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Tried a new section of river the other day and we killed it i caught 24 myself. Fishing some seriously gnarly cover. buddy hooked up with 15 but lost all of them. He is learning bass fishing so all he has is super light dropshot rod for bassing. Im teaching him the ways though. Im using a Powell inferno mag heavy frog rod with 65lb power pro. Skip as far under the trees as we can. That is the only way to get bit. River is max 8ft deep and most spots no more than 3. So fish just lay under the trees all day. Such a riot. Best 5 were 3.32 3.28,3.06,2.0,2.5…Buddy lost a few 3s so should have had a bigger bag but no biggie. The cover were fishing

Was lucky to day and got to fish the Susquehanna reopening with my buddy Mike. They close a section of the Susquehanna/Juniata and tributaries for the spawn and today was the reopening. Mike is a Fulltime Guide on the rivers and had a client cancel so he ask me and our friend Tim to go. We didn't get on the river till 11 but had an excellent day with 3 over 20" and a mess of them between 18"-20". I got lucky and took Big Fish honors with a 4-11 at 20.75". Pic is a Tim & Mike double and the 4-11. Great day on a fantastic fishery. Brian.

Set the hook harder, use the appropiate rod action and power, use the appropiate line.

It was entertainment night at the senior citizens' center. After the community sing along led by Alice at the piano, it was time for the star of the show - Claude the Hypnotist! Claude explained that he was going to put the whole audience into a trance. "Yes, each and every one of you and all at the same time." said Claude. The excited chatter dropped to silence as Claude carefully withdrew from his waistcoat pocket a beautiful antique gold pocket watch and chain. "I want you to keep your eyes on this watch" said Claude, holding the watch high for all to see. "It is a very special and valuable watch that has been in my family for six generations" said Claude. He began to swing the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting "Watch the watch --- Watch the watch --- Watch the watch" The audience became mesmerized as the watch swayed back and forth. The lights were twinkling as they were reflected from its gleaming surfaces. A hundred and fifty pairs of eyes followed the movements of the gently swaying watch. They were hypnotized. And then, suddenly, the chain broke! The beautiful watch fell to the stage and burst apart on impact" "****" said Claude. It took them three days to clean the Senior citizens' Center and Claude was never invited there again.

awesome Ain't nothing like fishing with pops.

He has a yammie 4 stroke, not a carbed merc. There is no reason to put it in neutral to start it up. I'm glad you are able to completely rebuild a motor while out on the water. Most people cannot. And when a break down occurs with 3 foot rollers on the lake slamming into a rocky shoreline is more like it. I'd much rather have an anchor. My Lund is a fishing machine. Doesn't mean the wife and kids never want to go out for a swim.

Fishing one of my favorite big bass lakes last Monday, just me and the dog. Took awhile but finally figured out the jig bite and knew it was just a matter of time before a good fish bit. You can see my rod thump down when she inhaled it at the base of a swim ladder and swam through the steps of said ladder. She almost got through it far enough that I could get her back out. Thankfully, I think it had plastic steps or I probably would have never seen her. Not a monster but a hard earned, solid fish and a very scrappy fighter! Fell for a homemade finesse brush jig in a color I call grasshopper.

A quaility reel will last a lifetime

Hahahaha I freakin love it!!! I think an Antares HG would fit you better....

90% percent of the threads that get locked crack me up. So then when I made a post suggesting a thread for all locked posts and glen Locke it within 30 seconds and messages me saying "sorry I couldn't resist lol" I almost peed myself laughing!

Look up mikeybalzz on YouTube he has tons and tons of videos about punching grass... Not so much on pads but it's pretty much the same.

I received the reel today and I am selling it & I may already have a buyer. It's a nice little reel but I have other wants.

Probably just a fluke. They are awesome reels. I would just return it and get another, or a few...lol. Hootie

Mattlures baby hard gill S-waver 168 6"Spro bbz1

New to this site and what a great resource this is. I'm very glad to see all the informative being past on from great Fisherman as its all great reading for this guy....

The title is supposed to say 5 Days At The Cabin II not Ii... These are some extra pics from the same trip but from another picture taking device ... This just another pic of the same fish that I caught twice on two different days... Some of my sons other catches... That's one pig of a pumpkin seed. Check out the the double hand trophy pose... and his other bucket yap... After a good day of fishing... PARTY TIME!

