So, the trip is booked and I'm heading to Kipawa for the first time "very excited ". So I go into my garage and blow the dust off my Garcia Mitchell, shes a beauty, model 300. I think, daaang, she still looks pretty darn good. Maybe I should at least, refresh the duct tape holding the eyelet on the beautiful orange, fiberglass rod?
I give her a few cranks and man she's haulin the mail while retrieving that twisted, 20lb, powder blue Kmart line. I'm sure it'll catch at least one fish?? Won't it? Then I flip the bail back, do my pretend cast, begin cranking and realize the f'n bail still won't auto trip :-\ been that way since 1976.
Then it dawns on me..... I can finaly afford new gear! :) and boy do I have a great excuse.... fishing trip to Canada!
I know it's all personal preference and yada yada, but I'm interested to know from the forum members the following, in regards to your own thoughts on fishing for walleye in Kipawa.
1: what is your preferred brand of reel
2: type of reel
2a: reel size
3: preferred pole brand
4: weight
4a: length
5: pole material
6: line brand
7: weight
8: color
You don't have to answer all my ridiculous questions, hit which ever ones trip your bail.
Thanks,
Hodgey1
I like Pflueger reels (sp?), spinning style.
Rod: depends, if you're shopping for one, you want the best you can find in your budget. There are many excellent expensive ones, and there are some very good inexpensive ones (I didn't say cheap quality ones. I know Berkley has some good inexpensive ones).
For weight I like light, medium light, or medium depending on what I'm doing: if the bite is light, I use light or if I'm expecting something big with an attitude, I use medium.
Line: weight I like either 6 or 8 lb test. Use the line type you prefer or know (mono, flouro, copolymer, etc). But whatever you use, use fresh line when you head to kip!
Search around this site, there are many good discussions on these subjects where they've been discussed in depth.
I hate answering these questions because T-Bone will be right up my keester.
Reels......I agree 100% with the Pflueger. Buy whatever model that is in your budget and whichever size feels good on your new rod.
Rod.... Do not buy a broom handle. I like the Ugly stick Lite. A good all around rod.
BUT I do use a few St. Croix rods. Again buy within your budget.
Line.... I use mono on my float ( bobber) rods and I use a light braid on my casting rods.
You will require about 18" of a lighter leader for invisibility and snap ability.
At all boils down to budget.
Ask T-Bone and he will admit that I can catch walleye with my Barbie rod and reel set.
No special yuppie branded equipment required here.
Quote from: SgtCrabby on December 21, 2016, 10:53:04 PM
I like Pflueger reels (sp?), spinning style.
The Pflueger reels are some of the highest rated by users when I began looking yesterday. Can you comment on which would be preferred size reel for walleye. Is it mostly about line capacity? I'm somewhat reel size clueless and need direction.
Also, I have never slip bob'd before so I've watched some video's on slip bobbering, some have suggested a longer "I think 8.5' long" pole when doing that technique. My question is, I'm planning on bringing two complete rod/reel set ups, should one be with a longer rod specifically for the slip bob technique and the other primarily for jigging or should they both be the same set-up that will cover both jigging and slip B?
Quote from: RHYBAK on December 22, 2016, 07:32:07 AM
I hate answering these questions because T-Bone will be right up my keester.
Please don't "Hate" Rhybak, I just want your own personal opinion, which I value :)
T Bone, be nice to Rhybak ;)
Quote from: RHYBAK on December 22, 2016, 07:32:07 AM
It all boils down to budget.
Ask T-Bone and he will admit that I can catch walleye with my Barbie rod and reel set.
No special yuppie branded equipment required here.
I am as blue collar as it gets and unfortunately, budget is always an issue :( The bail not tripping on the GM 300 has me pissed. Wife has given green light to new gear. My grandchildren will get the GM 300.
I will probably move in the direction of the Pflueger reels, the price seems somewhat reasonable. Can you comment on reel size and pole lengths/actions and such?
Stick with your 6'6" to 7'6" rods.
the 8'6" rods are for river fishing not lake fishing for walleye.
You just require an all around rod.
