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    Anytime. Life caught up with me for a few years...

    Anytime. Life caught up with me for a few years (twins born 8 years ago) - so fishing moved way down the priority list. But we have a fenced in yard now, so I am free to go whenever. Just kidding...
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    I like sugar. Good campsites, decent vault...

    I like sugar. Good campsites, decent vault toilet - it is also one of my top 5 fishing bays on either lake. It has good points, some drops and ledges in the mouth. But my favorite is getting back...
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    Re: 1996 Sprint 277 For sale

    It was spotless. Everyone that looked at it could not believe the age of it. It sold in less than 30 hours after being posted, actually I a second offer on it, just moments after I shook hands with...
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    Re: 1996 Sprint 277 For sale

    The boat has been sold.
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    Re: 1996 Sprint 277 For sale

    Just got the title out (to make sure I could find it) and it actually is a 1995 Sprint 277 , not a 96, although the yamaha is a 96.
  6. Re: Kentucky adds bass fishing as official high school sport

    We have a successful club here in Marshall County. Many of the schools have clubs in place that are set up and running, and there will only be slight changes now that it is a sanctioned sport. I...
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    1996 Sprint 277 For sale

    1996 Sprint 277 with Yamaha 115

    New Minn Kota Fortrex 80 w/universal Sonar ? built in sonar transducer with temp. ($1,300 added 2011).
    Lowrance 520 w/gps at console and lms 135...
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    Re: Bass Boat Insurance

    I have had no problems with progressive.
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    Re: Looking for a baitcaster.

    This was going to be my suggestion as well. I still like my curado's, but the new Lews are hard to beat for the price.
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    Re: When does boating season end?

    It never ends here in Ky - there is something to love about every month. However, I think if you have twins, it gets put on hiatus for a little while...That is my situation now. I have a boat...
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    Re: Pay Lakes for Children

    I would look into the game farm as well. Not too far of a drive - but plenty of stuff to do and see besides fish, if they get tired of that.

    They have two stocked pond/lakes, and one is for...
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    Re: Favorite C-Rig?

    This is by far the best I have found, and I throw the C-rig alot. I keep a good stockpile of Charmers. If you haven't tried them you should definitely check them out. The really are superior...
  13. Re: how to advoid line twist when puting line on?

    This works great! Have you ever noticed that it often takes flouro a while to soften up? This way it starts off just like that.
  14. Thread: Lowrance

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    Re: Lowrance

    For example, it is easier to tell the difference between a hard or soft bottom. The soft, muddy, or perhaps, weedy bottom returns a weaker sonar return than a hard bottom such as sand or rocks. When...
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    Re: New limit on catfish at Taylorsville

    I am right there with you Embrey. I don't mind if someone has out a few jugs - I have done it before and it was fun. However, just like with anything else - a few people will give the entire bunch...
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    Re: What is your favorite bait?

    For the ledge bite here, I love Charmer's plastics on a C-rig.

    I also love finesse jigs, and t-rigged lizzards.
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    Re: What pig and jigs should I buy?

    On Ky Lake, i do decent with a black and blue jig, however, I catch very few smallmouth on that color (almost none). I seem to do much better for smallmouth with more natural colors: Green Pumpkin,...
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    Re: Fiberglass Crankin Rods?

    Alot of companies are going back to making graphite rods. I hear great things about quantums KVD crankbait rods, as well as the Skeet reese crankin rods. There are also companies like Lamiglass,...
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    Re: BPS series reels

    I agree here. I have plenty of both. Over longer periods of time, shimano's hold up better, and are easier and cheaper to service. I have had a couple of anti-reverse bearings go out on the johnny...
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    Re: Favorite Jerkbait

    These were hard to beat, however the new ones a extremely prone to the bill breaking off - much easier than they should -especially for a $30 bait. The older ones were outstanding and tough, but I...
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    Re: Elkhorn this weekend

    You may want to try a hellgramite imitation. I used to wear out some fish on those on the elkhorn.
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    Re: Help With Fluorocarbon?

    I think we could trade tackle and never notice any difference. Seaguar is hard to beat. I like Invis-x up to including 12 pound. I like standard seaguar for 15 and over - it is a little more stiff...
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    Re: Which do you prefer in plastics?

    I fish them until they fall apart. I have been on good when I get on a good lizzard bite, I keep a lighter handy and I will melt the nose several times. Once it won't stay on the hook I will get...
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    Re: Kentucky Lake

    I think they are already in the mood to eat, just a matter of finding them. I would definitely be fishing a jerkbait or shad rap off of points close to deep water.
  25. Thread: New to GPS!

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    Re: New to GPS!

    If you are totally new to GPS, I would look into a tutorial DVD for the brand you got. I have seen several for each brand - but it seems like if I was learning all over, I would like to see it...
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    Re: Ky. Lake April 2nd thru 8th

    It is by far one of my favorite times (last couple weeks of March through the end of April). The water temps will be the biggest factor in finding fish. I have still been on a good jerkbait bite...
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    Re: Crankin on summer nites ???

