We have Sinkers!!! We carry 5 varieties of Water Gremlin Sinkers in 6 different sizes for all of your fishing needs. Egg Sinkers-The oblong shaped Egg Sinkers slip easily through weeds and rocks without getting constantly hung up. The large, smooth hole in the center allows for uninterrupted movement of the line without the fish being able to detect the weight of the sinker. Snap-Loc-Snap-Loc Dipsey Swivel is one of the world’s most versatile, easy-to-use sinkers. It works great for bottom or drift fishing. Snap-Loc’s patented eye easily snaps on and off your line. There’s no twisting, tying, fuss or line damage. The Snap-Loc eye is great for free-line fishing because it slides free on your line and goes right to the bottom. And that means the fish can take your bait without feeling the sinker weight. Split Shot-squeezable, soft Split Shot is made by a patented process which forms very soft lead into precise pieces. The result is a controlled hinge that can be squeezed onto the line using your fingers. The Removable Split Shot also features “ears” that allow you to squeeze the shot back off your line. You can interchange sinkers instantly with just a snap of your fingers. No tools or teeth needed. Dipsy Swivel-another versatile sinker because of its ability to swivel on the attached looped, brass wire. It is most commonly used for trolling or bottom fishing with live bait. Slip Sinker-made super tough, so they won’t dent up when banged on the rocks. The perfectly round hole stays round, with no jagged edges, so it doesn’t fray your line. With its full-length, streamlined shape and concave base that covers the nose of the worm, the Low Profile is uniquely designed to go after hard-to-get-at bass. It allows your rig to sneak through weeds, moss and brush while minimizing tangles and hang-ups; also works great when used with a live bait rig when fishing for walleyes in the weeds. We also carry 25 and 27 piece assortments of sinkers as well as bullet sinkers and dollar sinkers (the shape not the price :). All right here at your friendly neighborhood Pipe Rack!
We have Chacom Pipes!!! Starting in 1825, well before the discovery of briarwood, the COMOY family manufactured pipes in the small village of Avignon, near to Saint-Claude, mostly in boxwood for the “Grumblers” of the Army of Napoleon.
CHAPUIS-COMOY&Cie is a creator, manufacturer and distributor of fine pipes, located in Saint-Claude, France. Guarantee of traditional methods, CHACOM remains the biggest French brand to date knowing how to ally Tradition, Creation & Innovation. Chacom pipes are distributed in more than 35 countries. Antoine GRENARD, managing director, is the 6th generation in charge of this family-owned company. Each day, 20 employees (a team of diehards) still perpetuate a century-old know-how and give a modern touch to the briar pipes.
Smallmouth Bass: Few experiences are more thrilling than watching a smallmouth bass leap through the air at the end for your fishing line. Wading or floating an Ohio stream is a great way to experience nature and an opportunity to catch this exciting fish. Naturally reproducing smallmouth bass populations are found in reservoirs and streams in Ohio. Catch rates are often higher in streams because smallmouth bass are more common in streams than reservoirs and the stream fish are often concentrated in specific areas. Tips Smallmouth bass use pools to rest and feed and will move to runs and riffles below pools when most actively feeding. Wearing old shoes will protect your feet when wading or portaging canoes or kayaks. Stream bottoms are owned by the landowner; get permission to wade through private property. When a bass strikes, raise the tip of the pole to prevent the fish getting to cover. In summer bass avoid direct sunlight when they can. Fish deep pools, cover and shaded areas of the stream. Cast past your target and retrieve bait to intended area. Tackle Light-to-medium spin-casting outfit with 4- to 10-pound test fishing line or a 5 or 6 weight fly rod. Seasonal Fishing Approaches Summer (June-mid-September) PRESENTATION– Use crankbaits and plastics that imitate crayfish. Retrieve with a motion that will allow the bait to hit the bottom to simulate a swimming crayfish. Chartreuse jigs with spinners are also good. LOCATION– Active fish are in runs and where riffles and pools meet. Work jigs in runs and riffles around rocks and eddies. Shady areas can be good.
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WE HAVE REELS, REELS, AND MORE REELS!!! Closed Face,Open Face, Baitcaster (w/ and w/o depth counter), and Fly Reels by Pflueger, Shakespeare, Ugly Stick, Quantum, Daiwa, Okuma, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and Cedar Canyon. All right here at your friendly neighborhood Pipe Rack!
It was a very close one but Bill is our July Fish Pics winner with his Bill-Westbranch-Muskie pic. Bill will win a GIFT BAG ASSORTMENT OF TACKLE + (A FREE PIPE RACK T-SHIRT!!!) and bragging rights to all his fishing buddies. Thank you to all of our July participants for sharing your wonderful pictures with us. We are looking forward to see what pics we will get for August, and remember,…KEEP THOSE FISH PICS COMING!!!!
Largemouth Bass: Largemouth bass is one of Ohio’s most popular fish and can be caught in ponds, streams, rivers and nearly all inland lakes and reservoirs. Fishing methods in ponds and reservoirs are fairly similar, whereas those in rivers and streams are not unlike methods for catching smallmouth bass in such areas. These hardy, self-sustaining fish are plentiful among a variety of anglers and particularly popular among tournament fishermen. Tips Fish close to cover in muddy and heavily stained water. Retrieve perpendicular to cover. Dark-colored baits work well in the spring and lighter colors are best in the fall. Largemouth bass are often located close to or immediately next to cover after a strong cold front. Tackle Medium-to-heavy baitcasting, spinning or spin cast rods with 8- to 17-pound test line. Rod and reel selection will depend on the type of lures or baits being used. Season Summer (June-mid-September) Peak Activity Good Presentation Medium diving crankbaits in firetiger and chartreuse. Spinnerbaits in chartreuse and white. Spinning- drop shot or cast small worms.
