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May 23, 2021 15:27:56 #

A trick I used successfully was to use a 1/8 or 1/4 ounce walking sinker with a small split shot as a stopper to 12 to 24 I ches of line. I used 6 to 8# test line with 4, 6 or 8 size Aberdeen hooks tied directly to line. The night crawler is hooked through the nose tip. With a small needle and rubber bulb, I inject a small air bubble at end of tail. The worm dances vigorously, suspended over the bottom. My largest NJ Bass was 5.5 pounds and 1.25 pound blue gill. Caught many when others were skunked.

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May 23, 2021 15:17:06 #

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Night crawler life span?

Just make sure that the crawler container is clearly marked "worms". I learned my lesson when my spouse thought she was opening a cottage cheese container for a snack. Besides having to hunt for all the worms in the kitchen, .I was banished from the fridge for months. Blood curdling screaming over some worms. Sheeesh!!!

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May 18, 2021 09:24:30 #

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Bass fishing with Lures

What always consistently produced for me were Rapala lures like the fat rap series of various sizes and crank depth. In my area, crayfish or muddy brown seemed to trigger most hits. The silver floating minnow was also a great producer. On slow, cold front days i attached a 3 foot leader with a teaser maribough about 18 inches ahead and trolled it on the bottom slowly with a walking sinker.

What also worked very well was a small colorado spinner with a small white or yellow grub underneath. That worked well with light action rod and line.

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May 18, 2021 09:24:16 #

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Bass fishing with Lures

What always cohnsistently produced for me were Rapala lures like the fat rap series of various sizes and crank depth. In my area, crayfish or muddy brown seemed to trigger most hits. The silver floating minnow was also a great producer. On slow, cold front days i attached a 3 foot leader with a teaser maribough about 18 inches ahead and trolled it on the bottom slowly with a walking sinker.

What also worked very well was a small colorado spinner with a small white or yellow grub underneath. That worked well with light action rod and line.

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May 15, 2021 09:34:34 #

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Tips For Setting The Drag On A Spinning Real.....

A good part of my success in bass and trout catches used 6 to 8 lbs test monofilament with live bait and lures. Most used with light action tips. Always screwed down the drag right and back reeled, adjusting with thumb on reel spool. Dad taught me this when fishing for big fluke, bluefish and similar salt water fighters. Good knots will ultimately save the day.

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May 14, 2021 15:01:14 #

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Tips For Setting The Drag On A Spinning Real.....

Exactly! Well said.

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May 14, 2021 14:58:15 #

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Is sea sickness as common and bad as people make it out too be?

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I spend time on some fast flowing rivers, and some... (show quote)

As a very long time salt water and big water lake fisherman, 5 foot waves are bumpy but adjustable. The most important rules that I ever learned were to NEVER, EVER go inside the cabin when the seas get a little too rough. Any queasiness will be magnified and the seasickness will erupt. I have been on party boats where most of the occupants literally turned greenish until they stepped on shore, every one of them stayed inside the cabin. The other rule was that If you are on open water, fix your eyes on the horizon line and you should be able to stabilize. In any case, it sounds contradictory but an empty stomach does not help. Help yourself by munching lightly on a peanut butter or jelly sandwich, a cookie or two, etc.. It really did help me. Catch a load and remember the sport is called "Fishing" not "Catching"..

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