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by Jighead61
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa 36mm>34mm spool spacers?
Replies: 2
Views: 868

Daiwa 36mm>34mm spool spacers?

Is anyone still fabricating them? Thanks.
by Jighead61
Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Drag slipping in cold weather
Replies: 26
Views: 13358

Re: Drag slipping in cold weather

uljersey wrote:
aqua71 wrote:Thanks, I'll pick up some brake cleaner and give it a try. Any particular type/brand I should look for?
Being I'm a mechanic by trade I can assure you they're all basically the same.
You are more than likely correct.
by Jighead61
Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Drag slipping in cold weather
Replies: 26
Views: 13358

Re: Drag slipping in cold weather

aqua71 wrote:Thanks, I'll pick up some brake cleaner and give it a try. Any particular type/brand I should look for?
My preferred type/brand:

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by Jighead61
Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Drag slipping in cold weather
Replies: 26
Views: 13358

Re: Drag slipping in cold weather

aqua71, I’ve had customers over the years complain about the same issue while fishing in below freezing temps. If everything else is functioning properly, the issue you’re experiencing is likely due to contaminated drag washers. The quick and easy solution is to replace them with c-tex washers and c...
by Jighead61
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds User Feedback
Topic: Pharmboy2010 : Feedback Request Topic
Replies: 10
Views: 6519

Re: Pharmboy2010 Request Topic

It was a pleasure dealing with Colt. It was a very smooth transaction and I highly recommend doing business with him.
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Show off your Megabass rods...
Replies: 137
Views: 65132

Re: Show off your Megabass rods...

Some stunning combo's! =D>
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: I have been infected!
Replies: 20
Views: 10671

Re: I have been infected!

Very nice collection!
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!!!
Replies: 107
Views: 45633

Re: THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!!!

Outstanding collection! =D>
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Pimping a Classic...Daiwa Tournament SS700
Replies: 10
Views: 6890

Re: Pimping a Classic...Daiwa Tournament SS700

A classic for sure. These reels are tank tested tough! I wish I would have kept a few of my originals.
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: I believe I can fly
Replies: 14
Views: 6592

Re: I believe I can fly

Great looking gear!
by Jighead61
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Weapons of BASS Destruction 2015 Edition
Replies: 125
Views: 55697

Re: Weapons of BASS Destruction 2015 Edition

Great collection guys!
by Jighead61
Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Hook setting question.
Replies: 30
Views: 16874

Re: Hook setting question.

Not sure what rod you're using but consider braid…it floats, there is no stretch and you will only have to reel set the fish…no hook set needed even at those long distances. This would be my advice as well. Keep in mind that braid is NOT mono.... you have to back off your drag to compensate for the...
by Jighead61
Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Hollow frogs - double or single hooks?
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

Re: Hollow frogs - double or single hooks?

Timing (on the hook set) is everything when it comes to frogs, but...
Nitroman77 wrote:you can bend the hooks upwards so they are not so much into the frog body..
performing this mod helps with the landing ratio.
by Jighead61
Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Flippin'/ pitchin'; same thing, right?
Replies: 27
Views: 32038

Re: Flippin'/ pitchin'; same thing, right?

WoodT wrote:The term is often used interchangeably describing pitching.
Very true. I rarely see anyone these days actually flipping.
by Jighead61
Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: what's everyone's most productive lure?
Replies: 173
Views: 185038

Re: what's everyone's most productive lure?

Jigs... by a mile. They are effective under all seasons, depths, conditions, etc.