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I agree with Brian, though I don't fish competatively, it may be all in how you ask. You'll always get more bees with honey. Additionally, I will always take a few monents to help out a youngster who seems genuine, and polite. I've been know to cut a bait right off my set up and donate it to the right cause. Some one did that for me way back when and I've never forgotten it. A-Jay

About a week ago I was sitting around pondering what are two lures I throw the most and have the best success off of. How can I get these two together. The answer is a Big O Brush jig and a Rage Craw. How can I get these two together? This got my mind thinking. Why not offer Strike King Rage Tail products also!!!!!!! I am now carrying Rage Tail Lobsters, Craws, Baby Craws, Space Monkeys, Chunks, and a couple Smokin Roosters!!!!!!!!!!! I have all of the new colors and the staples in stock! Pictures will be added to the website. http://siebertoutdoors.com/ Pictures will be added to the website.

Good stuff!!! That makes life convienent,

When you tie the knot run the tag end down through the eye again. This will hold the hook out straight and prevent it from sliding around.

The heavier jigs provide several options different to the lighter models. A few differences are: increased fall rate, ability to cover more water faster when flipping/pitching and searching for the bite. Longer casts and pitches with more control and accuracy especially in wind. Easier to Cast'n'Drag Deeper water and Windy conditions, Punching through surface cover like grass mats, Pitching to deep trees or brush... Can use bigger bulky trailers and still have quick fall rates. Since I spend the majority of my time in big lakes and on offshore structure, I use 3 basic sizes of jigs and here is the average amount of use with each... 1oz - 75% 3/4oz - 20% 1/2 to 5/8oz - 5% Hope that helps and also hope you enjoy your new jigs

I'll take every G series Curado off any ones hands. That was the model that made me cross over to the dark side. I have two now. I haven't had two more smoother, reliable great all around reels.

None of those baits pull hard, if it were me I would get a 6:1 reel. I have a 5.0:1 Shimano Curado DPV, and it's too slow. It's great for big, deep diving cranks like a 6xd, but after a day of burning them on a slow reel, it feels like my arm is going to fall off. It's much easier to slow a fast reel down, than speed a slow one up. For that very reason I went with a 6.2:1 reel on my cranking rod that throws my lipless cranks, squarebills, and baits that dive less than 10', and use the slow reel on the 10'+ diving baits.

I remember I was catching bass on a motor oil worm. A boat with 2 guys came by and asked, and I threw them a handful of the worms we were using. My brother questioned my generosity. I told him, "spreading good Karma!" Later, when we pulled up to the dock, I backed my Dodge Van down to pull out the boat and it quit. Right in the middle of nowhere. A few minutes later the SAME guys came in with a boatful of fish caught on my motor oil worm. Turns out one was a mechanic and fixed the problem right there and we were able to go home! I turned to my brother then, and said, "That's why!" I know I will be a minority on this forum, but I am having real doubts about the overall consequences of competition fishing. I'm not sure if more negative consequences outweigh the good ones. I've been fishing over 60 years and have watched things "change." I still believe in the "humanity" of man, and common courtesy will always outweigh personal gain. But, that's just me.

I hope they do revamp the line up. For no reason than after 2 years of threads like these will go away...I can't understand why people are so tore up over this. All they did was change some names, give you more ratio options and offer a new reel at a lower price point...A pretty dang good reel at that. Can anyone actually say the G series has given them any trouble? Have you had it long enough to say it won't hold up? Lost in all this is the fact the curado E/Chronarch E is IMO untouched by any sub $200 reel...people are missing out on a great reel.

We have the same canoe and I run outriggers on mine. As Darren said, there are lots of ways to make these yourself if you want to go that route. Mine are store-bought (Spring Creek Outfitters). The crossbar for my outriggers forms the foundation (one-stop shopping so to speak) for not only the floats, but also the motor mount, rod rack, and anchor mount. Clamp on the crossbar, plug in the floats, and you've got all 4 of those features in place in about 2 minutes rigging time. On location of the outriggers - if you are going to paddle, you have to experiment with finding a location that doesn't interfere with your paddling stroke. I motor about 98% of the time so for me, the logical location was aft. This is not only best for motoring, but with the floats behind me, I don't have anything in front of me that would interfere with fighting/landing a fish. Another consideration is height of the floats. Some people rig these to touch the water. That gives you LOTS of primary stability, but also LOTS of drag. I set my float height so they are several inches above the water when you have the boat trimmed on the roll axis. When motoring, neither float touches the water. When you want to stand up, just lean a bit one way or the other to get a float on the water (in essence, secondary stability) and you're good to go. They look funky, and canoe purists hate them, but with my outriggers I can stand nearly the whole time I'm on the water and only sit down when making a run to another spot, landing fish, and eating lunch...

