nate82

Anybody have experience making their own spinners?  I can't see it being too hard, but if there is any advice about tools, wire diameter, and other details, I am all ears.... and post 'em up if you made 'em.

Thanks

I am moving and need to get rid of some extra gear sitting in my closet.  All items for pickup, as is, from my Oakville apartment.  Contact me for pics on items you are interested in or stop by and look in person.

**Willing to trade for a one-piece / drop-shot technique spinning rod.

Berkely Lightning Rod Shock baitcast (6'0; M/F, 2-piece)

Excellent condition: clean cork, blank in tip-top shape

$30

St. Croix Triumph spinning (6'6; ML/F, 2-piece)

New condition: cork, blank in new condition, only fished a couple times

$60

St. Croix Premier spinning (5'6; UL/F; 2-piece)

Excellent condition: looks new, been fished for a season

$50

Rapala RCS drift rod, spinning (9'0, M/M, 2-piece)

High modulus blank, stiff action, plenty of backbone, 3/8oz - 3/4oz, 8 - 12lb.

Fair condition: fishable, but has been fished hard in the lower niagara.  It is a bit scuffed up along the blank, but no actual nicks or dents.  The second guide insert has a crack that has been repaired.  Well enjoyed rod, but still has lots of adventures left.  Hate to see it go for nothing.

$20 or a 12 pack of Moosehead

Pflueger President 6935 spinning (8lb/185yards, 5.2:1, 10 bearings)

Excellent condition: kept oiled and greased, only minor scuffing on very bottom of the gear housing.  Works like new.

$30

Pfluger President 6930 spinning (6lb/145yd) 5.2:1, 10 bearings)

Good condition: kept oiled, greased, substantial scuffing on bottom of gear housing.  Works like new.

$20

Pflueger President 6920 spinning (4lb/100yd; 5.2:1, 8 bearings)

Excellent condition: Fished for one season, re-oiled and greased.  No cosmetic damage, works like new.

$40

Shimano Sedona 4000 spinning (12lb/160yd; 5.7:1, 5 bearings)

New condition: only fished a few times

$50

Happy New Year, OFF regulars.

This year I took up float fishing which has been a lot of fun despite the fact that I have only been able to make it out for a few trips since the fall.  Now that the season is over in my area and I still stink of skunk, I was wondering if I could ask a few questions to the seasoned float anglers out there.

- Shotting my line for low water levels and small creeks...I understand the trick is to bulk the shot, but should it be bulked under the float only, or should I bulk in in a couple places?  Above the leader only, or should I put some on the leader too?  When is it a good idead to taper shot?

- Roe bags... how big should I tie them?  I have been experimenting with bags about the size of nickels and dimes.  Also, do you just hook them through the mesh, or do you secure them with a bait loop knot on the shank?

- Hook size... how big would you recommend for small creeks or big water?  I have been experimenting with size 10 through 6... 

Thanks to all who are willing to put in their  $.02.   Tight lines in '14.