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Location: Watertown, MN | Rules of thumb is replace all split rings on new dawgs, they had a bad run and I just don't trust the quality of them. Lots of horror stories on stock rings.
Buy new dawg
Remove hooks and rings
Bucher or Wolverine Splits
7/0 Hooks
HANG ON!!!!!!!!
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Location: Ontario, California | I have a 17 ounce bait I throw for Largemouth. I wish you the best of luck with throwing that bad boy. Not that I'm saying you can't throw them... You'll need a bionic thumb to hold the spool when casting.
I will tell you if I can throw them on the big pond.... I will. |
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| Hey Pointer, is that a can of Tag Body Spray in the first 2lber photo?
That plus the big dog might get you a big girl, whatever the species...
C |
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Location: north central wisconsin | Who cares about the bait, where did you find wild berry life-savers dude? |
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| Reef Hawg - 1/16/2007 6:08 PM
Who cares about the bait, where did you find wild berry life-savers dude? yeah are they the gummie ones or the original???? |
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Location: The desert | They are the original hard wild berry life savers....got them from santa! LOL! I think most stores have them? |
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Location: Iowa | I HAVE to get one of these things...I can't resist the temptation...I hope they have some at the Extreme Show...What colors do they come in...I have seen this one and a white/clear one...and do they all have this blade thing on them...it's either one of these or another pounder...prolly will end up getting both but still...anybody have anymore pics of these things...specs, costs....
Thanks
Big Perc (Slamr, can I borrow that hammer...I think my skull need a good whacking)
Edited by Big Perc 1/17/2007 3:48 PM
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| Big Perc - 1/17/2007 3:47 PM
I HAVE to get one of these things...I can't resist the temptation...
I have this crazy obsession called "Buying Baits" and I need to stop...
Big Perc
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| can we start a muskiefirst pool on who is the first nimrod to break a rod throwing one of these? I'll put a 5 spot on PP102!! 
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Location: The desert | I'll take that bet Brad. 5 bucks says I dont break a rod throwing it this season. |
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| throw it with that diamondback you said could handle it at the show ....then I'll take that bet!  |
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| Public service announcement. BREAKING NEWS
Diamondback is not made for pounders or two pounders.
As a rod builder, the thought of using either of those lures with a Diamondback makes me start to feel ill.
You are a sure winner Nelson if he does. |
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Location: The desert | I dont plan on using the diamond back....I got a better rod for the job |
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| alright a bet it is...and make sure you are throwing that 2 pounder in Nov when it's 32 degree's out...I can hear the SNAP all the way in Madison.... |
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| I think the XXXH St Croix I had built at the show could throw it or that graphite/glass combo I had at the show.
I would use the glass stick...then you would still have a soft tip.
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Location: The desert | I look forward to 5 extra bucks in my pocket this coming Nov. 31! |
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| I think using the term "break" doesn't do justice to what would happen to graphite under those conditions.
Glass catfish rod? Maybe. Might need to get into glass rods for saltwater applications for casting that thing...
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Chris H - 1/15/2007 8:05 PM
slimm - 1/15/2007 7:28 PM
Make sure you replace the splitrings. Ask dadson about the docudrama SJ put on for him with his brand new giant bulldawg......
Ryan
I was there with SJ for a "real life" demonstration on the Pond last summer of the reason to replace the rings on the Dawgs, watched a 50+ inch fish swim away with a treble on my girlfriends son's line......and an open split ring in hand in the boat. Talk about a buzz kill..... Look at the pics on post #1, the rings look tiny!
Chris
Double split ring them. A size 5 will fit into a size 7, but I would try to find a size 9 and put that into a size 7. I'm just not sure if that size is available? If you don't understand, let me know and I'll post a picture to illustrate. |
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Location: The desert | I realize this bait is big, but I think its getting blown out of proportion...I'm not throwing a bowling ball! I'm really not all that worried about throwing this bait. I think I'll have no problem throwing this bait equipment wise.....personal health wise, that might be a problem! What's another herniated disc if I catch a 50? HAHA! |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Here's a #5 inside a #7 split ring - called double ringing. Just remember to be two sizes apart. Also you have to have room for the two rings. Just not quite enough on this reg BullDawg.
Later
Gerard
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| *head explodes*
that thing is absurd.
where do i get one? |
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| Anybody looking for a rod to cast the 2 Pounder, Pounder, or even the Mag Dawg needs to check out the video we shot in Milwaukee this weekend.
I gaurantee you will NEVER put this much pressure on a rod while fishing.
The rods Keith is building on the XXXH blank are simply awesome. Extremely powerful, yet still enough action in the tip to not give fish any leverage. I cant wait to get mine.
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=32...
Check out the Professional Edge video near the bottom
Edited by BALDY 2/12/2007 11:31 AM
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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin | I "threw" the 2 pounder in the tank at Milwaukee...it can be done! It was nicer when Hulbert carried it to the other end though. There are rods coming that will suit the bait just fine. I spoke with my tournament partner Mark Gillich on the phone today and he intends on throwing them alot...we'll see. |
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Location: Iowa | ...that's a rod...Were do I sign up...
Big Perc |
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Location: Lebanon,Mo | Mike,for safetys sake put on your life jacket. because when you backlash and the line doesnt break.........your going in!!!!
i seen these things at the chicago show and thought......these are bigger than the fish in missouri!!! |
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| Big Perc - 2/12/2007 11:43 AM
...that's a rod...Were do I sign up...
Big Perc
Get a hold of Keith and he can set you up. |
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