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  1. MN Fisher
    Depending on how I'm presenting, I'll still switch between my BC (Ambassadeur 500R) and one of my spinners (Cardinal 562 (old reliable) or Plueger Trion 30 (new this year)) - all depends on what I'm tossing. It does take a bit of getting use to a BC if you're an old Spinning user (20yrs vs 40+yrs here), but for certain presentations the BC is superior - I still prefer a spinner for some circumstances, however.
  2. MN Fisher
    3pks Powerbait worms, 7", varied colors $10.50 1pk Lazer Sharp Round Bend Hooks, 3/0 $3.50 1 pk Ultra Steel 2000 Bullet Sinkers, 3/16oz $5.99
  3. MN Fisher
    Depends on the state and where in it you are. SE Minnesota has Timber Rattlers, so you gotta be careful going through woods to that hidden pond. I lived in Omaha, NE (my Air Force time) and one time on the way to a back-water pond we came across a Copperhead. I think I'd rather face a 10'-14' Python than either of those two.
  4. MN Fisher
    I too wish I had a way to watch. No cable, the homestead is ill-placed for satellite and broadcast is iffy. All I have is Netflix and Youtube available.
  5. MN Fisher
    If I'm shore-fishing for panfish, I never go without my Mepps Comet Minos in #0-#2. A slow retrieve has the sunnies and crappies following and hitting it regularly. Can fill my stringer of eating size in a couple hours. Rod/reel - Pflueger 640 on a 4-1/2' Ugly Stick loaded with 4# Mono.
  6. MN Fisher
    Lakes are still socked in here with Ice-Fishing still going on. Haven't seen a vehicle on the ice since Saturday, but with the crazies here it could still happen
  7. MN Fisher
    We got a dusting this morning, but that should be it for us.
  8. MN Fisher
    Same time - one of my recent purchases was a pre-matched combo, the other I matched up and bought together.
  9. MN Fisher
    Well the remaining eye is 20/20 corrected, so vision is great. It's the lose of depth perception that makes putting the tag end through small loops (Trilene knot for example) a hassle.
  10. MN Fisher
    I use snaps with everything. Having only one eye (lost one to cancer), tying knots every time I want to change lures is an exercise in frustration. So it's a need, not a preference.
  11. MN Fisher
    Being on a fixed income, I have to be. My reels/rods are basic and I only buy the lures that I have spare change for. Three of my rod/reel combos are over 30 years old but still functional, so I use them.
  12. MN Fisher
    In looking over the Pitbulls, it seems they're like the Rapala DTs - designed to run at a certain depth, or a select range. The 5.5 runs in the 3'-6' depth range according to reviews, so I think the 3.5 would run in the 2'-4' range and the 7.5 in the 5'-8' range (guesses on the latter two models) I would get a selection of models and colors - sometimes the fish are shallower and sometimes deeper. With a range selection, you'll cover all the depth ranges.
  13. MN Fisher
    From Sharpie's own FAQ https://www.sharpie.com/faq.html "The black ink in the Fine, Ultra-Fine, Twin Tip, Chisel, Retractable, Mini and Super is permanent ink. The principle solvents are alcohols, but they also contain ethylene glycol monobutyl ether."
  14. MN Fisher
    I can see that in a way, but there's gotta be a better option than a Sharpie, something that doesn't leach harmful chemicals into the water that the fish can 'taste' and go "Nope, not biting on what ever THAT is."
  15. MN Fisher
    I can't imagine any scenario in which you'd want to color the braid. Using a Sharpie is the height of foolishness as it's not quite as 'permanent' as they claim - it'll leak the chemicals into the water and might degrade the strength of the line. Want different colored braid? Buy it and spool it up.
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    None - Sorry peeps, I'm a rocker and metal-head from WAY back.
  18. MN Fisher
    Thought I'd jump in here - just joined BR a couple days ago and still wading through posts. I agree that Tonka is busy, but you can stay away from the ski/speed crowds fairly easily in some of the back-water areas. I'll be going out this year in a new canoe - find out if I need stabilizers too. A meetup sounds good, a beer or two and gab about the good holes in the area sounds like a sweet time.
  19. MN Fisher
    At least you're able to get your line wet. Here we still have enough ice on the lakes that cars are still going out on them. As others have said, target the panfish for now. You could also practice casting and even practice your finesse work with the lures you have - rise/drop, twitching and other techniques. Practice now so when the ice is finally gone, you can entice those bass hiding in there out of their cover.
  20. MN Fisher
    USAF 1980-1984, SAC-HQ, Computer Support
  21. MN Fisher
    New member who's returning to fishing after a decades hiatus. Bass/Panfish were always my targets and while I sold my old runabout years ago, I have a new canoe that I'll be modifying into a dedicated fishing boat. Hope to learn some new tricks, or relearn ones I've forgotten over the years.
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