Few questions/help on a rod/reel setup plus lures.

I use only mono lines (Stren original), usually no larger than 4 but do use 6 on occasions . Like bass fishing you will compile a a lot of tackle of which some will work some won't . I am fond of "slider" one inch grubs fished on 1/32 oz. road runner heads .I go lighter under a float . 1/100-1/60 in all kind of jigs and flies . Flies are not just for fly rods . Although you will catch mostly pan fish I am an ultralight fisherman as opposed to say a bream guy .favorite rods are 6'-7 ft . both light and ultra lights .

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Originally Posted by pop

One thing I recommend to everyone is watch Richard Gene the fishing machine on utube.... The best fisherman I have seen.

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I really don't understand his appeal. I find his videos difficult to watch and have never been able to get through one. Two or three minutes of RG is about my limit.

Oh, well ... different strokes for different folks. :)

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I really don't understand his appeal. I find his videos difficult to watch and have never been able to get through one. Two or three minutes of RG is about my limit.

Oh, well ... different strokes for different folks. :)

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I watch his videos when I think he is going to be UL fishing.....although I am pretty sure the 1# test line he is fishing with from time to time is not really 1# test. Real 1# test mono is not cheap....and not likely to be found at a flea market. I have no doubt it is labeled 1# test and I guess I need to email him and ask about the brand...diameter and so on. He is a good fisherman......but there are thousands of good fisherman. IMHO, and many who make and watch fishing videos.....they are a bit long. I saw some great advice from Richard Simms.....a great guide and one who knows a thing or two about videoing. That was to keep them only around 5 or 6 minutes as most will not watch much longer than that. According to statistics it only takes a person about 10 seconds to size up a web page and or video to see if they are going to hang around. I find that to be true for me as well.....have lost count of fishing videos I started and was gone in less than 10 seconds. Lest folks think I’m hating on him I am not....I subscribe to his channel....leave positive comments when I do comment....and I am sure I will continue to watch his crappie....bluegill videos.


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I saw some great advice from Richard Simms.....a great guide and one who knows a thing or two about videoing. That was to keep them only around 5 or 6 minutes as most will not watch much longer than that. According to statistics it only takes a person about 10 seconds to size up a web page and or video to see if they are going to hang around. I find that to be true for me as well.....have lost count of fishing videos I started and was gone in less than 10 seconds.

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Good advice. Five or six minutes is about my limit on any Youtube video (fishing or other.)

And I'm not hating on the guy, either. I watch very few fishing shows on TV because there are very few that are worth my time. One that I do regularly watch is In-Fisherman. And what is their weekly format? Three six to seven minute segments on different species/tactics. That makes for a better product, IMO. Less is more. ;)

Well i happen to think the vast majority of videos are simply (watch me catch fish) in scope.
Very little if any how to advice is included in many of them, and those as a rule don't last long with me.
How many fish do we need to watch somebody reel in and measure while trolling?
Richard Gene on the other hand attempts to offer information also.
In fact some of his videos contain nothing else.
He is a very basics type guy, and that is certainly reflected in his boats and the other equiptment he uses, as well as how he fishes.
I think that can either be a turn off, or a turn on, depending on who is watching.
He has what i believe is a new one on catching Red Ears and Blugills which again is very basic.
But as usuall, very basic worked well for him.

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Originally Posted by yobuck

Well i happen to think the vast majority of videos are simply (watch me catch fish) in scope.
Very little if any how to advice is included in many of them, and those as a rule don't last long with me.
How many fish do we need to watch somebody reel in and measure while trolling?
Richard Gene on the other hand attempts to offer information also.
In fact some of his videos contain nothing else.
He is a very basics type guy, and that is certainly reflected in his boats and the other equiptment he uses, as well as how he fishes.
I think that can either be a turn off, or a turn on, depending on who is watching.
He has what i believe is a new one on catching Red Ears and Blugills which again is very basic.
But as usuall, very basic worked well for him.

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I watched that video......enjoyed it. I am just curious what you find new about this "He has what i believe is a new one on catching Red Ears and Blugills".

Regards

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I watched that video......enjoyed it. I am just curious what you find new about this "He has what i believe is a new one on catching Red Ears and Blugills".

Regards

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Not sure I'm on the right page with what your asking?
But i meant to say i thought the video is a new one from him, as i hadn't seen it before.
Ive not fished exclusively for those fish, but if i do at some point, ill probably at least have some worms along. lol

Oh yeah that’s a recent video. I thought you were talking about his technique.......which is probably one of the oldest techniques I think there is for shell cracker......plus this time of year you are subject to find them stacked up below the dams on the TN River system in southern TN and northern Alabama.


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I use corks with jigs all the time.

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My favorite bobber period. Casts great in the wind and super easy to see. One trick I only use the bottom clip. I helps detect soft bites a lot quicker. Plus I use a small split shot a few inches up from your jig. try'em!!!!