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Old 01-01-06, 12:09 PM   #26
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That link I posted is the proper way. Just be sure to wet the line before you cinch in down. Otherwise when you tighten it up the friction of pulling it tight will weaken it.
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Old 01-01-06, 01:33 PM   #27
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ah so thats why... would i use spit or pondwater?
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Old 01-01-06, 01:37 PM   #28
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Either one will work-do what works for you.
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Old 01-01-06, 01:49 PM   #29
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none has any advantage over the otehr, do they? like wouldnt the spit give off an offensive odor?
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Old 01-01-06, 03:38 PM   #30
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ive heard that spit actually attracts fish, or it just neutralizes other offensive odors that fish wouldnt like, im not sure if this is true but ive read it in a few places.
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Old 01-01-06, 03:54 PM   #31
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doesnt sound true... but possibly if you just ate a steak before you came?
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Old 01-01-06, 04:09 PM   #32
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i read that using a swivel or even the wrong knot will mess up the motion of some lures. so i tried it out in shallow water and it sure does, so it would be better to tie the line directly to the lure.
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Old 01-01-06, 04:12 PM   #33
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i dont know about spit. but try berkeley powerbait scents in the bottles. they mask any unattractive odors, and it attracts fish. you can get em at walmart.
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Old 01-01-06, 04:33 PM   #34
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i have the catfish one... didnt smell too strong tho. and yeah, i heard the smae things about knots. but what about for spinning lures?
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Old 01-01-06, 08:01 PM   #35
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i dont know about spit. but try berkeley powerbait scents in the bottles. they mask any unattractive odors, and it attracts fish. you can get em at walmart.
Works great!
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Old 01-02-06, 04:52 AM   #36
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well would the catfish kind still work even tho its for cats?
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Old 01-02-06, 08:21 AM   #37
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i dont know if the catfish one works for bass. but the bass bottle is very effective. also if you go trout fishing, try out the powerbait salmon eggs, they are a good buy its about $2 per bottle.
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Old 01-02-06, 05:26 PM   #38
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hmm ok. ill check it next time im at walmart.
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Old 01-04-06, 07:14 PM   #39
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Cranybait A way I have found to make spooling easier is to put whole bulk spool of line in a container full of warm to hot tap water (fully submerge). Let it sit there for about 5 minutes (helps get rid of some of the memory). Then tie your normal clinch or uni knot (gonna get to that next) and start reeling with the bulk spool in the container or pail. This will help get rid of most line twist and puts tension on your line for you. Next your uni-knot is great for tying on lures and tackle!! Use that all the time offshore, inshore, and freshwater. Great knot and can never come undone. And dont fall into the temptation of using snap swivels. Tie on EVERYTHING.

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Also stay with your spinning for a while. Thats all I use.


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Old 01-04-06, 07:52 PM   #40
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when fishg lures that wobble,i use the rapala knot.gives more action
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Old 01-04-06, 08:50 PM   #41
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i knew the rapala knot, but then lost the sheet... and chris, i thought you werent supposed to have wet line on your reel?!
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Old 01-04-06, 09:31 PM   #42
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There you go Cranky, Rapala Knot:

http://home.earthlink.net/~westonka/...ots/rapala.htm
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Old 01-04-06, 09:51 PM   #43
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thanks i forgot how to ty that knot
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Old 01-04-06, 10:22 PM   #44
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It works for me haven't had any trouble with it at all. Also another good knot to look up for better action on topwater baits such as the spook is the loop knot. Excellent knot for better action. Caught some nice seatrout on the spook and loop back in November!!

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Old 01-04-06, 10:23 PM   #45
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Sorry guys just looked at the rapalla knot and its the same thing as the loop. Shouldve look at that before posting. My bad.

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Old 01-04-06, 10:25 PM   #46
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oh, loop is rapala? good then. and thanks raul, ill keep taped to the underside of my tacklebox. too complicated to memorize
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