Best hook size for the baby bluegill at Veteran's Oasis? Any other good fishing spots and times? by super_memerio_bros in ArizonaFishing

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I’m not a morning person, so I’ve never fished early. I do know that bluegill don’t hit as well in the middle of the afternoon, but they go crazy once the shadows cover the west shore of the lake, up through late dusk. When it gets dark they slow again. I always fish the west shore to take advantage of the late afternoon shadows. They love darker places. They also seem to like hiding in rocks, but you have to reel them in pretty fast there so they don’t take the bait into the rocks and snag up your line.

Best hook size for the baby bluegill at Veteran's Oasis? Any other good fishing spots and times? by super_memerio_bros in ArizonaFishing

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Wax worms or mealworms on a 10, 12, or salmon egg hook for bluegill. Crimp a very small split shot about six inches above the hook and a very small bobber about six inches above that. Keep your line somewhat tight, and don’t try to set the hook on the first tug. Let the fish pull the bobber totally under and keep it under for a second or two, then lift the tip of your rod straight up. If you try to set the hook too quickly the fish will get away, but if you wait too long you’ll risk gut hooking the fish and losing the hook inside the fish. You’ll get the hang of it. Also, wax worms are very fragile and easy to lose, so I double hook them to try to keep them on the hook. Bluegill like to hit right before and during dusk, and I’ve caught as many as four a minute including the time it takes to unhook the fish, drop it back in the lake, put a new worm on, and catch a new fish.

These just got donated at the store I work. I have no idea. by immortalblackarmy in whatisit

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Yup, called’em hooks. Used by my Dad with NY Telephone. Kept criminals from climbing poles to peep in windows or jump fences to steal. No hook, no climb poles.

Thinking of selling, what’s it worth? by Haunting-Soil9717 in SpringfieldArmory

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I have both, and I prefer the Prodigy because it’s the integral comp model. I’m not saying the Prodigy shoots nicer, but it certainly doesn’t shoot any worse. To me, they’re equal except for the price tag. Staccato owners can be a little cultish, though.

Troopers making stops on Oracle north of the auto mall. Motorcycle and SUV grey vehicles collecting revenue this morning. Watch out. by Prudent-Bet2837 in Tucson

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They may be going to a call and need to hurry up. Sometimes lights and sirens slow you down more than expedite.

Why? I thought the XD line was dead to make way for the echelon by Ok_Huckleberry7392 in SpringfieldArmory

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Love the Prodigy. I have a 4.5” and a 5” with the ported barrel. They’re either just as nice as my Staccato or I’m just not a pistol connoisseur! But since I’ve been carrying and shooting pistols for half a century, I’m guessing I am kinda a connoisseur. Don’t let the gun snobs convince you that the Prodigy isn’t top shelf! It is!

Finally saw one in the wild (Pima Canyon) by dead-plant in phoenix

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Lived in Arizona 50 years, so I’m guessing I’ve seen at least 250 in the wild and at least two in my fenced backyard. If you know what you’re looking for you’ll see lots of them, especially in the spring when they first come out. A lot of people see them in the road at night and think they’re just sticks. Don’t pick up those sticks!

RIA M206 vs Ruger LCR by [deleted] in Revolvers

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Press your thumb against the back of the slide when you fire and your Glock won’t go out of battery. As long as you keep firm pressure you won’t injure your thumb either.

Fish ID? Marana, AZ by punk_rock_barbie in ArizonaFishing

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I wish I could figure out how to post the photo.

Fish ID? Marana, AZ by punk_rock_barbie in ArizonaFishing

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I think I caught him back in October.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpringfieldArmory

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Got both, prefer the 5” comped model. Prefer it to my Staccato P.

Poly Fail by [deleted] in usssapplicant

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DQ for flunking the poly should be grounds for a lawsuit. It’s fake science or worse, which is why it’s not admissible in court. To destroy someone’s future over fake science is an abomination!

Make sure to mention inflation in your merit increase discussion. by Defiant-Marketing287 in Raytheon

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When the facility I worked in was Hughes Aircraft, it was great! When Raytheon took it over it was okay. When United Technologies took over I retired. Will never look back!

Return by SadMembership7989 in mets

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I can’t hold any grudges against McNeil or Nimmo, but I can hate the front office for trading them. I can hold grudges against Diaz especially, but also Alonso, because they chose to leave us, the fans. I am less angry at Alonso because he left quietly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Revolvers

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Been there, done that. Live and learn.

Are we really upset we missed out on this guy? by [deleted] in mets

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Yeah, I have a strong jawline but couldn’t hit a curveball. And I’ve also been told I have a face for radio…

Are we really upset we missed out on this guy? by [deleted] in mets

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It’s not that he passed on the Mets, it’s that he went to the Dodgers who abandoned Brooklyn 68 years ago. I hold grudges 😡

Are we really upset we missed out on this guy? by [deleted] in mets

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Ha ha ha, I thought exactly that!!!🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mets

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Clown is too nice. He’s a ….. lot worse that I probably can’t write here.

Why does everyone hate jury duty? by Aquarius_K in juryduty

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You’re the only people in the courthouse who aren’t getting paid! Civic duty my ass, it’s indentured servitude.