BassFishin.Com Forums http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/ Forums for bass anglers to discuss bass fishing tips, bass fishing tactics, news, and topics. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/images/misc/rss.jpg BassFishin.Com Forums http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/ Rods and Reels for Sale http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22104&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:19 GMT I bought out a sporting goods store at auction. Here are some of the rods and reels I m selling. All are new in the box Reels Quantum Tour PT 150.00 ABU Garcia Revo STX 130.00 Shimano Calais CL200A 275.00 Shimano Scorpion Antares ... I bought out a sporting goods store at auction. Here are some of the rods and reels I m selling. All are new in the box

Reels

Quantum Tour PT 150.00
ABU Garcia Revo STX 130.00
Shimano Calais CL200A 275.00
Shimano Scorpion Antares 250.00
Shimano Calais 200dc 440.00 2
Shimano Chronarch CH100b 150.00
Shimano Curado 200DPV 125.00 2


RODS

Diawa Steez STZ 631 MHFBA 250.00
Castaway HG40 Titanium Series SK-WRH66 120.00
2IG Ultra Strike XMB-644 120.00
G-Loomis BCR854 130.00
G-Loomis FGR-863 140.00
Shimano Cumara CUC- X72MH 150.00
Castaway HG40 Titanium SK-FR76 120.00
G-Loomis GLX Ranger BCFR894 325.00
G-Loomis BCFR 893 325.00
G-Loomis SBR 752 125.00
E21 Carrot Stix Boyd Duckett CG-691MH 115.00
Castaway HG40 Titanium SK-7M 125.00
St. Croix Legend Tournament HAD9721 175.00
G-Loomis GLX BCR-803 250.00
G-Loomis Crank Bait Series CBR-841 150.00
G-Loomis IMX MBR-784c 170.00
]]> Bass Classifieds phillipgr11 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22104 New Boat Pics http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22103&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:56 GMT Hey guys, wanted to share some of my pics of our new boat. In one of the pics seated at the helm is my son. I am also in one of the pics but you gotta look pretty hard to find me.. as for the boat, she's not built for speed but she is rigged for fishing.. and the nice thing is it only took me about 30 minutes to figure out this " backing up the boat " thing.... Hope you guys are all doing well..

Roland
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]]> Roland http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22103 I two really better then one? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22102&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:28 GMT I'm all set to rap up my tackle lust for the year. I wanna go out with a bang. So I'm debating: Do I get one high-end baitcaister or 1 nice baitcaster and 1 nice spinning reel?

Johnny Morris Signature Series Baitcast Reel

BPS Pro Qualifier Baitcaster- $80.00 + Johnny Morris Signature Spinning Reel- $80.00 ]]> General Bass Fishing Topics fish4942 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22102 Need help http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22100&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:45:00 GMT Hey all,
I just bought a 1971 Ranger 14'er from a guy I know and it came with a 50 HP Evinrude. The problem is is that it continuously fires but it never starts. Does anyone know whats wrong and how much it will cost to fix? ]]> TravisRush http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22100 Bama, this is for you http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22099&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:59:05 GMT Give a man a fish and he'll have dinner, teach a man to fish and he'll be late for dinner! :D ]]> Non-Fishing Related Talk bcklash http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22099 Calais 4x8 DC http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22098&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:07 GMT Has anyone had the chance to use one of the Shimano Calais 4x8 DC? I am just wondering how the Digital Control Circuit works and if it is worth the $649.99. Has anyone had the chance to use one of the Shimano Calais 4x8 DC? I am just wondering how the Digital Control Circuit works and if it is worth the $649.99. ]]> General Bass Fishing Topics TN_Bassin http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22098 one bad female guitarist http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22097&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:28:44 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXf8oJq049w]]> You guys that play or have played in a band might like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXf8oJq049w ]]> Non-Fishing Related Talk bcklash http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22097 No hunting license needed http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22096&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:09:52 GMT Here's how to get that venison without having pay for a license or spending all that time out in the woods. Let those deer come to you!!! :D

http://www.grandforksherald.com/even...Lawn%20statue/ ]]> Non-Fishing Related Talk 3dkicker http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22096 Color question. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22095&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:58:17 GMT So I have a clear lake by my house I've done very well on watermelon-based colors on my plastic worms but all that the fish eat in there are bluegill and minnows. So should I fish purples, and blues as well on my plastics? When would be the time to choose a watermelon over a bluegill or minnow pattern? :) ]]> General Bass Fishing Topics danielbasspro http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22095 Rod build #2 done!! (maybe?) http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22094&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:05 GMT Well everything came out pretty good...except the decal..It went on great,but after applying the epoxy,you''ll notice by the ''N'' on the decal.I got some weird blemish??..I think it was water trapped in the thread that didnt show until it reacted with the epoxy..The only problem with that theory is that I used a low heat hair dryer to dry out the thread and decal...It was perfect before epoxy..Ill figure out what went wrong....I'll probably strip the whole thing off this weekend and redo it,I dont think I can live with that blemish...I work too hard to ''settle''

Hopefully you can see the single wraps of white thread in the hook saver and butt wrap...I thought it came out nice!.
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]]> General Bass Fishing Topics WaffleJaw http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22094 Rapala Goes High End... http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22091&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:32:19 GMT Or maybe just high priced, but who knows. The brand new (but not out yet) Rapala Max Rap: Image: http://www.tackletour.com/images3/pictbassjam09rapala082.jpg It is their soon to be here new jerkbait. The new bait with brand new VMC Spark Point trebles will retrail for 17.99-18.99! :eek:... Or maybe just high priced, but who knows.

