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South Holston gave up some fine brown fish today

Had 30 minutes to catch a fish...only took 5 minutes on my 3rd dock...lol Not huge but was nice to see the newly purchased Hornet patterned Spro Bronzeye 65 bring it in.

Kvd catches like 3 bass on one and now they are sold out on TW.... Id say 95% of those spinbaits will sit in their owners box after the first outing. I have them and use them but they are extremely situational and usually prefer a tiny swimjig or hairjig over them

Gene Larew 7 ½ Salty Ring Worm Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated (Camouflage). Sadly Gene Larew quit making them but Ann's Tackle in Jasper, Tx has some that are just as productive. I've caught a couple dozen double D's across 5 states on it & won 17 tournaments with em.

Got out the other day with the lady . We had a blast with senkos and jig/chunks. They were all about the same size. It'd be a better picture If I could upload more than 857kb. But it is what it is.

In about 24hours they sold out at TW... Somewhere a hermit that was planning his retirement based on Teckel Frogs is screaming NOOOOOOOOOO! I agree they are very situational. Take them out 10 times and only once will you get anything to write home about. A Keitech is 8 out of 10, a Senko/Ika 9 out of 10. Too many other baits will catch fish more consistently than a spybait... And I really wanted to like them.

Looked around to adopt one more into my home ...Please welcome, Shimano Core 50MG7 Will pair up with NRX 803C JWR ! It's gotta be a perfect match.

I HAVE A DEFINITIVE ANSWER, thanks to Dr Motta at USF! I caught a bass tonight and the dimple indeed disappeared when the mouth was closed and reappeared when opened. I made a video with my iphone but haven't yet figured out how to compress it enough to post it here. When I do, I will. "Robert I saw the picture. I am going to guess that depression mostly disappears when you close the bass mouth. AS the mouth opens and protrudes it appears. If that is so you are seeing an artifact of jaw protrusion. I have seen this on other teleost fishes. There is a ligament that runs across the two maxillae bones, over the premaxilla (upper jaw bone). As the premaxilla is protruded it pulls on this ligament (plus pulls on others) protruding the jaw. As the premaxilla slides forward to protrude it slides on the vomer bone. This causes a dimple to appear in that exact region, probably because the skin there is more tightly adhered to the premaxilla ascending process, or the movement away of the premaxilla simply causes a depression to form. This is really apparent in the mojarras (Gerreidae) when they protrude. So that’s my anatomical take on that depression area. Phil Philip J Motta, PhD Professor of Biology Department of Integrative Biology University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, Florida 33620"

I did not intend to offend you by stating the catch rates of some mwf anglers(?) but there is absolutely zero truth in the statement that we say there is only one bait that can be considered a "Ned rig". We fish with many different baits, finesse shadzs, leachzs, hula stickzs, etc. I personally prefer elaztech baits because they are softer and more durable, it get pretty expensive fishing cut down senkos, but I do sometimes throw a slightly cut down finesse trick worm on it sometimes. No where have I said that you have to fish elaztech baits, they are just my recommendation. The only thing that bugs me is that the definition of the word " Ned rig" is being lost and confused. While it used to have a generally accepted meaning, it no longer does. When words lose their definition, we lose our ability to communicate affectively. Now days, when someone mentions that they were slaying them on the "Ned rig", I have to ask whether it was actually just a shaky head (according to your definitions, what's the difference between a shaky head and a Ned rig anyways?) or if it was actually a small plastic under four inches on a small jig head, that isn't so heavy that it mist be fished on a tight line. I could not care less if you do fish an entire senko on a 1/5 ounce jig head, but don't call it something that it isn't. The other thing is that many new comers don't realize that when they buy a pack of 1/4 ounce power shroomzs and put a trd on it, they aren't really using a ned rig and are actually fishing an entirely different bait. Then they dismiss the rig, or come back here and ask why they aren't seeing the catch rates expected. BTW, I don't know where you live, but I can garruntee that the fishing isn't any worse than it is in Indiana or Kansas. Just ask @Bluebasser86and I don't always catch 5-10 bass an hour on it either, but if I'm not getting those catch rates or better, I am usually not fishing it.

And I bet I am not catching any more fish but dog gone I am having fun. Went from hating bait casters to cant live without em had to double up

Chartreuse/ blue back. At least for largemouth. I don't target smallmouth where I live.

CHIRP improves bottom tracking at higher speeds and deeper depths. It helps separate targets that are closer together. At shallow depths those differences are not as noticeable as they are in deeper water. All sonar manufactures need to keep adding new features so they can keep selling new units. The marketing departments push the newest features and need to make you feel that the units without CHIRP are obsolete. CHIRP units are better but not that much. I only paid $450 for my non-CHIRP 73sv. CHIRP wasn't worth $350 extra to me.