Evan, We just received 57 PM's that are offended by your post. LOL!

I have a small boat I use on my river but a kayak I use at my friends camp on a lake. Although my kayak is not made for fishing, I tend to just bear the pain of sitting in it for hours (get out on rocks or islands every so often) since it hurts my back since the seat is awful. Anyways, I can still take three rods with me, and find spinning rods are easiest to use while in a kayak. For more finesse things like dropshot/wacky worms, etc. I actually just got back from kayak fishing and did well tonight, I love the mobility and being able to get where boats cannot. Hook sets and landing fish will most likely be a challenge at first, I have gotten much better at them. Having a small net with you at all times can really make a difference and significantly cut down your loss ratio as you try to get it awkwardly while in your kayak. Here is my best in a kayak this year, and my runner-up personal best. Goodluck with your purchase!

Although they were a pain to the mods. almost any thread where Muddy or Burley got worked up. It was sometimes funny, sometimes a head scratcher, and sometimes you had to question how or why they got so worked-up.

Went out today and caught about 7 black bass on crankbaits. Also caught 15-20 White bass. Fish were on main lake points in 18-25 FOW. Yesterday we had a boat idle right up to where we were fishing and idle around us graphing the spot. I like to call that bent rod scouting.

I agree!

Can't convince everyone. It's my opinion that custom blank offerings are easily on par or better than a lot of the higher end options out there. However, they don't have the reputation or name factor. No matter how amazing a rod is, unless it says G. Loomis (Shimano) customs will never be as good. I've been slowly selling off all my off the shelf rods to get cash to build more customs. The amount of rod you can get for a fraction of the cost is pretty amazing.

There's one, and only one best thread in that category. The ladle thread. It would have made a great scene in "Big Trouble in Little China".

Most anything myself or some of my buddies on here have posted. Way too many to list.

WHEW!!....I was starting to get a little worried...lol....just kidding. Hootie

Bait Monkey Support Group. It's usually the first one I check.

I just went back and read the 7 page long thread I made on cursive handwriting and I found it hilarious....

G. Loomis NRX 843C and a Shimano Aldebaran. I have felt this combo and it has that magical feel to it that I just can't put in words. I have not fished it but when I had it my hand, what can I say, it felt like perfection.

Welcome aboard!

Greetings and Welcome to the forums

Rod is more important IMO but I spend a good amount on reels as well.

Rod IMO...reels starting at 100 are usually find and won't cost you fish. A cheaper Rod can break or be less sensitive and can lose you fish

I always spend more on the rod. I'm not saying the reel isn't important but the rod is where all of the feel, action of working the bait and landing the fish comes from. I would get a great rod and line and then an ok to good reel myself.

It is just like all rods, I have some Duckett that have a softer bend before getting to the power of the rod and I have some that are as stiff as a broom stick with just a little tip action. it all depends on which model you happen to pick up.

yes ^^^ double abec 7 levelwind, double abec 9 spool bearings, double cog gear bearing with upgraded ported cog, and two bearing handle. lol and I just replaced the black handle bushing with a bearing!

Not to worry John. Once a Shimano fan boy, always a Shimano fan boy. Hootie

Hit the Mattawomen last Friday, bite was slow but put a few in the boat.

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

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

I like Berkeley vanish. Its manageable and easy to find

I've been throwin so much topwater lately I dont know that Im giving anything else a real chance

Back from Great East, caught about 20 LM most were 1-3.5 pounds with a couple exceeding 4 Lb. Most of the fish were caught right next to the shore on soft plastics, Rage Menace in Blue Gill and hawg craw tail in green pumpkin accounted for a lot of the fish. I spent way to much time fishing with jigs to only catch 1 fish on them, I must be doing something wrong! Enjoy the weekend!

If buying used I would go for a grizzly. Although just about every company makes a similar boat and your location will probably dictate what can be easily found. Here Tracker's dominate the market since their so easy to find new. The Lowe roughneck is also nice. G3 makes the Eagle models, and alumacraft makes an all weld model. Those will all be pricey new. If you're looking for an electric only set up I would buy used. I own a tracker 1542 and it's an OK boat has plenty of room for 2 people and is pretty stable. It can be found cheaper used, but I paid $2,200 from Bass pro new with a trailer.

