This is whacked.... nice photos though.

Big Dick's got character, I'll give him that.

Mark kep accusing me of being a Guide,due to the size of my orders. He was gracious enough to tie patterns to my whim and without reservation,this is my favorite coloration and I drive it almost expressly for Steelies.



Size "small" is my favorite,but I hang alotta fish on "micro's" in low water.

The inherent flotation of a modest cork,is enough to automatically hook fish,with the svelte gauge smalls and micro's.

Great way to get kids rolling fish on their own............

In a narcissist sort of way I guess there is character there...

His Wife dreamt up this scheme and it's dubbed Cynthia's Suprise,in her honor.



It useta be my favorite,but is #2 now,as an all-arounder.......................

It looks like we have a self proclaimed CORK SOAKER here. I knew the truth would come out.

Part of the R&D process.



The dreaded Retard Bobber,a high phallutin' slip float and my bread and butter cork.

In high winds(a constant here),one can dredge distant waters with the cork's aid,less spooking fish in the process. Several of my favorite haunts can only be effectively fished in that manner and it's a hoot to roll a Big Steelie 100yds away.

I'm a great fan of results and perpetual R&D drives me......................

Bigstick,

What size of treble hook are you fis.. I mean snagging that fish with in that "ever hear a fish scream"?

How much R&D was done for you to perfect soaking the cork. Hours worth? Years before you really got it down? Just curious. It's never been my cup of tea.

I'm getting a little "Millionare" flavor from this banquit of bullshi% as well. Anyone else?

Has to be.... something IS fishy.

Always did enjoy the banter of those on the sidelines,doing the armchair quarterback gig.

There's a constant in this World...it's far easier to BS the fans,than it is the players.

Have been starting firststring,for a very long while.....................

I know, it's our long lost Alaskan bound Hoh Humm without the beard.

bota2,

The 5/0 LazerSharp is without peer,as is a short shot of 3/16" hollowcore pencil lead,threaded above the eye.

In that configuration,the hook "flies" straight and there is no obstruction upon the shank,to impeded penetration into flesh,so retention is a pretty high percentage affair.

If you aren't sweating,you ain't Fishing...................

I believe it. There's always great demand for an expert cork soaker.

wntrrn,

The Float Technique is boundless in variation.

To get where I'm at,I begr=udgingly aborted mono mainlines,went braid expressly,fought long Float Rods tooth and nail,as well as holstering the casting reels,as applied to terminal tackle.

As to subtle nuance in the presentation...it can be summed easily,in that presentation is EVERYTHING.

Have aborted the slip float notions,have far more faith in the way static floats fish and like svelte rigging on the average.

I've paid my dues and have run the gamut......................

I simply employ whichever technique is gonna bear the most fruit.

The cork often gets the nod,but I'm happiest when fishing weightless,with fresh cured roe......................

What the heck was i thinking?

Looks like Gene's work to me.

Hey Big Stick (BS),

Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you joined this board yesterday and already you have 113 posts? When do you possible find time to use all those pretty jigs and fire all those giant guns? Your responses are instant and continuous. How much bathtub meth does it take to burn through a 113 post BB bender? You are killin' it bro, keep firing away!!!!!!!!!!!


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