Eddie101

So, what do you recommend?

Wii this do? Just found it on Amazon. For 2 oz can, it looks big

Hi, I have a few old Shimano Calcutta reels that probably need some lube jobs, and I'm wondering if I can use WD40 for cleaning and Tri-Flow for some lube job. Will they be safe to use? I know I bought some genuine Reel Cleaners, but I can't find them to save my life I look forward to your response, and Much Obliged! Best, Ed

Hi RR, due to pandemic crisis I'm still waiting on a delivery of original Ika from the Tackle Warehouse, and it's been over a week already. Got frustrated, and found Ika imitation on eBay instead which looked very good. Anyway, I ordered'em on Monday, found them on my door step today, and I'm stoked! Anyway, my question is - since it's blowing wind like crazy out there for the past three-four days - how do you control/watch your line in windy days? Thank you!

Dang, that Smallie ain't small at all!

In 45 some degree water temp here in Maryland, I caught two - using Fin-S-fish and Baby one minus - on eight lb test line. Nothing to write home about but, hey, at least I caught something!

Thank you, Mike. I was planning on using that for crankbaits. What is wrong with FC anyway?

I need to get that! Thank you. Btw, what's FC? I'm too ignorant.

I heard that before you put new line on your spinning reel, it's good practice to drop a spool of line into hot boiling(!) water for a few seconds to "relax" the memory, but does it not melt or damage the line too? I get frustrated when my line tangles especially on my spinning reel. I use good name brands too, but it happens more than I care to count, and I'm willing to try anything to prevent line tangling when I'm out there trying to catch fish.

Hi RW, thank you so much for suggestion. My problem is a lack of patience, and I think this will force me to slow down. Before I place them on order, I've a few Q's for you; 1)Do I need to change anything on a windy day? 2)I tried GYCB long time ago but their baits - if I recall - would tear up easily, and I switched to BassPro brand. Is GYCB more sturdy now? 3) What do you mean by "Fish two Senkos" please? Thank you so much for your time!

Thank you Thank you, sir! Mighty kind of you. I'm looking forward to learn some new ideas/techniques!

Thank you for the warm welcome! I mostly fish on Potomac river, local lakes and ponds. Just came back from a local lake called Clapper, and I used Fin-S-fish - because nothing was working - which I rarely use, and caught a fish! My problem is I've always been a big bait = big fish guy, and I need to ditch that silly idea in some days when nothing is happening. Water temp here is about 50 degrees as well, and not sure if they're finished with their respective bedding. I though they typically do that in April time frame? I've no idea, and hope you experts can teach me some basics first before we move onto more advance stuff. Many blessings!

For the past two weeks here in MD, I caught one small bass. I threw everything but the kitchen sink, and they're not being cooperative. Any ideas as to what I should be throwing instead? I tried; lizard, caffeine shad, spinner bait, chatter bait and Baby minus 1 but the end result is a big fat ZERO. Any input/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Best, Ed