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kanoes

04/04/2014 12:26PM

...heaviest fish (guestimate) caught during a bw/q/wcpp/wab canoe trip. caught on what you ask?

caught on one of these.

i ordered one today, heck...only 15 bucks shipped to store.

anyone up for this? or we could do a specie/length contest, might be easier.

now i have to pack some lures that if lost, wouldnt bother me. :)

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Jaywalker

04/04/2014 12:41PM

Wow, and the hook, bobber, and swivel are included in the price! I'm stoppin' by wally world tomorrow.

Love the double tip - is that for when one snaps off?

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2old4U

04/04/2014 12:58PM

They still make them?!?!? I guess the one I've had since the 70's isn't worth as much as I'd hoped. I thought it would be a collector's item by now..

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PortageKeeper

04/04/2014 01:46PM

I've seen tons of fish caught on these. A friend had one while we were in junior high. He used it often and never wore it out. As with 2old4U, I didn't think they made them anymore. I searched Ronco and found that they do and that the best buy at that time was to buy two of them directly from Ronco. That was about two years ago, and I ordered two.
They are great for the 'not so serious' fisherman, because they easily pack in the lid of a pack and don't weigh much.

“The more you know, the less you carry” Mors Kochanski

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Saberboys

04/04/2014 01:54PM

I use to strap one of those to the bike on a nice summer day and head down to the lake! That is, until I got my Shakespeare bullet combo. Ah the good old days!

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izzy

04/04/2014 02:06PM

Man o man does it catch fish !!!!!

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kanoes

04/04/2014 03:29PM

quote PortageKeeper: "I've seen tons of fish caught on these. A friend had one while we were in junior high. He used it often and never wore it out. As with 2old4U, I didn't think they made them anymore. I searched Ronco and found that they do and that the best buy at that time was to buy two of them directly from Ronco. That was about two years ago, and I ordered two.
They are great for the 'not so serious' fisherman, because they easily pack in the lid of a pack and don't weigh much. "

bogs told me you were bringing one on your wcpp trip, thus the idea for this contest. :)

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gutmon

04/04/2014 04:41PM

For a while (don't know if it still stands) the Ontario lake trout record was caught on a Snoopy pole/reel.

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Jaywalker

04/04/2014 06:33PM

quote gutmon: "For a while (don't know if it still stands) the Ontario lake trout record was caught on a Snoopy pole/reel."

Ah, Snoop Fisshy Fissh.

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KevinL

04/04/2014 08:32PM

Wow Jan......I'm tempted.

KevinL

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lundojam

04/05/2014 12:48PM

I'm in.

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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kanoes

04/05/2014 01:04PM

ok, we will do species/length.

one rule. you can re-spool with new line but it has to be monofilament, 10 lb test or less.

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kanoes

04/09/2014 04:56PM

anyone else?

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Jeriatric

04/09/2014 04:59PM

Looks like fun. Unfortunately, I am unlikely to be in any of those places this year.

The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that's all there is. ___Mr Carson (Downton Abby)

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halvorsonchristopher

04/09/2014 11:24PM

If you buy it, and ship it.... I don't see why I wouldn't be down.
Ha ;)

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PortageKeeper

04/10/2014 06:59AM

quote kanoes: "anyone else?"

Sounds like a plan.

“The more you know, the less you carry” Mors Kochanski

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missmolly

04/10/2014 07:01AM

Next, you guys will be leaving your canoes and paddling shipping pallets.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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johno

04/10/2014 05:51PM

quote kanoes: "anyone else?"

Sounds like fun, I'm in!

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OldGreyGoose

04/10/2014 05:57PM

I kicked the toy/midget/collapsible/whatever rod habit years ago and I ain't backsliding! It does sound like fun though . . . =) --Goose

Soloing is sweet, but a good partner is "priceless."

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kanoes

04/10/2014 06:16PM

quote johno: "
quote kanoes: "anyone else?"

Sounds like fun, I'm in!"

all right, thats 4. btw, its not the only "rod and reel" im taking.

pics would be great but not required. like i said before, re-spooling is fine but it can only be 10 lb test or less mono.

species and length will be the deciding factors.

ill go a step farther....fish caught ANYWHERE, not just on a canoe trip. it would be cool to see what that little thing can land.

