My float rod is really not sensitive so I wanna try putting a flot and a hook on my spinning rod, could i do that?

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by BrokeMan68114

I see people with big fat trolling reels that look like they have miles of line on it. Why is there so much? I can’t imagine you actually use or need that much line?

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by dbx9914

Hello,

Im new to fishing with lures and was wondering if anyone has any advice on how I should be rigging lighter spinners and how to get some more distance on the cast. Can you add sinkers for extra weight etc.

I'm running a light spinning reel with 10lb mainline.

Thanks in advanced

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by Jez_Frank922

There's only one public lake near me, everything else seems to be private. When I go on Google Maps, I can see a lot of ponds and smaller bodies of water, but a lot of them are near houses so I assume they are private. Is there anyway to find out which ones are open to fishing?

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by SuggestiveOde151

How do you tell how much ice there is on a lake? And how much do you want to stand on (160lb)

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by pelletslingin2114

I went from cabrewing, to kayaking and fishing, to kayak fishing exclusively.

Now I fish year round, even when I’m not catching I am just happy to be casting. I am fascinated by the ecology of creeks and rivers, the forage of smallmouth and the patterns and behavior of everything that lives in the streams around me.

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by GHicks126

I’m not sure if this is a dumb question, but I always have this thought about how all these fish end up in landlocked ponds, like golf course ponds having largemouth. Did someone back in the day throw a bag of baby largemouth out in every little pond that has ‘em?

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by Kjames6R254

I have been using spiderwire but it frays up and loses its durability pretty fast and it seems like I have to re tie my knots every few casts. I'm pretty new to using braid so idk if this is common or not

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by BassMu6232

Is it common for the list/retail price of rods and reels to fluctuate up and down across multiple shops?

Specifically I'm talking about a new release, the new Pflueger Supreme, and the new Fenwick HMG. I had them both in my cart for a week or so, and was just waiting around until I could find some sort of deal, considering I don't really need them until springtime, but just noticed the list price for both has gone up. The Supreme was $110, and is now $120, and the HMG was $100, and is now $120. The prices have also increased at most other retailers.

I still have the old price available to me while they're in my cart, and am now considering just buying at those prices. Any advice?

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by EmptyPr0mise722

Hi guys don't know the exact technical terms but looking for a 2500 spinning reel that has a solid force behind the bail arm. I do a lot of stray lining and I've noticed a difference in the aforementioned property between reels. Some "softer" reels if you do not snap the bail arm at the correct position of the line in the reel it has a tendency to not catch on the roller and flips back out usually leading to missed fish. Does anyone know what im talking about and have any reccos for reels with a "stronger" bail arm snap?

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by ShortTheta224

For me, I just really enjoy relaxing and looking at the fishes. I know that might sound weird but I think they’re just bizarre looking lol. Even the average bluegill looks pretty crazy to me

Curious why you guys like it?

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by Itscameronman221

Has anyone found a way to fish when the ice is not strong enough to go ice fishing but there is too much to fish with a float or a spinning or a feeder?

(i meant from the bank, i wouldnt go on the ice)

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by BrokeMan6822

Just getting into baitcasting. I prefer reeling my spinning set ups with my dominant (right) hand but I’ve never cared enough to switch the handles on my spinning gear (my son is left-handed so I have some spinning reels set up for him).

I find switching hands after casting a baitcaster a little awkward so I was thinking about getting a left-handed reel so I don’t have to switch.

Wondering how many of you baitcast fisherman reel with your dominant hand, other hand, or don’t care which one.

Thanks.

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by FrankB11612

For those that keep what you catch. What's your favorite fillet knife? Thanks and happy New Year.

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by 305fish154

Does a crankbait specific rod (medium/moderate action or glass crank rod) still work well with single hook?

Or is a firmer action better for single hook lipped or lipless cranks?

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by WellObviously144