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 improvements over the years
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11/30/14 08:45 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
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bush hog
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I've just gotten back into fishing the last few years after a 25 year dry dock and I'm still amazed at the improvements made during that time. I know there are some old timers out there like myself, so excluding electronics (that's a given) what are some of the best improvements you've seen?
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445157
11/30/14 08:57 PM
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Joined: May 2008
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greenen
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Rods,line and baitcasters.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445222
11/30/14 09:46 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,759
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
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Big Sexy
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445231
11/30/14 09:54 PM
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 289
jaybird1976
Angler
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Angler
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Wow almost everything from the ground up technology is amazing
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445274
11/30/14 10:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,271
soonersorlaters
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445287
11/30/14 10:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Flatbills have come a long way from the trucker....
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445325
11/30/14 10:58 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,660
JIM SR.
TFF Guru
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The lines, amazing. Rods sensitivity. Plastics variety. and the boats and motors you see just to catch fish.
I fished every summer with my grandparents out of a 16'alum V hull with a 10hp, we crappie fished all day and it was so wonderful. Four in a boat, with four rods and minnows. Oh and the stores, Cabelas and BPS, Grampa used to drive to Memphis, about 70 miles away to go to Sears to the fishing dept.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445335
11/30/14 11:03 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,890
slim 285
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TFF Celebrity
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The shallow water anchors like Talon and Power pole. They are game changers for me.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445470
12/01/14 12:15 AM
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Txdiesel15
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Don't forget the resources we now have readily available, such as this great site! The research and conservation have stepped up a lot also! Tournament formats and definitely popularity.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445545
12/01/14 12:40 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 528
RRogers
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445557
12/01/14 12:43 AM
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,269
M. Alexander
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Mark
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445665
12/01/14 01:19 AM
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Joined: Oct 2013
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Mulholland
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Extreme Angler
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Graphite rods, graphite reels, tungsten weights, and fluorocarbon/braid fishing line.
forget the electronics, those components turn you into a human fishfinder.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445742
12/01/14 01:39 AM
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,155
bush hog
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Wait, wait, I had pistol grip graphite and boron fishing rods back in the early 80's. I got to say that I'm impressed with the surgical sharpness of the hooks nowadays. They require very little set to get a good hook up. I used to sharpen my hooks but no need anymore.
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: improvements over the years
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#10445996
12/01/14 03:15 AM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 862
billclay
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I think tungsten weights and fluorocarbon line are the biggest improvements. These two components are worth the money and they do make a difference.
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