Next time you talk to the guy tell him you took his advice and have been killing it on that rig ever since.

I may be wrong, but I think the fish is mostly unaware of the reel until it's hooked. Once it is hooked, it's mainly ticked about something pulling at its mouth when it just wants to eat. Admittedly, though, the bass is super embarrassed when he's landed and finds that the angler was using a spincasting reel. Loses all weed cred with his buddies and stuff...

Yep. I use them for my NSCB hair jigs since the end of the body is so narrow it doesn't mess up the flow of the hair.

Just got my first order of Siebert jigs in the mail today... They look amazing! It's obvious that you (Mike) put a lot of care into these things. Figures that you'd be stocking these trailers just after I placed my order... Bummer! Oh well, there will be a next time!

Wonderful reel, excellent gear ratio, and fabulous price!! GOOD JOB! Enjoy!

Possession limit regulations here in MI refer to ones daily bag limit while on the water as far as I know. The DNR here is seriously under staffed and would be hard pressed to be searching peoples homes; and that's not to mention the administrative nightmare involved with attaining the proper documentation to conduct them, ie. search warrants. I'll admin that I do not keep / eat bass, however there are a few species that I do routinely keep to eat. Although I do abide by the legal daily bag limits and most fish are caught and eaten before ever being frozen, I do not keep a mental running inventory of my freezer. A-Jay

Hey guys, great news! Mark Trail went to the "authorities" and they set up a sting on Rod Bassey. Mark was in Bassey's boat once again but when Bassey put the illumunated lure on Mark knew Bassey's partner was in the water holding the big bass. Mark dove in and chased Bassey's partner out of the water and tackled him while the good guys' helicopter swoops in for the capture. Now Mark has to find Rusty and all will be well. Just wanted everyone to know so you won't worry anymore.

Bad-A!! Now I don't have to order from you, then go to TW or bps in store and get my trailers. Man this is awesome.

I think the craziest one was the clap pull up.....that is the kind of video to show,people who say they can't workout because of no equipment or access to a gym.....

Here in Missouri, a wiggle wart (or something with a similar action) is a decent early spring bait. If you got really clear water, I'd go with a shad rap. I think in early spring, the wind is telling you which direction to throw. I always try to set up so that I can throw shad raps with the wind. Throwing shad raps into the wind gets counter productive. JMO

I love it been doing it for 3 years now it's a blast. Not to mention its free to play and you can win real prizes.. Jay-

Tight wiggle baits like a Shad Rap,Little Johns are usually what I go to first but my first fish of the year came on a Norman deep lil N in 44 degree water.You have to experiment a little.

Shad Raps and lipless are always a good bet. I've also had great luck with Rapala DTs, Norman Deep Little Ns and DD22s in cold water. Yesterday I took the new Norman DD22HD for a test drive. Water temp 37 degrees. Casts numbers 3 and 4 both produced fish. I'm thinking I like that one. I've had good luck on squarebills in cold water too. Jerkbaits are a cold water favorite but I'll still toss the same baits I'd toss in July if I know where the fish are and those baits will reach them.

There an old saying; if a Fishermans lips are moving he is lying. You can politely ask other anglers how they are doing and if they are catching anything, be aware of the reply the water. You may get better answers at the boat ramp as anglers come off the water. At the ramp I will share very specific lure information, if asked, not locations. The whale that surfaces gets harpooned, so it's my goal to keep a very low profile on the water, out of sight out of mind. Most tournament anglers avoid making eye contact, they don't want to ask or be asked any questions and that is OK with me! The weekend family out fishing, especially young kids, I will put them on some keeper size bass when given the opportunity. Tom

Power Pro braid is the way to go. It casts smooth and if you're using a reaction bait you want longer casts. Make sure that you get heavy enough line for the cover you are fishing as well. The line diameter on braid is much smaller so you could easily use 40lb. Just a suggestion. Corey Sharp - PTL Prostaff

I've noticed that the panfish are highly attracted to the Crazy Legs. It's irritating, so I won't be buying any more of those.

