NateFollmer

Sorry! A flea flicker is a wacky rig hook by Tru-Tungsten: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10209257____SearchResults

Wacky rig! I'll do 1 of two things: - I'll rig it weightless and let it lay on top of the weeds. Usually only works when the fish are aggressive or the water is very clear. - Throw on a weighed hook like a 'flea flicker' and get that rig down into the weeds. This sounds like what you will need to do. I like to crank the tops of weeds too, but that may not be right for weeds that high (I usually clip weeds with a crank when they are 2 to 4 feet, I'm sure it would work in 8 too, but you're going to have to make a lot of noise).

Why didn't anyone tell me the 7" was out yet!? HA I thought it wasn't coming until fall... Must...go...get...a...pack...or...10!

I'm really liking my Shadalicious swimbaits at the moment. My two go to colors/sizes are the 4.5 inch ones in neon ghost minnow and of course, sexy shad.

Glenn enjoys himself a nice Spongebob episode from time to time...

I don't know what's worse though, MTV reward shows or Nickelodeon ones (although, they are owned by the same company... Guess that says a lot). TV is going South fast...

I would have said remove the hook, if you are catch and release. For the livewell, leave it until after the weigh in. I was talking about the soda trick. I think you mentioned that in a thread awhile ago.

Oh that's right, you mention that already... Sorry, should have looked through the thread again HAHA.

Thanks. The fuel is new and I made sure it was ethanol free ha ha. I'll check that stuff you said and report back. Btw are you coming to our meet up?

I'm seriously thinking about just targeting Muskie or Stripers. The Stripers should just be starting to come out of the depths around the time we are going. You might find this useful: http://www.dizzyducksden.com/raystownmap3.html I'm no striper expert, but it seems like they just love anything white. Throw them a nice big old white bucktail!

I finally tried to fix my outboard, but I'm stumped. The motor idles just fine, but as soon as you give it any gas, it spudders and shuts off. it worked fine last time we used it, but it sat for a season without any use. I think my pap put gas with ethanol in it during the last fill up. Any suggestions on what could be the problem? I was thinking maybe it got gunk in it from the ethanol or maybe it even needs a new spark plug. I'm not an engine guy though so maybe you guys can help!

Hey no problem. I can't WAIT to get out on Raystown again. It's been 2 or 3 seasons since I have been up there. We have a lot of good guys coming too. It's good to hear there's been good fishing around that area. Some of the club tournaments I have seen from there have produced some nice fish!

Please share all winnings with everyone who posted advice

El Grande Tubes or Match Hatch Sticks.... But, you can never have too many jigs as long as they are black and blue.

Ah, that's kind of hard NOT to do around here It's fun to watch the madness.

I can't stress enough how much a good drive train is essential. I made the mistake of getting a cheap bike and sometimes when I would stand up and pedal, then shift gears, the freakin' chain would skip and I'd smash my knee off the front. That HURTS like nothing else. I can't speak for Haro or Specialized Mt. Bikes, but they made some AWESOME BMX bikes back when I used to ride. They just built some Mt. bike trails here around Raystown Lake so I may be joining you in a search for a decent bike

Make that diet cream soda and dump that down the fishes mouth. It helps stop the bleeding I'll agree with Etommy on this one, leave that hook in there. Actually, I think YOU'RE the one that taught me that in another thread J. HA Oh, btw drop some weights in the fish while you're at it and go all Mark Hart on that tournament... BAZINGA!

I get to BPS about once a month and it's usually a $30 to $40 trip. I'll go once or twice a year and get my big stock up (usually after winter) who knows how much those trips cost (anywhere from $200-$300). That's just BPS, I order some things online about every 2 weeks (usually small purchases though). Not counting in shipping, probably another $10 to $20. Also, my wife knows not to take me to Wal Mart because I will ALWAYS buy at least 1 fishing item while there... Rough total estimate = $600 a year

Oh, I wasn't saying a pike couldn't make a clean cut, but I doubt it would happen every time. I've seen some pike and muskie got through 60 lb braid like it was nothing.

Personally, I hate weed guards (on jigs OR hooks). Call me crazy, but if I'm going to get my hook caught on weeds, it's coming up with the jig or hook weed guard or not. The only time I leave 'weed' guards on is when I'm in some wood. Try giving your hookset a little more quickness if your using a stiff weedguard. That way, you know you have enough force in it to get the guard off the hook.

If it was a pike, you'd more than likely see some frying where the tooth hit. I've never had a pike cut me off that quick though, it usually takes a few good rubs on a tooth to cut the line. Maybe the knots coming untied. I usually leave a little more tag end than normal when I tie straight to braid because some knots tend to 'slip' a little more until they tighten down.

A few different kayakers have said not to use anchors with kayaks. I don't know HOW its done, but they claim you can position the boat in a manner that you'll minimize your movement to almost nothing. I know I don't anchor my canoe, but I just move out of the current when I want to stop I guess I really wasn't much help HA

Paca craws or Rage craws. Depends on what mood the fish are in. If they want that small profile, I use Paca, any other time the Rage craw is on the jig.

Hi Matt, I am at State College. Jerry Cool, You fish Colyer much? I love that lake! We may be putting together a bass club in that area soon (me and another guy from State).

Welcome to our wonderful corner of the intrawebs! Us PA angler's are going to take over this site soon... We are like the plague