Ugh ! Ice on my honey hole
Pennsylvania Fishing
Dec 1, 2022 20:52:47 #
gmblazer
Loc: Lancaster,PA
Callturkey wrote:
I often wanted to try one of those bait casters, everytime I do for one I hear all the negatives about them.
I bought a few of those Zebco rods, 5' and good old Zebco 33 reels. I can cast them and get them back under brush and low trees along the bank.
Maybe Santa will bring me my first bait casters.... maybe I just need to try one for myself.
I bought a few of those Zebco rods, 5' and good old Zebco 33 reels. I can cast them and get them back under brush and low trees along the bank.
Maybe Santa will bring me my first bait casters.... maybe I just need to try one for myself.
Hey Callturkey i have just the combo you need.by the way my name is Gary and im from Lancaster,PA.
Dec 1, 2022 20:55:47 #
gmblazer
Loc: Lancaster,PA
the combo i have is brand new its a jawbone 7ft. Rod and a Quantum Nitrus bait cast reel. Im letting it go for $65.
Dec 1, 2022 20:59:14 #
Really, $65 is not a bad price
What scares me is the 7' rod. Let me think about it and I'll let you know this weekend.
I appreciate it.
My is Mike
What scares me is the 7' rod. Let me think about it and I'll let you know this weekend.
I appreciate it.
My is Mike
Dec 1, 2022 21:04:42 #
Callturkey wrote:
That's good advice Andy. br I've heard that about ... (show quote)
Glad to help perhaps a 6'6 to 6'8 moderate heavy might be a good place to start. It may give you a little more control for those tighter places but still enough backbone to horse one in. The nice thing about braid is that with 30#+ you are not going to break off any fish unless your knot is bad or you've caught a few and not retired your lure. The line diameter is very thin on 30 # braid but strong. Braid also floats so this may be something to consider if using alot of deeper plastics and lures. I use braid 10 #on my small spinning reels with a short mono leader. When I'm using my bait casters for bass with frogs my drag is as tight as I can get it, braid does not stretch and that gives better hook sets on heavy frog hooks. I've hooked 4+ #ers with 2' or 3' of line out and flipped them into the yac never worry about breaking line . Does cause some concern on bare feet though.
Dec 1, 2022 21:28:41 #
Ryp Hankins wrote:
Can you access that honey hole and fish the hardwater? I do. The action is lively all winter.
Here's some of my "winter work" I'm still kinda fishn' in a way. I get clear blanks and airbrush them and epoxy them. Here's another TIP.. if you put rubber bands on the hooks like you see in some of my pictures you can put a bunch of lures in a container , reach in and pull one out without them hooking together. Dollar Tree sells very small but stretchy clear hair ties that work great . You just nip the band with clippers and hooks are free to go. Really helps in a box that gets alot of ruff handling and lures are mixed with different sizes.
Dec 1, 2022 22:24:05 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Thanks for sharing the tip Andy. Now it's time for a substitute til solid water goes liquid. Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Dec 2, 2022 08:53:53 #
Andy B wrote:
Here's some of my "winter work" I'm stil... (show quote)
WOW Andy...that is some spectacular workmanship! The fish are going to go absolutely berserk (in a good way) when you introduce them to some new colors and patterns! Sometimes I think they get bored eating the same old stuff that is offered from Nature!
Dec 9, 2022 06:57:29 #
Andy B wrote:
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Wowzer Andy!! That's some nice work. Looks like I could use a box of those for next season!! 😉
Dec 9, 2022 08:14:42 #
Andy B wrote:
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Wow Andy, they are looking good, very good work!
Dec 22, 2022 08:05:19 #
Andy B wrote:
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Did the same thing last winter. Had a lot of fun one my tying bench
Dec 22, 2022 08:33:07 #
Flytier wrote:
Did the same thing last winter. Had a lot of fun one my tying bench
That's awesome! That takes a lot of discipline and concentration. I've tried to do that but it just got overwhelming to me.
I picked up a guitar the year I retired and got pretty good at it, I practice every day.
I wish I had the patience to set down and make lures and jigs like that. Lord knows I would save myself some money.
Beautiful work there Sir!!!!
Dec 22, 2022 09:31:10 #
Flytier wrote:
Did the same thing last winter. Had a lot of fun one my tying bench
Great looking work nothing burns up winter time quicker than a session at the tying bench. I've been trying for over fifty years and always love sitting down and immersing myself in the moment. Perhaps soon I will pass the majority along to my 15 yr old nephew and keep the art alive. Again fine looking work and it's always a thrill when you catch a fish on something you created yourself. Thanks for sharing.
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