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Weights in Tube Baits - Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:52 pm

I fish a lot of weighted tubes, especially in the fall. Weights, all kinds out there. I prefer a slender jig head down the tube. Dropping a nail weight or even split shot into the tube, you can still rig Texas Weedless like in the picture. Yeah we have been doing weights in tubes since tubes were first around. Another tube trick? How about a fishing a weighted tube under a "Lunker Hut" detachable double Colorado bladed spinner or a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] beetle spin blade. It's a fantastic spring bait for pre-spawn and spawning largemouth. On a final note, where the lead is positioned in the tube will control how the jig falls. Put the lead all the way forward in the head and you get a tight circular fall on the drop. Move the lead back into the tube a 1/8" and you get a 2' circle on the drop. Yeah, I fish a lot of tubes...
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FTFF Fly Exchange - Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:54 pm

Sorry Jeff I am same guy [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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Report #3 Huntington Harbor - Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:21 pm

Thank you for your fish report with pic’s! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]
How did your fishing buddy do?

This is June and you are posting report [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] for the year … WTG Jeff!! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.] I’m looking forward to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
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Vote on the Best Pumpkin - Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:23 am

We have 2 votes for #! and 3 votes for [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] cast your vote now.
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Vote on the Best Pumpkin - Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:57 pm

SP Dan wrote:Great entries this year folk’s!

I really liked Jordan‘s carved fish pumpkin but seeing JohnnyB sitting there in his home grown/ carved FT pumpkin with his lap-tray, rod-racks and rods just cracked me up! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]

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Vote on the Best Pumpkin - Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:26 pm

Great entries this year folk’s!

I really liked Jordan‘s carved fish pumpkin but seeing JohnnyB sitting there in his home grown/ carved FT pumpkin with his lap-tray, rod-racks and rods just cracked me up! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]

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Vote on the Best Pumpkin - Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:01 pm

So we only had 2 contestants for this event but we had a few great carvings.  So we need your help vote for the pumpkin you liked best.  Here they are below and cast your vote above

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JohnnyB and his Pumpkin Beast.
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JohnnyB and his new Float Tube.
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I will take the lucky [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] spot at Newport

Monday 7-20-20 - Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:38 am

david886720 wrote:That's a BIG sandbass right there!  And the one that got away...  Those stories always get my imagination racing and looking forward to the unexpected when fishing!



Hi ya David886720,

Most of my action and most of all of my quality fish have been on the D/S rig ....  [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]  go figure!??

I finally broke down and purchased one of those Gulp 4" Watermelon Minnow, "in the bucket" and I pinned one onto a Owner [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]/0 Mosquito hook, 12"-16" above a 1oz D/S finesse weight.

I was already basically in the rocks where I was taxi parked and was stowing away all of my fishing gear.
I remember thinking to myself; at the time, that something like this could happen ... sure [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.] lol!  And IT DID! lol
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My Cumberland Classic Float Tube - Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:15 pm

Perris has been great except for the water skiers.

But the morning has been great over by the shallows in the east end.

It has just been voted [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] in the West by Bass master. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has had some habitat enhancement projects, like rock formations and planting of reeds and other plants.

I put a boater on a 5.5 lbr a couple of weeks ago that I would have hooked but I didn't have punching gear (the one thing I left home that day).

Trolling motor on Cumberland - Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:39 pm