As for the reel , look at the President series. The 6920X or the 6925X.
The same rods and reels will work for bobber fishing, chucking jigs and trolling.
As for bobbers, I like the bobbers that have a lite in them for the late evening fishing.
If you are going late July ,early august, don't even worry about bobbers.
The fish are deeper then and Jigging will be the ticket.
( strictly my opinion)
Ya T-Bone......Don't be a hater.
Merry Christmas
Quote from: Hodgey1 on December 21, 2016, 05:53:41 PM
1: what is your preferred brand of reel
2: type of reel
2a: reel size
3: preferred pole brand
4: weight
4a: length
5: pole material
6: line brand
7: weight
8: color
Firstly, I concur with RHYBAK about staying within your budget. Secondly, you asked for our own preferences and here are mine.
Shimano reels - a Shimano Stradic 1000 spinning reel for jigging or slip bobbering and a Shimano Curado 200 casting reel for bottom bouncing
I use a Premier St Croix 60MLF rod for jigging, a TWS66MLF St Croix rod for slip bobbering and a Shimano Clarus CSC70MA rod for bottom bouncing
I use Berkley Crystal Fireline 8/3 for jigging and slip bobbering and 20 pound Suffix 832 for bottom bouncing
FWIW
Jay
Confession...My wife outfishes me ...I used to throw out everything in the tackle box and try each new bait that came along...Then I gave in and used what she does..She uses an 1/8 ounce chartreuse wobble jig ( Cabelas US -Canada Cabelas doesnt sell them ) tipped with a leech or half a worm...rarely get skunked and I usually spend more time unhooking fish for her than I do fishing most of the time..When things get slow troll with black / silver or blue / silver HotnTots..use 10 lb trilene Big Game line and a 6'6'' or 7' rod..and your Mitchell 300 is a classic..get it tuned up and it will work just fine.( we use Shimano Spirex 2500 FG )..keep it simple and save your money on gear to buy more beer .....
Quote from: Goach15 on December 22, 2016, 08:33:08 PM.keep it simple and save your money on gear to buy more beer .....
That there is exactly what I'm talking about ! 8) ;)
Yep, all good advice given.
I do use an ugly stick (good inexpensive) as well as St. Croix rods.
When I started, I used Cabela's rod/reel combos at about $40 (USD), and they worked well without breaking the bank.
If you're comfortable with it, you can easily catch walleye with the Barbie setups.
As Rhybak and Jay said: stay inside of your budget: it's not the expensive equipment that catches, its the fisherman and whichever techniques works for him.
If the only thing wrong with the MG 300 is that the bail won't close, for a few bucks you can buy a new bail spring, part # 81014 and your back in business. That leaves you 60 to 80 bucks to spend on terminal tackle, jigs etc., which you will need plenty of. The rocks on the shoals around Alwaki are VERY hungry. You can order the bail spring on line from many different sources. One that I use is mikesreelrepair.com in Abbotsford B.C. Canada. Andre.
Quote from: Captain Hali on December 23, 2016, 12:05:08 PM
If the only thing wrong with the MG 300 is that the bail won't close, for a few bucks you can buy a new bail spring, part # 81014 and your back in business. That leaves you 60 to 80 bucks to spend on terminal tackle, jigs etc., which you will need plenty of. The rocks on the shoals around Alwaki are VERY hungry. You can order the bail spring on line from many different sources. One that I use is mikesreelrepair.com in Abbotsford B.C. Canada. Andre.
Very good advise.
Buy two.
I have about 3 or 4 old MG 300 that never see the light of dayu anymore.
Sure they were good reels in their day but nowhere near smooth reeling like the reels of today
I like Shimano reels, and the ugly stick light.
I like the Okuma Trio 30 reel. They are smooth and strong. You can't beat the St. Croix rods in a 6'6" to a 7'6". I use Cabela's brand mono in 8lb test.
