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My girlfriend loves her Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier bait cast reels, but will get frustrated in wind with birds nest. I figured if I switched out the spool for a shallow spool it would be easier for her to fish. Never switched out a spool before so how do I know what size to get? Or will any fit? Thanks for the help

I’m convinced the cut matters. I take the bottom and cut even to within 1/2” of the hook bend. Then in cut upward from the bottom randomly 7-8 times. Turn the jig upside down and trim near the hook with thinning shears. Then flip the jig again normal and cut random skirt individual pieces 1/4”-1/2” from head. Maybe 12 total pieces. Lastly I then go thru and make sure each individual strands are separated from each other for independent movement.

I’ve used the 3” as a Ned rig bait, Texas rigged and wacky rigged. All worked well

If you go to dollar tree they have a pack of generic super glue in like .1 oz packs. You get like 3-5 pa is for $1. I use them most so even if they dry out you don’t waste much. One pack will last a day

Wish I saw this when I placed my order. Dang it!

I have hundreds of Bassmaster magazines from current back to the last 80’s. I have about 150 bass magazines, 20 Bass fishing books, and about 8 or so odd ball fishing books. Some of the authors of the Bass books are: KVD, Iaconelli, Shaw Grigsby, Tom Mann, Jimmy Houston, North American Fiaherman, etc. I’d really like to sell all these as I currently have them in storage and need to clear it out. Take everything for $100 shipped. Great way to learn a new technique, see lure modifications, etc. I have pictures, they are just too big to post. PayPal only

OT Fears is on Facebook and responds to autograph request. I got him to sign some crankbaits and trading cards. I love the look of the autographed crankbaits.

Academy Sporting Goods has some great bluegill crankbaits.

The last pic is Rapalas

So I've done the same thing for about 2 years but I've found the paperclip is to heavy a wire and will rip softer plastics. So I do everything the same as you I just use Christmas ornament hangers as the metal. They are dirt cheap, especially after Christmas. Easier to cut, bend, and work with.

I agree the Academy Terminal Tackle box is amazing. I have 3 and can't imagine anything better

I have that bait,not a fan as the hook on it is tiny!

I don't know how to post pics here but I grabbed 100 packs of Strike King Rage Menace's in Blue Craw at a rediculious deal

No question here, get the Academy Sporting goods ones. Built much stronger and better material and even cheaper then BPS.

I have huge tubs like 2 feet high, 3 feet long and 2 feet wide full of packages of soft plastics. Some full packages, some a few baits missing but clearly enough baits to last a few lifetimes. Probally should sell off most of it to buy more baits I use.

I really miss the Havoc line of baits. Such good baits at a great price

Here's the ones I enjoyed: Fishing on the Edge by Mike Iaconelli Think Like a Fish by Tom Mann Sowbelly by Monte Burke Bassmaster by Shaw Grigsby Caught Me a Big I'm by Jimmy Houston

I just use Tungsten. Partly due to the sensitivity,but mostly cause I don't like the rough edges on lead bullet weights. If you look you can find tungsten bullet weights says 3/8 oz and below for not much more then lead

I think the St Croix travel rods are amazing. I have 3 and each perform perfect.

Just curious what did that cost cause I have a few reels that need some TLC

I'm in if this is still going

Those Academy Terminal Tackle boxes are amazing. I have 3

For certain situations, I fish a jig with no trailer and do fantastic. Spinnerbaits no trailer, chatterbaits always have a trailer.

I'm excited for the SK KVD J100 JERKBAIT and the Bed Rage Craw. I think that thing rage craw will be a killer on a bitsy bug sized jig

Thanks for o this thread I ordered the Academy Terminal Tackle box online.