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Happy to see these Flicker Minnows and Flicker shads are working well for Capt. Juls and Capt. Sam Downing. I went out to buy some of these baits and I was pleasantly surprised as they are priced $4.95 here in the Toledo area. Bandits and Reef Runner 800s seem to have gone up to $8.00 each. I know Power Pro line and tackle in general seemed to have taken a big jump just like food and everything else has in the past year.
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Originally Posted by Lucky Duck
Well not to get too political but in 2020 the inflation rate was 1.4%. Today it's 4.2%. Gas was $1.79 and now $3.00+. Draw your own conclusions...
my conclusion is you just got POLITICAL!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUBAR1
Can't wait to give them a try. They have a good variety of colors. Would like to see a blue chrome with orange belly since that color works so well 🎣
I have been using Flicker Minnows for 3 yrs now. The problem with them are the hooks are cheap. I replace at least 2-3 hooks per trip and one brand new one had the eye on the rear open up and the hook came out. No way to fix it, just threw it away, after I took off the hooks to use on the next one that breaks. I think they are Chinese manufactured.
But what isn't, and there I go being political;)
Fubar. I agree .
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Nah. I just pointed out the facts.Quote:
Originally Posted by eriepro
Flicker Minnows were developed in Wisconsin on a joint effort between In-Fisherman with Al Lindner , Gary Parsons & Keith Kavajkez but manufactured in China
Big Jump in Prices...everything shut down during the pandemic...Bass Pro had a 26 week wait on Merc 9.9 motors, Tracker Boat inventory was stock on hand for the 2021 season back in January & Lowrance HDS Live & Elite Fs continue to be no stock because of computer chip issues. BPS raised in stock Tracker Boats $1000.s on floor stock in March along with no gift cards or extended warrantys on Merc motors..
Since we are getting political, what was the unemployment rate last year?Quote:
Originally Posted by FUBAR1
Whatever fishing or boat supplies you need, the sooner you purchase them the better. Almost everything is either in short supply, is unavailable, or will take longer than usual to ship in. It will also continue to increase in price.
Why?
1. Raw materials shortage. Production of everything from chemicals to wood decreased last year due mostly to Covid. The stockpiles are gone and replacing them takes time.
2. Production decreases. Companies reduced production and getting back to pre-Covid production rates takes time, including getting all the workers back.
3. Logistics. Shipping has also decreased and now takes longer due to demand and a shortage of workers. Ships are stacked up outside ports like Long Beach, waiting to be unloaded.
I have a buddy who owns a company that makes epoxies. He's had issues getting the chemicals to make epoxy coatings, which are used in fishing pole and lure manufacturing. He's had big fortune 500 companies call him looking for key chemicals because they can't get enough or any from the usual suppliers. It's the same situation all over the world.
And yes, recent political (government) decisions have added to the problem, making it worse.
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Originally Posted by West Basin
Well said West Basin! I know Cranberry Creek Marina sent out an email not long ago saying their supplier had no fishing rods and no idea when they'd be in stock. If marina gas gets up to $7 to $10/gal this summer it won't matter what's in or not in stock. We'll all be at home.
What size Flicker Minnows are you using and what's your colors of choice.
Thank you,
Fish Tales
Capt. Sam of the Porkchop Express said he uses the smaller no 9 and also the larger no 11 size. Capt. Jules said she likes the perch color,
purple and blue chrome.
I use all #9. Colors vary from day to day with water clarity and cloud cover. Pink Lemonade has been a good all around color. Slick Mouse has been good and Slick green and blue alwife. Caught a few yesterday on chartruse with a clear bottom.
Curious how your running these, also have you pulled them behind 40 TT or Dipsy’s and what was the results.
Thanks in advance,
Fish Tales
Pull mine behind a 3oz trolling sinker and a 6" kelly green or chartruse snubber with a 3' leader. I run them down whatever depth plus 10ft. So if bottom is 30 I run my deepest 40 and stagger 5' till I find where the most fish are biting and what color and adapt accordingly