Line Lock Questions, Answers & Comments 

Would you be interested in joining us or donating a few packages of 1/2"" or 3/4"" line lock. You will be paid back with a lot of free advertising on www.crappie.com  and by word of mouth from crappie fishermen & women. If interested go to www.crappie.com  and post message to Crappie Pappy.

"Sam Conner", Connersamloretta@aol.com  ","I am a happy user of your line lock. I was the first one to order the 3/4"" and for that I receive a STABOR cap which I am going to wear to the Spring Fling crappie tournament on Watts Bar in Tenn. May 1 & 2. This tournament is sponsored by www.crappie.com  plus other like Charlie Brewer Slider, B&M rods, oldham hooks and many other. There will be crappie fishermen & women from all over the south and Midwest.

 

Comment: I talked to you earlier today about your product.  It is so simple, you don't have to use your teeth to cut the line to change jig's.  I fish crappie USA and am a lifetime member. So I will be using our products for a long time.  Thanks again, as a satisfied angler. God bless you and your company.

Marshall Bain,

From; Darrell
 

Question: Where do I find a list of the Crappiethon Tournaments for 2002? thank you.

Answer: Hi Darrell, I can't locate any Crappiethon tournament schedule, but there is the North American Crappie Association try; http://www.team-crappie.com, American Crappie Association (I believe most of the Crappiethon members are now with them) and other organizations, try; http://www.crappieusa.com  If you live in Kansas look up http://www.crappiebusters.com  STABOR® is having a classic at Milford Lake near Junction City Kansas, June 23, 2002 http://www.stabor.com/tournaments.htm  Try these out and let me know what state your in so we 
can better serve you.

Tight-lines-good-fish'in

Qaiyim
Marketing Director

From David C. from Maryville,Tennessee
 
Question: Dear Guys , I was wondering if you have any suggestions on helping me understand 
fish behavior better. I was hoping you could tell me how to locate some info on the internet. I 
have had trouble with patterns in my 10 years of fishing. Also any tips on fishing heavy pressured areas. Thanks,
 
Answer: Please submit answer to stabor@stabor.com Response is also forwarded to Ken Cook.

 
From: Ron & Connie, 
 
Comment: I was at the Crappie USA classic and your pro team of Grimes & Martin introduced me on how to use the 1/2 in STABOR® line lock. I was impressed!! I really feel that it helped us finish in the top 30! Chat showed me how to tie it on and as a troller for crappie it makes the presentation more life like ever since then I have used your product and have not had any problems except running out of STABOR®'s! Will order allot more for this years tourneys.
Thanks

Ron G./Connie L. 

 
From: Bob T.
 
Question: CAN YOU SEND ME INFO , AS TO WHEN THE CRAPPIETHON WILL BE HELD , AT LAKE RATHBURN , IOWA

Answer: American Crappie Association (I believe most of the Crappiethon members are now with them) and other organizations, try; http://www.crappieusa.com  

If you live in Kansas look up http://www.crappiebusters.com  and another 
tournament in your area is the STABOR® Classic at Milford Lake near Junction City Kansas, 
June 23, 2002 http://www.stabor.com/tournaments.htm  We have prizes for the highest placed male female team and other great giveaways plus guaranteed cash directly form STABOR® Sporting Goods on top of the entry fees $1225, which pays out from first through fourth place. For more information go to our tournaments section and be a part of our annual Summer Classic.

Tight-lines-good-fish'in

Qaiyim
Marketing Director

L. Bishop
 

Question: Where in northern Michigan is the best crappie fishing?

Answer: Help him out folks, I have no answer for this one. e-mail to stabor@stabor.com and we will post your response. Thanks

 
From: Roland Mata
  
Dear Sirs:

I like your idea no-knot item, I have a few ideas myself, I have been fishing for 35 years and have done excellent. At the same time during the years I come up with new ideas, However I was not able to patent them. I am unemployed and on disability and don't get enough from the state to pay for a patent etc,. Anyhow, I have several of new and unique fish tackle ideas.

