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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      That minnow looks great - thx

      "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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      • goosehdG
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        Normally set them up like this with a slow to medium retrieve.  Just quick enough to get a good wobble in the blade.  Occasionally a faster retrieve, with a pause so the blade floats down and then repeat.

        It works well in the weeds around here.

        "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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        • jordanscollectedJ
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          https://www.landbigfish.com/Ike-Con-Lures/Ike-Con-Lures-The-Big-8ight-Worm

          I use these worms in heavy weeds. The ones that have the hook guards. They can be finicky, but you can fish them slow and pull them through most vegetation. I do recommend a swivel when you fish it as it spins when reeling through open water.

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

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          • GilesG
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            Thanks gents….

            "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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            • scooterS
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              @Giles , I believe I mentioned this, at some point. This is the pike lure I've always had good success with…..

              There is a wide variety of colors and sizes. They make weedless versions, as well. Here's the site….. https://dardevle.com/

              Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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              • GilesG
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                That looks great @scooter - but jeez what a load of options…..

                "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
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                  Ready for a bit of Piking in the morning….

                  "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
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                    Getting a little larger…..

                    "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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                      Well done bud. Do you use wire leaders?

                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      • GilesG
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                        Thanks, and yep….

                        "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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                          Nice fish and great lure choices. That first one is a scatter bait I believe. Made to move erratically during retrieve so to the large bowl shaped tongue and the second has that indentation and small bill. Streamlined through the water and leaves a trail of bubbles behind. Are either bait suspending? Often times with northern they hit on the stop/go speed change retrieve.

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

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                          • GilesG
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                            They are both floaters.  The first one makes a load of commotion on the surface and does a fast zigzag on the retrieve, on the pause, it hangs vertically.  The second one swims with a tight rolling motion at a depth of about 6-9", on the retrieve, and bubbles up on the pause.

                            I should say the second one swam, as I left it in a bush on the far bank.  😢 😢 😢

                            "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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                            • scooterS
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                              Doing your best to keep another lure company in business…

                              Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                              • GilesG
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                                I'm good at that  🙂

                                "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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                                  Tsunami carbon shield rod
                                  Tsunami evict 3000 reel
                                  Yozuri mag darter

                                  Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Nice.  I like the Mag Darter, but I prefer the Mag Popper….

                                    "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
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                                      Popped out last night for a quick session with my mate, Rob.

                                      Yes, we blanked, but what an evening to be on the water…..

                                      And because I am a slow learner I went out again at dawn this morning, and blanked again  😃 😃 😃

                                      "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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                                        Gorgeous sky and water. Casting practice never looked better

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

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          How's this @goosehd ?

                                          "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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                                          • goosehdG
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                                            The pike will steal your plastic:

                                            I try to run half of the grub tail on the hook like this:

                                            "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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