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Thread: swivel considerations
Post: RE: swivel considerations
| (07-03-2013 02:01 PM)Sailor Joe Wrote: Since I fish saltwater consistently, all I ever carry are these: http://www.spro.com/ProductDetails.asp?P...SHSB%2DALL
Picture is not to scale. These s... |
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Thread: swivel considerations
Post: RE: swivel considerations
| (07-02-2013 04:19 PM)OldTimer Wrote: I have never used a "wind-on".
IMO:
Best Value = cheap painted black steel from offshore (aka JUNK)............. but I prefer brass to these
Spins the e... |
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Thread: swivel considerations
Post: swivel considerations
| Which of these swivel types have you found to be most effective (spins easy and is reliable)? Have you had a bad experience with any of them?
* Simple brass barrel
<http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pr... |
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07-02-2013, 03:04 PM |
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Thread: Bushnell Backtrack
Post: RE: Bushnell Backtrack
| (06-14-2013 03:43 PM)OldTimer Wrote: Hey,
I bought one of these yesterday (they are on clearance sale at Sail) and hope that it might be useful in my fishing this summer. I do not own, nor wan... |
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06-14-2013, 11:09 PM |
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Thread: lighted pier fishing at night
Post: RE: lighted pier fishing at night
| (06-12-2013 04:00 PM)OldTimer Wrote: Here's what I've seen:
A relative has a cottage on a lake. They also have a large boathouse, which has a light over the lake side door (boat entrance). The... |
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06-12-2013, 09:53 PM |
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Thread: lighted pier fishing at night
Post: RE: lighted pier fishing at night
| (06-12-2013 12:26 AM)mrclownprince Wrote: So i could attach a led light onto my lure? :)
That would be worth clarification with MNR. It might need to be an integral part of the lure.
BTW, gr... |
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06-12-2013, 07:39 AM |
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Thread: Grass Carp caught in Grand River this week
Post: RE: Grass Carp caught in Grand River this week
| (05-07-2013 04:16 PM)onwind Wrote: Yes, In China, we have the tradition of releasing live fishes.
1. We believe that you save the fish's life by releasing it otherwise it will be eaten. in retu... |
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06-11-2013, 10:25 PM |
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Thread: 40 ft long fishing pole....?
Post: RE: 40 ft long fishing pole....?
| (10-26-2012 08:13 AM)tangledline Wrote: this thread of telescopic rods 13ft to 40ft is insane!!!! but you did peek my curiousity and i checked out the site and the prices for the rods are reaso... |
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06-11-2013, 09:28 PM |
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Thread: long rods
Post: RE: long rods
| (06-11-2013 03:58 PM)OldTimer Wrote: Well balanced 13' rod setup with 4 oz weight is capable of scaring the hell out of 200 yards in the proper hands, with training.
An example from a pro:
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06-11-2013, 09:06 PM |
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Thread: lighted pier fishing at night
Post: RE: lighted pier fishing at night
| (06-11-2013 03:51 PM)OldTimer Wrote: But don't forget that it is illegal for an angler to use artificial light as an attractant in most provinces and states - including Ontario
from the 2013 O... |
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06-11-2013, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: Fishing After The Rain
Post: RE: Fishing After The Rain
| (05-09-2013 09:56 AM)mikea07 Wrote: Hi guys,
I was hoping to get out today after work to try my luck for some rainbows.
The forecast is calling for some rain today but the evening looks like ... |
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06-11-2013, 01:14 PM |
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Thread: lighted pier fishing at night
Post: lighted pier fishing at night
| Small fish are drawn to light, and walleye (especially) cruise the shallows to feed at night. This would suggest that a lighted pier that's dead during the day could be a hotspot at night.
Testing t... |
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06-11-2013, 11:40 AM |
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Thread: very useful map app for iPad, iPhone
Post: very useful map app for iPad, iPhone
| Pocket Earth ($2.99) is a highly practical map app for iPad and iPhone. It downloads and stores maps for offline use. Map downloads are free, and there are no in-app purchases. You can drill down ... |
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06-11-2013, 11:18 AM |
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Thread: long rods
Post: long rods
| Has anyone tried spinning rods in the 9 to 13 foot range for lake fishing?