HELP ID MY BOAT PLEASE
  
From: DONALD FINLEY  truckcollector@prodigy.net 
Organization: Prodigy Internet
To: STABOR®
 
Comment: I am desperate to find who originally manufactured my hydra mark 16 built in 1969 came equipped with a 55h.p. Johnson I need to find some replacement parts so I can continue my new found love of freshwater fishing i am a converted hardcore saltwater fisherman and love fishing lake Perris, Castaic, Cachuma lake here in southern California any help would be appreciated. Happy Holidays Don Finley Torrance California p.s. I hate rental boats! 

Response: Please send any information you can to Donald. 

 
From: Andreaus Lewis lewis_andreaus@hotmail.com 
  
Question: I would like some info on how can I get into the pro trail for fishing for crappie. 

Answer: Go to http://www.crappieusa.com or http://www.northamericancrappie.com 

 
From: Becky Nelson
 
Question: My husband and I have been fishing in Mountain Island Lake near Charlotte, NC and have been catching fish that look like crappies, but have a black spot on the gills. Are these crappies? We haven't fished in a while and don't remember the black spot on the crappies. We have caught very small fish up to what would be a good size for a crappie and wondered what they are. 

Answer: from Ken Cook: Sounds like a Black Crappie. Both Black and White Crappies have a variable black spot on the opercula, (gill Flap). 

KC
 
Response: Thank you for your answer to our puzzler!

Becky Nelson

 
Dear STABOR®, 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sponsoring Crappie USA and the Tournament Trail!  I love Crappie Fishing and without sponsors line STABOR® a Crappie Fishing Trail would only be a dream.  Your sponsorship has made it a reality.  I just returned from the Crappie USA Classics in Granada, Mississippi, we were almost 400 fisherman strong with 200 boats.  It was quite a sight to see and a memory I will have forever!  One of the STABOR® representatives gave me a presentation at the Classics.  As much as I hate to admit it age is creeping up on me, not only am I getting gray but my eyesight is going.  Your presentation really opened my eyes, (no pun intended), I knew this product was something I needed.  I was afraid to try something new at the $100,000 Crappie Classic but since ! have been home STABOR® and I have been fishing on Truman Lake!  I no longer have to remember my glasses, STABOR® can take the credit for that!  I found your product easy to use and of course practice makes perfect.  I will proudly support your product as I travel the tournament trail, I am sure there are other fisherman having the same problem that I was having.  Again thanks for your sponsorship, without sponsors such as STABOR® the Crappie Trail couldn't exist.  By the way, does STABOR® have anything for the gray? Just kidding, Happy fishing!

Sincerely,

David Chiles

 
From: Roland M.

Comment: Dear Sirs, I like your idea no-knot item, I have a few ideas myself, I have been fishing for 35 years and have done excellent. At the same time during the years I come up with new ideas, However I was not able to patent them. I am unemployed and on disability and don't get enough from the state to pay for a patent etc,.
Anyhow, I have several of new and unique fish tackle ideas, I have no-knot metal swivels, and a special new design no-knot fish hook design, I am just wondering if anyone would be interested in this new product, and I am willing to negotiate a small percent royalty if any business arises between myself and who ever takes my fish hook idea to market.

If you are further interested, Please Contact, Tele: (509) 543-3649 Cellular: (509) 947-4861 Fax:(509) 542-0990.
Regards,
Roland,

Answer: Please help Roland out. send response directly to matadesignplus@msn.com 

 

From: Valerie
 
Comment: I want to see pictures of the fish-close pictures!

  

From; Anita E. 

Comment: I had to let you know how impressed I am with new product. Last week, I was using the line lock for the first time and not only did it bring in a 7 lb. fluke, but I also boated a 12 lb. Bluefish!
These things are incredible! I was absolutely taken aback at their holding power. I also like the fact that that you can change rigs twice as fast. If there is one thing I've always disliked about fishing, it's changing rigs. I usually bring one setup for jigging or buck-tailing and another for bait and maybe a third setup with a different rig. Now I can just take one rod and change my rigging in a snap. I'm really impressed and I have gone to several tackle shops here (I'm quite well known) showing your product and suggesting they contact you about carrying STABOR® Line Locks.
Anita Solomon-E.