Caught this AM on a 20 acre pond in Vermont. I was about to give up as it was slow and I kept catching pickerel. Just throwing a keitech 4" easy shiner on a 3/16 oz. jig head with light tackle. The drag let out a scream and it was on. 4.3 lbs. Biggest one of the year, so far.

And currently 495 guests online at this moment ! Every time I searched for reading material my questions in the search bar would always lead me to a thread in bassresource. It was always there , on the first page of results. Pretty soon I just started going to bassresource directly. I visit daily. There's a thread on this site for all levels and aspects of fishing . Awesome material and a good community.

Got my biggest of the year this morning. This fish was on the thin side, but it had a giant head and mouth and was 21.5" long. Got her on a LiveTarget popper. She just barely sipped it in with no blow up or boil.

Stop whatever you're doing with the one casts louder and backlashes constantly, put it back in the box and return it. Why continue to mess with it?

We are closing in on 60,000 members. Thank you Glenn and Keri!

THE OSTRICH! A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. The man says, “a hamburger, fries and a coke," and turns to the ostrich, "What's yours?" "I'll have the same," says the ostrich. A short time later the waitress returns with the order. "That will be $9.40 please” The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for payment. The next day, the man and the ostrich come again and the man says, "A hamburger, fries and a coke." The ostrich says, "I'll have the same.” Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change. This becomes routine until the two enter again. "The usual?" asks the waitress. "No, this is Friday night, so I will have a steak, baked potato and a salad," says the man. "Same," says the ostrich. Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, "That will be $32.62." Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table. The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. "Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every time?” "Well," says the man, "several years ago I was cleaning the attic and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.” "That's brilliant!" says the waitress. "Most people would ask for a million dollars or something, but you'll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!” "That's right. Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there," says the man. The waitress asks, "What's with the ostrich?” The man sighs, pauses and answers, "My second wish was for a tall chick with a big behind and long legs who agrees with everything I say."

Just a little reminder. The heat index here in Virginia is supposed to be 105-110 for the next few days and through the weekend. I guarantee you that it isn't a dry heat either!! For those that may not be used to those types of temps, it's a good idea to be very careful. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are nothing to mess around with. Hydrate and be aware of your condition at all times!! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, over 600 people die from complications related to extreme heat each year in the United States - more than tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, lightning or any other weather event combined. Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, but it’s important to identify the warning signs and to react swiftly and appropriately when they arise. What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Heat exhaustion is the precursor to heatstroke and is a direct result of the body overheating. According to Mayo Clinic, heat exhaustion is identifiable by heavy sweating, rapid pulse, dizziness, fatigue, cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat, muscle cramps, nausea and headache. These symptoms may develop over time or come on suddenly, especially during or following periods of prolonged exercise. When heat exhaustion is not addressed, heatstroke can follow. Heatstroke is the most severe heat-related illness and, without emergency treatment, it can lead to death. It results when your body temperature rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. "This is pretty complicated because a lot of things can happen. The short answer is it certainly can be fatal...," Peter Sananman, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Penn Medicine, said. At this temperature, your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles can also become damaged, leading to serious complications or death. In the case of heatstroke, seeking medical attention is an absolute must, Sananman said. In addition to a high body temperatures, the symptoms of heatstroke include altered mental state or behavior, nausea and vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breathing and racing heart rate. "Generally with heat exhaustion, a patient is sweating a lot, whereas with heat stroke, they’ve stopped sweating and are actually dry. It’s a good rule of thumb but isn’t always true," he said.

This is mine it's a Booyah pad Crasher I've got my PB on this bait and countless other giant Bass. It's my go-to frog I haven't missed a hook set on it in i can't remember how long and I don't think I'll ever lose it.

this fish hit a topwater 4 times before inhaling it! epic day sunday!!

I'm hearing a lot of reports of bass being caught in 20-30' of water on Texas Rigs! That's some deep water for t-rigs

That dollar box is an interesting place to visit. I find YUM baits there that they don't advertise on their site. I have a pack of what look like Dingers with swimbait tails on them and a pack of grubs with paddle tails from that box.

I have one 6XD in Sexy Shad which has caught fish . Deep diving crankbaits I like to use chartreuse based patterns like Fire Tiger and white based patterns like the Sexy Shad simply because I have success with them in stained water .

Meanwhile, Daiwa and Shimano have been steel all along.

