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Written by Administrator
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There is something to be said about the art of custom lure building. I was lucky enough to meet a guy named MuskySlayer96 from a Striper forum I frequent. HIs real name is Mike and he is one heck of a lure builder. On this particular forum he would post up lures that he would build and paint by hand. I can describe them until my face turns blue, but I will do them no justice. Mike is a big Musky fisherman, but the lures used for Musky fishing can also be used for Striper fishing. What caught my eye one day was this huge Jitterbug looking bait that I thought would be great topwater Striper bait to fish during the slack tides in the Cape Cod canal. If you know what I am talking about, I think you will agree. I asked Mike if he would build me a special lure for a buddy and he did. The lure arrived at my house and I was not expecting any kind of pacakage. I ripped it open and my jaw dropped. I serioulsy contemplated not giving the lure to my buddy, and I am still having reservations about giving it away. This lure should not be fished, it should be displayed.....Period. I know this lure will catch a big one and it will be put to good use. What you should do is spend a few minutes checking out the custom lures he builds. If you think you might want to order one, contact him direct. Because each one is hand made, painted and assembled, the process can take a long time. Mike does this as a hobby and he is a new dad.....priorities come first which is understandable. I will be placing an order again shortly for a lure of my own. Click on the link below to check out his current website.
Irish Whip Esox Baits
Check out this awesome hand tied rear hook!
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Written by Jim
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What do you consider a good fishing day? Just getting out on the water? Catching a fish? How about having a banner day catching massive sized perch one after another. Tinboats member Wallijig and his uncle had just one of those days while fishing for Perch through the Ice. All I can say is wow. Road trip anyone? Good job gentlemen! Check out one of the Perch caught below. If you would like to read about this banner fishing day you have to be a member of the forum. Trust me it is worth it. The members here are some of the best fishermen I have seen and they are always willing to help out and give great tips. For the full report click here.
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Written by Jim
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Rapala has a new lure and concept coming out that might just change things in the lure industry. The Rapala Scatter Rap series of lures uses a new unique lip called the scatter lip. The Scatter lip is designed for Evasive and erratic swimming action according to their website. I cant wait to get my hands on a few to try them out. The Scatter Rap series will come in four different models, the Crank, Shad, Minnow and Countdown. If you know Rapala, you know these models. Check them out here.
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Beginners guide to buying a used aluminum boat |
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Written by sixgun86
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This article is a beginners guide to buying a used aluminum jon boat . How to assess and apply your needs to available platforms, determine value, transfer, register, engines, and trailers. This basic guide will help first time buyers get into a reliable, cost efficient vessel.
Why an Aluminum Jon boat? They are affordable, simple in design, and easy to maintain. It won't delaminate or hold water in the floor like fiberglass, absorb and rot like wood, or rust like steel. You could practically sink your boat and retrieve it a year later and it be structurally intact minus the wood on the transom. Though susceptible to electrolysis commonly contracted from the pressure treated lumber, or leaking batteries they are an ideal boat building material. In addition Jon boats draw very little water allowing them to reach where few others can go into the shallows. The most commonly found aluminum boat, it allows anglers to get off the banks for very little cost. Plentiful second hand, you can become a boat owner on a canoe budget.
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