All, I am posting here by request more pictures and explanation of my MinnKota powered Cumberland.
I weight about 215#.  The Cumberland is rated at 350# load capacity.  The motor and sealed lead AGM battery and box add about 60#.  The motor is a 24 ft/lb 12v old MinnKota.  It is a standard rear transom mount that I simply removed one bolt in the down shaft and spun the motor 180 degrees to reverse the direction, so it now PULLS instead of pushes the tube.  The left side mounted transom is very comfortable to drive.  I added a large steel wide angle ‘Ski mirror’ I bought from Amazon so I can see where I am going since I face opposite the direction I travel.  I estimate the battery life to be over 4 hours with full time fish finder use and intermittent powering and trolling use of the motor.  The FF shows the battery voltage.
The following pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] show the tube with the PVC assembly and motor on it and in the water.  Note in picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the tube is low in the bow due to the motor and battery weight.  When I set on the seat it balances out fine.  I have the battery mounted as far to the opposite side of the bow compartment as possible to offset the motor hanging off the left side.  Side to side is nicely balanced this way.  NOTE that this rod holder frame has been redone many times to improve it so it has a LOT of extra couplings etc.  I tried a center front transom first, but the motor steering/control was VERY uncomfortable, so I switched to the left side which is great.
I am now going to try to insert 28 pictures with some explanations.  
Let me mention that this PVC frame is made to take apart and fit in a cardboard box. The entire boat and accessories minus the poles and battery fit in a car top carrier as I travel all summer in a motor home.
In picture [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] the up arrow on the left shows the back of the tube a little up out of the water.
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Pictures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] hopefully leave few questions.  I do not include exact measurements.  You can modify to suit your needs as far as rod holders etc.  I fasten this onto the tube with four pieces of nylon rope from the corners to the D rings on the bottom of the tube.  I leave minimal stuff on the tackle pockets and of course carry the motor, battery, fins, poles, anchor and remaining tackle and bait in separate trips from the car or truck.  3-4 trips I'd say.

Send specific questions via PM or this thread if you have them.
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bait size? - Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:25 pm

kin wrote:Out of curiosity, what is the largest bait size everyone is comfortable fishing spotties with?

I'm pretty big on 3.5" but i'm hesitant on going anywhere past 4.5". But thinking about the spinner bait fish, spotties will inhale the larger baits just fine. Should I just be throwing larger baits overall to better my chances at the true pigs?


GREAT QUESTION!

I'm definitely not as experienced as most that will chime-in here on this topic and I'm not really certain of what-it-is that you consider to be a "true pig".

Personally ... I stay true to my 1/4oz HUB's.
I've landed some pretty nice SW PB's recently and in the past using them.

My best PB pigs were a Spotty at 18 3/4", a 25" Barracuda a few weeks ago and (2) 36" 21-lbs Halibut out of the (6) legal Hali's I landed last season, to name a few.

For me what is important: ... [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] confidence in my lure, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] timing: being at the right place on the water at the right time, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] bait presentation ... [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] understanding the desired habitats of your targeted species and finally [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] which is the most important ....... 50% skill and 50% LUCK!

If you feel that going larger or changing colors will entice the bite for you .... then I say ... go for it! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]

Good luck out there landing your pigs!

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What are your float tube goals for 2019 - Fri Dec 28, 2018 12:50 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To land just one more legal Halibut than my personal best Halibut count of my previous Seasons.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To contribute more towards the FTFF members
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To offer more OPEN INVITES to the FTFF community
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Try to make it to the Fred Hall Show
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To float tube fish in Montana
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To invite a veteran to go fishing
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To start saying "I would like to" instead of "I should".

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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Vote for your favorite Pumpkin - Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:59 pm

Number [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is off to a good lead but you never know guys keep posting your votes.
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Vote for your favorite Pumpkin - Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:27 pm

All excellent entries ... but I must say, that I find myself leaning towards [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Thanks for participating in this year's pumpkin carving contest everyone!  [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]

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Vote for your favorite Pumpkin - Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:06 pm

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I like all 3 people, but have to vote {#}3{/#}. The tought of that happening, thanks Alakai... lol
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Vote for your favorite Pumpkin - Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:32 am

OK well we have 3 entry's so guys please vote who's pumpkin do you think was the best.  

