Onthefly_25

I used to use the Double Palomer for everything from senkos to frogs to the big baits. I switched to the San Diego Jam for everything but braid. Best know in my book for everything but braid once you learn how to tie it well. The SD Jam has proven itself to me to the extent I even use it for fly fishing.

So far I haven't had any commit to it yet. The followers have been huge though. Had a 40+ inch Northern Pike side swipe it a couple weeks back

What do you suggest as a replacement? I don't have the equipment to melt pure tungsten. Lead is out too as it is illegal for everywhere I fish

Hey y'all, I'm looking to do a silent killer conversion to a slide swimmer. and I have three questions. 1. What is your favorite tungsten putty to use? 2. What is the factory mass of the belly weight? 3. What is your personal preferred mass you use? I can't seem to find the posts in the Underground. Thought I'd turn to the bait makers. Thank you for your help

Wouldn't say I'm southern tier, but I'm hucking the big guys in Plattsburgh and Potsdam

Native FX 12 reporting for duty

Welcome to the game mate! There is a bunch of threads about tieable wire in here. They all pretty much come down to preference. Couple guys claim it hinders the action of baits. Some can't see the difference. Here are a two of threads talking about leaders. There are tons more and some much better than these. Tight lines Bud http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/46527-teeth-and-swimbaits/?hl=wire&do=findComment&comment=357231 http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/46032-pickerel-problems-part2/?hl=wire&do=findComment&comment=355095 This one is pretty detailed: http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/46101-calling-all-pike-guys/?hl=wire

That out the hard way... had to take a little swim

You're speaking my language mate! Been a Long Stick Middie since I was allowed to use a long pole. So just to be clear, same type of motion as a defense men doing a full field clear?

Thank you for the info guys! I'll check them out

I just got my first 250. I'm getting decent distance with a side lob cast and better accuracy with an overhead cast (similar technique to casting surface irons). The bait helicopters on both casts for me. Wondering what other techniques there are to limit helicopter and combine power and accuracy?

I'm looking to repaint my Mini Slammer and possibly a few other baits. I have never done this before. Looking for some info on it as well as some tips and tricks you guys use. Thanks!

Thanks guys!