whitwolf

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I second what Dwight said!

So I took my grandson fishing this past weekend while on vacation. It was a kick in the butt watching him catch bream and warmouth one after the other. The enthusiasm created by a five year old Is noteworthy In that the smallest of fish and simple fishing made his and my day. Eventually his step-dad came over and took my place to give me a little fishing time. I was throwing a weightless Zoom magnum finesse worm and doing OK. I had landed a couple but did want to put on a bigger bait just to see If I could coax a bite from something bigger. I had only one rod and took off the big worm and threw on a R.I. Skinny Dipper In Bull Frog. I didn't bother to change the hook from an RB 3/0 and made an errant cast that I began to quickly reel the bait In to cast again. I had a swirl on the bait working It as a topwater. I cast In the same spot and ran It slower across the top. There was a huge explosion , I waited 'til I felt the fish and set the hook. It Immediately started pulling drag. I fought It for probably 45 seconds and had It coming my way and It made another run. I finally got it coming my way again when It suddenly came unbuttoned. I never saw the fish but by the fight I am guessing 4-6 lbs. I reeled up and saw the bait bunched up with little space between the gap an bait. The moral of this story Is take the time to do things right. Had I taken the time to switch to an EWG 5/0 hook I more than likely would not have lost that fish. Folks, the attention to detail can most assuredly count! On a side note, we had little time and were fishing from shore. At the end of the day I saw a seed tick firmly attached to my shoulder and later that afternoon after further examination my wife pulled two more from my body. Be careful when your fishing from shore.

Rebel deep wee r's and Norman deep baby n's.

If you'll read AJ'S piece, It's a fine primer! I add this to any night fishing thread I encounter; You need to know your water well! It's a different sight at night. By that I mean with limited vision you truly need to know your way around the lake. As for baits an location, simply fish where you do during the day, maybe a bit deep just to see and honestly use the same baits you have a high amount of confidence In during the day. The only bait I throw at night that I rarely throw during the day would be a spinnerbait. I prefer black with a black trailer on the spinnerbait. It's not only a confidence thing but I suspect I was taught to fish that particular color at night. I will also say that It's wise to wear a PFD all the time but especially at night. Good luck!

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Well done young man!

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I suppose for me there have been times I wondered what to do but not often. I'm a tackle junky and I have no problem putting It on the peg board and during the coldest of months I organize, reorganize, and simply enjoy looking at what I have worked my tail off for. It's a personal choice as to whether you want to sell or give away but for me I almost always give baits away. In the end enjoy what you have, use what you have confidence In, and have fun fishing and collecting.

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Welcome from Morganton NC!

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