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How many of you guys have ever ice fished? Here in Iowa we have little choice this time of year. Normally we just go after the small fish like bluegills and crappies. They are really good eating this time of year and stay nice and fresh till you are ready to fillet them out. Some of the guys spend a...

Thanks guys, I have been lucky enough to shoot much bigger but took some time off and he just presented himself at the wrong time, for him that is. I called him in off another ridge with a couple of doe bleats. He had been chasing a doe and lost her in the crp. He thought he found her again when he ...

Just does't pay to be huntin and away from my computer for any period of time. You guys are much to fast. Well, maybe it does pay, I shot a 10 point buck this AM. That is good. Well let's see some pictures!!! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/jmillsp/P1010149.jpg Well, I tried but guess I don'...

Just does't pay to be huntin and away from my computer for any period of time. You guys are much to fast. Well, maybe it does pay, I shot a 10 point buck this AM. That is good.

I would agree that lighter line sometimes gives a lure more action or at least a more natural action, but sometimes heavier line helps. For instance, I think heavier mono gives better action to larger topwaters then lighter line does.... I also heard KVD, prefers line with less stretch for jerkbait...

If the only reason to use light line vs. heavy line was whether or not one was less visible than the other, I would agree with you.

As you know, the type of line is dependent so much on not only what you are after but how you are after them. I do much finesse type fishing as well. If you are going to fish mono, this is just my opinion, I am not a Stren fan. I would go with good ole Berkley XL in 6 or 8. In braids, I like Power P...

Just caught this smallie last week. I see I need a lesson in how to show a photo.

WarEagle wrote:Welcome to the site. My plastic guy is from Iowa. He does real well out there for largemouth. Too bad for me too, cause I think he is getting out of the hand poured business and I'll have to go looking for a new plastic guy.

WAR

Swampbaits??

Just wanted to say that this looks like a great site and one I plan on visiting often. If anyone needs any info on SE Iowa. Let me know.,