Mitch f

Im (CORNfused as well!

Hang on now, cursing is not allowed, even if its in Pig Latin! Come on Ness, we're drowning here and you're just describing the water!

I guess the term "settled science" has always been a questionable term with me. We dont know everything out there, and there are folks that would let you believe that because you have a differing opinion about the existence of a Judeo Christian God , or religion, then you are just a flat earther. Well, there arent as many absolutes in science as they let on.

I lost what I believe was my personal best smallmouth on a hookset using Segaur carbon pro. My buddy told me to switch to Yozuri hybrid. I've been using it ever since. It does have a little bit of memory in the bigger diameters, but I stretch it on my trailer hitch before I go out. Very strong stuff, knot strength is great too.

Like I mentioned before about specsmanship, look at the diameters. I remember when "trophy" lines were popular for folks who were going for a line record. They were supposed to break at the exact pound rating. I always shop diameters and not pound test ratings. And usually from trial and error over the years I've come up with what I think is appropriate for the lure I'm fishing.

And I don't disagree with you. I've maybe been careless in my knot tying too, but I've broken off enough that I really don't trust the knot strength in 100% fluoro. Many factors probably contributed to that too. Another thing to consider is the actual line diameter, there's a lot of specsmanship going on there too

Not a hater, have you been watching MTV again?

That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

Oh boy, here we go.........again!

Yea, it's a confidence thing with me too. I don't like straight braid or braid with leader....for me, too many problems.

Be careful, remember Chipotle!

I want to see it. Based on the previews, I'm hoping there's not a lot of CGI....one of My big pet peeves. Turns a potentially good movie into a fake that's easily spotted. Great special effects will never overcome bad writing or directing. Speaking of killing animals in movies, the CGI animal replacements are horrible.

Ha ha Agree with you Harry!

Gotcha, I know the Ned rquires quite a bit of expertise as well

To be able to "outfish" all the "expensive crap" you will need to have done your homework and know how to present the bait, it's not all about chunking and winding. Most of the time the pricier lures are better quality and will last longer, run truer.

You hit the nail on the head! if you want quality, you gotta pay for it. Someone will always do it cheaper

Mitch H. is a genius!

I really wouldn't call these fish winter fish anyway, they stay in that same water temp virtually year round.

Those molds are becoming cheaper and cheaper. I suppose it's because they use an EDM electrode to burn the shape into the aluminum. The electrode can be used over and over. They usually have a roughing electrode, and a finishing one. These do-it molds probably use one that's kind of rough, but who cares? Why do you need a pristine surface finish on a jig? You're probably going to powder coat it anyway. I use the Lee production pot also, and have had pretty good luck with it. It was leaking but I finally watched a video and figured out what the screw head was for.....Duh. Anyway I've never needed flux. I have an old spoon laying around to remove all the floating impurities that build up. Once they are removed, the lead is pretty shiny and beautiful. Regarding the powder paint, I probably need to get, ( or make) a device that shoots air into the container of powder, like an aquarium pump, to create an air Fluid bath so the coat is nice and thin, and evenly distributed. This also will help prevent the eye from closing, saving you the extra step of cleaning the eye out. I also add the last step which is to bake the jig heads after the initial application of paint. This step is very important and makes the paint tough as heck!

I've seen this before, notice he is shaking

Have not seen it but I know it's closed

I was fishing Lake Taneycomo around 2001. My buddy and I were throwing jerk baits for Browns. As we came around the bend we noticed a boat close to the bank with 2 guys fly fishing. We gave them a wide berth as we passed, and one of the guys turned around with a big smile and asked how we were doing. I immediately recognized him as Stacey King. We slowed down and had a short conversation. He was very friendly and cordial, I have a fond memory of him.

Except for Gordon Ramsay

Post of the year so far!!

If you only fish Table Rock I see what you're talking about. Fish some rivers sometime