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by HillbillyGeek
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Late Run Steelhead
Replies: 29
Views: 10193

Re: Late Run Steelhead

I just posted some jig heads for sale in the classified forum. All are hand-poured and painted by me.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with them -- I've just got too many. [thumbup]
by HillbillyGeek
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Jig head variety pack
Replies: 0
Views: 1608

Jig head variety pack

While cleaning up the fishing room I realized that I've poured and painted more jig heads than I'll ever use. If you've ever wanted to make your own jigs but don't have the equipment to melt lead, this deal is for you! Variety pack of 1/8 and 1/4 oz jig heads w/ Matzuo sickle hooks -- $50 . 134 - No...
by HillbillyGeek
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Lake Fishing
Topic: Making My Own Spin Shot Hooks
Replies: 3
Views: 2298

Re: Making My Own Spin Shot Hooks

Sounds cool! Got pics?
by HillbillyGeek
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Retirement
Replies: 8
Views: 3633

Re: Retirement

You can probably file for unemployment aid.
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Lake Fishing
Topic: Lake Whatcom + Lake Samish
Replies: 75
Views: 23725

Re: Lake Whatcom + Lake Samish

DUPLICATE (oops)
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Lake Fishing
Topic: Lake Whatcom + Lake Samish
Replies: 75
Views: 23725

Re: Lake Whatcom + Lake Samish

Maybe they are planning to pay for it with weed money???
by HillbillyGeek
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Hardware How-to's and Swap Event
Topic: Steely Bass?
Replies: 2
Views: 3923

Steely Bass?

Just curious; has anyone tried using bass gear for steelhead? The 1/2 oz jerk bait might work. I've caught everything from slab crappie to smallmouth on them. Another staple is the skinny black worm. In this case, it's a slim senko. These are unique because they are relatively heavy and castable. Wh...
by HillbillyGeek
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: I NEED A STEELHEAD!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 7786

Re: I NEED A STEELHEAD!!!!

Thanks everyone! This has been very informative. I have a simple question: Is early better? Some people say that freezing your butt off at 7:00 AM isn't necessary. Others say it's the only way to go. (Early bird, worm, etc.) What do you think? If I can show up at 11:00 and fish in the sunlight, I'm...
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: I NEED A STEELHEAD!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 7786

Re: I NEED A STEELHEAD!!!!

Thanks everyone! This has been very informative. I have a simple question: Is early better? Some people say that freezing your butt off at 7:00 AM isn't necessary. Others say it's the only way to go. (Early bird, worm, etc.) What do you think? If I can show up at 11:00 and fish in the sunlight, I'm ...
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Hardware How-to's and Swap Event
Topic: easy fish candy!
Replies: 27
Views: 19364

Re: easy fish candy!

I wonder if this is scaleable for bigger fish?
Might work great under a float for steelies... :-k
by HillbillyGeek
Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Meat quality question (fillet vs cleaning)
Replies: 11
Views: 4479

Re: Meat quality question (fillet vs cleaning)

I've seen people do terrible things with their fish. In fact, this year I saw a guy catch a nice 8lb coho buck then toss it up on the bank where it sat in the sun for at least two hours. (I left first.)
Bet that one tasted a bit odd... :tongue:
by HillbillyGeek
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Ouch, my eye!
Replies: 12
Views: 5682

Re: Ouch, my eye!

I think it's important to bonk and bleed fish immediately to keep them from tasting fishy. There can be circumstances that make it impractical, but that's the goal.
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Ouch, my eye!
Replies: 12
Views: 5682

Re: Ouch, my eye!

To each his own. When I'm fishing for meat, it's usually slab perch.
Bonk, slit, scoop, next...
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Ouch, my eye!
Replies: 12
Views: 5682

Re: Ouch, my eye!

What, no love for the spife???
This is actually a fillet knife with a "gut spoon".
Pure genius as far as I'm concerned. Now I don't have to use my thumbnail...
by HillbillyGeek
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Ouch, my eye!
Replies: 12
Views: 5682

Ouch, my eye!

From the makers of "Bag of Glass", meet the "Spife". [scared]

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by HillbillyGeek
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Anyone using side imaging sonar?
Replies: 22
Views: 10633

Re: Anyone using side imaging sonar?

My side imaging is redneck. I've got an old Humminbird and just tape the transducer to a metal rod and use it like an underwater flashlight. Perfect for peeking under docks...
by HillbillyGeek
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Warning! Skykomish Car Prowlers
Replies: 34
Views: 13271

Re: Warning! Skykomish Car Prowlers

This is sad. Society is going downhill for sure. When I used to hunt big game, someone would always stay in camp to keep an eye on our vehicles and gear. Do we need a designated watch dog for fishing too???
by HillbillyGeek
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: River Fishing
Topic: Warning! Skykomish Car Prowlers
Replies: 34
Views: 13271

Re: Warning! Skykomish Car Prowlers

Is everyone reporting this to the police and/or WDFW? They won't do anything if they don't know about it... :-k
by HillbillyGeek
Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Wading Boots
Replies: 5
Views: 3064

Wading Boots

I need new wading boots and have been getting by with huge rubber boots -- which have zero cushion & arch support. Rather than going with traditional wading shoes, I'm toying with the idea of high-top basketball shoes that are a few sizes too big. They would be great for hiking but wet traction coul...
by HillbillyGeek
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: Products & Gear
Topic: Hevi Beads 2013 Product Review
Replies: 2
Views: 2508

Re: Hevi Beads 2013 Product Review

Very interesting. Do they have different weights in the same size? (Tungsten vs glass)