KVD + catching monster bass = monster sales. The winning lure could have been a chicken McNugget they would have been sold out on TW

I too enjoy this site a-lot. Other sites (un-named) have bashed this site for being too strict!!! Bo....Hooo......these other sites have not a stone to stand on......a lot of un fishing related garbage. (there...I said it without saying what I was really thinking) Great Job....BassResource

I know tongue in cheek humor doesn't come across well when written, so please know my post to you was done with a smirk on my face. Like IndianaFinesse, I see too often people doing their version of something and then claiming to have followed directions. There is an old story about two strangers who end up playing 18 holes of golf together. The first guy takes a few mulligans, moves his ball a little on the fairway if needed and calls any putt under 2 feet a gimme. Nothing major, just a couple of ways to improve his enjoyment for a day out on the links. At the end of the day, the first guy looks at his score and comments "Heck, that was my best round of golf ever". The second guy thinks it over for a moment and then responds "I am not sure what game you were playing out there, but it definitely wasn't golf". One of the few smart things I ever have done in my years of fishing came a few years back when I heard about this Ned rig thing from a friend. As I read about it, I initially dismissed it (sometimes confusing it with the Neko rig) until I remembered the Charlie Brewer & his Slider system. Sometimes something simple & subtle has some merit. So in a fit of common sense, I followed the directions being given by Ned Kehde as well as comments by TeamNine9 & Bluebasser. I'll be the first to admit it is not a magic lure or technique, but once learned, it is lethal. It has been the best producer on my small California home lake, on a couple of farm ponds in Georgia, on the Guadalupe river outside of Austin and in the clear, deep waters of Lake Powell, not only for numbers but largest fish. But in the words of Bluebasser from a few years back "Nothing to see here folks, just move along..."

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Fifteen dollars per gallon? It must be junk. I made fiberglass race car bodies for several years, and cannot remember when resin was only fifteen dollars per gallon. I purchased polyester resin (which I would not use in a boat) for around that price, buying it by the 50 gallon drum. For boats you should use vinylester resin because it is waterproof. Polyester resin will absorb water/moisture. Canvas? really? You are really looking for trouble and throwing all you labor down the drain. There is a saying, "penny wise, pound foolish". Clayton is correct about the fabric. It should be a combination or mat and roving. The mat is a filler between the layers of roving. Mat only construction ends up with a composite like an egg shell, because it contains short fibers about two inches long. Roving, be it woven or stitched has continuous fibers running the full length and width of the roll. It sounds harsh, but you may as well take a match to that hundred and fifty dollars worth of material, plus the time you've put into it for the construction you describe. Here's one of my bodies. The color is in the gel coat. It is not painted. The body weighs about 75 pounds. It takes five gallons of resin to make the body plus the gel coat. It averages about a sixteenth of an inch thick. The last polyester resin cost about 26 dollars per gallon in a five gallon pail. By the way, when fiberglass boats were in their infancy builders used burlap as a fabric.

Senko or reverse rigged Fat Ika are probably the easiest.

There is no way I could pick just one ~ No Way. This is one of my favorite boxes however.. A-Jay

When it comes to the hard baits, the first thing I do is switch out the hooks to quality trebles. Then, I put them in a box next to a similar lure I know produces. Then, when I'm getting bit with the one, I'll switch to the other. If I continue to catch with the budget lure, it stays in the box. I have a popper that I paid $1 for that has caught tons of fish and an identical one that hit the trash bin shortly after I tried it out this way. IMO, unless you're on fish, don't discount a lure because it hasn't caught you anything. That goes for soft plastics, too.

I finally bought my first Lew's. It's a Tournament Lite. By far the best reel I've owned so far. Casts a mile, super smooth, and ridiculously light. I don't have any pictures of the reel and the rod I bought to put it on (H2O Ethos 6'6" MH), but I do have a picture of my new personal best that I caught within an hour of buying the new setup (bought it Tuesday). Still nothing compared to some of you guys, but its a huge bass to me. Didn't have a scale at the time (went to Academy and bought one after this), but I figure its around 3-3 1/2. Next brand of reels for me to try is Shimano. I've owned the older red and grey Caenen, which I just gave to my friend, but haven't tried any of their higher end reels. I was actually planning to get a Chronarch Ci4+, but the place I was going to buy from was out and tried to sell me the display model. I'm actually kinda happy they didn't have one.

No need to mention the heat at home, however....this is called an opportunity! Honey, aren't you going fishing this weekend? Nah, babe...I thought I'd knock out some of those honey-dos and spend a little time here with you (and the kids (if applicable.))

