked on fishing but fairly new at it there are about five different lakes around here and ...
A: Wow, that's a tall order. All that would be impossible to cover in this short post, but I think I ...
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| Trout fishing | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I do a lot of trout fishing with ultralight tackle. I like to use spinner baits and a maximum of 4 ...
A: There are so many lines on the market that it will make your head spin. They are all pretty good. ...
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| carolina rig | 3/4/2007 |
Q: What is the best soft plastic lure to use on a carolina rig? Also when and how is the best way to ...
A: You can use just about anything with a Carolina rig. Traditionally, its been 6" lizards. But ...
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| Lo-vis Green | 3/2/2007 |
Q: What do you know about Lo-vis Green line. Is it better used in certain situations or can it be used ...
A: No, Lo-Vis green is not for all situations. It actually works best in lakes that also have a ...
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| bite indicators | 2/25/2007 |
Q: when feeder fishing for carp or bream how do I set up bite indicator.? I am using a single rod
A: I'm not sure what type of bite indicator you are using, but in either case I'd fish the feeder on a ...
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| fishing corks | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I bougt a game electronic called 20 questions. I am trying to get it to guess fishing bobber. But I ...
A: This is a little out of my expertise, but my kids have the game and I know a little bit about how ...
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| Rod Weights | 1/26/2007 |
Q: is there a conversion chart to show the weight of a rod just by the designation example IM-6 ...
A: No. The term IM-6 is a grade of graphite material used these days in many mid to higher end rods. ...
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| Fishing Lines | 1/26/2007 |
Q: Marc, I need to buy some new fishing line in the near future. Recently, at a local store, I ...
A: Like everything else in the world, you get what you pay for. Spider wire and Fireline are braids so ...
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| new lures | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have seem a few new lures advertised and am interested in teir effectiveness. the ads say ...
A: Outside of live bait, I don't think there has ever been a lure "outlawed" in tournaments. It's ...
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| Fishing reels | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I have been fishing my whole life and now that I'm older I am able to buyer nicer stuff. I was ...
A: I too, have been fishing for 40 years now. I'd never want to go back to my original Mitchell 300 ...
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| Spinnerbait blades | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I am making some 3/8 and 1/2 oz short arm spinnerbaits, using colorado blades. I will use them for ...
A: One of my favorite spinnerbaits was the old Bass Buster Tarantula. As far as I can remember, that ...
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| biat casters?? | 1/16/2007 |
Q: i have been fishing bass for 2 years now and wanted to try using a bait caster but im not sure what ...
A: When you say rubber stick baits I assume that you are talking about something like a Senko worm or a ...
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| WALLEYE | 1/16/2007 |
Q: ARE THERE WALLEYE IN THE PIGEON RIVER IN TENN. IF SO SIZE OF FISH & LURES. THANX
A: I'm sorry I can't be much of a help on this one. I don't know anything about the Pigeon River. I ...
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| How to fish in the winter? | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have recently heard that vaseline with a sponge attracts fish. Do you think that is true? Also, is ...
A: What you are describing is Vaseline balls. You can drift them in a stream for salmon or steelhead. ...
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| How to fish in the winter? | 1/6/2007 |
Q: But I was wondering if you can tell me how to fish a roostertail, kastmaster, dardevle spoon, curly ...
A: The Roostertail is an in-line spinner (like a Mepps). It will catch just about anything. It ...
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| How to fish in the winter? | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I live in the state of Washington where the temperature is below 40 in the winter. The lake here ...
A: Not knowing too much about fishing in Washington or what Lake you are fishing, I'll try to answer ...
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| First Baitcaster | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have just purchased my first baitcaster, to use for catfishing, it is a Penn 209, first off, is ...
A: The Penn 209 is actually a trolling reel. That said, a lot of Cat fishermen and East Coast Surf ...
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| Attaching Line | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I am new to the sport of fishing and I received my first rod and reel. The reel is an open face ...
A: Welcome to the obsession... I mean sport of fishing. Never a stupid question, Ron. To attach line ...
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| catfish | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I fish in a river with current but its not very strong. I go out for catfish but continually only ...
