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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      Oh, I am…...Actually I am weighing and sorting my Bass lures by type....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        @Chap:

        Too many baits but no fish? Have you tried Gosport harbour? There are even fish in Venice Channels due to less boat travel there with Corona

        We're not allowed to fish in the UK atm.  Which is a pisser as there is some good bass fishing 5 mins walk from here, and the Bass should be inshore now…..

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • steelworkerS
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          @Alex:

          When you know you have a problem…

          The problem is you need a bigger room for lures

          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
          Well, I have others.

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            That's what I keep telling Paula, she won't listen.  So, I put this outside the room this morning…..(I don't think she's seen it yet)......That'll hold a few rods  😉 😉

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • steelworkerS
              steelworker
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              or a body… ???

              Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
              Well, I have others.

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              • dinobarnesberlinD
                dinobarnesberlin
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                Boom  😎

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                • Matty123M
                  Matty123
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                  @Giles:

                  Oh, I am…...Actually I am weighing and sorting my Bass lures by type....

                  What type of bass?

                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                  • Matty123M
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                    You converted all your plugs and poppers to single inline hook? That’s the best. Lose less fish that way.

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      Proper Bass…..

                      https://www.google.com/search?q=uk+bass+fishing&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB855GB855&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=cPGJvkMt-oRB5M%253A%252C-rIL6itHrSt2NM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSIvPOVkn4aqeVjDWoItv-xz3D7Ew&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi2gsbataTpAhUzSxUIHaI5AzQQ_h0wAXoECAsQBA&biw=1440&bih=718#imgrc=cPGJvkMt-oRB5M:

                      Some of my bass lures are rigged with in-line singles (I mainly fish with singles in the Tropics), but some are still rigged with trebles or a single and a treble....

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • Matty123M
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                        Looks like a big bronzino! Eat good?

                        Proper bass over here

                        https://www.google.com/search?q=cow%20stripers&tbm=isch

                        I’m converting my poppers, darters and jigs to
                        Single hooks. Can use a bigger sharper hook than on a treble.

                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                        • goosehdG
                          goosehd
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                          You could always use a mechanics chest to store your lures.  Just an idea.

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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                            Yep, here are some of my Tuna lures….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • Matty123M
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                              Nice rigs

                              What in-line hooks do you use for replacements?

                              Maybe so. Maybe not

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                For big hooks, I always use BKK.  They are the strongest that I know of, apart from a super rare Japanese artisan maker…

                                https://www.rokmax.com/shop/bkk-lone-diablo-inline-single-hooks.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJnwoL2k6QIV2evtCh3j4ALSEAQYASABEgKd5PD_BwE

                                https://bkkhooks.com/catalog/hooks/lure-hooks/lure-single-hooks/

                                For smaller lures, I use VMC 7237

                                https://www.anglingactive.co.uk/vmc-7237-light-inline-single.html?sel=32154&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItOr3yL2k6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAQYAyABEgInpvD_BwE

                                or these Cox and Rawle...

                                https://www.fishingmegastore.com/hooks-and-stingers/cox-and-rawle-inline-lure-replacement-single-barbless-hook~49862.html?&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=SHP_CSS&housecode=BM1397&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItOr3yL2k6QIVge3tCh00QAphEAQYASABEgKT3fD_BwE

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • jordanscollectedJ
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                                  @Matty123 just remember that Largemouth bass is the king in the U.S. and the most sought after record fish. In Minnesota walleye is the most famous, but bass is still my favorite.

                                  22" and around 6lb (no scale). I know this isn't your giant ocean fish, but these are great fighters on the right equipment.

                                  till my favorite.

                                  world tours:
                                  888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                  Mad Red x2
                                  Wabidashery

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                                  • GilesG
                                    Giles
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                                    Brilliant….

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • Matty123M
                                      Matty123
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                                      Very nice.

                                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                      • Matty123M
                                        Matty123
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                                        Oh yeah. I’m part of the large mouth bass club. I just prefer salt  water….and what’s in my backyard ATM. Nice fish

                                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                        • Bfd70B
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                                          Considerably smaller but also from Minnesota.
                                          Root river near Lanesboro. Anywhere near your Jordan?

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            A beaut of a brownie - net big enough?

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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