Well...you'll come to learn that Rhybak and I are actually quite alike...two apples from the same tree, so to speak. I agree with everything he suggested. :o
Best advice I can offer is to keep it simple. On lower end of budget, can't go wrong with the Pfleueger President rod/reel combo from Cabela's...about $70. I have one and it's great. On the higher end, a Shimano Sedona reel ($70) paired with a 6'6" St. Croix Premier or Eyecon (about $100) rod is the set-up you want for jigging or even slipping 'eyes. I'd suggest Med/Light on the rod, and keep it simple with the line. I've tried most lines over the years. Braid and/or superlines are too hard to work with and have no give. Flouro is expensive. I've gone back to simple Berkeley Trilene XL for jigging...6-8 pound test. Good line, economical, and strong. Simple jigs with bodies are all you need for walleyes...1/8 oz down to 1/16 oz is 95% of what you'll want. Chartreuse, white, black, pink are your bread and butter, but also orange, yellow, red, purple...we've caught them on almost every color you can think of. Maybe a couple stick/crank baits for casting or trolling. Hot-n-Tots have worked well over the years...always get a pike on those and I know others do well with the walleyes on the H-n-Ts. Maybe a couple spoons for pike or crankbaits. For lakers...I suggest you ask Ozzy from the board...he nails them every year. I'm sure Mr. Rhybak knows a thing or two about catching lakers also. Me...I haven't caught one on Kipawa since...oh...2004...2005...somewhere in there. I don't fish for them either though. :P
Good luck.
Something is really wrong here.
That is twice in one week that T-Bone has agreed with me
8lb Berkley Trilene XL is perfect.
6'6 medium rod or medium light. Make sure tip is flexible but middle of rod has good backbone to set a good hook. Don't want to flexible fairy wand of a rod.
Rod and reel, balance is important. Don't want to tip heavy.
Rod, I use a 6'6 Abu Garcia ML Vengence
I have couple dozen premium rods but only take a few cheaper ones to camp, Abu Garcia makes quality rods that don't break the wallet.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
I've appreciated all the input and advice helping make our trip to Kipawa more enjoyable. I am enjoining reading all of your posts.
Thanks again,
Hodgey1
I've come to a common sense reality about my golfing and fishing equipment.
What you use doesn't matter as much as the person holding the equipment.
Operator error, I've found, is more likely to lead to my poor performance fishing or golfing than any equipment I can justify spending money on.... so my newfound reality is that I buy what feels good to me because it's more about how I use it than what I'm using...
My advice would be to read a few good walleye and northern pike or lake trout books (educate yourself..). learn about the species tendancies during the time of year you're going to be fishing for them (learn about the mayfly hatch and how to fish during ne, just in case)... depth is more important (to me) than the rod, reel, line and usually bait being used... after depth, presentation (if you're contantly moving the bait it's hard for the fish to bite it unless they're in an uber agressive feeding frenzy, i have learned this the hard way)... so let it sit there = patience, it's easier to let he fish move (since they constantly are moving around a lake) than try to chase them around the lake... unless you're on a honey hole, never anchor. drift around a bit and if drifting isn't catching anything try trolling...
Lastly, I've spent thousands of dollars on fishing equipment over the years and what I always end up using are a few rapala crankbaits (usually the Jointed type) and some neon color 1/8 & 1/4oz jig heads.... there's aren't many walleye or northern you can't catch these two simple items in your tackle box (and live bait, worms or leeches)...
Good luck
Got it down to a science. A cooler full of pops a jig and a worm, Keep drifting points and humps till you get a hit. The cooler diving will keep your arm in shape till the fish get hungry. Easy
Quote from: Dog on December 27, 2016, 03:55:15 PM
... unless you're on a honey hole, never anchor. drift around a bit and if drifting isn't catching anything try trolling...
Lastly, I've spent thousands of dollars on fishing equipment over the years and what I always end up using are a few rapala crankbaits (usually the Jointed type) and some neon color 1/8 & 1/4oz jig heads.... there's aren't many walleye or northern you can't catch these two simple items in your tackle box (and live bait, worms or leeches)...