A: The big bait-big fish theory may help you out. Try using bigger minnows (4-6") or bigger chunks of ...
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| trolling flashers | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Sir- I have been looking for Paulson Cascades' Half Fast trolling flashers (CM 2 size and color), as ...
A: I don't know anything about what happened to them recently. I can verify that they are temporarily ...
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| feeders | 10/17/2006 |
Q: why do you use a long tail when feeder fishing?
A: This question is probably better directed to someone who has greater knowlege of Feeder rigging. I ...
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| LURE | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I HAVE COME ACROSS A LURE THAT MY GRANDPA(GOD REST HIS SOUL)LEFT ME.IT'S STAMPED WITH THE ...
A: The Krocodile is still available and widely used today. Here where I live on the Great Lakes, they ...
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| Memory | 9/6/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to get spool memory out when installing new line on your rod? Thanks George ...
A: Well, it sounds like you are getting a little backlash (or "professional over-run" as we like to ...
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| Memory | 9/6/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to get spool memory out when installing new line on your rod? Thanks George
A: When installing line on a spinning reel (or spin-cast)the new line should be lying flat on the ...
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| bass fishing | 9/5/2006 |
Q: my other question is this, about catfish , channel that is whats the best bait?I live in idaho, ...
A: Channels aren't quite as hard to catch as Flatheads. The channels will take most of those ...
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| bass fishing | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I live in idaho, where there lots of small mouth bass, what is the best bait to use? or lures?
A: Wow, where do I start. A lot depends on what type of lake or river you are fishing, but I think I ...
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| lures | 8/31/2006 |
Q: what is the best lure to use during this time in a large lake
A: I'd be glad to try to answer that but I'd need a lot more information. First of all, what region of ...
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| tackle | 8/18/2006 |
Q: i am going to by some new tackle. i would like to know what you would recommend (reel,pole,) for all ...
A: First, I guess I can't comment on the anchovies. I have never heard of that, but I can't see why ...
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| Small blue gills as bait. | 8/15/2006 |
Q: Are very small blue gills effective bait for the large mouth bass?
A: Oh, they sure are. Make sure that it's legal to use bluegills for bait in your state. Here in ...
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| Trout fishing | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I am taking up fishing and need to know how to rig a line. I will be doing stream and lakes and use ...
A: In either case, you will need to start with light line. I would say that no heavier than 6# and 4# ...
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| how to fish the columbia river? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: all i want to know is how to fish the columbia river? i have went a couple of times and only caught ...
A: Mac, I am sorry but I don't know much about the Columbia River. My knowlege is on the Great Lakes. ...
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| tackle | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Bass Fishing.. 1.for the money what do you think is the best baitcaster reel 2. What is the best ...
A: Wow, thats a tough question not knowing what you are fishing for and how much you want to spend. ...
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| Bass Fishing in Large Lakes | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Hey again, First of all, thank you very much for the advice. I also just wanted to clarify ...
A: You are very welcome. I think you are on the right track with the white bass. Look for wind-blown ...
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| Trout Fishing | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the best places on rivers to trout fish. Im not asking which ...
A: Fish living in rivers (trout included) are forced to swim constantly or be swept along with the ...
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| Bass Fishing in Large Lakes | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Marc, Can you give me some insight on the types of areas to tackle in big lakes? I am looking ...
A: I can't comment specifically about the two reserviors,but I can try to help you with you shore ...
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| fishing walleye | 7/1/2006 |
Q: how do you catch them in the muddy murcky water? the res. turns red after a good rain.any help would ...
A: I don't have any experience with NYC reservoirs, but I can comment on walleyes in off-color waters. ...
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| trolling | 6/4/2006 |
Q: do you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling
A: Hot N Tots and Dave's Winning Streaks (the new "Hot N Tot" by David Storm) run about 6' with 20' of ...
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| trolling | 6/4/2006 |
Q: do you know or have any charts relating to the amout of line to depth of hot n tots when trolling
A: Hot N Tots and Dave's Winning Streaks (the new "Hot N Tot" by David Storm) run about 6' with 20' of ...
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