Posts: Pyro166 | Fishing Stage

No, I been getting away with 12 lb. mono leader material. It's a little more stiffer and more cut resistant.
These fish used their long mouth and slashed sideways so the spoon was never in the mouth, only the hook.

Maybe your fish were bigger and had the baits in the mouth.

Never used steel leaders either when I went Ice fishing. Just straight 20 lb dacron. Those fish were bigger and went to 4 lbs.

Thanks. I always used steel leaders in Canada for pike and musky but I was fishing for crappie and perch so...

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Oct 16, 2023 16:54:28 #

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Pond across the street 10/15

greenfrog wrote:

Your right. I found out there was pickerel in it w... (show quote)

Do you use wire leaders? Just spent a week in PA and lost a few jigs and crankbaits to them.

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Sep 22, 2023 21:28:20 #

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I like the old layout better

Agreed

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Sep 22, 2023 21:24:52 #

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NJ mushrooms

Nope - definitely not chanterelles.

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Aug 5, 2023 14:36:18 #

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Advice needed for towing vehicle

Jeremy wrote:

Usually it’s close to impossible to get both. Great mileage and ok towing capacity. Toyota Tacoma with v6 gets about 20MPG and can tow over 6000 lbs with 4 wheel antilock brakes

I've got a 2022 Tacoma which gets about 22 MPG normal driving but that drops to about 16 when towing my 2000# boat - same route.

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Jul 1, 2023 16:15:30 #

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How to get another DD-214

Robert J Samples wrote:

I am trying to order another copy of my discharge papers, or DD214. So far, all I find are private firms pretending to be official! I had such a form, had it laminated and foolishly gave it away to my home town library along with all my other documents such as my commission, college degrees and tons of books. Just Sayin...RJS

Robert - go to https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html. Won't take as long as if you do it via snail mail.

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May 26, 2023 19:11:54 #

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woods reservoir in TN

fisherman547 wrote:

can anyone tell me how fishing is at woods reservoir. going tomorrow will be fishing from bank.

This is from TWRA:
Woods Reservoir - 5-25-23

Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook

Grass in the name of the game, Bass and Crappie all can be found along grass edges and along the rip rap banks. We found our better fish in 4 to 9 foot of water using Texas Rigged D-Bombs from Missile Baits and Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs, Tightline Swim Jigs with Driftwood Swimbaits, soft plastics, spinnerbaits and A-Rigs.

Bass are on the move to their summer haunts. Best numbers came on a shaky head rigged finesse worm. Drifting/trolling with spider rigs for Crappie is picking up some nice slabs but you have to weed through the short fish. Water temperatures range from 73 and 76 degrees. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water…

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May 13, 2023 20:49:18 #

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Lakes are all 40-50 miles from me

Mr Hooker wrote:

I have fished at Dale Hollow and Cordell Hull Lake... (show quote)

MH - I'd recommend getting some good topo maps of the lakes you want to fish - you can usually pick them up at Walmart or other local sporting goods stores. These would help along with your new depth finder. You can also download the Navionics App if you are into that sort of thing.

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Apr 28, 2023 20:12:42 #

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Chinese vs American

EasternOZ wrote:

Who is right

I've been around the world too - before I was 21 actually. 16 countries, 1 war a few operations, and 20+ years of service and I have got to agree with you Oz - this can't end well unless something is done soon.

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Apr 15, 2023 15:40:17 #

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Canada fly in fishing trip

Andy528 wrote:

Who’s a good outfitter to take a flying fishing trip to Canada? And do you need a passport?

Check out Air Tamarac out of Clova Quebec. Great people and several different fly-in locations. You will either need a passport or I think it is called an enhanced driver's license/passport card. Last time I was up there was pre-covid and the last 200km was on a barely 2 lane dirt road. If you weigh over 185 pounds, the excess comes out of your 110 pound gear limit.

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Mar 30, 2023 20:56:54 #

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New to the area looking for another old guy to fish with don't know the lakes.

Towandatom wrote:

Hi , I'm Tom from UnicoiTn.Im 75 years old have my own boat looking for someone willing to go crappie and bass fishing in. Spring and fall months. Need help launching and loading the boat as I don't feel confident to do this myself .

Towandatom - I'm in Manchester in middle Tennessee but if you ever get this way, let me know. Any chance you are from Towanda PA?

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Mar 5, 2023 19:35:47 #

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Inflation plan

Jer wrote:

“Now you have Space Force (Social Security funded ) so we can keep a better eye on the darkest reaches of space and find another Planet to inhabit and ruin.”

Can you provide a reference showing that the USSF Is funded by Social Security?

Jeremy - As Jer said, I would like to see that reference as well

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Feb 13, 2023 20:04:06 #

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Reelfoot Lake

Chance48 wrote:

Planned trip to Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee for end of March. Any tips or suggestions as far as location, tackle, etc.?

IMHO, if you can afford it, I'd hire a guide for the first day if for no other reason than to show you where all the stumps fields are located. Very easy to take out a lower unit if you are not careful.

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