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by slipperybob
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Was Braided Line a Game Changer for You?
Replies: 46
Views: 23435

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...
by slipperybob
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Bone Color, Boring but Effective
Replies: 3
Views: 1593

Re: Bone Color, Boring but Effective

I like the off white, or sometimes they label it as natural white. That somewhat natural malina folder covers color. Bone color also makes a great base if I want to sharpie draw on some lures. Things like red sharpie the gills, or highlight side pectoral fins with some red and black lines. I rarely ...
by slipperybob
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles
Replies: 16
Views: 5965

Re: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles

And sometimes less is more effective too. The same reason why I remove the skirt off some of my Hula Poppers, especially for the smaller ones. For such small 1/8 oz lures, there's improved casting distance as well as better lure control.
by slipperybob
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Bone Color, Boring but Effective
Replies: 3
Views: 1593

Re: Bone Color, Boring but Effective

Nothing definitive but I can come up with maybe two theories.

1. The fish think it's all belly exposed and it's vulnerable.
2. The full profile outline. Much in the same way an all black or another solid color like chartreuse works so well.
by slipperybob
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels
Replies: 11
Views: 8296

Re: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels

waiting for someone to create an actual dedicated ice fishing casting reel...but not like the 13 tear drop dead weight. :mrgreen: I've been using an older Calcutta 51 on my MH and H ice fishing rods with great results. 8-) Awesome, been using the Chronarch Mg50 since it's inception along with the C...
by slipperybob
Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels
Replies: 11
Views: 8296

Re: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels

waiting for someone to create an actual dedicated ice fishing casting reel...but not like the 13 tear drop dead weight. :mrgreen:
by slipperybob
Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shallow spinning reel spools. Help a brother understand.
Replies: 8
Views: 4331

Re: Shallow spinning reel spools. Help a brother understand.

This. Just minute differences but the actual performance merits differs just a bit. Shimano spool and handle comparison: Spool series --- spool width - spool base - spool lip - spool arbor - handle length radius Stradic 1000FG - 14 mm - 40 mm - 38 mm - 25 mm - handle 50 mm Stradic 1000FH - 13 mm - 4...
by slipperybob
Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What Questions would you have for a new rod company
Replies: 23
Views: 5027

Re: What Questions would you have for a new rod company

Do you produce ice fishing rods, in casting set up? :mrgreen:
by slipperybob
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4643

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

You can call our customer service at 877-577-0600 to handle the return. Thanks. I was looking forward to a reply from you. Could you confirm for me if the XG has a 96mm or just a 90mm? Either way it's out of stock for a while... I don't have the new Bantam A XG model, but the old MGL XG has 90 mm h...
by slipperybob
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Bantam A Wrong Handle
Replies: 11
Views: 4643

Re: Bantam A Wrong Handle

HG version has 84mm handle.
by slipperybob
Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles
Replies: 16
Views: 5965

Re: Looking for Topwater Walking Bait Without Rattles

The Pro version came out after the Xcalibur version was no longer produced.
by slipperybob
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Top 5 Hardbaits of All Time
Replies: 16
Views: 5053

Re: Top 5 Hardbaits of All Time

Honestly I don't know as since I do tend to favor throwing newer stuff more often over my older stuff that are proven reliable. So maybe going back on memory lane...top five...hmmmm. 1. Owner Floating Rip'n Minnow 2. Rebel Zara Spook puppy 3. Salmo Sting Suspending 4. Yo-Zuri Bass Arms Swisher 5. Ow...
by slipperybob
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Brand Loyalty?
Replies: 16
Views: 4199

Re: Brand Loyalty?

It was also be partial to brand familiarity. After you get used to a few certain models, you either grow to appreciate it or just find something really annoying about it. When I was young, I coveted Pflueger but had to settle on the cheaper counterpart of Shakespeare. I grew on Shakespeare spinning ...
by slipperybob
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: What Did You Use (Hardbait) to Catch Your PB?
Replies: 16
Views: 6642

Re: What Did You Use (Hardbait) to Catch Your PB?

Super Shad Rap. :big grin:
by slipperybob
Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Still in search of the one UL spinning rod
Replies: 2
Views: 3105

Re: Still in search of the one UL spinning rod

Posion Adrena 6'10 UL/M rod. UL tip into a M backbone rod.