Well...I differ in my opinion on approach to getting on fish. IMO, the 'eyes in Kipawa typically hold on very specific locations...VERY specific locations. If they're not on one, try another. Not there, go to the next...and so on. We anchor 98% of the time. With that said, you may want to bring up you're own anchor rope (50' should be plenty, but 100' gives you more latitude and cost nominally more) as sometimes the camp boats ropes can be a little short if the fish are sitting deep. This piece of equipment is one of your most important if you were to ask me. I actually bring my own anchor too as I want to be absolutely sure that when I find the spot, I stay on it. Alwaki's anchors are legit though...not just some block of cement in a coffee can.
Dog's advice on baits in spot-on. I take up about $1500 worth of gear...typically use only 1 or 2 rod/reel combos, maybe 20 jigs and bodies, and maybe 2-3 other hard baits.
Here's a picture of some of our gear. The hand bilge pump is well worth the cost. So much easier and faster than a can or jug. The mooring clips are great, especially in bad weather or if the bugs are out. We use wreath hangers or metal coat hangers bent and duct taped the the side of the boat for extra rods to keep them out of the way. We also have d cell front and back lights in case we're out late. T-Bone's tip on an anchor and rope was a good one. We have both. (http://i68.tinypic.com/11uzuzd.jpg)(http://i65.tinypic.com/znsk7q.jpg)
Quote from: Oarin on December 30, 2016, 01:00:46 PM
Here's a picture of some of our gear. The hand bilge pump is well worth the cost. So much easier and faster than a can or jug. The mooring clips are great, especially in bad weather or if the bugs are out. We use wreath hangers or metal coat hangers bent and duct taped the the side of the boat for extra rods to keep them out of the way. We also have d cell front and back lights in case we're out late. T-Bone's tip on an anchor and rope was a good one.
Can you elaborate on the use of the mooring clips? Is its purpose to speed up docking?
Yes Hodgey, and it's safer, no chance of the tie up coming loose in high winds. It makes mooring much faster too. If you're coming back to your cabin at dusk or later the skeeters will be waiting for you! The faster the better. A cheap way to beat the bugs.
Quote from: Oarin on December 30, 2016, 10:54:34 PM
Yes Hodgey, and it's safer, no chance of the tie up coming loose in high winds. It makes mooring much faster too. If you're coming back to your cabin at dusk or later the skeeters will be waiting for you! The faster the better. A cheap way to beat the bugs.
Thanks Oarin. Dam skeeters! >:(
TBone: what style and size of anchors do you use?
Down here mushroom anchors are used a lot (lots of muddy bottoms).
Oarin: now I have to go and find me some of those rod hangers. Good idea there; thanks
Quote from: T-Bone on December 30, 2016, 07:48:29 AM
Quote from: Dog on December 27, 2016, 03:55:15 PM
... unless you're on a honey hole, never anchor. drift around a bit and if drifting isn't catching anything try trolling...
Lastly, I've spent thousands of dollars on fishing equipment over the years and what I always end up using are a few rapala crankbaits (usually the Jointed type) and some neon color 1/8 & 1/4oz jig heads.... there's aren't many walleye or northern you can't catch these two simple items in your tackle box (and live bait, worms or leeches)...
Well...I differ in my opinion on approach to getting on fish. IMO, the 'eyes in Kipawa typically hold on very specific locations...VERY specific locations. If they're not on one, try another. Not there, go to the next...and so on. We anchor 98% of the time. With that said, you may want to bring up you're own anchor rope (50' should be plenty, but 100' gives you more latitude and cost nominally more) as sometimes the camp boats ropes can be a little short if the fish are sitting deep. This piece of equipment is one of your most important if you were to ask me. I actually bring my own anchor too as I want to be absolutely sure that when I find the spot, I stay on it. Alwaki's anchors are legit though...not just some block of cement in a coffee can.
Dog's advice on baits in spot-on. I take up about $1500 worth of gear...typically use only 1 or 2 rod/reel combos, maybe 20 jigs and bodies, and maybe 2-3 other hard baits.
I fully agree with anchoring, boat position is a huge part of fishing and staying on the fish. Once you locate you can anchor and catch many. Drifting also causes many more snags.
Anchoring, you can still cast around to locate other school close by. Larger walleye I find usually don't school up but on outside of active school.
