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  1. Leprechaun

    Gomexus Now Offering Titanium Pliers at a Reasonable Price

    Of course everyone has their own view of just what "affordable" means. But in the world of titanium pliers, $300-$500 is the norm. And so, for $159 (with free shipping) these can be considered a good buy. Check out the titanium pliers offers by others, like Visser or VS (I think they both still...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    Look at the most recent post by Snapprhead27 on my board.
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    Ward Melville 2025

    Here's a couple of last year's seminars - worth the watching. Skinner is always good, and Bob Schmitt docks his Grady 22' Charter boat "Sea Rogue" across from me in my marina. https://nyangler.com/threads/in-case-you-missed-the-ward-melville-seminars.5844/
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    Ward Melville 2025

    Last season they pretty much all were. I posted the link to them on my board last March.
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    Combo Chartplotter/FF??

    When you do choose, take into account the Hz rating of the internal GPS receiver. Most are 5Hz, like the Garmin EchoMap units. The GPSMap units are 10Hz. This means they will acquire and lock onto the Satellites faster and hold the lock on weird-condition days - without needing the addition of...
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    Combo Chartplotter/FF??

    Umm, me. You’ve never sailed with me. I don’t tolerate any sort of crud in any way, shape or form on my boat. Just ask our mutual buddy that sails out of Greenport. He knows. Buttons, no buttons, as long as it works for the Captain, all is good. As my Sicilian grandfather used to say...
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    Combo Chartplotter/FF??

    Hah! I guess I'm a fake fisher then. I don't presently own any 10' poles, but if you think it'll help, I can go buy one. :rolleyes: At one time I was of the same opinion as you. Until I tried out my new-ish Garmin GPSMAP. Putting in waypoints and making software corrections is t*ts with a touch...
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    Knife discussion

    I must have made 200 transactions on AliExpress - pretty much all reel upgrade parts (handle/knobs, etc.) and some minor around the kitchen/cooking tools/knives as well. Don't like giving the CCP any more money than necessary, but they have the goods and I want them, so . . . As far as TEMU...
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    Knife discussion

    The glove also assists in grabbing slimy fish out of the cooler, and holding them tight as you run the knife into them. You don't have to spend a ton on one. Go to AliExpress and search safety glove or fish-cleaning glove. Here's an example of what's over there. Around 3 bux (Hint: buy...
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    Knife discussion

    Too many. And yes, as I said in our PM exchange. I would recommend keeping the steel hone in the kitchen, as its purpose is to straighten up a slightly bent cutting edge, it's really not a sharpening tool. Here's the Dexter serrated knife I like for the starter cuts on all fish. It's the S156SC...
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    New 2025 Daiwa Tatula TW 200 looks to be a winner

    I'm a big fan of the original Tatula TW 150P, owning one myself, with the more powerful 5.5:1 gear ratio. Just the right size and cranking power for lighter fluke jigging applications. A very smooth-winding reel. Now Daiwa has increase the size and beefed up the frame to the 200 size. There has...
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    How Long Can This Continue? Tog Slaughter

    I haven't targeted Spring blackfish in 30 years, and will never do so. I do think this fishery is heading toward a total shut-down in the near future. The species is trying hard to regenerate, witness all the "just short" toss-backs. But the second they hit the 16" rec limit, into the box they...
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    How Long Can This Continue? Tog Slaughter

    Not much longer. I've repeatedly spoken about this with one of the South Shore's best blackfishing charter captain, a personal friend, and when I asked him where all the big fish have gone, he said "We've caught them all." Between the recs and the comms (as above). I believe he's right.
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    Ward Melville 2025

    BG - I like the Dexter 1378 for bass filleting. As far as fluke filleting - I use the 9" 2333-9 because I fillet flatfish from the tail. A cut behind the pectoral fins and at the tail with my 6" serrated Dexter, then I go up each side of the spine with the long knife and slice outward. I know...
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    Ward Melville 2025

    I've bought a few knives from "the knife guy" as well. He sometimes has the stainless ICEL 6 and 7" fillet knives from Portugal for a very few bux. An excellent alternative to the Dexter "white handles," at half the price. Highly recommended. And while we're on the subject of knives, I've...
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    The Pros and Cons of DAIWA's New SAMURAI 8 Braid: A Forum Discussion Starter

    Thank you Roccus for your kind words. After trying many, many different braids, I've centered up on Momoi Diamond Braid Gen3 in bright orange. Thin, strong, lays out beautifully from a spinning reel, doesn't dig into itself on a baitcaster, color exhibits minimal fading after two seasons of use...
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    All the NEW 2025 Shimano Goodies

    If you have an interest in the latest in our sport, this video will have lots of good info. And for a change, most of it is actually NOT just marketing nonsense either. This video is not for you guys that feel all the newest innovations are useless gimmicks. Of course keep using whatever tackle...
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    Penn Squall Level Wind

    All good John, glad to put your mind at ease. By the way, you STOLE your reel at that price. Enjoy using it!
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    Penn Squall Level Wind

    The reel has a disengaging levelwind mechanism. It’s supposed to disconnect from the spool when in free-spool, so to aid in casting distance w/o the “parasitic” drag of the level wind. Also good for free-dropping a tog jig, whilst using a baitcaster for that app, if that’s your thing.
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    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Back to the lobsta'boat races and strange engine setups - I think I found my spirit person -

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