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    The last time I got to ice fish on Erie before...

    The last time I got to ice fish on Erie before moving south it was -18 degrees and I drilled through 24" of ice. Caught a limit of hand-sized bluegill and some nice crappie without changing...
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    You can install it yourself. I put mine in in...

    You can install it yourself. I put mine in in about 40 minutes after a local "stealer" told me that to do it right would require at least two hours of labor (at $70/hr) plus the cost of the tray. ...
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    My suggestion to you would be to book a reputable...

    My suggestion to you would be to book a reputable guide for your first day. It will be an immense help to you.
  4. Thread: zoom fluke

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    Personally, I'm fond of the donkey rig. If I'm...

    Personally, I'm fond of the donkey rig. If I'm fishing a single, I work it much like a jerkbait.
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    I only own one, the spinnerbait/worm rod. I...

    I only own one, the spinnerbait/worm rod. I wouldn't care to use it for worms, but as a spinnerbait rod, it's been fine. I also use it occasionally for spooks, lipless cranks, squarebills, and...
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    Are you absolutely sure it's STEALTH? I've never...

    Are you absolutely sure it's STEALTH? I've never seen it in Hi-Vis Yellow, and their website only lists it in either green or camo. One other thing I'll add is to NEVER attempt to reel in a fish...
  7. Thread: post spawn bass

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    Just MHO of course, but when they finally decide...

    Just MHO of course, but when they finally decide to start actively feeding after the spawn, topwater is my first choice.
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    Re: Sunglasses.. Cheap vs expensive

    I always wore the "El Cheapos" and they ended up scratched and the vision with them wasn't the best to begin with. Now in my senior years, I'm farsighted and can't see up close well enough to tie...
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    Re: Ky lake bluegill/red ear

    According to Steve McAdams column in yesterdays Paris newspaper, they're in their second week of spawning. Due to low water levels, they're apparently spawning in the 5-7' depths rather than their...
  10. Thread: Freshwater drum

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    Re: Freshwater drum

    Up north in Lake Erie they're "Sheephead", and I've seen them served at a fish fry mixed in with several other species. You just can't tell the difference. One recipe I've heard used is to take the...
  11. Thread: Ky Lake

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    Re: Ky Lake

    Yup it's true. Was caught by a crappie fisherman using a 1/8oz spinnerbait. Photo was in last Friday's paper here in Paris.
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    Re: Reel Cleaning Question

    Don't put grease in the levelwind worm gear/pawl. It will collect dirt and wear those parts down. Use just a couple drops of GOOD oil on those.
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    Re: another line question

    I was once given a spool of what Berkeley called "Solar XT" mono. It was a chartreuse colored line that stood out like a sore thumb and would make gold braid look invisible by comparison. I used it...
  14. Re: Shimano Curado 200E7 vs Pfleuger Patriarch Baitcaster

    I have several of the older green Curados and a couple of older Castaics. I needed to replace two other brands I had so when I found the Patriarchs on sale at Tackle Warehouse for $109 I bought two....
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    Re: best setup for square bill crankin

    I use a 6'6" Team Daiwa cranking stick (the one with the green handle) in a medium action for most of my shallow crankbaits. Reel is a Pflueger Patriarch spooled with 17lb fluoro, 6.3:1 retrieve.
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    Re: Looking for a baitcaster.

    I bought two of those when TW had them on sale for $109 (retail $199) and have to agree on the smoothness. They cast a country mile.
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    Re: Tackle Warehouse

    Last year I spent quite a bit with TW, including a new Fortrex and several rods/reels and a bunch of lures. Last purchase was in the fall when I picked up two Pflueger Patriarch reels on sale for...
  18. Re: recess trolling motor foot control tray installation

    I use the aluminum one from Controll. Checked with a local marina and was regailed with the story about how it would take two hours to install (@ $75/hr), plus the cost of the tray. I cowboyed up...
  19. Re: Looking for a vehicle that is economical if there is anything?

    There's lots of vehicles out there that will pull a 20' rig with ease......it's the "economical" part that's gonna be hard to come up with. I pull an older TR20 with a V6 Tacoma, and it gets around...
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    Re: I'm in serious NEED of fishin lessons

    I fished small bays/creeks yesterday and only managed 3 fish. Huge schools of shad everywhere. Several were so large that my front depth unit showed me in 2' of water when I was in 12! Bass...
  21. Re: What the heck was going on at Paris Landing this morning?

    OK, it was Strike King's Media Days. Caught some videos from it on another site.
  22. What the heck was going on at Paris Landing this morning?

    Came in off Kentucky Lake this morning about 11:30 at Paris Landing. Saw a black/red Nitro Z9 in the middle of the marina and thought, "looks just like Van Dam's". It WAS Van Dam, setting in the...
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    Re: Reliable onboard charger?