When I bought my used boat. I was blessed with a very nice anchor, with no rope. Minn Kota Terrova. Boy do I love that thing. Push a button and stay on the spot with no rope in the way. You may drift about 10 ft. then right back to the spot you were on. Last year was learning how to run it. Still lots to learn yet. Truly was blessed with that motor. I still can't believe I have one.
T-Bone was right about the anchors. We have a 12lb. Richter pronged anchor with 50 ft of rope. It works great.
Ya I like the idea of a trolling motor with GPS to keep you on a spot rather then anchors. Once I finish building I'll get myself one.
Quote from: puckster_guy on December 28, 2016, 07:08:21 PM
Got it down to a science. A cooler full of pops a jig and a worm, Keep drifting points and humps till you get a hit. The cooler diving will keep your arm in shape till the fish get hungry. Easy
HAHAHAAH this is so true
@puckster_guy !
I'm just getting back from a job that has comsumed way too much free time.
Its great to be back reading these posts!
I am by no means a fishing expert and since kids fishing, the pursuit has taken back seat to different interests.
That being said, my uncle used to always fish us under the table, the only rule he had was to ensure your gear was reliable and ready for some abuse....that's it.
We did a lot of back bush fishing trips by ATV, hiking in, etc and that can be hard on gear. Even just hauling up Kip in an aluminum boat on a "rougher seas" day can rattle and jar stuff to the point of complete degradation. Its a real shame to spend a ton of money on gear then have it get all marred up on a rougher trip.
Anyhow, I have little to offer as real advice, the others on the board who have already posted are the ones to listen to.....
My only real advice would be go with an open mind ready to enjoy the amazing place you're about to visit.
If the weather sucks? You're still fishing! The fish aint biting? You're still fishing......if the drinks run out....well, ok, that's tough, hopefully you have more back at camp!
Catching the fish is important (as is the gear that come with that), but it's the journey and adventure that really matters........
Take care and good luck, welcome to the board!
Quote from: Fort Wisers on January 16, 2017, 11:30:18 AM
it's the journey and adventure that really matters........
FW,
Great advice, I can't agree more on your comment on the journey and adventure! This much needed and antisapated trip is as much about that and being with family and friends as anything. Catching fish will be a bonus :D!
Thanks FW and glad to be aboard here, lots of great information.
Hodgey
I now have two of my fishing reels purchased, poles next. One Pflueger President 6930 and one Quantum Energy PT25. I am debating with my fishing partner/son-in-law about fishing line. We are contemplating buying a 1000 yrd spool of Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon 8lb. Can't wait to get the line wet!
Any tips on how to safely get pole into camp unbroken? Specific recommendations appreciated. We will probably have 6-8 poles/reels.
4"-5" PVC plumbing tube with end caps holds about 6 rods. Glue in cheap car wash sponges cut into end caps to protect tips. Cheap and effective. Have had mine for about 20 years. Put reels in center of clothing duffel to protect them.
Quote from: T-Bone on February 13, 2017, 09:02:36 PM
4"-5" PVC plumbing tube with end caps holds about 6 rods. Glue in cheap car wash sponges cut into end caps to protect tips. Cheap and effective. Have had mine for about 20 years. Put reels in center of clothing duffel to protect them.
That a great tip, I'm going to work on that this coming weekend. Thanks TB
Do you wrap each pole with something?
@Hodgey1 The Rod Glove works awesome too. Best way to carry several rods at once. For packing/ traveling you want a hard case.
I bought a soft case years ago, I can fit 8 rods/ reels in and perfect for travel.
Quote from: Canuckbass on February 15, 2017, 12:58:29 AM
@Hodgey1 The Rod Glove works awesome too. Best way to carry several rods at once. For packing/ traveling you want a hard case.
I bought a soft case years ago, I can fit 8 rods/ reels in and perfect for travel.
The rod glove looks like a nice product and pretty reasonably priced. Thanks Cbass
So???
Now I have a question.
I just bought a new LUND that has a 10 rod , rod locker.
Would you cover the rod with a Red Glove prior to storing it in the rod locker?
