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And don't overlook the Zara Puppy! It's just a shrunken spook jr. but it definately earns a spot next to the big boys. I have lots of luck with them as well as the "regular" size jobbers.

One thing I always do if I go to a new lake that gets alot of action is to ask where the local tackleshop is. Then I go there to get a few things, while I'm there, I'll ask the owner/clerk/manager, whoever, what the hot lure is at the time. Then use/buy the farthest thing from it I can find! This is because if he's telling that to everyone then they are probably being done to death out there and the big'uns are just watching them go by while they laugh. Show 'em something different, and chances are, they won't be able to resist it.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=61257&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

About the frogs....I think you are talking about possium frogs are these the ones? and no this ain't my auction. LOL http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7171371797&category=7300&rd=1

Barbie rod! LIne.....Hi-vis or clear?

NITRO!!!!!!! ;D jigs.......build or buy?

"grasshopper" is a term that was used in ancient China by wisemen when teaching their prodigies. It means young, eager one. I think he was just trying to say that there wouldn't be much point to dispute Raul on the matter. Don't be offended, ol' RW says that alot.

I'd say 6....but I have my days where I start to wonder if I'm a 1

I found a really, really good deal at my wal-mart the other day. A 3600-type box chock full of soft plastics by luck-e-strike. Hooks, glass beads, slip bullets, senko types, flukes,french fries, lizards,several types of finesse worms. .....$7.99 If you can find that, get it.

well, my pond has sunnies like this and bass his size and bigger...tons of 'em

Belief and confidence....nothing more.

I don't buy GY's either, because they are so expensive and at the rate soft plastics wear out/get thrown in the drink by big fish, I just can't afford it and would feel like a real idiot paying double for something I can get at wal-mart and catch fish all day. I don't get paid one single dime to fish. But as far as I am concerned he can charge 150$ a bag. I just ain't buying 'em.

this clip shows a very good example of this practice working like a charm http://www.questforadventure.com/video/bigmouthforeverHi.wmv

What you were doing works. But you may have better luck with a snag-proof frog. (most wal-marts have them for a couple bucks) Try to cast it onto the bank, then just hop it off onto the scum. This way you won't make a big splash. After it sits a few seconds, (you may very well get a hit during this time) if not, jump it along about 6 inches each hop and hold on! Once you're off the scum go ahead and reel it in for another cast. Now the thing about a frog is, the way it's built the fish has to crunch down on it good to expose the hooks. When they hit it, wait till you feel him pulling on the rod and then set the hook good and hard. Good luck! Randy