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smalltown

07/07/2011 08:13PM

This is what I bring on day trip(I target walleyes and bass)

The best playgrounds are not on the ground at all!

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wcummin1

07/07/2011 08:18PM

I love trolling Lindy Rigs till I target the fish. Very efficent "scouting" presentation....and bass (varmints) love them...sadly

The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep - Robert Frost

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bassnut

07/07/2011 08:22PM

hook hone

"Blessed are the cracked because they let in light."

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Savage Voyageur

07/07/2011 08:27PM

Looks good smalltown, those are the right size rap's to bring. Maybe a few more jointed rap's.

"So many lakes, so little time."

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wildernessfan2

07/07/2011 08:30PM

Looks like a good arsenal. I would add more jointed rattle raps and a couple steel or heavier leader line for Pike. After you lose a couple rigs from bite off you might want them..otherwise I usually skip leaders because I am usually targeting walleye. I envy your question and that picture.

Maybe those are leaders in the bag..or lindy rigs..can't tell.

Freshwater is delicious! Saltwater not so much..

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RainGearRight

07/07/2011 08:37PM

Two more bobbers for shore fishing in case you snag up or snap off and can't retrieve one. Leave the paint at home:) Add a few deep tail dancers. And a jointed jitterbug or two for evening fishing.

There's always money in the banana stand.

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chr1s00

07/07/2011 09:34PM

my tackle box is not complete without a Shad Rap #7 "perch". I always bring SR5 and SR7 in perch, and my next trip will also include an SR9. The 7's caught the larger sized northern and walleye, while the 5's caught the opposite, as well as hoards of big perch. Go figure.

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Arlo Pankook

07/07/2011 10:05PM

If you start layin' into 'em you could tear up your plastic pretty quick, maybe a few more grubs?

Hold that thought....fish on!

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fishguts

07/08/2011 12:03AM

A Reef Runner or Tail Dancer...or both.

fishguts

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analyzer

07/08/2011 12:17AM

I like Chartreuse for rapalas.

It may be a little hard on the fish, but I really like the spring loaded jaw spreaders for pike. I've had one two many hooks past the barb in my fingers to risk it any more. The jaw spreaders seem to immobilize the fish, and give me easy access to the hook. It comes in particularly handy when they've swallowed the hook pretty deep. I think it allows for quicker removal, and gets them back in the water faster, even if it does poke a little hole in the roof or bottom of their mouth. They are light weight and don't take up a ton of space.

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analyzer

07/08/2011 12:25AM

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Basspro69

07/08/2011 12:43AM

quote smalltown: "this is what i bring on day trip( i target walleyes and Bass) " Nice assortment, I would add a blue and silver and firetiger rattlin rapala, a black spinnerbait with gold blades, and a black four inch powerworm, other than those your good.

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

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SammySlayer

07/08/2011 07:07AM

Mepps Silver #5 and a Mepps Comet. I second the deep tail dancers in firetiger and perch.

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QueticoMike

07/08/2011 01:13PM

I would have to have some Zulus from Strike King :) and some worm hooks and swivels.

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CapitalCity

07/08/2011 06:47PM

My reactions are:

2 poppers is always a good play!
plenty of jigs
couple more beetle spins
lots of stick bait type rapalas

I would add some tail dancers as well as some Lindy rigs (single hook) and some floats for them, i would also get some bigger Mepps.

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lundojam

07/08/2011 10:39PM

maybe some 4"senkos for bass and live bait spinners (3-way or bottom bouncers) for 'eyes.

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arctic

07/08/2011 10:56PM

Don't forget the drift sock or net anchor.

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CapitalCity

07/08/2011 11:44PM

quote arctic: "Don't forget the drift sock or net anchor."

I am not a fan of the net anchor. Too noisy in the boat, too much BS to deal with on the deck of boat. I would much rather have a small drift sock.

Thats my take on it.

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smalltown

07/09/2011 11:16PM

quote lundojam: "maybe some 4"senkos for bass and live bait spinners (3-way or bottom bouncers) for 'eyes."

i have 8 3 ways they may be hard to see (top by the fishing line) i love them that is all i will fish eyes with if it is deep!

The best playgrounds are not on the ground at all!

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smalltown

07/09/2011 11:19PM

quote CapitalCity: "My reactions are:

2 poppers is always a good play!
plenty of jigs
couple more beetle spins
lots of stick bait type rapalas

I would add some tail dancers as well as some Lindy rigs (single hook) and some floats for them, i would also get some bigger Mepps.

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i have 10 or so lindys. (on the far right)

The best playgrounds are not on the ground at all!

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arctic

07/10/2011 09:23AM

quote CapitalCity: "quote arctic: "Don't forget the drift sock or net anchor."

I am not a fan of the net anchor. Too noisy in the boat, too much BS to deal with on the deck of boat. I would much rather have a small drift sock.
Thats my take on it. "

I hear ya, but sometimes it's so windy that even a drift sock won't slow you down enough for effective fishing, especially when the fish are deeper. Net anchors are a pain-in-the ass, though, especially if you need a HEAVY rock!

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cowdoc

07/10/2011 11:05AM

some plain hooks (in red, orange and yellow) and some split shot for the TGO method.

"What could happen?"

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otter1

07/10/2011 02:07PM

Looks pretty good. I'd add a silver/blue cleo, taildancer, stringer and punch out the rest of those jig eyes. Good luck

"Common sense is not so common" -Voltaire

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