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  1. Leprechaun

    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Hah, good question! 10 minutes for each of the risers. One hour on the port side manifold. Not bad, considering the last four bolts have to be done by feel alone. The starboard side manifold, one hour to get out 7 of the eight bolts. The last, rear-most bolt, another hour plus. Just can no...
  2. Leprechaun

    Post your 2019-2025 Fluke Pix & Trip Reports Here!

    Well, its that time of the year yet again. Time to get going on needed repairs, upgrades, maintenance and Spring Prep. So, last Fall I wrote that I thought I had an exhaust manifold leak - turns out I had two, one on each side. Geez, I can't believe that it was such a minor sound, given what I...
  3. Leprechaun

    Wanna build a rod but don't have a table-top wrapping setup to spin on the threads?

    Here's an article by the general manager of North Fork Composites, Gary Loomis' blank company. He also owns Rodbuilding.org, the # site for the custom rod-making hobby/business. https://rodbuilding.com/blogs/news-and-updates/air-carbon-mesh-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work Anyway, I think this...
  4. Leprechaun

    Low stock?

    Preach! Losses were heavy last season, and so I've been working on filling out my supply of newly augmented B/S "Stage II" rigs (LOL!) and putting together the coming season's bucktail supply. Ran out of silicone skirts and so need to wait for AliExpress's snail-like shipping to continue the...
  5. Leprechaun

    Diamond fishhook sharpener

    So I did a full boat search and that "file type" hook sharpener is no where to be found aboard. I must have tossed it, after repeated attempts to minimize its between-trip rusting.
  6. Leprechaun

    Diamond fishhook sharpener

    I think I have another on the boat, more of a "file type." The boat is in my side yard and I have to get on it later today, so I'll see if I can find it and put a pic up. But I do like the Calcutta above.
  7. Leprechaun

    Diamond fishhook sharpener

    That one's O.K. I've used it. But I now carry this one on the boat - more than twice the size of that last one, allowing a better grip and longer sharpening stroke. I keep it in a zippered baggie. Because of where and how I fish there are plenty of times I end up driving my hook point into rocks...
  8. Leprechaun

    Lep's Flea Market

    Very nice setup. The reel is my own choice that I take fluking every trip.
  9. Leprechaun

    New ABU BEAST 200/300

    Though its not about SW fishing, this YT might prove helpful.
  10. Leprechaun

    New ABU BEAST 200/300

    Yep, we probably bumped shoulders at a booth or two. Saturday was pretty packed, I'll say that. Spring Fever is a thing, especially after such a miserably cold Winter. Uggh. I do like both reels very much. My own Revo Gen4 Winch has been flawless in 3 seasons of deep fluking use. Just as smooth...
  11. Leprechaun

    Lep's Flea Market

    Of course, why not?
  12. Leprechaun

    Lep's Flea Market

    Enjoy them in good health! Post some fish pix caught on them. :)
  13. Leprechaun

    Lep's Flea Market

    You might like my Trevala S in the L power. It’s available now that I got the Wakizashi. Text me if interested.
  14. Leprechaun

    Gulp!

    https://www.berkley-fishing.com/collections/soft-bait/products/gulp-saltwater-grub
  15. Leprechaun

    Jersey Fishing Expo

    Me and my friends hit the show yesterday morning. Thank goodness for on-line ticket sales, saved at least 30 minutes of standing in line outside, with a cold breeze making it very uncomfortable. All the big tackle players were there. The Daiwa and Shimano exhibits were quite well stocked. Wish...
  16. Leprechaun

    Gulp!

    Thank you Pequa! Ordered a goodly amount just now.
  17. Leprechaun

    NJ Saltwater Fishing Expo 3/13-15

    Me and the boyz will be there.
  18. Leprechaun

    Titanium Fishing Pliers

    I dunno. I find it tough to justify the cost of any of the better titanium pliers. I spend plenty on unnecessary dumb fishing stuff, but just can't see it for a pair of pliers. Maybe someday, but not THIS day. I bought these from Amazon last Spring ($25), used them all season and can't find a...
  19. Leprechaun

    Daiwa reels

    Which reel has this handle knob issue? It sounds like you have either dirt stuck inside the knob or corrosion of the handle knob's center shaft. Common problems. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think either of your mentioned reels feature removable knobs with ball bearings inside, so just...
  20. Leprechaun

    Daiwa reels

    What does this mean? Are you saying that you want to "back reel" and the reel will no longer do that? Also, stiff cranking is no bueno in any small spinning reel. I refuse to use a reel like that. Without having the reel here to figure it all out, it sounds to me like either over greasing...

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