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11-11-2009, 07:21 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Accessories You Love?
Buying season is soon at hand.
What fishing accessory (lets limit it to items under $100) do you find makes your fishing better and you'd recommend to others?
I'm going with Simms fingerless gloves.
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11-11-2009, 07:30 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
I'm going with Simms fingerless gloves.
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Its about time...your nostrils can't stretch out much further. |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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11-11-2009, 07:49 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Camelback backpack. Makes long walks and packing light comfortable. Throw a little wake-me-up in the reservoir.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-11-2009, 07:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 215
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I'd say of the accessories that I use regularly, most things are pretty interchangeable, with the exception of my VS pliers. I feel sort of lost with out them.
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11-11-2009, 08:07 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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$100.00 is kind of low?? So I will agree with Decksweeper.......the 1 item I would not go fishing without is definitely my VS pliers!! Many scoff at the price, I paid $250 for mine about.......5 years ago??? I have never changed the blades and I have cut a couple hooks out of people with them! However I recommend to anyone fishing do not be without a pair of cutters as one day you will have an emergency and they will be there for you!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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11-11-2009, 08:48 AM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I must have a Z-Bass now that I have seen Taggers
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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11-11-2009, 08:50 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Have you seen it with any fish on it??? Lately???  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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11-11-2009, 08:59 AM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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uk vision head lamp (only light i've had last over a month - going into third year)
small princeton tech backup flashlight
aquaskinz gloves
vs pliers (although i broke the cutters on a hook and had to get them replaced)
those little rubber gasket things from EMS that hold a water bottle and clip to your belt
some rope with stainless steel clips on each end for leashing / carrying fish
nike dryfit baseball hat
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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11-11-2009, 09:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
Posts: 2,006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clogston29
uk vision head lamp (only light i've had last over a month - going into third year)
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Awesome light. I just started using it a few months ago, and Im really happy with it. |
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11-11-2009, 09:43 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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I've tried many different lights through the years for night fishing, everything from ones held between my teeth, to hung around my neck to clip on visor hight, even lights on my reading glasses.. the lattest and greatest IMHO ( and most comfortable) is one of those hats sold at Lowes with the light built into the visor, mine had three lights( most have 2, three is much better), one on top of the visor, two undernieth, powered by 4 hearing aid batteries in the brim of the hat and a 3 posistion switch which allow you to select which bulbs you want on), this thing is the cats meow... the lights are made by panther vision and are a purple/violet light.. they dont effect your night vision...or bother the fish. I paid about $20 for it...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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11-11-2009, 10:20 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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I need new wading boots....desperately. Need one in the EEE width which seems like a huge problem finding.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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11-11-2009, 11:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 3,650
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A dry rag.
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11-11-2009, 11:22 AM
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time to go
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,318
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
I've tried many different lights through the years for night fishing, everything from ones held between my teeth, to hung around my neck to clip on visor hight, even lights on my reading glasses.. the lattest and greatest IMHO ( and most comfortable) is one of those hats sold at Lowes with the light built into the visor, mine had three lights( most have 2, three is much better), one on top of the visor, two undernieth, powered by 4 hearing aid batteries in the brim of the hat and a 3 posistion switch which allow you to select which bulbs you want on), this thing is the cats meow... the lights are made by panther vision and are a purple/violet light.. they dont effect your night vision...or bother the fish. I paid about $20 for it...
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The one I have has white LED's, which I used a red sharpie on the front light. I love this hat because the under bill lights aim right where you need them....the best lighted hat I've seen very comfortable and perfect for fishing ...although it can't be washed.
[ATTACH] Web 102_1742.jpg[/ATTACH] |
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11-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
Its about time...your nostrils can't stretch out much further.
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11-11-2009, 11:33 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I need new wading boots....desperately. Need one in the EEE width which seems like a huge problem finding.
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The Simms G4 are very wide and might work....though pricey and the rubber soled ones are only so/so for comfort when standing on rock. |
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11-11-2009, 11:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
The one I have has white LED's, which I used a red sharpie on the front light. I love this hat because the under bill lights aim right where you need them....the best lighted hat I've seen very comfortable and perfect for fishing ...although it can't be washed.
[ATTACH] Attachment 36513[/ATTACH] |
Never wash a fishing hat... bad mojo... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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11-11-2009, 12:16 PM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Its definitely my funny hat purchased at LL Bean.
Although I rarely fish beyond mid october due to the long, windy, cold nights with nothing to show for it, I like the hat for those below average summer nights in August when there's a nip to the air.
As for other stuff, I stopped buying Skoal a couple years ago as Redlite typically carries multiple tins on him and I simply sponge off his stash. People think I follow him around for the guide service, but its really the free Skoal.
Also, I'm offering 99 bucks for the copyrights to the sea robin picture in my avatar. You could purchase a bunch of fingerless gloves for 99 bucks, your nose will thank you, and I'll brag to the uninformed masses about the bottom fish I took on a topwater plug...still never seen anyone do it before you....I'm jealous  |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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11-11-2009, 12:24 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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my dive belt for all my bat gear
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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11-11-2009, 04:08 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Have you seen it with any fish on it??? Lately??? |
Sure Did Eddy got a nice 25 +/- pound striper |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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11-11-2009, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
Never wash a fishing hat... bad mojo...
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that depends if you sweated out the visor....even a little bit...
had a yellow jacket blow into my car the other day smacks me in the forehead and stung me instantly because i had just finished splitting a bunch of wood.
that wasn't the first time either... hornets (especially yellow jackets)
hate the smell of human sweat !!!! mojo or not |
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11-11-2009, 05:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
Posts: 1,360
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skinz back support
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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11-11-2009, 05:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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Having an extra foot in height over everybody else combined with tall sized waders. |
Why even try......... 
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11-11-2009, 05:37 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Don't you have enough??? Or do you just want to be that much taller than me???!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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11-11-2009, 06:20 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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I'd love to have a boga grip but aren't they a lot of dough for a 60 lb one? I need to be more careful with trebles when wading.
Be a good Christmas present I guess.
Other than that I can't afford anymore fishing stuff.
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11-11-2009, 06:30 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Boga is on my want list! Need one for the yak!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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11-11-2009, 06:45 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
Sure Did Eddy got a nice 25 +/- pound striper
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last night? |
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11-11-2009, 06:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: acushnet,mass.
Posts: 136
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the fish grip.best $13 i've spent on fishing.no rust and it floats.
Last edited by leo33; 11-11-2009 at 07:01 PM..
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11-11-2009, 07:00 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leo33
best $13 i've spent on fishing.no rust and it floats.
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plastic vise grips?  |
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11-11-2009, 07:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: acushnet,mass.
Posts: 136
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perfect for grabbing blues and if needed on a bass minimal damage.
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11-11-2009, 07:10 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Plastic lip gripper. They weigh next to nothing and look like they would work well on bluefish and small bass......which are exactly the fish I want it for.
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