Quote from: RHYBAK on February 15, 2017, 09:24:27 AM
So???
Now I have a question.
I just bought a new LUND that has a 10 rod , rod locker.
Would you cover the rod with a Red Glove prior to storing it in the rod locker?
If you are anal about your rods and pack them in. They are great for not getting tangled and protect blanks, guides and line.
I have all shorter length ones, as I always 5 or 6 rods transporting. Keeps tips from tangling etc.
Most Tournament guys remove the factory inserts in their storage compartment, the use The Rod Glove and pack 20+ rods in no problem.
I also use them on ice rods, great to pack 4 rods in my case.
LOL.... Feels weird having two different conversations on two different fishing sites
Not sure what the value of Rod Glove would be unless you're storing rods in a protected area and were REALLY anal about keeping your rods like brand-spanking-new. I mean, if I were to step on a rod that's in a Rod Glove would I break off the eyelets? Or break the rod? I think the answer would be yes. So, that begs the question, am I just protecting the shiny finish of a rod, or am I missing something here? I get the bit about keeping the tips from tangling...probably worth it in that alone.
Agreeing with TBone, I've always felt the rod gloves were mainly to prevent tangles.
I also use the homemade PVC rod tube for storage and transport.
2,000 miles one way in the back of a pickup truck makes for lots of potentual rod damage.
Tangles is main thing and protect. Does not protect from abusing them. Carrying more then a couple they are great and just bundle together.
Quote from: Canuckbass on February 16, 2017, 06:16:58 AM
Tangles is main thing and protect. Does not protect from abusing them. Carrying more then a couple they are great and just bundle together.
T-Bone needs pictures in order to grasp the idea.
Quote from: T-Bone on February 13, 2017, 09:02:36 PM
4"-5" PVC plumbing tube with end caps holds about 6 rods. Glue in cheap car wash sponges cut into end caps to protect tips. Cheap and effective. Have had mine for about 20 years. Put reels in center of clothing duffel to protect them.
Dang
@T-Bone that's a great idea! You just saved me a ton of money! Of course I'll just spend it on something else...
T-Bone - what a great idea, I'm with Norton Joe on this, I am going to make a couple. A quick search of YouTube for "fishing rod PVC case" or "fishing rod travel case" as a bunch of home grown DIY videos of various styles/designs. One guy uses white PVC, sands it down, then takes brown shoe polish and it looks like a beautiful wood tube (like a baseball bat)!! An entire online customer order PVC fishing rod industry is waiting!
So ... questions... many of the videos still have each rod in a rod glove or wrapped in a soft material - not sure if that is necessary or not, especially if you glue the sponges in the ends of the tubes... couldn't hurt I guess.
I'm going to get on this as soon as it warms up and I can work in the garage in the spring!
Even though you have your rods in a rod caddy (home made or purchased), the rods are still able to bounce against each other or against the sides of the rod caddy. This can result in premature wear to sensitive rods as well as being hard on eyelets.
To protect my rods, each one goes into a fishing rod sleeve cover. For an example - see https://www.amazon.ca/OUTERDO-Fishing-Braiding-Protective-Protector/dp/B01BBE69BW/ref=sr_1_4/160-3612323-2109166?ie=UTF8&qid=1487288780&sr=8-4&keywords=fishing+sleeves
After all my rods are in my rod caddy, I place a wad of plastic bubble wrap between the rod ends and the side of my rod caddy to inhibit any movement of the rods.
Jay
I have used homemade rod sleeves, but after a border agent shredded them with my rod eyelets; I gave up on the sleeves.
Now I just stuff padding around the rods inside the case.
Out of 4 rods I left home with, I had 1 usable one when I got to the lake.
, and it was damaged.
What are you guys doing to rods to abuse them? Lol
I always travel with 4-5 rods every weekend and no issues... The Rod Glove on them and I can grab anyone of them and not tangled.
P.s. Don't let your drunk buddies touch your rod.
