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Wooden Cuban Yoyo Fishing Reel
I finally finished this wooden Cuban yoyo. It took two coats of epoxy and three coats of spar varnish, but it’s finished! Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…
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They’re Here! | Raising European Nightcrawlers
My European nightcrawlers just arrived this morning. I decided to put every back into my black soldier fly bin, since it’s already good at draining water. I ordered these from TheWormDude.com. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on…
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How to Wire a Jon Boat
Guys, this is how I wire my jonboat. It’s as simple as it gets: Everything is wired directly with inline fuses for safety. It works. I use a group 24 deep cycle battery. This one is from NAPA, but any true deep cycle battery will do. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer…
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Solunar Calendar Proves Its Worth
This is the second time the solunar calendar has helped me catch fish. This time conditions were not favorable, but I start hooking up exactly when the solunar calendar predicted that I would. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels…
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Gen. III Channel Catfish Floats!
The Gen. III Channel Catfish Floats are out now on Amazon. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of Making Horsepower PDF http://blackwarriorlures.com/trifecta Get the free, original “How…
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Tying the Simplified AMP Fly
This is a simplified version of the AMP fly inspired by a lady named April, mom, and a college professor named Phil. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…
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Raising European Nightcrawlers
Much like raising cows or horses, black soldier flies leave a lot of poop. composting worm are the perfect way to further process that poop before adding it to the garden. The further and greater benefit is you now have a second live bait. Here’s how to start your European nightcrawler bin before adding the…
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Leadcore to Mono Backing | Cuban Yoyo Fishing
This is how I prepare leadcore line for my handline whether I’m securing it to the backing or the shank. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com Trifecta of…
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Man Catches 22 Inch Blue Catfish With 8lbs Cuban Yoyo
Yup, With an 8 lbs. leader and a Cuban yoyo handline, I landed a 22 inch blue catfish. It can be done, but you have to be a finesse fisherman. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon:…
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Walleye-style Rig | Cuban Yoyo Fishing
LESSONS LEARNED: Cuban Yoyo fishing shares a lot in common with Walleye handline fishing. Here’s how to adapt them for simple handlines. Donate on Patreon. Get a reward: https://www.patreon.com/blackwarriorlures Catfisherman’s Prayer Book on Amazon: Custom Wooden Cuban Yoyos: http://blackwarriorlures.com/product/wooden-cuban-yoyo-fishing-reel/ Black Warrior Lures Stem Swivels now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4P7CZS FREE STUFF Three Proven Handline Rigs http://handline.gr8.com…