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by CNs
Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Rods, Reels, & Other Gear
Topic: Dobyne Sierra rods
Replies: 1
Views: 1958

Re: Dobyne Sierra rods

I have a Dobyns Savvy series drop short rod that I am looking to sell

http://www.fish-hawk.net/viewtopic.php? ... 48#p405848
by CNs
Tue May 30, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bug Attack!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5115

Re: Bug Attack!!!!

Eating salami loaded with garlic, and smoking cheap cigars was the approach my dad used when I was a kid. He though the smoke would keep them off his head - didn't work on windy days, but then the bugs weren't so bad either :)
by CNs
Tue May 30, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bass gear questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4126

Re: Bass gear questions

My advice to you is take your rods and use them all in different applications. Find out what feels good to you, what you personally like. Its good to try new things but don't get caught up thinking you have to use a specific rod, certain type of reel with a specific gear ratio with only one kind of...
by CNs
Mon May 29, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Cardinal boat launch closed.
Replies: 3
Views: 2312

Re: Cardinal boat launch closed.

so whats the fishing like in Australia?
by CNs
Mon May 29, 2017 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Bug Attack!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5115

Re: Bug Attack!!!!

eat food with garlic

don't eat bananas

because of all the water this spring bugs will be bad all season.
by CNs
Thu May 25, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Looking for some info
Replies: 6
Views: 4018

Re: Looking for some info

Whenever I'm asked about a used boat, I ask the person what their plan is for when, not if, the motor blows. Every high HP boat motor has a fuse.....some are just longer than others.
Best line about used motors ever!
by CNs
Tue May 16, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Mississippi Lake -Temps
Replies: 3
Views: 1697

Re: Mississippi Lake -Temps

Lvace wrote:Since I had to walk out past my waist I can say real cold on Sunday!! 55 by end of day.

oooo! shrinkage
by CNs
Fri May 12, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Safety this weekend Pike & Wally opener.
Replies: 6
Views: 2626

Re: Safety this weekend Pike & Wally opener.

Great post

If you have to do all sorts of calculations and gymnastics to launch, is it really worth risking everything?


Be smart. Stay safe.
by CNs
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Next Paddletales doo
Replies: 12
Views: 3658

Re: Next Paddletales doo

Gee

Saturday? Looks like a good day to go Crappie fishing......
by CNs
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Softwater countdown! What are you dying to try???
Replies: 19
Views: 7744

Re: Softwater countdown! What are you dying to try???

New Gear: Daiwa Tatula 103 SV Gloomis Deep Flex CBR 896 Shimano Calcutta 100B Shimano Bob Izumi Signature 2piece float rod. Interesting story: I bought this rod around 2006/7 from LeBaron, in the thought of going floatfishing for steelies. I never made it out. It has been sitting in my basement sinc...
by CNs
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Procedure with OOS fish
Replies: 21
Views: 8098

Re: Procedure with OOS fish

When in doubt

The answer is no
by CNs
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Outboard Mechanic
Replies: 6
Views: 3496

Re: Outboard Mechanic

I would run a can of seafoam through the gas tank first.
by CNs
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Item research
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: Item research

[youtube][/youtube]Paddletales carries fizzing tools and livewell additives. Don't be afraid to actually call Ed he doesn't bite (often) and occasionally he feeds you chicken
by CNs
Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Spinning vs casting
Replies: 19
Views: 9333

Re: Spinning vs casting

Each has it's purpose and its place. For throwing anything over 1/4 oz, I would be looking at a casting combo. That is the local prejudice, as is fly fishing is much better than "gear" fishing out in BC. I'll tell you one thing, you will certainly look out of place in bass tourni with spi...
by CNs
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Rods, Reels, & Other Gear
Topic: Light action rod and reel suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 4790

Re: Light action rod and reel suggestions

On sale down from $99.99 to $49.99. Would look at the 7 footer, or 6.6... light to ultralight. http://www.cabelas.ca/product/45418/cabelas-fish-eagle-50-spinning-rods But at $80 that doesn't leave much room on the reel. This is a great deal ON THIS rod for 49$ definitely look for ultra light to lig...