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Long way of saying that it’s best not to be isolated when it comes to Spoonplugging. Take advantage of these valuable resources. What little I have been able to share/contribute to my fellow Spoonpluggers, I have received much more in return. I guess everyone looks at it different. Obviously this g...

James Thanks for the info on Dennis’ videos. Well done. Question, where has he been?? I’ve been around Spoonplugging for a good while; I don’t remember seeing/meeting Dennis at any of the Spoonplugger Jamborees, or seeing him as a member of the National Spoonplugger. Good Fishing TN Dave Who cares?...

I guess this is more you have the time to do it thing. Not living on a lake and only getting limited time I’d just never think about putting that much time into mapping when there’s so many spots that jump off the map.

Fran are you catching fish while you “ mow the lawn for hours”? I’m a bit surprised by your plan of attach. I just assumed with your experience with the electronics and side imaging you wouldn’t just get a quick outline of the bar and then possibly go back to any areas that might show promise on the...

No. Iv always just followed the basic guidelines.
No
35 years (first 11 years as passenger. 24 years as a boat owner)
50 ish
Daily

Neil that last one looks awesome! What’s kind of reel seat is that clear one? I need to invest in a dryer Iv been having to rotate by hand and babysit for hours.

Those are awesome Neil!!! What type blanks? How are you printing those labels? I did a ice rod wits come cork work. Turned out nice but my garage is still cover in dust.

First 2 Spoonplugging rods.
6’ medium heavy fiberglass
6’6 medium heavy fiberglass

Iv listened to a 100 podcast this winter from all the pros….. everyone says it different but it just boils down to speed control

Santa is building rods

The Illinois guys are the toughest. When you have to drive 50+ miles just to get on the water then spend 8+ Hrs fishing that really separates the men from the boys

Thanks Jim

Sorry to hear this. He looked so good in Scotts reports this summer.
RIP

I think they are both using(and the material) generic terms. Both of their examples would be fishing water and must be checked. Neither of their statements would put you on the contact point 100% of the time.