    My boat is a '98 TR20. Bought it new with a Dual Pro 3-bank installed. Other than fishing time, that charger has run 24/7 ever since with nary a hiccup. If it ever goes out, you can bet it will be...
  24. Thread: Rain Suit

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    Re: Rain Suit

    I have a Cabela's that I paid about $180 for jacket and bibs. Have NEVER gotten wet when using it, and it's super on colder, windy days with warm clothes underneath.
  25. Thread: humminbird

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    Re: humminbird

    The difference between the two is in the screen space. I have the 898 and fish Ky Lake. I don't see the $500 difference myself, although there are those who will advise you to get the biggest you...
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    Re: Gas prices @ rough

    Gas at Paris Landing is 3.29 for 87 octane.....3.42 for non-ethanol. Cheaper than it is in Paris.....which is amazing.
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    Re: Optima batteries

    You'll probably want the blue top for the trolling motor. I run three of those....one for cranking and electronics, the other two wired for 24V. I've never seen them on sale anywhere that I can...
  28. Thread: New to GPS!

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    Re: New to GPS!

    I have the Navionics Platinum in my HB 898. Don't think you can find better for Ky/Barkley Lakes.
  29. Thread: rod help

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    Re: rod help

    Haven't played with the Veritas, although you seldom read anything bad about them. My dropshot rig is a 7' Lamiglas Excel 703S. Great rod for that. Lots of tip action with good backbone. Can't...
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    Re: Fishing Shows on VERSUS Network- Direct TV

    ESPN will be telecasting the Classic as well as the Elite series from what I've read. Saw the schedule for the classic posted somewhere.

    My favorite shows are The BASS Pros, Gettin' Schooled...
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    Re: 2011 Bassmasters Classic

    As the saying goes, "You can't win them all". So while I'd love to see KVD get #4, I don't see that happening this time around. As a sentimental favorite, I'd like to see Gary Klein pull one out...
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    Re: Lowrance problems

    Had the same problem with a 334ci mounted at the console. It would come on while setting in the garage. If it stayed on too long before I caught it, it sometimes screwed up the whole thing to where...
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    Re: humminbird sidefinder

    I don't know about the 798, but anything from the 898 up will require the large mount, and they're about $100.
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    Re: humminbird sidefinder

    Had an 898 installed in the boat a couple of months ago. Absolutely super unit. I'd always used Lowrance/Eagle products, but after reading about the HB units and their customer service I decided to...
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    Re: Upcoming Boat/Fishing Shows

    There's a new one upcoming in Nashville on Jan 29-30 that looks promising:

    http://www.rvexpo.net/fishing_shows/nashville/index.php?gclid=CMaE0ZP6-qUCFQHs7QodpHV9oA
  36. Thread: Fishing on TV

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    Re: Fishing on TV

    Classic Patterns
    Lost Lake
    Gettin' Schooled (How about something besides reruns here?)
    The Bass Pros
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    Re: Best Rod Under $175???

    Lamiglas Excel ($109), or the Powell Mag ($139) both available at TackleWarehouse.
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    Re: Minn Kota vs. Motorguide

    I ran the same MG on my boat for the past 12 years and it was still running when I recently replaced it with a new MK Fortrex. The MK mount is the best I've ever seen and the motor is way quieter...
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    In the market for a new rod?

    Tackle Warehouse currently has Lamiglass Excels on sale for $78.88 and free shipping. This is both casting and spinning. Just thought I'd mention it.....(ordered two).
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    Re: Lesser Known On-Line Tackle Stores

    I've been using Tacklewarehouse exclusively and couldn't be more pleased. Free shipping on orders over $50.....add $5 and it's 2nd Day Air via UPS. I order on Sunday and it's here Wed afternoon. ...
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    Re: Hummingbird 798ci

    This might surprise you, but check out Amazon's pricing on the 'Birds. You might save some $$$.

    The 798SI Combo w/internal GPS is currently selling there for $893.82 w/free shipping. The savings...
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    Re: ****'s Sporting goods coming to Paducah

    I used to manage the fishing dept in a DSG store in Erie, Pa. When I ran it, we had a TON of fishing tackle for all species. After I left, they moved to a different location and downsized the...
  43. Thread: Top water rod

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    Re: Top water rod

    Please don't tell me you paid $50 for the TWO OF THEM???????? At $50 each they're worth every penny....
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    Re: what type and style of crankbait rod

    For mid-range cranking I use a Team Daiwa S (green handle) cranking rod that works nicely. I recently went looking for a new rod for handling lipless cranks and perhaps the deep runners. I settled...
  45. Thread: Top water rod

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    Re: Top water rod

    The best topwater rod I've ever seen is the one I use....an older model AllStar Zell Rowland Topwater Special IM6. It's 6'6" and I use it with all topwater lures but a Spook. It's a superb rod for...
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    Tennessee Triumph...3rd day launch

    Stood on the dock this morning and scanned the boats as they came thru for boat check. Most every angler had at least 3 rods set up with crankbaits. Most seen brand was the Bomber FF Shad. Most...
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    Re: reaction innovations sweet beavers

    Use a wide gap hook all the way thru and just barely skin hook it on the back. With this setup they seem to almost hook themselves.
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    Re: ESPN pulling the plug on most outdoor shows!

    If you have DISH HD you automatically get WFN (World Fishing Network). Some good programming there.
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    Re: Need help at Paris

    Presently, the Big Sandy and main lake are the color of coffee/cream. Lake was still at 360' this past Wed. I landed 35 bass in 5 hours fishing the Pace Point area at the mouth of Big Sandy. Best...
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    Re: More rain Friday

    It's going to hit here tomorrow afternoon and night. Very good chance of tornadoes, hail, strong stright line winds.....and RAIN. Oh well, at least I got out today...
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