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65 years is a long time for this record not to have been broken... what gives? especially with all this bio engineering and genetics in play...why is this a northern strain instead of the Coppernose?

Started by Slip Sinker in Basic Discussion

29 Jan 30, 2022
Reply by James Micheal Landrum

Can't help but learn from discovering new lure designs that do well

I only fish waters where gas motors aren't allowed (except a private lake I've fished for 45 years). Peace and quiet - ahhhhh. But after ye…

Started by Frank M in Basic Discussion

0 Dec 18, 2021

"WHAT'S IT WORTH "

WELL I DON'T START MANY BLOGS ON HERE BUT HERE WE GO:    WHEN I started chasing Gills seriously about 25 years ago I got caught up in the g…

Started by DAVID L EITUTIS in Basic Discussion

11 Dec 18, 2021
Reply by Frank M

Never saw a fish with this deformity!

Today was a banner day for sunfish, crappie, yellow perch and small bass. When I caught this sunnie I did a double take and wondered if som…

Started by Frank M in Basic Discussion

3 Dec 18, 2021
Reply by Frank M

Happy Thanksgiving

I wish you all a great Thanksgiving Day.

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

2 Nov 30, 2021
Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney

Jig Flies

I don't know if I ever posted these, but a couple of them worked well for bluegills and crappie.

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

3 Nov 24, 2021
Reply by Bruce Tomaselli

Locating Bluegills in Summer

Do I go to the deep water, drop-offs, or look for down trees or weeds in shallow areas. I always have a hard time in the summer. Thanks

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

6 Sep 20, 2021
Reply by Frank M

When Lakes are in a drought and heat wave

Do warm water fish turn off during these times or can you still find them deep?

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

1 Aug 11, 2021
Reply by Mikey-D

Painting Dumbbell Eyes

I need help. What can I use (build) to hold my barbell eyes after I've painted them? I need to come up with some kind of holder and I can't…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

0 Jul 16, 2021

For Those That Paint Jigs, Pro-Tec Powder Paint

I bought this stuff to paint some jig heads and it's great stuff. You just heat the lead head, dunk it in the powder, shake off the excess,…

Started by Bruce Tomaselli in Basic Discussion

3 Jul 10, 2021
Reply by John Sheehan

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"The black under the eye and a business mouth……..👍, a true predator!"
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