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by slipperybob
Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Bass fishing versatility: stubbornness vs confidence
Replies: 13
Views: 5724

Re: Bass fishing versatility: stubbornness vs confidence

I will pretty much catch more fish with soft plastics, but I much rather prefer to work hard baits or even metal lures. When I first started hard baits, of course it was the Rapala Floater minnow F7 size. That was the confidence lure until it became stubbornness. Had to expand. Don't even remember w...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?
Replies: 10
Views: 4402

Re: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?

MK49 wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:05 pm
I remembered another one, Heddon Spit n Image Jr. They discontinued Jr size, and it was a better bait than the slightly bigger one that they still sell.
I don't remember if the one I have is a Jr. or not. It's 2 1/2 inches and 1/4 oz.
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: How Many Lures from One Company?
Replies: 15
Views: 6358

Re: How Many Lures from One Company?

Years ago, I have one of the earlier model of Owner Rip'n Minnow 90mm and they discontinued that one and replaced it with a better updated version. The replacement one was much better in so many ways, but the old one still catches fish and a lot. It was some years later that I say the same body styl...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?
Replies: 10
Views: 4402

Re: Favorite Discontinued Hardbaits?

Heddon Zara Pooch. 2" and 1/8th oz. lure.
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: How Many Lures from One Company?
Replies: 15
Views: 6358

Re: How Many Lures from One Company?

I have to say that most of my lure buying actually comes from the discounted or discontinued models in the clearance bins. So with that I usually find Yo-Zuri, Heddon, Bomber, Rapala, Salmo, Rebel, Storm, Spro. Some obscure unknown name brands or limited production. Something like an Abu Garcia Torm...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Sometimes, You Just Can't Win
Replies: 5
Views: 1943

Re: Sometimes, You Just Can't Win

That and the annoying missed strikes on the buzzbait. Where they hit the front or more so on the props rather than engulf the tail hook.

Also extending the tail hook. I put into it a chain of swivel and 0-rings. Sometimes that little extra 1/4 inch or so hooks up.
by slipperybob
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Light Braid to Heavier Leader
Replies: 7
Views: 5990

Re: Light Braid to Heavier Leader

Most of my rigs have 15-20# braids and typical leader of 20-30# mono. I do it that way just the leader always take the most damage and bigger typically lasts longer. Most of the time it's the terminal knot that will fail. A few times when I'm snaffu, it's the connection knot that fails or probably s...
by slipperybob
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
Replies: 91
Views: 36659

Re: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?

If you ever had to mount a baitcasting reel on a light power spinning rod, cuz that's the rod you need to get the job done. Then of course BFS is worth it. :big grin: I still bring the spinning reel for back up. Honestly I don't need a trigger handle. Maybe just an ergonomic knob on the bottom. In ...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
Replies: 91
Views: 36659

Re: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?

If you ever had to mount a baitcasting reel on a light power spinning rod, cuz that's the rod you need to get the job done. Then of course BFS is worth it. :big grin: I still bring the spinning reel for back up. Honestly I don't need a trigger handle. Maybe just an ergonomic knob on the bottom. In t...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?
Replies: 46
Views: 22994

Re: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?

Between Fireline Crystal and Fireline Smoke, not sure if color would make any effect on catch rate. It's just pure luck and chance. Because when I used to be a spinning guy, some days one of those set up will have a much higher catch rate vs the other one. There could've have any number of other thi...
by slipperybob
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: FG finish help
Replies: 5
Views: 2908

Re: FG finish help

Not an expert in any means. I've rarely ever had my finish knot undone on me. However I tie up very small diameter lines, especially for ice fishing. So from: Diawa J-Braid x8 in 6# to 10# of listed diameter of .06mm to .15mm. YGK G-Soul Upgrade X-8 14# and 16# listed diameter of .131 to .153mm. Ber...
by slipperybob
Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: 3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster
Replies: 3
Views: 3528

Re: 3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster

Wasn't it the Stradic FM?
by slipperybob
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles
Replies: 16
Views: 5781

Re: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles

I had to dig up an old one. An old Yo Zuri Pop N Splash 75mm walking bait. It has no rattles. The Banana Boat has a single bearing rattle.
by slipperybob
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree
Replies: 23
Views: 7258

Re: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree

velcrow straps :whistle:
by slipperybob
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?
Replies: 46
Views: 22994

Re: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?

Before mono there was. :D Anyway the first superlines of fusion type were kind of a one day fish and afterwards fluff to deal with. Sort of like the first few braided lines. The amount of strands also varied depending on how big the line actually was. Everything started with like three strands twine...