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bobbwca

04/10/2014 06:38PM

I'm in. I'll try and get the rest of our group to join in!

Bob

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Basspro69

04/12/2014 05:40PM

quote KevinL: "Wow Jan......I'm tempted. "

" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD

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kanoes

04/12/2014 05:57PM

quote Basspro69: "
quote KevinL: "Wow Jan......I'm tempted. "
+1"

kevins in, he ordered 2...one for him, one for his son.

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schollmeier

04/12/2014 07:07PM

Unfortunately I won't have time for a canoe trip up north this year... but if we are including "anywhere" then I'm REALLY tempted. I ought be able to pull something fun out of the Chippewa on that thing...

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kanoes

04/12/2014 07:13PM

ANYWHERE.

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schollmeier

04/12/2014 07:18PM

Alright... lets see how big of Cat that thing can take...

My only 50lb+ Flathead was landed on 10lb test so...

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lundojam

04/12/2014 08:04PM

I went to Walmart to buy one today; they didn't have them, but I did see lots of Duck Dynasty merchandise.
Where can I physically buy one? Or does it have to be online?

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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kanoes

04/12/2014 08:16PM

i bought online and shipping to the store was free.

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myceliaman

04/12/2014 08:55PM

I have a original still in the box. We're bringing it with.

There comes a time when the blind man says don't ya see..

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RainGearRight

04/12/2014 09:01PM

Sign me up. I'm sure my buddies will get a kick out of see me pull this beauty out of my pack!

There's always money in the banana stand.

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Arlo Pankook

04/12/2014 10:27PM

quote kanoes: "ANYWHERE. "

I might be trying a Leech lake Muskie then.

I like the way you are shakin' up this fishing forum lately Jan.

All Rapalas that wander are not lost.

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RainGearRight

04/12/2014 10:40PM

quote Arlo Pankook: "
quote kanoes: "ANYWHERE. "

I might be trying a Leech lake Muskie then.

I like the way you are shakin' up this fishing forum lately Jan."

How far you think you could throw a Bull Dawg with one of those?!?

There's always money in the banana stand.

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kanoes

04/12/2014 10:43PM

other than being a piece of crap (lol) its going to be tough getting used to cranking on the right side. i havent done the cast right, reel right thing since i had a right handed baitcaster.

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kanoes

04/12/2014 10:53PM

quote Arlo Pankook: "
quote kanoes: "ANYWHERE. "

I like the way you are shakin' up this fishing forum lately Jan."

its nice to enjoy fishing again.

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lundojam

04/12/2014 11:18PM

Can you load like 50 feet of 80# gorilla braid in there? Then just troll in the prop wash, Arlo.

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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kanoes

04/12/2014 11:27PM

quote lundojam: "Can you load like 50 feet of 80# gorilla braid in there? Then just troll in the prop wash, Arlo."

no no no no no. 10 lb test MAX and it has to be mono. its a contest rule.

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kanoes

04/13/2014 10:48AM

looks to be about 10 fer sures so far, thats great.

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AndySG

04/14/2014 08:50AM

quote kanoes: "other than being a piece of crap (lol) its going to be tough getting used to cranking on the right side. i havent done the cast right, reel right thing since i had a right handed baitcaster."

I hear you. Although right handed, many years ago I started purchasing left handed bait casters. Like spinning, cast with right, reel with left. So much better.

Can't wait to see the outcome of this contest. FUN!

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KevinL

04/17/2014 05:06PM

It's On! Times 2

KevinL

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kanoes

04/17/2014 05:23PM

quote KevinL: "It's On! Times 2
"

HA HA! dont forget to look in the secret handle compartment.

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KevinL

05/01/2014 08:09PM

Well I spooled new 10 # mono on the two outfits tonight.

I have decided tonight that I will provide 5 laser trophy plauqes to the top fish as decided by Commissioner Kanoes at the end of the contest.

Fish on!!!

I sure hope that I catch something. I always wanted one of these as a kid.

KevinL

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lundojam

05/02/2014 11:43AM

Bringing my brand-new PF to the honey hole tomorrow for the WI-MN border waters opener. Stay tuned.