I once stood next to a fellow who was casting a few yards farther than me, and he pulled in crappies (17) on every other ca... |
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06-11-2013, 09:20 AM |
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Thread: Hook sharpening
Post: Hook sharpening
| Any thoughts on hook point shape and sharpening tools?
Many sharpening stones are notched to give you a round needle point.
I like a triangular point and have two favourite tools: a small single mil... |
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06-10-2013, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Fish Dish and Appetizer Recipes
Post: RE: Fish Dish and Appetizer Recipes
| (05-17-2012 04:34 PM)OldTimer Wrote: Hey,
I do release most of my catches……… but, not all.
They really do taste great!
I’d guess that most of us prefer our freshly caught Canadian game fish... |
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Articles and Resources |
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06-10-2013, 01:22 PM |
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Thread: line test considerations
Post: line test considerations
| Does anyone have experience landing something heavier than your line test? What are the limits: 2x, 3x? Is this a lot of fun or just plain foolish?
I'm guessing you could bring in a fish a lot heavie... |
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06-09-2013, 09:11 PM |
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Thread: cleaning catfish - the skinning part
Post: cleaning catfish - the skinning part
| Does anyone have experience cleaning catfish? I'm thinking of trying for channel cats and don't know if they need to be skinned.
Here's what I do for bullheads:
* Snip off the fins/spines with wire c... |
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06-09-2013, 01:51 PM |
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Thread: Easy Outdoor Fish Cleaning Station
Post: RE: Easy Outdoor Fish Cleaning Station
| (09-02-2012 03:57 PM)OldTimer Wrote: BBQ Plywood Grill Cover – Cleaning Station
I thought I’d share this:
We all keep the odd fish and if you’re like most city anglers you really don’t have a... |
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Articles and Resources |
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06-08-2013, 08:52 PM |
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Thread: Rusting tackle problem?
Post: RE: Rusting tackle problem?
| (02-15-2012 01:37 AM)MichaelAngelo Wrote: I think what I'll be doing is moving all the lures to a separate tray to air out when I get home. That should do the trick.
Now i gotta change all th... |
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06-08-2013, 08:33 PM |
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Thread: LeBaron waders blowout
Post: RE: LeBaron waders blowout
| (09-18-2012 09:17 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote: Hey guys,
For $30 spent today, I will now be able to fish winter steelies with non-breathable stockingfoot neoprene waders.
$60 for bright ... |
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06-08-2013, 07:48 PM |
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Thread: great eBook on outdoor education for kids
Post: great eBook on outdoor education for kids
| This week's edition of Toronto Star Dispatches is on outdoor education.
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2013...tside.html
Anyone who loves the outdoors and has kids won't want to miss it.
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06-08-2013, 02:27 PM |
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Thread: Low Tech fishing
Post: RE: Low Tech fishing
| (03-31-2013 04:48 PM)OldTimer Wrote: Perhaps we overthink things at times……….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvQ90SNccI
These things are dirt cheap – check out BassPro (8 bucks loaded with l... |
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06-08-2013, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Cut bait/dead bait
Post: RE: Cut bait/dead bait
| (04-04-2013 07:19 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote: (04-04-2013 03:53 PM)OldTimer Wrote: In the salt is an entirely different story................... I'll save that for another thread............... |
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06-08-2013, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: Catfish and carp bait recipes????
Post: RE: Catfish and carp bait recipes????
| (05-29-2013 12:59 PM)Sloth55 Wrote: Hey there guys and girls , wus wondering what your faveret homemade baits are for cats and carp ? And was also wondering If anyone out there makes dough bait... |
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06-08-2013, 09:52 AM |
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Thread: Somewhere to take grandpa
Post: RE: Somewhere to take grandpa
| (06-07-2013 07:45 AM)MichaelAngelo Wrote: I rarely find myself with a free weekend to take my grandfather out fishing. He likes to fish in Brighton, which is quite the trek for us. He has tro... |
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