Big SMB this week on the Quabbin:

MEH...

I buy and sell a ton of rods, I've had rods in cardboard tubes arrive broken, I've never had an issue with PVC. If I sell a rod, it get shipping in PVC and packaged correctly. Sure they can break pvc but I think it happens a lot less frequently.

I was a tow truck driver for many years and have seen a few trailer failures ruin vacations. #1 - if you have AAA, make sure you have an AAA Plus RV membership, as it's the only one that covers trailers should either your truck or trailer fail. #2 - Bring a spare spare tire. If you've got a dual axle trailer and one tire fails, you've only for a couple miles to notice it before the other one will follow suit from the additional load, especially if you're running cheap Chinese tires. If you've got 2 flats and one spare, you're going to be cussing and kicking stuff #3 - bring a little compressor and a tire plug kit. Make sure the cord will reach from your cigarette lighter to the trailer tire, if it doesn't, make up an extension cord or carry a booster pack. #4 - Road flares. Bring some, if you're on the side of the highway, people will try to run you over. They will run over your safety triangles, too. Fire seems to be the most effective deterrent for drunk drivers and morons. #5 - tire club and infrared thermometer. OK, so the thermometer isn't such a big deal, but if you have one and use it to check your bearings when doing your walk around each time you stop, you'll be a lot more likely to spot a failing bearing before it fails on the highway, as it will be hotter than the others. #6 - I believe you said above that you serviced your bearings recently, but have you had them underwater since then? You're about to go 2500 miles each way, pack the bearings before you leave AZ and again before you leave MI. It doesn't take long to do in a parking lot and it certainly beats replacing a bearing with 18 wheelers flying past 3 feet away at 80 MPH. #7 - Bring a heavy ratchet strap, practice strapping up an axle to lift the tire off the ground long enough to get you to an exit or safe place to change a tire or bearing on your tandem axle trailer. This isn't a 2500 mile solution, it's a get your busted stuff 2 miles up the road so you can fix it without getting smashed solution. You can also use it as a jack, but bring a jack/wood blocks too. #8 - Pack your emergency roadside stuff where it's accessible. Having a jack and a spare is great, unpacking everything you are bringing onto the side of the road to get to it is not. Every second that you can save on the side of the highway can save your life. #9 - WRB gave great advice, follow it. #10 - Don't get the oil changed the day before you go, do it about a week in advance if you can. If the schmuck at the local quickie lube double gaskets your filter or leaves the drain plug loose, you will be in a lot less of a pickle if it fails at home, and a mechanic that you know and trust will be back home replacing your engine while you're northbound and down in an Enterprise Rent a Truck or SUV. #11 - map out places along the way that carry spare tires. If you have to use your spare, replace it ASAP, don't wait to get where you're going. Running 15-20 minutes out of your way to stop at Tractor Supply Co could save you a real headache. AAA usually runs within the hour, but when it's midnight and the small local towing company they dispatch only has one driver on call, He's got to finish his local calls before he comes and takes you 100 miles closer to your destination, and he (or she) will have to wake his backup driver out of bed to bring a second flatbed to haul the trailer. The "I'm broke down and towing a trailer" call is one that many drivers dread. They don't always carry a hitch ball, if they do, chances are really good that it's the wrong size or someone borrowed their ball wrench and never returned it. They get that trailer call once every 2 years, it's hard to justify putting $2-300 worth of trailer towing attachments on each truck knowing that they will probably never pay for themselves. #12 - Tip the tow truck driver $10 when they show up and say thank you, even if they're late. If they take a while, it's usually the fault of the dispatcher, not the driver. Don't shoot the messenger, they're busting theirs to save yours, and the dispatcher probably has them just as frustrated as they do you. Nobody likes being yelled at because they work for an *******. A little kindness and courtesy goes a long way. Kind words and dead presidents will ensure kid glove care 99.9 percent of the time. Thanks for serving us and hope you have a great trip!

There's good natured ribbing and then there's being a selfish jerk. I quit fishing with a guy because he was happy and attempted to urinate allover me when he had a better day and was a miserable richard head when I had a good day. The above said I occasionally fish with a couple of folks that are good people and have a ton of fun. I go out of my way to help when things are tough on them( I usually let them subtly give me clues in how to help) and If there's a child or someone new to fishing I don't wet a line. I make durn sure they catch fish (usually bream or crappie) and have the day of their fishing lives. I fish a lot by myself or with my wife. These are the days I fish, learn, and generally am more concerned with catching. BUT, there are days that you just don't catch them. I love being on the water and all that goes with that. I have FUN, catching them or not. Fishing and the water are where I want to be and through the years I have figured out what that means and how to be there. Lastly, fish with the people you would go to the ends of the Earth for, help them when they're having a rough day, and a guarantee they will return that kindness in spades.

