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by Jim Shell
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Spoonplugging 101
Topic: Wire Line....
Replies: 9
Views: 2884

Re: Wire Line....

The real question here is what will get the extra depth? The weight of the wire (30#) or less resistance (15#)?
by Jim Shell
Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: Spoonplugging 101
Topic: Wire Line....
Replies: 9
Views: 2884

Wire Line....

A question on using wire line.... I have 15# single strand and 30# single strand. We use wire to get the lures deeper. What lb line will get my lures deeper? The 15# has less resistance and less weight; the 30# has more resistance and more weight. So.... Is it the weight (30#) that will get me deepe...
by Jim Shell
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: SJ, Topwater,weedless, LSD series
Replies: 2
Views: 1169

Re: SJ, Topwater,weedless, LSD series

SOLD! I was too late, but some lucky spoonplugger got the goods!
What is teh LSD series? Can you post a pic?
by Jim Shell
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Spoonplugging 101
Topic: Mapping exercise
Replies: 0
Views: 1137

Mapping exercise

Bob Roels put together this mapping exercise for the Winter Seminar.
Several people had asked for a copy of it. For those of you that have not seen it, please feel free to download it and give it a go! Feel free to post your interpretation!
by Jim Shell
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: Heavy Duty lure retriever
Replies: 0
Views: 1064

Heavy Duty lure retriever

Fellow Spoonplugger Jerry Borst makes one of the best lure retrievers around.
If you dont have one, it will pay for itself in just a few outings. For more info:

http://spoonplugger.net/spoonplug/lure_retriever.html
by Jim Shell
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: Buddies
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Buddies

NEW 3-1/4"L Silver buddie!! I recieved teh following message from John Bales: Hi Jim, Brent Robbins went in with me and we have a new designed silver buddy. It is 3 1/4 inches long and we are planning on making them in several weights. 3/8,5/8,3/4 and 1 ounce. We will have a smaller one soon al...
by Jim Shell
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:23 am
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: Spoonplugging Rods, Many Reels
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Re: Spoonplugging Rods, Many Reels

if still available...I'll take it!
Let me know... Jim Shell
by Jim Shell
Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: Needed 400 series SP ASAP chicagoland
Replies: 3
Views: 1092

Just saw your posting..i was out of town. I have plenty of 400's.
Let us know how you did. Iv'e fished almost all the lakes in Illinois, but havn't been to Baldwin yet. Not far from there is Coffeen, one of the best bass lakes in the state.
by Jim Shell
Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Stories...your first time spoonplugging...
Replies: 18
Views: 6193

Stories...your first time spoonplugging...

It' been pretty slow at the pub here. Pour yourself a cold one and let's talk about the very first time you went spoonplugging. Here's my story... I was always an advid angler, and lucky for me a liked to troll (actually drag lures) before a knew anything about spoonplugging. From 1983 to 1987 i mad...
by Jim Shell
Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: BUY/SELL/TRADE
Topic: spoonplug collectors set on ebay....
Replies: 0
Views: 1117

spoonplug collectors set on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320214805367&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011 I noticed this auction on ebay..WOW..what a collection! (12) top water spoonplugs, (3) weedless, (3) 900's and (2) 704's!!(the extremly rare ocean spoonplug!! I'll be bidding on it....
by Jim Shell
Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: traveling
Replies: 3
Views: 968

Next time fishings slow i'd like to check out the bar. Where is it?
by Jim Shell
Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Hi Jim Shell:
Replies: 3
Views: 1097

Pat,

Never recieved the pic. Try sending it again. Let me know here when you send it and i'll confirm if it was recieved. In the meantime...i'll have a cold one please.... :)
by Jim Shell
Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Cold front--please!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1110

Cold front--please!!

Tired of all this RAIN the past week. Never thought I'd say i cant wait for a cold front to go thru to clear all this stuff out! In general fishing has been tough the past week in the upper midwest. Damn stationary front has been stalled just south of chicago dumping RAIN and RAIN and more RAIN for ...
by Jim Shell
Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: This discussion board
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

Thanks John.. It's like a hobby--enjoy doing it. There was only one big PAIN that should NOW be fixed. Was getting 5 to 15 spammers registering each day. The update should put a stop to it.
Goin fish'n now........
by Jim Shell
Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: avatar
Replies: 2
Views: 911

After you log on go to the top of the page and click on PROFILE.
At the bottom of the profile page you'll see how to upload an avatar.

If you have problems with it you can email ( admin@spoonplugger.net ) and i can add it for you.