I will start by asking who will buy a brand new G if they have a chance to buy a brand new E, for the same price, that will be around $175.00, as that is as cheap as you will find an E for, Brand New in the box today?? If you won't that means you admit it the G is a better buy, not a better reel, as no one buys a worse reel for the same price they can a better reel in the same model regardless of series!! For all those that are so proud of those "FINE" Curado "G" series reels, I think if you really do grab them and love em as much as the E's you own, you should trade those worn or used Curado E's you keep comparing the G's you also own, for new G series reels!!! Then you would have brand new reels you think are as good as the used E's, which would put money in your pocket, and have brand new, which is better than used!!! plenty easy to do, there are people who would jump all over that trade!! even up with cash to boot!! BUT!!! That won't happen because inside their heart, they know their is a difference, better parts, more metal, necessary probably not, desirable yes to most, more durable yes, but like Shimano themselves, the their brain won't admit it, a little fanboy some might say, or they would sell them for more and buy brand new G's if they really thought the G was better, or the same, that would be the only thing to do that made sense. I had the G, I do service reels in my shop, I do see the inferior difference in quality. I am not saying the don't work as good, at 65mph an F150 goes down the road as good as a F250, and for 200,000 miles should be as trouble free, until you hook your Tournament bass boat to both and do the same thing. These guy's buying used E's for more than they sold for new are also in for a heart breaker, because Shimano has a huge ego and they will figure a way back on top with the Curado or phase it out. If they they come back with a reel as good or better than to the E, the price people are willing to pay for them E's today will be fall big time, so be willing to sell cheap or plan on keeping them when a better Curado comes out, and I really think that is going to happen, Shimano has been the big dog to long to get in the back seat!!!! Buy the way for all those willing to buy that G for the same price, I have as many as you want for $175.00, cause that is what you will have to pay or more if you want a brand new E in the box!!

CPB, I'd probably be even more likely to ask a young guy... especially if he was fishing from shore.... how he was doing, and what he was throwing.... than I would, some tournament guy who was running and gunning, for mostly dinks LOL In reality, 99% of the the "secrets" the other anglers on the water might have, would be completely useless to me...... unless maybe it was something like, "they spotted a gimongous bass" in a certain spot.... I don't even care what they threw at it. Now its my turn Peace, Fish

Thursday I noticed my trolling motor(Minn Kota 101) was not running right at high speed so I put a load test on the batteries when I got back to the landing. 1 was bad & the other 2 were weak, They had lasted 4 years 5 months. Yesterday I installed 3 new Interstate SRM-27 batteries. The same as I removed. That is a good lead acid battery.

In my opinion soaking in hot water softens the line a bit but does nothing regarding twist. In my experience twist when installing line is no problem with a bait caster but can be a major issue with soinning or spin cast gear. The other and I think a major twist issue is cranking while the drag slips. To get a feel for this loosen your dran and crank a shoretr time with the drag slipping. You will have mega twists. I eliminated this years ago by back reeling with my spinning rigs when I needed to give a fish some line. To fill a spinning rig I run the line through the rod guides, put the spool of new line on the floor label side up. Crank a few times and put some slack in the line. If there is no twist finish filling the reel spool (leave about 1/8 inch below the reel spool lip). Keep enough pressure on the line for a good tight fill but was less the you have the drag set. Three reasons for spinning/spincast line twist: 1. Line installed with twist. Solution put it on correctly to start. 2. Cranking with the drag slipping. Solution just don't do it. This can be hard with a fish on. Learn to back reel. 3. Lure that spins during the retrieve. For plastics bake sure it's rigged straight. Lures that spins like inline spinners-I use a swivel.

Idk if its the "best" I've ever used, but I enjoy fishing with the Daiwa Sol/Alphas more than any others.