 
From: "Ken McD." 

Comment: The more I use your line locks, the more I like them. I got a fishing buddy that lives down in south in salt water country her in Louisiana. The wife and I are going to meet them the first weekend on Aug. to fish some reds and specks. Can't wait to show them to him and his wife!

Janet & Ken McD.

Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000  
 
We are going to the Crappie USA Classic thanks to the STABOR® line lock system. There is nothing better for double-jigging crappie jigs and crank baits. Martin & Grimes Fishing Team. Hope to see you there.

Date: June 22, 2000  
Dear STABOR® ,

First of all, I would like to say thank you for sponsoring the Crappie USA tournament trail. Everything that you do for Crappie USA is gratifying to all of us tournament anglers, and we are all in debt to you for backing us 100%.

My partner and I have now been fishing Crappie USA tournaments for the past 3 years. We are loyal to all of our National Sponsors, and we try to promote your products as much as possible. We have qualified for the Region 3 Regional tournament the past 2 years. We missed a Crappie USA Classic berth at Patoka Lake by 0.10 lbs (yes – we lost the tournament by 0.10 lbs!!!!!). We were absolutely dying to go to the Classic, but we’re now 0-3. 

Now that we’ve got a “taste of how close that we came”, we’ve decided to fish the points division to earn a birth to the classic next year. My question to you, as a national sponsor, is: “How do we go about obtaining sponsorship directly from your company?” We would love to promote your products openly at our pre-tournament seminars, and any other way that we can help (whether it be wearing your patches on our jackets, stickers on the windows of our truck or on our boat, etc.). 

We’re wanting to become big-time tournament anglers, and we’re looking to promote your products (which we LOVE to use - by the way).  We are in great debt to you.
 
Sincerely,

Craig Money (addicted to crappie fishing)

STABOR® question
 

How long do they last? Will they rust? What are they made of? Are they good 
for fish in the 20-50lb range like Blues and Stripers. Do they troll good?

Mike

 
From: Carl Lee Jones
Comment: Since I started using the STABOR®, I can catch a lot more fish. The lightening Strike looks like a bug, and STABOR® gives it just the right action to move like a bug. It's an unbeatable combination.

Tri River Bass Club, Inc
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000  
 
Thank for being a sponsor of the ."ORIGINAL" 2000 EARLY BIRD XX OPEN 
TOURNAMENT APRIL 9, 2000, at Rocky Fork Lake.

Thanks again,

Terry Owens
Tournament Coordinator 

Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 
Looks like a great product. Let me hear more.
Doug Ezelle

 
I recently heard Chatt Martin talk in a seminar and because of that I ordered some line locks, they look like they should work pretty well.  I'm wondering if you have any info on Chatt, or he has a web page or anything similar that I could access. 

Thanks,
Brian

I was at a boat show in Republican City, Nebraska and they had a crappie seminar at the show. The pro at the show  told the crowd about the STABOR®, and I thought it looked like the thing that would really work. I wasn't sure about how to order the right amount so am glad that you added one of each size. 

Thanks,
Earl Hansen

Just heard about this product.  Looks great want to try some.
Devon Carmoney

 
From: Robert Hien
Comment: Thanks for your prompt attention.  I'm bragging, I became a grandfather for the first time on Feb. 9.  Another fisherman to use the line locks.

 
From:  Mike Hawkins

Comment: I found this winter when the weather was really cold it was easier to use the STABOR® than to try to tie jigs on the regular way also it was easy to add a second jig.  And it holds just as well with fire-line as a conventional knot.  I would recommend trying STABOR®. Mike Hawkins Nitro Pro-Staff, Tournament Director Crappie Busters Tournament Trail   

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