Bass Meister

I have tried looking on the internet on how to DIY a simple cart like carrier with wheels to carry my Bass Raider from truck to water. I have patched the bottom twice from dragging over rough terrain. I did see one with galvanized retractable wheels but can't figure out how it was done. Any ideas? I need to make something that I can put inside the truck because a lot of the places I fish are hard to get to in a big boat. If the "carrier" is left in truck bed,it might be gone when I return.

Can I put a live well in my Bass Raider 10E? If so,would you be kind enough to explain or diagram? I cast net for my own shiners, put em a large rubber type container with a bilge pump to circulate the water. When the water tends to warm up in container, shiners begin to die. Also, changing the water so often becomes very tedious Thanks in advance. BassMeister

Looking for ideas on putting a live well in my Bass raider 10E

I used to guide out of Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County for freshwater & Hudson marina for Salt water fishing. I also had my own 57' commercial grouper boat. All of this was over a span of 10 yrs. I'm truly happy about your 10 lbers. I hope someday I can get back into catching small ones like that. My arms and back are beginning to show signs of fatigue catchin' the big bass. hahahahahahahahaha

Love the gallery. I lived in Fla for 10 yrs & was a guide out of Tampa. Okeechobee is known for its "Pigs". I'm sorry to see, though, that you caught a few puny ones inder 9lbs. Hope you gain knowledge that will lead to the truth: bragging rights begin @ 10 lbs and end @ 25.

I'm over it now. I really dont think it was fear, more startled than anything....and seeing one that close was amazing but unexpected just the same.

Cut the line?? Stand up for your rage toad man. To enrage,then engage with the RAGE is a worthy feat to deafeat the gator meat

Yep,you gotta get a boat. Better yet, lets capture one o' these gators here in NC & ship it to CT. Feed it flavored bear meat & when the Big mama makes an appearance, start recording. Post it on youtube.

Cant say I was freaked out...more startled due to the fact that I didnt see him until I got almost on top of him. I honestly fish with the gators on the river quite often. I didnt see any of them today. Will be back out 2moro

I always carry a 20 gauge and I probably would shoot if I feel threatened,but at this point,it was my fault on the second gator. The first one was on bank minding its own biz. I scared the 2nd one when I rounded the bend.

I have given that some thought,but clearance to get on Camp Lejeune requires red tape,but then again maybe not. Will check into it.

Roger, I am seriously taking my camera 2moro so I can post em here. I lived 10 yrs in Port Richey/Hudson Fla. I had my own grouper boat as well as a fishing guide.

I have taken heed to all of the advice offered here, granted I havent tried the marshmellow thingy yet, and as far as getting close to them to hear them hiss, the one that bounded off along the shoreline was close enuf to see me pi_ _,er,wee wee my pants.If he would have lunged toward my massive 10' Bass Raider, I would have been the topwater Redneck hangin onto a 10foot bobber wishin I had some marshmellows. Anyway,I will be going back to the same loacle Friday (1st). If you dont hear from me, then consider the marshmellows didnt work. Thank you guys. This has been a lotta fun. BassMeister

There is a nest as you go along the river. I hear the little ones making their croaking like sounds. But I tend to think as you, leave em alone= leave me alone

OK here goes: I mostly fish the New River here in J'ville,NC. Very productive. Several days ago while returning back to the ramp from a great day of Bassin' , I rounded a bend when I saw an alligator approx. 10' from me lying on top of the water. Now I'm in a Pelican Bass Raider 10E motoring pretty good with a 40 trolling motor. He just sat there,but I was still looking back to make sure he wasnt in a Pelican eating desireous mood. Unfortunately in doing so, I rounded another bend not paying attn to where I was going & CRAP!!! a gator leaped off the bank parallell,not directly @ me and put up a huge splash & wake. He was every bit of 12feet. After color came back to my face, as well as color added to my underwear ,I realized just how close I came to losing 3 cans of downed Buds and 2 pastrami sandwiches . My question is: how many of you have had any close encounters and is there a need to be concerned?

After incorporating some of the advice here, I have not missed a single fish. 3 days in a row I caught my limit and then some I really love the Heddon dying flutter COACHDOG. I dont let it sit as some have suggested. Whenit immediately hits the water, I shake the rod hard giving the lure a frantic,dying look. Its when I stop it is when I get the hit. Man o Man its great action. Thank all of you for your input. Bass Meister

Men, dont take this the wrong way, but I love you guys. I have been reading many posts on this site and it doesnt matter how simple the question,or how complex,the forum kicks in with advice that always seems to be the answers. I am truly glad we are here for each other. I will, as stated previously, put all these suggestions to task. I'm really looking forward to incorporating them and transforming them into SUPERPROP,lol

Jigfishn10... I did the split ring a few minutes ago and am going out to my backyard pond and try it out. I ended up buying 2 more Heddon Dying Flutters: the COACHDOG & the BULLFROG color. I had the BASS colored one which was the one I have been questioning. Great hits but Eastern Outfitters where I bought them were out. I had to replace it due to the fact, that when I tried to take off the back hook/prop, it snapped off . Now the 2 I brought home ,one came off just great but I am having the same difficulty trying to get the other one off. Scared to turn it real hard for fear of breaking that one. They are $6 a pop. Any advice or should I just leave the back one alone on that one . I was able to unscrew the middle hook and put the split ring on it. Thank all of you guys sooo much. Bass Meister Jig Man,if the above doesnt work, I will add a weight

Thanks Clayton 86. Sum1 else suggested the same thing. gonna try it 2moro if we dont get the storm coming this way here in Richlands, NC.

Thank you both. Will try both suggestions

I need advice,especially yours, lol. I am fishing a Heddon Dying Flutter Prop bait. Man O man that thing looks great when worked. I have caught several 5 -7 lbers on it. So why do I need advice. Well,for the past 2 trips (I fish everyday,literally ) caught 4 total but dang, I had,not exagerating,at least 20-30 blowups,no hook ups. The way I work it is: cast out,let it sit; twitch it hard like its wounded,stop and WHAM!!!Big Blowup. I wait to set hook to make sure he's got it. Swing & miss. Other times, blow up and lure just pops back up on surface. I reeeeeally like this lure. Help me please increase my hookup ratio.

Please explain the rudder idea suggested by several Raider owners on here? How does it work pertaining to windy days? I really like this post about the Raider. The ideas/suggestions/website references/pics are very valuable. As one poster wrote: why isnt there a forum for the Raider? Love it. BassMeister

Please explain the rudder idea suggested by several Raider owners on here? How does it work pertaining to windy days? I really like this post about the Raider. The ideas/suggestions/website references/pics are very valuable. As one poster wrote: why isnt there a forum for the Raider? Love it. BassMeister

I have to agree with Just Old Fisherman...the 1 & 2 size (supposedly weedless) hooks are WORTHLESS >. Sam, I dont know how you keep from getting hung up. The concept of a weedless hook is to provide some assurance that you can throw into an area and most of the time not get hung up. Well, I've tried these above mentioned hooks and just about every time I throw into cover, I get hung up. So, for now,I am rigging the Senko the standard way. JOF or anyone else, can you advise on how I should proceed to fish the Senko wacky rigged yet weedless?

Thanks Brian. Should I crawl it along the bottom? Can I flip it into the timber with the swivel? Never fished a grub before, so any advice will be greatly applied to the ol grub