The brand new (but not out yet) Rapala Max Rap:


It is their soon to be here new jerkbait. The new bait with brand new VMC Spark Point trebles will retrail for 17.99-18.99! :eek:

That's a shocker, even considering rapala's slow climb up the price ladder in the last year or so.

They've also got a the new DT Thug comming out, but I won't being buying that one... I still don't know if I'll be buying this one! At that price, I think I'd rather try out an LC Pointer.

BB ]]> BigBassin144 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22091 Cold wx storeage http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22090&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:10 GMT Hi Guys...

I just picked up a new party barge last saturday and took her out first thing sunday morning... It was great.. first boat and can't figure out why I waited til I was in my 50's to do this. ( well yes I can, child, college tuition, etc. ) but now our son is out on his own so his mother and I decided to bite the bullet. We bought a 2010 Bennington 20 SFi. Obviously we're not going to set any speed records on a pontoon ( 75 yamaha 4 stroke ) boat, but it sure is comfortable to ride around the lake on, and even to fish off of, although we didn't get a bite. So here's my question, right now I have the boat parked in my driveway next to my garage. Boat has a cover on it protecting the inside of the boat. I've been considering taking it to one of these boat storeage places but that brings up a couple of issues. Most of the "enclosed" boat storeage places around here want between 125 to 150 a month rental. While that may not be terrible, it's alittle more than what I want to pay just to park a boat. I did find a place that is 85 a month, but not "completely" enclosed. It's almost like a small airplane hanger with 3 walls and a top, one side open all the time. That seems to be all I need in that it would keep the boat out of the rain and out of the sun in the summer. It's not climate controlled so whatever the temp is outside, that's pretty much going to be the temp in the boat storeage. My question is do I need to put it in storeage? If so is the open ended hanger good enough or do I really need to put it in a completely enclosed building, or is parking it in my drive ok? Never owned even a row boat before this past weekend so I'm completely out of my element here and could sure use some expert advice. By the way, the boat is really sweet.. got some pics on the digital camera, if I can figure out how to get them here I'd like to get your opinions. Thank you guys for your help. by the way, with regard to storeage and our climate, I'm located in the northwest corner of Louisiana. Coldest it gets is around 25, mostly in the mid to lower 30's for the most part. Thanks again..

Roland ]]> Roland http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22090 What top 3-5 knots do you use the most? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22089&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:36:38 GMT If you use that many!

I thought it would be interesting to see what knots we all use and for what.

I think that for most applications we can get by with 1-3 knots. Here are mine:

Palomar Knot
IB's Notes:
* This is a no brainer knot. Simple and fast to tie, especially when it is very cold out.
* I used it when drop shotting or when it is practical to use. For example, I won't use it on a lure like a large crankbait or spinnerbait or any lure where the loop needed to accomodate the lure is ridiculously large. For me it can invite sloppiness in the tying of the lure (that's me) and it wastes line.
*I will use for any line type.

Improved Clinch Knot (ICK)
* Another easy to tie knot.
* I like to use it on baits that might be a pain (loop wise) with the palomar
* It works well with mono or FC. I have tested it and can vouch that it will slip with braid without modification.

Trilene Knot
* A good knot, and I use it when I don't feel like tying the Improved Clinch knot.
* I also like to use it in my salmon fishing.
* I have used it for all line types.

Double Uni and Albright Knots
* Both are great knots.
* These are the two knots I use for joining lines.
*If the line diameters vary considerably, the Albright gets the call.

Rapala Knots (2)
* I use them for their baits, because they recommend them for their baits. :D
* However, sometimes I forget to tie either one of them when I'm on the water so I wind up using the trilene or ICK :o ]]> islandbass http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22089 What kind of sunglasses http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22088&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:44:15 GMT I was just wondering what kind and if everyone here fishes with sunglasses. I find that they help take the strain off of my eyes even in cloudy weather. They also let me see those hawgs under the lawgs. I wear Oakley Straight Jackets with Deep Blue Iridium Lenses. I was just wondering what kind and if everyone here fishes with sunglasses. I find that they help take the strain off of my eyes even in cloudy weather. They also let me see those hawgs under the lawgs. I wear Oakley Straight Jackets with Deep Blue Iridium Lenses. ]]> General Bass Fishing Topics TN_Bassin http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22088 Depth finder info needed. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22087&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:45:07 GMT Believe it or not, I've been fishing without the aid of a depth finder for 28 years. It's just been me, the jon boat and old fashioned figurin it out. I'm tired of fishin "blind" so I plan on buying a depth finder this comming spring for my jon boat. Nothing fancy or expensive. My 12 ft jon boat is powered by an electric trolling motor so I'm not going to be jet setting around the lake. :p The last two depth finders I did have were the old flasher units. Needless to say, things have changed a lot since those days. I've been looking at several models from both Eagle and Hummingbird that sell for less than $230.00. The main question I have is this...what is the advantages of a color display over a monochrome display? What will color tell you that monochrome won't? Also, being I am going to be using the depthfinder on a jon boat, how would you best suggest mounting the transducer? Using a trolling motor bracket or a transom mount? Thanks for any suggestion you might have! ]]> keithdog http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=22087