Our 3 entry's are from Ornery Bob with is Logo Pumpkin.
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Next is Jerdon with his Parana Pumpkin
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Finally, we have Alikai with the Shark and Tuber Pumpkin
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The winner will get to sport this banner in three signature till next year.  
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Good luck to all and thanks to all that got involved including those that vote.
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My $.02

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - Has to have a ruggedized bottom. Rubberized or PVC bottom are non-negotiable. I launch and land in some rough places, and Cordura or ballistic nylon bottoms are non-starters. I'll kill them. I have.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - Redundant Flotation. My beloved Wood River tube inflated the V pontoons, and also had an inflatable back rest. My current Fat Cat has a single inflation for the V pontoons but has a floating seat and back. Ideally, there will be two inflation points for the V pontoons (several have this now) so you can loose a 'toon and still limp back to shore. A round belly boat without an inflatable back or floating seat is dangerous to me.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - Storage on the arms. Storage behind me doesn't do me any good - I toss leaders and other stuff I 'might' need back there. Storage on the arms (above the 'toons) is where the stuff goes that I WILL need. And I bring a lot of stuff.


[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - Comfort. I will be in the saddle for hours. The seat can't be too long (some are) whereby they put undue pressure on the back of my legs as I kick and kick. I sit up nearly 90 degrees - so I like a tight back and clearance for my legs. My Fat Cat has both.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] - Capacity. I'm not a big guy (173#) so any modern tube will float me comfortably. If you're a big guy, you don't want to Jimmy Dean into the seat or sit too low in the saddle. Check capacity. All tubes have ratings. Remember, it has to float you AND your gear.


That's my short list. I don't care about weight, or rod holders or after-market accessories. I make my own stuff and I'm pretty strong. Getting my tube to the water fully loaded is not a problem. I'm not packing it in.... there are lightweight tubes for that purpose. For my every week, launch over the rocks, bounce off the docks and the trees kinda fishing I do - the 5 above are what I look for.

- Ken


Well, I find myself continually tweaking my arsenal to better fit myself, the conditions and
the weight and strength of my nemesis, my targeted species.

So as of today ... this is how my 3 stixs are set up for LAH:


[b]Stix [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
: (Main meat stix, Jika-rig, DS or 2nd sleeper rod)
Name: St Croix BassX Model: BXS68MXF 1-piece Graphite SC11 6'-8"
Line rated: 6 - 12lb, Lure Rated: 3/16oz  - 5/8oz
Reel: Shimano Ci4 Stradic 2500 Line: Diawa Samurai 8-carrier 30 lb braid w/ a 4-ft long clear Seaguar InvizX 15 lb Fluorocarbon leader.
Knot used for fluoro to braid: RP (Royal Polaris).
Used to toss: 3/8oz, 5/8oz HUB's, Drop Shot rig[/b]

[b]Stix [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]: (Main meat stix, Jika-rig, DS or 2nd sleeper rod)
Name: St Croix AvidX Model: AXS68MXF 1-piece Graphite SC111  6'-8"
Line rated: 6 - 12lb, Lure Rated: 3/16oz  - 5/8oz
Reel: Shimano Ci4 Stradic 2500 Line: Diawa Samurai 8-carrier 30 lb braid w/ a 4-ft long clear Seaguar InvizX 15 lb Fluorocarbon leader.
Knot used for fluoro to braid: RP (Royal Polaris).
Used to toss: 3/8oz, 5/8oz HUB's, Drop Shot rig[/b]

[b]Stix [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]: (Finesse Stix, DS, Jika-rig and dock shooting)
Name: B "n" M Sharpshooter Model: SSD60 1-piece Graphite SC11  6'
Line rated: 4 - 8lb, Lure Rated: 1/8oz  - 1/4oz
Reel: Shimano Ci4 Stradic 2500 Line: Diawa Samurai 8-carrier 20 lb braid w/ a 4-ft long clear Seaguar InvizX 12 lb Fluorocarbon leader.
Knot used for fluoro to braid: RP (Royal Polaris).
Used to toss: 1/4oz HUB's, 3/16oz Hammerheads w/ 3" Hammers, 3/16oz Cool Baits w/ under Spin, Jika-rig w/ creatures[/b]

Also as of today ... this is how my 3 stixs are set up for LAB, HH, NPH & SDMB:

[b]Stix [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] & [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] are all the same Stix: (Finesse Stix, DS, Jika-rig and dock shooting)
Name: B "n" M Sharpshooter Model: SSD60 1-piece Graphite SC11  6'
Line rated: 4 - 8lb, Lure Rated: 1/8oz  - 1/4oz
Reel:Shimano Ci4 Stradic 2500 Line: Diawa Samurai 20 lb braid w/ a 4-ft long Seaguar InvizX 12 lb Fluorocarbon leader.
Used to toss: 1/4oz HUB's, 3/16oz Hammerheads w/ 3" Hammers, 3/16oz Cool Baits w/ under Spin, Jika-rig w/ creatures[/b]

I hope that by sharing my gear set-up with all of you, that you may also tweak your gear and end-up catching more quality fish as well during your sessions! [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]

Tight Lines ...

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Mishaps on the tube - Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:47 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] sounds scary. Do territorial males ever bite?? I've seen them get pretty aggressive at bait barges.

Hi ya Wonka Weeyaga,

I've only heard of seals taking other peoples catches while tethered off the sides of their boats or kayaks from game clips or stringers.
I've been told by others that the seals had actually un-clipped and stole their catch without the fishermen even realizing that the seals were there.
Seals are very inquisitive, stealth and as well ... intelligent.

I could only imagine that if I had fish on a game-clip; dangling in the water next to me, that the seals would had been a lot more aggressive and that they would come much closer to investigate and or to steal a free meal.

One of the seals; on that day, was a very large male and the rest were either females or juveniles, I honestly feel that the seals meant me no harm but were merely curious about me .... they still FREAKED ME OUT!! lol

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6) I've had my air bladders punctured twice and I've had a repair patch fail me once.
So I never launch without my inflation hose, it has allowed me to get back to my launch and or has allowed me to continue on with my session. I've also lent it out to other float tubers who had air leaks and they were able to continue on with their sessions as well.
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Dry fly magic - Wed May 03, 2017 7:08 pm

I have quite a few small stream spots, probably my favourite form of trout fishing creeping up tiny becks (creeks to you guys) with a 6'9 [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] or 7' [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], I've just ordered a 7' [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] glass rod so I'm looking forward to that arriving.
I found some other shots I missed off, I released a lot of trout without a photo as well lol

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And these from an impromptu trip up into the north Yorkshire dales the week before last
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Dry fly magic - Wed May 03, 2017 4:08 pm

I set off out in my tube the other week chasing pike as usual but after a couple of hours of nothing I decided to go home grab a light fly rod and go target some rising trout since I'd not been since the trout season in my region started on March the 25th.

I had a cracking afternoon topped by an escapee rainbow trout that gave a great account of itself on my 7' [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], some photos of that session plus a few from the last 2 weeks

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We have strange rules on seasons over here, coarse species are currently out of season until June the 16th, a dated rule that most people would like to see changed. The following were by catch but made Tuesdays session up to a 4 species day including trout, grayling, chub and gudgeon
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Thanks for looking guys
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Punctured Bladder Repair Made Simple - Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:15 pm

So this is my second go around with a puncture repair in a month.
I'm not a pro but if I can do it ... then so can you.

I speak to you with first hand experience.

Needed tools and products:
a) Permanent marker, b) liquid dish soap, c) alcohol prep pad or use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, a clean lint free cotton towel and the factory supplied self adhesive patch kit, found in the inside pocket of the Cumberlands, OH ... and a 4-lb box of C&H Sugar.
The repair patch kit came inside the shipping box when I bought my Fish Cat Deluxe 4.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  If you know where the puncture occurred, try to remember the exact spot.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  If you are able to partially remove the bladder; as seen in the photo, then first deflate the bladder, then partially remove the portion of the bladder that needed to be repaired allowing for a little extra for working room.
Important: try to remember the exact position the bladder was in before being moved because you'll need to put it back exactly the same way it was before it was removed.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  If you do not know where the puncture occurred then you will probably need to completely remove the bladder.

OK ... so here we go.