I agree with @punch and have been saying something similar for a while now. Whether watching these YouTubers are "your thing" or not...they are rejuvenating the fishing industry and bringing new life to it. The fishing industry needed this kind of help...bad...BUT...not as bad as our younger generation coming up NEEDS the fishing industry. It's such a healthy innocent way for kids to be entertained and have fun...plus...if kids know the BAIT MONKEY...they won't have $$ for drugs!!

I think it sucks that YouTube isn't paying content creators like they should in the fishing/hunting space. It's really not easy to put out as much content as these guys do.. grab a camera every day and see if you can fill up a channel and build a following. It's harder than it looks! I do have a lot of respect for the young youtube fishing "stars" because they are trying to chase their dream of fishing for a job. Plus they are having a big impact bringing young people into the sport. A LOT of kids watch their channels and get excited about catching fish. You should see the crowds at their "meet up" events, it's all kids and teenagers. I wouldn't care at all if my children watched their channels because the enthusiasm that the youtubers have for the sport will spread and we'll get more and more kids out there hitting ponds and asking mom & dad to take them out on the lake. If they have to make their income by forming partnerships with companies to sell their product, so be it. Their hustle isn't much different than the life of the tournament pro's.

It was an invitation to fish on a buddy's YT channel that got me interested in bass fishing again. My first appearance on there was a little over a year ago and I've since been in a few other episodes (or at least skunked during the filming) as well as given a hand in the production. As far as monetization goes, he didn't exactly set the world on fire from the get go, but he did land a couple sponsorships. One sponsor sets him up with a smokin discount, another sends him a lot of high end baits, and a third, the local bait shop, had him produce several promotional videos for them before eventually hiring him on 4 days a week, where, with the help of his channel, he has done really well. Long story short, think outside the box and there's more money to be made.

I have a small head, so it's hard for me to find glasses that fit my face snug like they should. I went through a lot of glasses until I found Hobie polarized glasses. These things fit great, and they work really, really well. They're a bit pricey, but you're not thinking about price when you're out there fishing with them. Here's a few articles that might help you decide which is right for you: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fishing_glasses.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/polarized_glasses.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/sunglasses.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/sunglasses.html http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/Fishing-glasses.html

He kicked my butt

Red eye shad

If the shad rap is included then that's my answer by a long shot. Without a doubt my biggest bass on cranks have came on these. The jointed version as well. Might wanna try some jerkbaits. They work year round.

Traps and one I can't mention because it is discontinued and I've been quietly cornering the market on them on the 'bay.

Bullet weights for shallow water; 1/64, 1/16 & 1/8; lead will work just fine where legal. I don't use tungsten until 3/16 oz & larger. Hooks for soft plastics; 2/0 & 3/0 straight shank round bend for finesse & trick worm diameters, 3/0 & 4/0 for diameters up to a Senko, & then EWG Rod: totally & completely personal preference!!!!! Reel: totally & completely personal preference! Line: I personally throw Big Game unless it's matted grass

I am the outdoor reporter for our local newspaper(s), and I have talked with our Department of Natural Resources people at great length about chemically treating invasive weeds in lakes. They are actually backing off on issuing permits for chemical treatments. There is a great deal of research going on in the state now to see what the actual affects are on the lowest parts of the food chain. It is already understood that native plants are affected, and more research is being done on the effects on both plants and zooplankton, small fish, etc. It is an interesting debate to be sure. Invasive species are causing a good deal of problems in quite a few lakes. But how to treat them is being scrutinized now by the DNR - they are recommending monitoring over treating chemically. If certain invasives such as Eurasian watermilfoil are not causing a big problem in the lake, the recommendation is to leave them alone. I know the chain you are talking about. It's part of my coverage area for the newspaper. Their waterfront association is looking at a few different things to deal with the problem patches of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) over chemically treating. Not only is it expensive to treat, but DNR funding is dwindling and more and more lake associations, districts, and town lakes committees are looking for their piece of the pie. In addition to that, the DNR is recommending a "wait and see" approach to invasive management, which may again change the aquatic plant management in lakes in the Northwoods. Some research is being done on 2-4D, which is the most common chemical used here to treat EWM. It seems to have some negative effects that, until now, have been largely ignored. But the research is still ongoing. It will be interesting to see their final report. I will be following it for the newspaper, to be sure.