You all forgot the most important piece of equipment of all! A pvc beer can holder!! (http://i68.tinypic.com/2mocr4g.jpg)
Quote from: SgtCrabby on February 16, 2017, 09:58:47 PM
I have used homemade rod sleeves, but after a border agent shredded them with my rod eyelets; I gave up on the sleeves.
Now I just stuff padding around the rods inside the case. Out of 4 rods I left home with, I had 1 usable one when I got to the lake.
, and it was damaged.
You got my curiosity up with that response SgtCrabby. Did the border guard provide you any rationale for his actions? Without any justification, I'd be going after the Canadian Government for restitution.
Jay
Quote from: Hodgey1 on February 14, 2017, 07:18:44 AM
Quote from: T-Bone on February 13, 2017, 09:02:36 PM
4"-5" PVC plumbing tube with end caps holds about 6 rods. Glue in cheap car wash sponges cut into end caps to protect tips. Cheap and effective. Have had mine for about 20 years. Put reels in center of clothing duffel to protect them.
That a great tip, I'm going to work on that this coming weekend. Thanks TB
Do you wrap each pole with something?
My comments on the rod glove have to do with what to wrap poles in that are being slid inside a pvc tube for transport. It appears that rod glove would work good for that purpose?
Quote from: Oarin on February 17, 2017, 10:35:37 AM
You all forgot the most important piece of equipment of all! A pvc beer can holder!!
;D
Jay: he said he was looking for drugs because that's how we smuggle them into Canada from Mexico.
Of coarse, none were found.
At the time, I kept my mouth shut; I know my temper would have gotten out of control and wrote it off as one bad experience, not the border agents as a group. Other than that time they have been decent and polite.
Quote from: Hodgey1 on February 13, 2017, 12:57:05 PM
I now have two of my fishing reels purchased, poles next. One Pflueger President 6930 and one Quantum Energy PT25
Just purchased the first of my poles for our Kipawa trip, a 6'6" St Croix Triumph, medium light/fast. $79 at a going out of business sale :D I think I'll pair it with the Pflueger, it felt good when I mounted her on the St Croix, well balanced.
Quote from: Hodgey1 on May 26, 2017, 06:06:21 PM
Quote from: Hodgey1 on February 13, 2017, 12:57:05 PM
I now have two of my fishing reels purchased, poles next. One Pflueger President 6930 and one Quantum Energy PT25
Just purchased the first of my poles for our Kipawa trip, a 6'6" St Croix Triumph, medium light/fast. $79 at a going out of business sale :D I think I'll pair it with the Pflueger, it felt good when I mounted her on the St Croix, well balanced.
I have the exact set up
Thanks to you and everyone here For Helping me get setup properly. Looking forward to using it soon at Kipawa for the first time.
Great minds think alike.
I also have a Pfleuger reel on a St. Croix ML/fast triumph rod.
Also a pflueger on a Croix Light/fast triumph.
Good choice in my humble opinion.
I don't know how long the sale is on, but Cabelas has the Pflueger President reals on sale for $20 off now. I picked up a 6920X for $29.99 and a 6925X for $39.99.
I recall earlier in the year,someone talking about a filet knife with spare blades that worked real well. Anyone know what it is?
I believe you're thinking of the Rapala electric filet knife:
http://kipawafishingforum.net/index.php?topic=681.0
Or Havalon knives? http://www.havalon.com/havalon-baracuta--quik-change--fillet-knives.html (http://www.havalon.com/havalon-baracuta--quik-change--fillet-knives.html)
Thanks Guys. I had to order and ended up getting this knife, mostly because I'm not planning on bringing a pile of fish home, just enough for a meal or two.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y5F3GE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y5F3GE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
@ JigginFool; I hadn't seen the Havalon knifes before; they look like something to consider if you're going to use manual blades for cleaning a 'mess' of fish
@Hodgey1; that knife really looks nice and at a respectable price. Looking at my manual filet knife with plastic handle and case, and I'm thinking of getting one of those now. But I'm considering the electric too.
Decisions, decisions; what am I going to decide.
Quote from: SgtCrabby on July 25, 2017, 08:31:52 PM
@Hodgey1; that knife really looks nice and at a respectable price.
I'll report back how it worked for me.