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It used to be at Joliet...what were the results like then? Are the records available still? If memory serves me right it was also a tough venue under big (numbers) tournament conditions? I may be wrong on that though? There are very few still water venues that perform well under tournament pressure...even the paylakes...unless you fish during the hours of darkness. Combined with the bankside disturbance and the barrage of bait the spooked fish shut up shop and often lie just off the baited areas waiting for the disturbance to subside...usually, but not always the next day...pre-baiting often exacerbates the issue...at best making it even harder to tempt a few. Not theory, fact.I have seen it on three continents now.
For the most part the big rivers seem to be able to take the pressure, the bankside disturbance being much less of an issue. ...and would be the type of venue that gave the maximum amount of anglers a chance at a few fish which to my mind should be a priority.
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It must have been terrible for you Jerome....all those thirties getting in the way....never mind, better luck next time!
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The higher the rod tip the less line there is in the water which helps in the above scenarios and with weed, detritus, flotsam and jetsam etc etc. I rarely do this on still waters, it not usually necessary....but on rivers, combined with longer rods, 12ft plus, it is particularly useful, less line in the water means less resistance which means you can get away with much less lead on the line....as much as an ounce sometimes...hope this helps.
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Are you running another themed issue? If so what is the theme? I might come up with something ...
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Given the relatively poor returns perhaps it is time to consider not prebaiting? Id be mighty peeved if id travelled hundreds of miles at considerable expense to find out that only a dozen or so fish were feeding and some aerosol had shovelled in 500 or whatever pounds of baitage...however well intentioned....just a thought.
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Yup
It doesn't seem to work very well does it?
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What happens to lost hooks might well be one of the great mysteries of angling....I'm not convinced that they rust away...certainly not quickly, it would take years wouldn't it? I have some rusty old hooks in my tackle box that are years old that I have picked up from the bank on my travels and in the spring I walk the local river and see what has been washed up in the high winter waterline and have found many lures with the hooks rusty but still very solid....I once caught a Barbel in the UK, where the fish are caught more frequently, that had five hooks in its top lip...of various sizes to various test mono...this was highly unusual though...I have caught carp here that have a tell tale red mark in their mouths...but never one with a hook in it....
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I'm tempted by this also...I'm sure there are some fantastic photographic opportunities even if the fishing itself was disappointing....not sure if I cold swing a whole week though....
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Was the CCC venue pre-baited this year?
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Good luck all....break a record!
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Baldwinsville
in NY
I've always preferred a 2/0 wide bend but the rules now allow only the 1/0 and smaller.
Thanks Mr Big...I will have a look through my shark fishing gear and see if I still have some.
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Baldwinsville
in NY
So what do you catch them on down there?
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Excellent!
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Will the 9'er have small baitcasting guides or spinning guides ? Oh wait....its gonna be called the "paylaker"...never mind, with a name like that I dont care if its the baddest rod ever, I wont own one. Thanks for the info. anyways , good luck with the new buisness.
It could be worse...it could be called the "Scott Hollar"......
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A Hat-trick of wins in any sport is tough...in angling it is exceptional! Well done Mike, fantastic result!...Good effort all!!
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Baldwinsville
in NY
No you could probably get away with one ounce. I always use two ounce except the spring.
With what diameter mono....or braid?
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Baldwinsville
in NY
The normal running rig or lead clip is fine and in October the weeds shouldn't be as bad. Also there's a local tackle shop if you happen to run low they have most of what you would need.
So It is as lead hungry as the St Lawrence then?
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Baldwinsville
in NY
I will be fishing at BaldwinsvilleI next month, I've never seen the river before, has anyone got any info' as to what end gear is effective there? Any essential tackle items that I will need? Thanks in advance....
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You mean like baitboats and stuff...
Not specifically.....it applies equally to any old rubbish that people are giving away...
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Best not to announce prizes until they are in your hand....you might get stung....
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Hi Vinny! ....and Hi Rodders!!
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arm lenght penis
Have you thought about contacting the Guiness book of World Records?
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For an open ender about 18 inches to 2 feet is a good starting point.
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Strange fish in Marburg...we finally found them in fifty + feet of water there...after nearly 20 hours trying more conventional depths...we couldnt believe it either...we had a bass guy with a fish finder verify the depth. Chuck it out there as far as you can and don't worry when it seems like your lead has fallen off...thats where the fish are...or were when we were there....
Ccc Venue
in CCC 2012
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Saginaw is a fantastic venue Andy! Even in the worst conditions it can throw up something spectacular...and very few blanks!..Come on..its not like you've got much to do for CAG these days...