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Some old lady down the block has it and is trying to figure out how to cook it for dinner.

Had an okay week this past few days...mix of Bronze and Green.......no giants still...this year has been a weird one, that's for sure.....Here's a few...most caught on plastics on or near the bottom..... Last day of the beard...but growing it back as of now...lol Freshly shaven for my Bday last Sunday.... Birthday Rock Bass!! I volunteered to assist at a fishing outing for the disabled last Saturday...The look on everyones faces was priceless when they caught fish....that day was my catch of the year so far in 2015

I nominate Raider.

Not really expensive in the realm of swimbaits

UPS driver is slow rolling it in the dark right now

I was in a similar situation last year. I couldn't afford my dream boat but I needed to get off the shore. I considered a kayak for a long time but standing while fishing is important to me. Additionally I love to go fishing with my girlfriend so we would lickley be buying two kayaks. Add in a roof rack and some accessories and the cost starts to add up. We also are living in an apartment complex so storage for two decent size boats was a concern. Literally 10 minutes after watching this video I went online an purchase the same canoe. We added in a trolling motor and couldn't be happier. I can toss it on top of the jeep by myself, stand up all day long and take as much gear as I would ever need. Plus we can fish 2 adults comfortably, 3 comfortably just to paddle around. For storage I set up a pulley in the garage, strap the boat to the wall and filly it with our gear. The car still fits with plenty of room.

This is good advice. It also helps fight a fish around the bow of the boat. I usually take my entire tackle box if going to a private place and I can just come back to the truck if need be. But when I go to a public place, I have an extra Plano 3700 that I'll put what I think I need for that trip into. If you can't get out of the yak, it can be hard to change lures. I'll admit I'm a strong swimmer and at times I haven't worn my PFD. Especially when I'm with someone else and in an ankle deep creek. I've fallen out only once, but it was COLD. Better to wear that thing. Ability to stand up is nice, but if you're good at feeling a strike that's all you need. Check your state's requirements for public water. You probably have to have a PDF and whistle on the yak. Read up on buying the correct length paddle. You don't need to spend a fortune on that either. As mentioned already, SOT is what most people prefer for fishing. It's way cooler in summer too. You can hang your feet in the water and cool off. I've discovered twice I was able to go into stumps and flooded timber and catch fish that I never could have gotten with even a jonboat. And you can go get your $10 lure when if gets hung up. No gas to buy! Waaay cheaper! Very little maintenance. You're not as tired after fishing for hours. You don't need a boat ramp-this is probably the best advantage of all. You can have a place to yourself! A few people will look at you funny until you catch fish in front of them. Then they'll get interested. People see my FB pics and ask me about getting started. Lots of people go overboard, pun intended, with the add-ons, electronics, etc. You can easily spend as much on a kayak and rigging as you would a cheap jonboat. I have consciously avoided this because I got into the hobby to get back to basics.

One time the lake was in flood stage and muddy . I was desperate to catch anything . I located a school of white bass off a boat ramp . Fishing jigging spoons I also caught a dipnet , spinning rod and reel combo and two wrist watches . A Seiko and a Timex. The Timex was still working and I wore it for a year or so .

Thanks for this Jon! While there will always be varying opinions on what we, the members, think is post-worthy the one thing I will always believe in Is no matter the topic, nor how many times It has been discussed, there's a possibility that It's new to someone and If one person learns something for that particular fishing related post then It's useful.

Coop, fishing from a kayak is very addicting and the spouse might get jealous. I fish from a Tarpon SOT 10 foot beast. I pick up the yak with one hand and transport in the back of my truck with no problems. One thing feature I like about my yak, the slide track. No need to drill holes. Rod holders and fish finder go on the track. I even have a cleat on the track. No DMV, no trailer, no engine problem and no one to bother you. I would not sell my yak for a boat. Also, I keep it light with gear. 3 poles, 4 plano boxes in a milk crate, anchor, pliers and one water proof box for phone and keys. One last thing, exercise and fishing at the same time. You can't beat that. Enjoy and welcome to the addiction.

The reel arrived in the USA yesterday around 3 in the afternoon so I may get it today but probably Monday. I need to get it and decide if I want to keep it or sell it. So technically, I am still a life member of the Shimano Fan Club. LOL

Not sure if I can add to what everyone else has already posted but rest assured, there are plenty of us on here that fish from plastic boats. I also don't find it any different from a gear perspective that fishing from a boat. I also find rods in the 7' range to allow me better leverage when setting the hook and landing the fish. Take your time and don't rush into a decision as far as boats go, get the boat that fits your budget and fishing locations. Also don't forget to think about how you will transport the boat to and from your fishing destinations as that can impact your budget.

You'd be wrong with that assumption. It's used for ANY rules violation, or something you'd like brought to our attention. There are almost 50K members, and millions of posts. There are six of us.

Fishing the lake right by my house this morning with a buddy from work who has been doing well out there. I hate the lake, 5 minutes from the house and I fish it 2 or 3 times a year. Did surprisingly well this morning, mainly on topwater and baby brush hog. Got to one little cut he said a local told him holds big fish. I'd barely gotten "Weird, I never catch anything here", out of my mouth when my bladed jig went weightless. Typical big fish bite on a bladed jig, turned into a very not typical fish for that lake. 4 pounds on the nose and my PB for the lake.

I much prefer the Pit Boss over the Craw Fatty in the Havoc lineup. The Craw Fatty is too thin for my likings.