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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johno

06/11/2014 11:57PM

Anybody have any luck? This was all I could catch with it, South Arm Knife Lake last Thursday.

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sirlips

06/12/2014 10:09AM

Im so into this!

The pocket fisherman, when a full length rod is just showing off!

I'm going to have to put a Cat to work on this bad boy. 10 lb test and a 1 foot rod. oh, this will be fun! Do these bad boys have any drag?

www.takeakidoutdoors.com There is a kid just waiting for you to ask him or her to go fishing or camping or canoeing...All you have to do is ask them. (I know, i was one of them)

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drglock

06/12/2014 01:27PM

Ok, I think I'm in on this too. Puts a little competitive edge on my trip this year :)

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JimmyJustice

06/12/2014 02:15PM

Count me in. But you will have to wait till September to see the winning fish.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot withstand the storm" and the warrior whispers back "I am the storm". Unknown.

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yogi59weedr

06/12/2014 11:18PM

Just seen an episode of pawn stars. They bought 2pocket fisherman in box with warranty cards for 25.00. Such the bargin.

Ah retired @ 50

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Basspro69

06/13/2014 07:41AM

quote sirlips: "Im so into this!

The pocket fisherman, when a full length rod is just showing off!

I'm going to have to put a Cat to work on this bad boy. 10 lb test and a 1 foot rod. oh, this will be fun! Do these bad boys have any drag?"

Yes they have a silky smooth drag system its called a stop or snap system, the fish stops swimming or the line breaks :-)

" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD

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Jaywalker

06/22/2014 09:52PM

So, just to be clear, has anyone actually caught a fish on one of these babies yet?

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lundojam

06/23/2014 09:22AM

I'll try again today. I am going to "pocket-line." It's like handlining, but with a twist! Three-way w/original rapala in current. Photos to follow.?

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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RainGearRight

06/23/2014 08:53PM

quote johno: "Anybody have any luck? This was all I could catch with it, South Arm Knife Lake last Thursday.
"

I think you're in the lead so far.

There's always money in the banana stand.

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lundojam

06/25/2014 02:14PM

I've been getting a few, but not enough to be confident enough to get out the PF. So, no photos yet.
Edit: I had a bite jigging last night but I missed it. Not the most sensitive rod I've jigged with, but what the hey.

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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Kawnipi1

07/01/2014 09:53PM

I'll make room in my pack for mine. I'll try and get some action shots catching fish with it also.

IMO the new ones cast a heck of a lot better than the ones made in the 70s. I am actually looking forward to this.

Going thru the Falls Chain to Kawnipi, Keats, Chatterton, Russell and Sturgeon. I'll see if I can't catch a grand slam with it.

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Basspro69

07/02/2014 03:41PM

quote Kawnipi1: "I'll make room in my pack for mine. I'll try and get some action shots catching fish with it also.

IMO the new ones cast a heck of a lot better than the ones made in the 70s. I am actually looking forward to this.

Going thru the Falls Chain to Kawnipi, Keats, Chatterton, Russell and Sturgeon. I'll see if I can't catch a grand slam with it.

"

Yeah in the 70s you could pee further than you could cast one of these :-)

" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD

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groupleader42

07/07/2014 09:26AM

Finally!! A reason to break that rod out!! I'm in!

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Rapid Runner

07/07/2014 09:40AM

I actually have the original from the 70's.

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lundojam

07/14/2014 06:45AM

I CAUGHT A NORTHERN ON THE PF!
It was small. Pictures to follow.

"Life is not a beauty contest. It is a fishing contest." --me

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PortageKeeper

07/14/2014 12:04PM

quote Basspro69: "
quote Kawnipi1: "I'll make room in my pack for mine. I'll try and get some action shots catching fish with it also.

IMO the new ones cast a heck of a lot better than the ones made in the 70s. I am actually looking forward to this.

Going thru the Falls Chain to Kawnipi, Keats, Chatterton, Russell and Sturgeon. I'll see if I can't catch a grand slam with it.

"
Yeah in the 70s you could pee further than you could cast one of these :-)"

We all could.

“The more you know, the less you carry” Mors Kochanski

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