What kind of braid are you using? I've had excellent results with the Alberto knot connection. And I do a lot of deep water jigging for lake trout with heavy jigs (up to 1 1/2 oz.). I am using 10# test Fireline Crystal for a main line with an 8# test fluorocarbon leader. Rarely do I experience a knot failure. I will say that you do need to tie the Alberto carefully, and slowly. I always close the knot by pulling both tag and main lines together, slowly closing it while wet with saliva. Then, when almost closed I finish by pulling the main lines only. Finally another pull on both tags and main line and then clip off the tags. I use 9 wraps up and 7 wraps down. Has worked for many seasons for me.

Suggestions to consider when flipping and pitching: 1. Use a rod that is specific to flipping and pitching so you will have the necessary tip action to set the hook. Some guys like rods over 7'6" while others go for rods with less length. Your preference. 2. Always watch your line. After the taps the bass will "walk off" with your bait. Give him a few seconds and then set the hook hard over your head. 3. Ditch braid and go with fluorocarbon line. You need a little stretch in the line when flipping and pitching for good hook sets and flouro is more abrasive resistant than braid when you flip and pitch into structure. Braid is great for grass and pads but it does get torn up in wood and rock. 4. Use the lowest test you can based on your rod and reel's parameters and the size of the bass you will be catching. 12 pound flouro on a baitcaster and 8 pound flouro on a spinning reel should be sufficient unless you are catching those over 3 pounds in structure. Try Yo-Zuri and see if you like it for flipping and pitching. 5. Always check your line after 10 or so casts to note any nicks, cuts, abrasions, etc. Cut out damaged line and retie. If you are fishing in a lot of structure you may want to upgrade to an abrasive resistant line. 6. Always check your hook's knot after two or three fish. Retie if necessary. Knot failure while flipping and pitching is not unusual. 7. Try to flip and pitch with a spinning rig. You can keep one finger on the line at all times and the lighter you can go with your rod, reel, line and bait the more successful you will be. 8. Use a good "jig head" for your trick worms, brush hogs, lizards, beavers, etc. You need a strong jig head with at least a 3/0 hook. 9. If possible, flip and pitch a Senko type bait unweighted. Go with the "wacky rig" set up. Excellent for pitching and flipping. Downsize the hook to a #1 or 1/0 when flipping and pitching a wacky stick bait. 10. Bring an extra reel so that you can change out if you take off a lot of line from the original reel on your rod. Just remember to watch your line. Any movement or non-movement can mean the bass has taken your bait and he may be swimming towards you. When in doubt set that hook! And always be cognizant of your bait when you cast. Bass have been known to suck in your bait on the way down and just sit there with it in their mouths. Once again, if the moves or does not move and if the bait feels "different" you SET THE HOOK. Welcome to the Forum. One last note: every time you move your rod tip one-inch your bait will move six-inches. So understand that when flipping and pitching you want the bait to sit there and allow only our hand shaking to move the bait. You can then hop it back to you or swim it back or drag it back or pull it up and flip it again or do whatever you want to get the bass' attention. Good luck and have some fun pitching and flipping.

UPS driver is slow rolling it in the dark right now

Welcome to the forum Matt. Should you wait for a 2nd tick? Perish the thought! When you retrieve your lure, check to see if the hook-point has indeed busted thru the plastic trailer. If not, you might need more hair on the hookset. On the other hand, if the hook-point lies well outside the trailer, I'd continue the same hook-set, and you're bound to experience a reversal in fortune. Good Luck. Roger

I've always heard that rather than baitfish being blown by the wind, that the wind blows around phytoplankton, and that the baitfish follow the phytoplankton. I don't know if this is true, it's just what I've heard.

The rugby head is shaky head version of Owner sled head jig designed for soft plastic worms and creatures.The fixed shaky head design allow the jig head to stand upright, the rugby or sled heads don't stand up and the swing heads don't stand up and are more like using a pegged weight T-rigged hook soft plastic. You get a similar action to the swing jig by pegging a bullet weight 1/4"-1/2" above the hook, can't see any advantage to using swing jig heads. Tom