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Navigator Uses Plastics and Scores.


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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Hi,
here are some pictures of Navigator and Randy. They were using CatchN Tackle's plastics and Jigs on the fish they caught.

I'll post the pics and let Navigator tell the story when he sees this.

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Randy Using CatchN Tackle

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Navigator Using CatchN Tackle

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Navigator Using CatchN Tackle

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Navigator Using CatchN Tackle

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Navigator Using CatchN Tackle

The home page has one more pic at this time.

Nice pics. Thanks Navigator.

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 07-10-2003).]

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Ahhhh...brings back memories of a 1,2,3 knock-out punch on the river. Compliments of Randy Halverson and Catch-n Tackle Company's Ring-N tube. What I mean is, Randy had some "honey holes" that were holding fish and this was my first experience using this product. As you can see, Randy's spots were loaded with fish and the new product worked wonderfully. I think the "bulky" size of the tubes helped fish locate and inhale the jig in that dingy water.

It was fun and I recommend using BIG plastics Now on the river. I think the fish agree. Nav

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Serving Central MN rivers & lakes

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I was in a hurry this morning and didn't get a chance to talk about the areas we were fishing....don't worry Randy, the honey holes are safe. We were hitting spots with high current flow, whether it was a bar on an outside river bend or where another river joins the main channel. The fish were definitely looking to feed.

We caught a few walleyes trolling plugs in 6 to 8' of water along rip rap shorelines. The majority of the fish came from pitching plastics and these fish were in less than 4' of water.

A key to remember with river fishing....move alot until you put together a pattern for the day. I've had lot's and lot's of people in my boat over the years and that's the one thing I stress more than anything else...move often and experiment with presentations. Nav

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Hey Nav,

Trolling Plugs? What's a plug? AKA Crank Bait? Just curious. Been at this fishing game for years and everyday I learn something new.

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Gotta love that slang...ear plugs...ummm...nose plugs...yep you're right!! Crank baits. I use everything from long stick baits that wobble to tight running shad raps to my all-time fav....spoonplugs. AND when I'm on the river, I troll them things. Nav

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Jon Navratil
Navigator Guide Service
www.naviguides.com
Serving Central MN rivers & lakes

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Hey,
check out the Walleye Forum.

Another tube jig walleye guy there.

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