chromedog

Mine is named after my wonderful first female dog Gwenevere.

YAMAMOTO D SHAD WEIGHTLESS YAMAMOTO SENCO WACKY RIGGED DROP SHOT WITH 4 1/2 ROBOWORM NOSE HOOKED No particular order

I know what he is saying to a degree. Upstate NY is a different beast. But many lures and techniques do work. It is just that you have to start understanding where and in what situations to use them. I can tell you right now, middle of summer I can go up to lake of the isle and crank small squarebills all day and have a blast. See they are only running 2-4 feet and just ticking the top of the weeds we get around here. I can go to Skaneateles and throw swimbaits or drop a c-rig down and do work. It is just learning the areas, bottoms, etc.. then take into account the wind and what you can successfully work CORRECTLY and then lastly, practice! Everything has a time and a place. Just have to figure out the ins and outs of where you are and what the fish are doing. Then figure out the best way to present something to them. NO one lure works everywhere, all the time. The only thing I really don't throw myself are big, hard bodied swimbaits. Just a little overkill, for me anyways. Just keep at it.

Ya, I had a razor knife I used. But was looking for something a little quicker and safer, lol.

Funny, I was just looking up fiskars. I remember when I was a kid, my dad told me fiskars will cut anything, and then he would steal my moms sewing fiskars. LOL

Exactly, not saying anything bad about any company, but a couple of years doesn't show me a history of longstanding quality or durability. Not saying they aren't or can't be. But I need more. I have reels that the braid has been on longer than the testing phase on the reel.

No, I am with you. I think sometimes people just need a reason to whine and cry about something.

After mangling some braid last night, I am looking for a good line cutter that will cut everything and have no problems with braid. Toe nail clippers just don't cut it anymore. What do you guys use?

I will tell you for a fact that whomever wrote that book does not know what they are talking about. Senco's work for me from Erie to Oneida and everywhere in between.

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Thanks, I am looking them up as we speak!

Getting my gear ready for this spring, I noticed I am lacking in the topwater section. I have picked up a little this and that, but I would like to see what you guys think. I am looking to grab a walk the dog style bait (I have a couple of spooks already) and maybe a wake or subsurface bait. What do you guys think are some of the better options? I have looked at the Megabass, Luckycraft, Strike king baits, as well as the Rapala sub walker. I am not opposed to paying for quality, but just wanted to gauge what to get based on some hands on from you guys. Don't hurt to throw colors at me too, lol.

Too funny, I was thinking the same thing. Time to put up or shut up for mr. big pants.

Ya, my brother is one of those that knows it all. lmao. But I knew it didn't seem possible. Does anyone think there is a difference in casting distance between and casting setup vs a spinning setup, with the same lure?

THis is awesome. I was just debating this with my brother. He feels he can cast a football field. I just don't find it possible, even throwing a 3/4 red eye shad or something. What is realistic for an able bodied person in their 30's?

I have no problem with people keeping fish. As long as it is legal, it is their right. Just cause the majority of us fish with lures and throw everything back doesn't mean that is what everyone has to do. Leave people alone. No one anointed any of us as the fishing police anyways. Beside, my pops has been known to go out and catch fish for his freezer (all legal). I would love for one of you jackwagons that think it is cool or funny to mess with people to try something with him. Hope you have someone with you to help pick you up and help you find your teeth cause people like me will think it is funny to teach you a lesson.

I hear ya. They tend to overload on BPS brand rods and have very few of anything else. Sometimes it can be really limited.

What problems have you had at the Auburn store? I have always had a great experience with that store and the customer service

I don't have to call in sick. I just tell my boss I wanna take a day to go fishing. Never, ever had a problem. They are so cool.

I love jerkbaits, and I will use them all season if the situation presents itself. I have tried a lot of different ones. When I buy a bait, I but it cause I think it will catch fish. Now after trial and error I have found that I don't want to fool with changing components of a brand new bait. Shouldn't it be right coming out of the package? LC has their time and place and I have confidence when I purchase these they will be a correct bait. Megabass, same deal. I can buy knowing I am getting what I buy. Xraps. I like these, especially for smallies. But I have to buy 10, test them, and return the ones that don't stay suspended. Might have to return 7. Yozuri crystal minnow - another favorite of mine. A destructive bait, especially for walleyes. I have tried some of the others but just find that I am better off if I stick with these brands as they accomplish what I am trying to do. Not a big fan of the spro or luck e strike stickbaits. Haven't had good luck with them nor the quality. But that is my experience and my buying/fishing habits. Whatever gives you confidence right?

Let's see: 3" ARKANSAS SHINER SLUG-GO 4" BASS ASSASIN SHADS - SMOKING SHAD BLADE RUNNER SPINTRIX - BLACK SHAD - 3/8 OZ BERKLEY HAVOC BEAT SHAD - OYSTER SHELL GOLD BERKLEY HAVOC BEAT SHAD - PEARL WHITE SILVER FLECK DARTER HEAD JIGS - 3/8 OZ KVD LINE AND LURE CONDITIONER TRAVELING BOAT COVER WARM OVERALLS FOR SPRING FISHING YO-ZURI CRYSTAL 3D MINNOW - 3 1/2" - HOLOGRAPHIC SILVER BLACK YO-ZURI CRYSTAL 3D MINNOW - 4 3/8" - HOLOGRAPHIC SILVER BLACK LOW PROFILE REEL COVERS Add that to my Classic purchases: BASS PRO SHOP PRO QUALIFIER - 6:4:1 YO-ZURI CRYSTAL 3D MINNOW - 3 1/2" - HOLOGRAPHIC SILVER BLACK SPRO BRONZEYE POPPER FROG - RAINFOREST BLACK STRIKE KING SQUARE BILL - SILENT - 2.5 - BLACK BACK CHARTREUSE ZOOM TRICK WORMS - PUMPKIN BERKLEY GULP JUMBO LEECHES - BLACK BASS PRO SHOP 10LB BRAID BASS PRO SHOP FLUOROCARBON 12LB BASS PRO SHOP FLUOROCARBON 8LB I think that should be it for me for spring.

I can get numbers and size with the 2.5. I prefer them over the 1.5, especially in stained or dirty water.

Not a problem, I will post pictures once I have it completed.

No, I knew you meant nothing. Just me being a smart alec. But I am looking forward to painting it. Just need the inspiration.

That is cause you have never seen my work, lol. In reality I am fine art artist and have done things professionally off and on through-out the years. So I am confident I can take on the task and feel comfortable that the results will be respectful. Besides, both are prepped and ready to paint.