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2 Siebert Swim Jig Weight Size:3/8 Eye Option:Yes +$0.50 Collar:Wire Tie +$0.30 Head Color:Green Pumpkin Skirt Color:Bluegill 2 Siebert Swim Jig Weight Size:3/8 Eye Option:Yes +$0.50 Collar:Wire Tie +$0.30 Head Color:Green Pumpkin Skirt Color:Bream 2 Siebert Swim Jig Weight Size:3/8 Eye Option:Yes +$0.50 Collar:Wire Tie +$0.30 Head Color:White Skirt Color:Bloody Shad From TW Molix Hyper Snap 1.5 Spro Split Snap 2 25lb Luhr Jensen Duo-Lock Snap 40lb Netbait BK Swimbait 5" Black Shad Netbait BK Swimbait 4" Hitch Gambler Big EZ Florida Five-O Gambler Big EZ Ghost Shad Gama Superline Spring Lock 1/4oz 5/0 FREE Tackle Warehouse Sticker Orders Over $50 Keitech Swing Impact FAT Bluegill Flash 4.8" Keitech Swing Impact FAT Pro Staff Special 4.8" The grass is growing thick and swim jigs with paddle tail swim baits work the best in my ponds during this time of year. Everyone praises Siebert jigs so I figure I'll see what all the fuss is about.

Despite a portly sum, my fishing budget is kept manageable only through severe mental abuse. I constantly beat myself up over what I consider non essential purchases, especially when they top $100, which is about the least I am able to spend on my frequent visits to BPS. The mental abuse helps me limit my visits to two trips a month. (the other two trips are to Cabela's)

You are no longer a life member of the Shimano fan club. Will you please take that off from above your picture please sir. Your privileges have been revoked and you will be required to turn your member card in on Monday.

1/5 of my income is designated disposable. Seeing as how fishing is my recreational mainstay, I'd say exactly 1/5 of my income.

Found this in my garden today, wasn't there yesterday so guessing less than a day old. Leaving plenty of space in case momma sees me out there!

A couple dollars short of what I make in a year

We fished it yesterday evening. Water was up a bit, clarity was slightly stained. Were really erring them on cranks on the mudline and grass edges. Popping frogs in the trash (and I mean way up in the trash) dominated after the wind died.

It floats.

I would just keep at it. Change color, lighter weight, etc. This is a top 5 plastic for me. A confident bait for sure. Seriously, just stay with it, it's a great bait. Very versatile as well.

Im thinking a slow-fall rate would be preferred in this situation. Oh yeah, and for all you Senko guys. Yep, the Senko failed yet again. This fish showed no interest at all in that stick worm. But It just may not have been an active feeding period at that time.

Tip #1 Bassresoure

Boga Grip. Worth every penny.

Some days it aint the equipment Some days it aint the hook set technique Some days it aint the angler Some days the bass win

scorpion xt 1000 tatula the large amount of money ive blown on topwater baits the past month

I didn't ask for specifics, but I asked if there were going to be new casting reel options this year....they said "Absolutely."

Nothing. They have been getting the better of me lately.

I don't care how good you are, that takes a large set of grapefruits........Al

Texas rigged zoom brush hog in watermelon or green pumpkin with at least a 3/8 oz worm weight.

Texas rigged Zoom trick worm watermelon red, 3/0 hook, 3/16th weight, this is my confidence bait, also the most productive.

You could try using a lock knot before you trip the tag ends of either your fluoro, braid or both.

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource - Sounds like you were doing everything right. Perhaps your down fall was fishing with this guy . . . . A-Jay https://www.facebook.com/ThatsGuyHumor/videos/430112597170244/?pnref=story

Ditto Mike

Not as much as my wife

New boat is on it's way! I went with a Commander C140. If I like as much as I think I will, I might forego the ATAK until next year, and get a C120 little brother for it.

Sorry, missed it. Send another, it probably got lost with all the other fan mail.

I use content to decide whether that person on the other end of the cord is mature enough to handle my reply. It generally has nothing to do with age, though. :eyebrows: :eyebrows:

Thank you all for such kind words. Its awesome to see. Most of the time I run a faster build time on my products then what I have on my website. Thank you Mike

Ask OOMOD, he knows for sure. PS, Its a drum.

I like my 50E so much that I just ordered a $150 Scorpion XT1000 before they sell out and are gone forever.

Im surprised no one mentioned the abu 1500 or 2500. There are guys that bring new meaning to supertune. Not all super tuning is the same. You can go on YouTube and watch an antique abu free spool for literally over 3 minutes! I have a highly upgraded 4600c that has 8 bearings.

I would recommend for better hook sets using a Gamakatsu Drop shot or finesse wide gap instead for wacky rigs. Also gives a better presentation for the bait when fishing for skittish bass.

Well here it is, my last day of classes for my Masters. I submitted my last assignment yesterday and since i already have a 95% i think i am ok as far as my grades go. I think my final GPA will be around 3.65 or something. It is pretty crazy at how fast it went by even though it was not easy it was obviously manageable because i did it. I began my third week of my long term sub position this week and it is going ok. We are starting the standardized testing this week so it has been a lot of review and these kids are pretty crazy compared to my student teaching class but i kind of expected it when i observed the class for a few days prior to taking over. Anyways, all i can say is if anyone is wanting to do a career change or is debating on making a move to better yourself or your career or whatever, just go for it. It won't be easy but in the end it will be worth it.

The megabass trickster 80. Only one I own. And it's done well for me so far this season.

Not a big pair, but it's from my favorite place to fish in late May/early June. It's even more fun than Erie during that time frame. You won't get the size Erie offers, but it's non-stop action from some feisty river smallies.