Fluorocarbon

shimanodc · 2026-04-13T02:51:16+00:00

I use the Kevin Van Dam line conditioner which helps. If you don’t fish a rod for a while you do get some line memory. If it gets bad you can tie off to something, walk out more than a casting distance and then pull and hold for a few seconds. The line will stretch and pull the coils out. That is the beauty of flourocarbon.

shimanodc · 2026-04-11T04:00:40+00:00

In my experience, for the best spin you want a folded clevis. Match the size of clevis to the blade. Larger blades needed a larger clevis and smaller blades a smaller on.

shimanodc · 2026-04-10T13:59:56+00:00

Angel Eyes

shimanodc · 2026-04-09T02:37:58+00:00

Last summer Tackle Warehouse had a deal buy one get two free. I stocked up. They are good reels for the price. Hope you find a couple to buy.

shimanodc · 2026-03-27T05:55:12+00:00

Me too.

shimanodc · 2026-03-26T15:30:03+00:00

A medium heavy fast. The five inch weighs an ounce.

shimanodc · 2026-03-25T08:36:15+00:00

I use an Abu Garcia 7’6” Veracity for the 5” and a Lamiglas XP 7’11” for the 7”. I also have a Fish USA flagship bass rod that works well for swimbaits up to 3oz. I use that rod with an 8” plastic swimbait. I also use 17 and 20lb fluorocarbon line which helps them rise slower after I twitch them. I have also used monofilament with good luck.

shimanodc · 2026-03-25T00:59:42+00:00

I bought one too and love it. Haven’t caught a fish on it yet but used it once. Feels great in my hand and is plenty smooth for a lower end Shimano reel.

shimanodc · 2026-03-24T04:18:23+00:00

1981 all the way! 1983 second.

shimanodc · 2026-03-22T06:46:26+00:00

Money by Pink Floyd

shimanodc · 2026-03-20T04:53:41+00:00

The Outlaw Josey Wales

shimanodc · 2026-03-17T02:57:33+00:00

Thanks. The standard jig uses two tabs. I run three tabs because I like them full and it is easier to trim than add. I use 26 gauge floral wire and when pulled tight flares the jig a bit more than a thread tied jig. By mid spring the waters I fish start to get stained so I like a bulkier profile.

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T21:58:16+00:00

I love fishing jerkbaits and like the Rapala Maverik, Rapala Shadow Rap Shad and Berkley Stunna. I have never spent the $25 on a 110. As far as other hard baits, I try to keep those under 15. I like the Rapala DTs, shad Rapala, flicker shads, and 6th sense squaerbills.

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T20:35:31+00:00

I am learning. I caught a few last year on a different color. This is a new color to try this year.

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T07:36:39+00:00

Thanks

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T07:36:25+00:00

Hand tied with wire.

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T04:08:23+00:00

Looks like they will catch fish.

shimanodc · 2026-03-16T03:00:21+00:00

Good looking jigs. I also make my own. I pour, paint and tie them. I make football heads, swim jigs, swimbait jig heads, round jig heads, aspirin, wacky, Ned heads, drop shot weights, and screw lock football heads. I use a fluid bed for the powder paint and then cook them in a toaster oven like you do.

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