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Post by Chuck on Oct 25, 2013 13:45:40 GMT -5
I have an Alphamar 16 I might consider trading for the Takedown rod, but I'm in Indiana, so shipping would be involved.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 23, 2013 18:42:43 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by Chuck on Oct 23, 2013 18:41:24 GMT -5
Welcome to Catfish Freaks
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Post by Chuck on Oct 23, 2013 18:40:09 GMT -5
Welcome Chuck
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Hello
Oct 23, 2013 18:38:25 GMT -5
Post by Chuck on Oct 23, 2013 18:38:25 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by Chuck on Oct 23, 2013 18:36:45 GMT -5
Welcome Mike
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Post by Chuck on Oct 19, 2013 0:34:12 GMT -5
Awesome fish Joe and Britten, Congrats!
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Post by Chuck on Oct 16, 2013 19:56:09 GMT -5
I catch almost as many flatheads from the couch, as I do when I'm fishing... LOL! Indiana sucks!
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Post by Chuck on Oct 16, 2013 14:16:08 GMT -5
Awesome! Way to go Joe!
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Post by Chuck on Oct 14, 2013 18:43:52 GMT -5
Original Catfight rods and Shimano TRN-200's. Both available at Bottom Dwellers. Should be able to get 4 combo's for right around your budget. And both are quality pieces.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 8, 2013 18:05:51 GMT -5
Awesome! Good luck man!
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Post by Chuck on Oct 7, 2013 20:01:38 GMT -5
Oh, also, I have noticed no difference in hook color for flatheads. When I was using J hooks and Kahle's I usually let a fish run between 3-5 seconds.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 7, 2013 19:55:20 GMT -5
I have used many different kinds of hooks over the years, but have spent years using 3 different hooks. I started my flathead fishing with Owner J hooks. I used them for several years and never gut hooked one flathead. Then I moved to Kahle hooks as the Owner hook prices went through the roof, and they became impossible for me to find locally. I used Kahle hooks for several years, mainly in 5/0 and 6/0 sizes. I never gut hooked a flathead with them either. I did gut hook a few channels though. I then decided to try the Team Catfish Double Action hooks. I have used these for 2 years now. I did gut hook one baby flathead, but got my bolt cutters and was able to gently cut the hook and pull the rest of it out. I also had a channel cat hook itself in the eye. But these hooks are so versatile, I just can't seem to quit using them. I can use them in any situation. Reel locked in the holder, or bail open with the clicker on. If the fish loads the rod, it hooks itself. If the fish comes towards the bank, or runs sideways but doesn't load the rod, I can do a sweep set. I can honestly say though, my hookup percentage is about the same as any other hook. For some reason we have had a lot of short runs and drops this year. My girlfriend actually has a better hooking percentage using Kahle's exclusively. But that is on channel cats. I will say I feel the Double Actions probably have the best chance of avoiding gut hooks, but I don't have any evidence to support this. I should also add, I use mono, and when I used the J hooks, and Kahle's I set the hook extremely hard. While fishing just off the bank in a hole I have set the hook hard enough to pull a 5 pound flathead up on the bank on the hook set several times. Those are my experiences with hooks for flatheads, I'm not sure that it will be of any help.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 7, 2013 15:21:53 GMT -5
Some monster flatheads right there! I need to move to Ohio!
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Post by Chuck on Oct 6, 2013 20:59:19 GMT -5
Nice!
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