Bandersnatch Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 9:39 PM, A-Jay said: Had some sun & warmer air temps today so I washed, clayed, polished & wax the Pro-V Bass. Came out really nice. Now if we could just get a little open water . . . A-Jay Where are you in MI that doesn't have open water? The lakes in West Michigan have had open water for the better part of 30 days. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 6, 2020 Super User Posted April 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chief250 said: Where are you in MI that doesn't have open water? The lakes in West Michigan have had open water for the better part of 30 days. I am up in Otsego County - 40 minutes south of the bridge. Lakes here are still frozen over. Close to open next few days I'd guess. The wait is a little brutal but - the reward is decent. A-Jay 1 Quote
Stephen B Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, A-Jay said: I am up in Otsego County - 40 minutes south of the bridge. Lakes here are still frozen over. Close to open next few days I'd guess. The wait is a little brutal but - the reward is decent. A-Jay Where are them big ol largemouth lol jk. Jealous as we don't have smallmouth near me. I need to come catch some. 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted April 8, 2020 Super User Posted April 8, 2020 During the past four weeks of sheltering in place, I’ve been using my copious non-fishing time to conduct a little fishing related maintenance. I’m cleaning up my rod and reels, specially reel handles and upgrading drags with Carbontex washers. I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I wonder... Quote
GTN-NY Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, J._Bricker said: I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I Sweet reels! I have 4 (used to have 10 - dam kids) that I bought around 1990. Just had the first one start making a terrible noise when casting. All are oiled up and working great now Quote
PourMyOwn Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 I've been pouring worms, jigs, and changing hooks on crankbaits. 3 Quote
Stephen B Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 6:54 PM, PourMyOwn said: I've been pouring worms, jigs, and changing hooks on crankbaits. My address is... ? send me some lol. Looks good though. I need to start pouring some baits. Quote
SuperDuty Posted April 12, 2020 Posted April 12, 2020 A whole lot of online shopping and a whole lot of fishing! It’s costing me dearly. 2 Quote
Shimano_1 Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 9:39 PM, A-Jay said: Had some sun & warmer air temps today so I washed, clayed, polished & wax the Pro-V Bass. Came out really nice. Now if we could just get a little open water . . . A-Jay Forgive my ignorance...what does clayed mean? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 13, 2020 Super User Posted April 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said: Forgive my ignorance...what does clayed mean? It's a product usually used on vehicles. An essential step to prepare paint for polishing and waxing Removes sap, bird droppings, and other contaminants Leaves paint completely smooth Regular use helps prevent oxidation Allows for more effective polishing and waxing There are two more common 'types" This is the older style https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-11153-Paint-Cleaning/dp/B003POLA84/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=auto+clay&qid=1586742004&sr=8-9 This is the newer version https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10691-Synthetic-Brilliant/dp/B072HHT8NF/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=meguires+clay&qid=1586741887&sr=8-11 When done correctly, it really makes a significant difference in the finish. A-Jay Quote
Shimano_1 Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 53 minutes ago, A-Jay said: It's a product usually used on vehicles. An essential step to prepare paint for polishing and waxing Removes sap, bird droppings, and other contaminants Leaves paint completely smooth Regular use helps prevent oxidation Allows for more effective polishing and waxing There are two more common 'types" This is the older style https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-11153-Paint-Cleaning/dp/B003POLA84/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=auto+clay&qid=1586742004&sr=8-9 This is the newer version https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10691-Synthetic-Brilliant/dp/B072HHT8NF/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=meguires+clay&qid=1586741887&sr=8-11 When done correctly, it really makes a significant difference in the finish. A-Jay Thanks! Never knew people did such a thing. May have to try it out after doing some inter webs searching. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 13, 2020 Super User Posted April 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said: Thanks! Never knew people did such a thing. May have to try it out after doing some inter webs searching. Sure thing ~ This might help. https://www.griotsgarage.com/category/how+to/how+to+prep.do A-Jay Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted April 13, 2020 Super User Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 6:34 PM, J._Bricker said: During the past four weeks of sheltering in place, I’ve been using my copious non-fishing time to conduct a little fishing related maintenance. I’m cleaning up my rod and reels, specially reel handles and upgrading drags with Carbontex washers. I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I wonder... Those Curados are true works of art. I wish I had bought one back then. I had it in my hands but didn’t pull the trigger. I bought 2 spinning reels instead ? 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted April 13, 2020 Super User Posted April 13, 2020 5 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: Those Curados are true works of art. I wish I had bought one back then. I had it in my hands but didn’t pull the trigger. I bought 2 spinning reels instead ? Couldn’t agree with you @NYWayfarer more about the Curados, they are built like tanks. This was the first time I cracked them open since day one. The OG gears are much beefier compared to the newer models gears. Only maintenance I did all these years was wipe them down, oil the bearings and rub a little Carnuba wax on ‘em. By the way, Smelly Jelly glitter does have a tendency to get everywhere ?. I think these rod handles came out nice after the U-40 treatment. be well 1 Quote
Ratherbefishing75 Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Been working on my canoe relineing my rods and letting the bait monkey loose on the tackle box stocking up ? Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted April 18, 2020 Super User Posted April 18, 2020 Well I do have a new rod to spool up, have been putting that off as I haven't brought out the frogs yet this season but the majority of my next few weeks will be spent rigging out my kayaks. I have anchor trolleys to add, a rudder keeper and beyond that everything else is figured out which tracks to mount everything to. I also have a trailer to build. Quote
Rook Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Reloading tons of ammo in preperation for future zombie attacks. 1 Quote
ILoveHyacinth Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Been watching old FLW and Bassmaster events. Quote
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