It does look like a lazy Ike but the part near the front hook makes it look like a lure made from plastic and as best as I can recall Lazy Ikes were wood baits. Lazy Ikes, Flat Fish and another I can't be sure of the name but Reefer rings a bell had similar shapes and actions. All three caught many fish and were probably used more by walleye fishermen than bass fishermen. All three were effective baits probably trolled more than cast.

Straight braid. Not much of a leader guy unless I am fishing super clear water. I think the bigger question is could you thrown 6lb diameter braid on a baitcaster and not run into trouble. I find that 8lb diameter is about as low as i want to go myself.

Best EVER? Abu C3 5500

Well if the supply of good used D series reels ever dries up, I'll worry about what Shimano is doing.

If I'm not in a tournament, I will tell you who, what, when, where, and how. Two kids came by me last month in a john boat and asked so I just gave them a couple of packs of what was working. Then watched one catch a 4 pounder minutes later. I only carry about 400 lbs of bait so I could spare two bags and a little knowledge. I have given spots and baits to several fellow BR members who have won tournaments with that info. And one specifically who SHOULD have won a major tournament on Kissimmee(did not listen) earlier this year and another one on Harris (forgot map) last week. Not to mention any names though gar tracker.

I use 10# Yozuri hybrid on a baitcaster for both types of lures with absolutely no issues going through vegetation.

Im gonna repeat what I said over on the video page I dont care if I fished a spot for three days, you come along to the spot and Im not there then you beat me there and I move on. Thats how it works in the world of fishing. You dont go to a trout stream and jump out at the best pool and proclaim everyone there fishing is "garbage" because you caught a 20" fish there yesterday and decided to sleep in an hour and you think you own that hole. Same thing here... Someone either ran their mouth about the fish in that creek or all the guys really did have limited places to go and just showed up the same place. In my mind, any day Rojas was there first, it shouldve been his till he pulled out. Same for anyone else. If jones was there first after launching six boats behind then Rojas shouldve went somewhere else. These are public waters, I see this crap all the time in the public woods as well. A guy thinks because he shot a deer there one year that he can hang a treestand he might not hunt all season and everyone should stay out of the entire area, even if they brought their own stand.

Come on, Big-O! You can do better than that. Show us a big bass.

That sure does look like a HawgTech handle doesn't it. Those HawgTech handles work good for people with bad wrist it takes stress off the joints. Jay

Nice big fish as usual you aren't human when it comes to fishing

Wow! Thats a pig! Good job BigO. Did you get a weight or a length? Thanks for the play by play too!

I just bought one of the Scatter Rap cranks today at my local BPS. I'll be at Bull Shoals and the White River all next week so hopefully I'll get to put a few miles on them and have a report when I get back.

I am not going to get into a brand war, every one has their favorite, and I have mine. But as far as sizes, blade styles and colors, you can't go wrong with a 3/8's oz. bait with a chart/white skirt in a tandem willow/Colorado blade configuration. That's spinnerbaiting 101 right there, learn when, where and why to use it and expand from there.

Scott there are none here. 0 issues. Only danger is having your arm broken by a "Grande" Jeff

The review I saw on it the other day said it was one of the worst games ever made. http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/walking-dead-game-shouldn-t-buy-184355588.html

I hate you guys P.S. - put me on the list for the next trip

one of the best bassers ever born was glen andrews. glen had this to say about spring bass. "they are like a pack of hungry dogs. what works one day will not work the next, because they are someplace else. weather is constantly changing and this keeps them on the move and at different depths." i will have to agree with what glen said. spring bass can make you pull your hair out many times. you just have to be flexible, and aware of current weather trends. i have caught bass on gravel flats one day. go back the next, and there are not any fish there. i will then work my way back to where the channel gets closer to the bank, and usually that is where you will find them. coves and creeks are the same way. one day they will be more towards the back end, and the next, even without weather change, will all be about halfway back out. hours on the water will always help you in being able to consistently find them. bo

Did you watch the classic? They talked about fast warming trends affect bass the same way a cold front affects them. Fish up there are use to the cold water temp, then all of a sudden the water temp changes 4 or 5 degrees and the fish act the same as if they were your florida bass when a cold front comes in. Im no pro, so dont take this to heart. It's just my opinion.

Give me a good ole 3 1/2" Original Gitzit in smoke/red & black flake and I'll be happy. I've always rigged this with an Insider head but this year plan to try it on a dropshot rig.