    I have never had much luck on a crankbait at night - maybe because I just don't throw them that often after the sun goes down. It is hard for me to put up my spinnerbait. I use a black/blue or...
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    Re: is the citica the old curado?

    I don't think the citica's are bad reels - but they don't compare to a curado (new or old). I still think the older green curado "B's" are as good as any of the curado's. I don't think the newer...
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    Re: Lifetime Limit

    Probably right around 35 pounds. I have caught five fish all right around 7 (some a little over, a couple a little under) over the past couple years here on Ky Lake. Still haven't caught an 8...
  30. Thread: 1 Lure

    by Col Forbin
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    Re: 1 Lure

    I could throw a Charmer's timber pup any time of the year. Charlie makes some quality plastics - I have yet to find a charmers bait I didn't like, but the timber pup is the most versatile.
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    Re: Carret stick rods

    I have a couple and really like them. I have broken one, but that was when they had the over the counter lifetime warranty. I personally won't buy one again, simply for the fact that I bought it...
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    Re: Winterizing Boats

    I run marine stabil ethanol treatment (it is not the same as red stabil). I also put in some ring free (or you could use seafoam) in every fill up no matter what time of year. Winter is also a good...
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    Re: a good jig rod

    Your price range will really help everyone with suggestions. I fish jigs quite a bit, and I have found that using the most sensitive rod you can find will really help. I have three that I use...
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    Re: Best Rod Under $175???

    Shimano just for the warranty is hard to beat.

    Falcon Lowriders are excellent rods too.
  35. Re: what's your favorite lucky craft crankbait color

    Tn Shad or rootbeer for shallower crankbaits.

    Deep diver there is no comparison to the chartruse w. blue back on Ky lake. I have caught more fish on that crankbait than all the other deep divers...
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    Re: Fluorocarbon line?

    I've tried about all of them out there, and seaguar invis-x is my favorite. One because it is not as stiff as most flouro's, and I have had good luck with knot strength.

    For the price, I still...
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    Re: Minn Kota vs. Motorguide

    From my experience (I have had several of both), minn kota beats motorguide all the way around. In the past Motorguide was a little more durable, as they used an all alluminum shaft - but now MK...
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    Re: PM's vs Posts

    I think quite a bit. I know in terms of sharing specific spots it is probably primarily used - I hold several spots for myslef but for the most I will share. If someone asks for information on Ky...
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    Re: Elkhorn was fun today

    I miss the Elkhorn. I fished it several times a week for a few years when I lived in Georgetown, sometimes daily for several weeks. That section you fished was one of my favorites at first. I...
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    Keeping Secrets

    The other post got me thinking of what once made this site great, and is starting to dwindle. I first got on this site to share information - of course, I read for years without posting more to...
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    Re: suspending jerkbaits

    If you shop around or find some on sale, you can get LC pointers for around $10. IMO they really are worth the extra money - the hooks are way better, they suspend better, and I have had much more...
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    Re: lake BESHEARS

    I would to know this as well. I have fished it several times now over the past few years, but always in the spring. It quickly became one of my favorite lakes - I guess pulling a 7 pounder out of...
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    Re: Fatal Boat Wreck at Barkley last week

    I've only seen it once out of multiple tournaments. Of course, I never have won anything and needed a polygraph.
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    Re: Fatal Boat Wreck at Barkley last week

    I can agree with one part of this "WE" (as sportsman) probably don't need someone telling us we have to take that - because for the most part "WE" have educated ourselves. However "WE" are not the...
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    Re: rod saver (sock type) whats the best?

    The good thing about that, is the hooks slide right out if you compress the fibers. All of my rods are at least 7', and I use the 6.5' stik jacket, it covers it up past the last eye on the rod. If...
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    Re: Fatal Boat Wreck at Barkley last week

    Good post, I agree with all of this. Do I feel confident in my boating abilities - yes. Do I feel confident in everyone elses boating safety - NO! I have had several close calls on the lake,...
  47. Thread: reel oil

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    Re: reel oil

    I use Hot Sauce too and like it. But I have heard good things about Rocket Fuel.
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    Re: fish finder help

    Those Mark 5's seem to be pretty good for the money. If you were looking for high quality at a low price - so many people are up grading their older units going to side imaging hd units. You can...
  49. Re: Needing some advice on finding a lost rod...

    Take one of those metal clip stringers, and open up the clips and bend them out a bit. Take a couple of 1 oz. (or Bigger if you can find them) and clip them to it. Hook it on some strong braid, or...
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    Re: Thinking of buying boat in KY..

    I may be biased because of location, but Jet-A-Marina in calvert city, Ky (Ky lake area) has one of the best reputations in terms of customer service and satisfaction. I have had good experiences...
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