When Fishing Rocked

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Comment by Johnny wilkins on July 30, 2014 at 6:58pm

I have held what I thought was the Excalibur of gill poles - won my first-ever big fishing tourney day one using it. Light, stiff, perfect - you are absolutely correct great hook, good line and pole are essential.

Let's make the U.S. pole-fishing scene start to pop!! I have seen what the real deal is and when people get their hands on the right setup - LOOK OUT! 

Comment by Joe Angelucci on July 30, 2014 at 6:50pm

Johnny

The key is the hook and line. Second is the pole. US based telescopic poles are about 6-8 oz at the 10 foot level. I'm using Japanese poles at about 1.5 oz and rated at 1-4lb test and cost about $40.00 with shipping. No contest and I've accidentally nailed bass in the 3-4 lb range. Love your ideas and can't wait to see your products. 

Comment by Johnny wilkins on July 30, 2014 at 6:41pm

I just got in disgorgers and split shot pliers for my own brand. 

I have a few more pieces to put together and some good companies to team up with like Gapen who provide a well-rounded live bait selection. Good stuff is happening on the scene.

Comment by Johnny wilkins on July 30, 2014 at 6:40pm

Joe-

no worries, I am bringing the tackle to the mainland!!!

All the good stuff. Love that product you have there - soon you can buy it close to home.

I might not get rich, but I will catch a lot of fish.

Comment by Joe Angelucci on July 30, 2014 at 6:36pm

Johnny

Still does, problem the tackle is made in Japan and England 

Comment by Johnny wilkins on July 30, 2014 at 6:25pm

I am always looking to antique auctions for these as I am building up a bobber museum. Not there yet, but at some point I plan on being to show a picture history of bobbers and floats through time.

The 30's - 70's (and even some now like Bobber with a Brain) feature some of the most whimsical and goofy fishing quackery in the history of man. I am very puzzled at how the industry has forgotten the live bait angler compared to the way that bass has erupted and been over-done for the past 40 years.

Oh well, leaves a lot of discussion open for a great website like Big Bluegill.com - our time is coming.

Comment by Keith Ritter on July 30, 2014 at 3:54pm

I like it, really cool. I need to try to make some goose quill floats. Have done wild turkey.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on July 30, 2014 at 3:05pm

That's so cool. Where did you find it?

Comment by John Sheehan on July 30, 2014 at 12:41pm

A Goose Quill Float !!