So at the first sign or sound of a puncture or an air leak .......
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I was lucky that it occurred in front of me and not behind!
I didn't invent this next move but rather borrowed it.
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I opened the bag, I carefully brought out the section of bladder that need to be repaired, re-inflated the bladder (just enough), made a soap / water solution and painted the surface with it and the air bubble appeared. I then wiped the area dry while keeping and eye on that spot. Once dry, I immediately marked a 1/2" circle all around the puncture.
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I dried the surface area after rinsing the area with fresh water.

Note: The surface must be dry before you can draw a circle on it with the permanent marker pen.
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I deflated the bladder and laid it as flat as possible on the clean garage floor.
I used the 50/50 mixture of the isopropyl alcohol and the clean lint free cotton towel to clean the surface well.
Give it a few to become completely dry.
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Now grab the puncture repair patch from the inside of the pocket, there is a zippered pouch inside each pocket.
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Now ... here is where you slow down and take it slower.

After allowing the surface to dry completely.
Peel back 1/8" - 1/4" of the paper backing and center the patch over the puncture or tear.
While anchoring the exposed patch edge, slowly peel away the paper backing while carefully applying the patch over the puncture. Take care to slowly work all the air out and try to avoid air bubbles.
Rub the surface of the patch firmly and allow the patch to cure for 4 hours before use.
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And for added assurance ...
I placed a flat bottomed 4-lb box of C&H Sugar on top of the patch; to keep it flat, because the bladder doesn't want to stay remaining flat! A lil' bit of sugar really works!  [You must be [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to see this image.]
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To make the repair it took me approx 15-20 minutes while taking my time.

And lastly .... reassemble.

Looking for some help with Trout Fishing - Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:53 am

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Some of my favorites. I change up retrieves from whats ordinary sometimes or like what is seen for [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], add a "stinger" (berkley trout worm, 1 1/2 inch piece) to one of the trebles, etc.

I also try to use something the fish have not seen, or at least not as often such as the custom hand tied fly jig ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) spro phat fly in 1/16 oz. ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) or pistol petes with a small split shot 12 inches up the line ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.])

line size is paramount. 2lb. or 4lb most often Izorline XXX super co-polymer or maxima ultra green mono, sometimes a floro leader.

1. phenix leech, gamakatsu ball head, short [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
2. custom hand tied jig, Haggerty flies
3. spro phat fly. 1 1/16 oz.
4. minnow tail 1 1/2 inch
5. lip ripperz tube
6. yo-zuri pin minnow
7. ribbed minnow, brand not remebered
8. berkley flicker minnow
9. rapala orig. floater size 3
10. blue fox spinner minnow
11. panther martin with trout worm stinger
12. double blade thomas bouyant
13. powerbait trout tube
14. lip ripperz spoon
15. thomas bouyant cyclone
16. Mepps fly spinner, single hook
17. Joe's flies spinner
18. mepps black fury size 0
19. pistol petes
20. bass pro shops marabou jig
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Go-to tackle for float tubing freshwater - Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:37 pm

Squirrelbane wrote:After years of not fishing at all, I got my Cumberland for Christmas and am getting excited about fishing again. I'm trying to do a fresh start on my gear and tackle. I have a few questions for you all:
1. What lb test and type of line do you use in freshwater for bass, bream, crappie, etc?
2. What are your go-to lures and baits for your tackle box?
3. What is a good resource I can use to learn how to fish different artificial baits (I pretty much used to use live bait.)

Looking forward to reading your advice!


I will give this a shot [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I like the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] seems to have all kinds of info. Of course you can just ask here and I am sure you will find what you are looking for as well.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I like light line for crappie and Bream 2 to 4 lb mono. For Bass I like 6 to 8 lb line I am a mono guys.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Mini jigs for Crappie (Marabou jigs I make them myself) for bream the same but bait or flies seems to be the best way to catch this fish. Bass that is hard to say there is some many different types of lures out there. Personally I would start out with some dropshot worms 3" to 4" and some texas rigging worm size 4" to 6". And either worm would work on the jika rigs as well.

Hope this help welcome to the board and congrats on you new float see you on the water some day.

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