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"i use 6lb nanofil on cheap soft whippy glass conposite rods at 4.5 - 5 feet.30 to 40…"

jim cosgrove replied May 24, 2017 to Casting small 1/64 & 1/32 jigs?

49 Feb 12, 2020
Reply by Smoltz

"seems we go thru this every spring.i for 1 am a firm believer in the full moon spawn…"

jim cosgrove replied May 23, 2017 to Full moon and the spawn?

2 Aug 7, 2020
Reply by John M. Grimes

"thanks keith-been the trend in illinois the last 5 years or so.crappie populations h…"

jim cosgrove replied Mar 30, 2017 to Illinois Record Crappie

3 Mar 30, 2017
Reply by carl hendrix

"nanofil is great stuff.i go no smaller than 6lb which is tiny enough.you have to adj…"

jim cosgrove replied Mar 15, 2017 to Berkley Nanofil Fishing line

5 Mar 29, 2017
Reply by Brad Reid

"too many places?what a wonderful dilemma to have."

jim cosgrove replied Mar 13, 2017 to Fly Fishing for bluegills

8 Mar 14, 2017
Reply by Frederick Epps ( Fred )

"the lunar tables work,used to try to fish the peaks and it really seemed to work.i n…"

jim cosgrove replied Feb 9, 2017 to SLIP’S 2017 LOGS, STATUS AND STRATEGIES

372 Apr 17, 2018
Reply by Slip Sinker

"nice set up.those echo rods are pretty.should be able to make some long casts with t…"

jim cosgrove replied Feb 4, 2017 to Couldn't stand it any longer - had to have a new rod.

4 Jun 15, 2017
Reply by john

"less pressure for sure the growing season is shorter the farther north you go..no ma…"

jim cosgrove replied Jan 18, 2017 to CPR'ING BIG NORTHERN B.GILLS ~JASON MITCHELL OUTDOORS W/ CLAYTON DAVIS

7 Jan 18, 2017
Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney

"damon- powerlining is basically taking a very long,say 60 feet,rubber band and launc…"

jim cosgrove replied Dec 21, 2016 to writing a book | a little help?

25 Jan 8, 2017
Reply by James Feasel

"spearing,traps,arrows,nets noodling dynamite etc.all for feeding ones self or the wh…"

jim cosgrove replied Dec 20, 2016 to writing a book | a little help?

25 Jan 8, 2017
Reply by James Feasel

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"Here as well…..small craft advisories have been up all week…..25 to 35 today into the…"
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On the Albemarle, This Means Fish Deeper……..11/4/2025

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"Had a nice day today, splashed after lunch but it was a struggle in rain stained 57 degree water…..didn’t see a crappie and only seven gills"
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"Overview of Bill Norman Crankbaits Bill Norman is a significant figure in the fishing industry,…"
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" Late October cranking for suspended and deep Fish "
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"top left to right: Manns 20+ Fire Shad Color. Strike King 5XD/Chart/black back,? Bottom left to…"
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