Hammer 4

In my case..can't tube it..Done almost everthing you listed Except, frogs, and the slipshot reaper. One thing I always try to do is, fish unlike everyone else, trust me, I've tried some strange retrives with all my baits/lures, and although I don't have everything I toss everything I have, presentations are always different. I really need to get back on a decent lake again..lol

Good comment Chris..I stuff my old line in a milk bottle, or anything that's recycleable..As for spooling line, I have a 1' long pice of 4X4 wood, can be any type of wood, drill a hole the size of whatever you want use for slipping the new spool over i.e. a phillips screwdriver, or whatevere...the bigger the 4X4 is, the more tension you can put on it, or you can clamp it down to keep it from moving.

I'll add another vote for YoZuri ultra soft. And yup, I tried the vanish, and hated it, even with KVD line conditioner..I have since spooled both my spinning, and baitcasters with yozuri and haven't had a problem..btw, I use 8 lb on my size 2500 spinning reel.

In my case...yes.

Zoom 6 " lizard in pumpkin...t rigged weightless...slowroll it over the weeds..or, t rigged with a splitshot..

Wtg Micro...those are some nice fish.. I just bought some rage tail craws..I can't belive the action on em...

We have a local park pond that has some good sized bass, I can see 3-8lb'rs swimin around at any given time, seems like the last 3 days, they refuse to hit anything we toss em..plus this pond like most so. cali lakes, ect see lots of pressure..Like you I'm at my wits end..

I have used Bang craw...I can't see any difference. Just bought some of JJ's magic, but haven't really tested it yet..others swear by it.

For the baitcaster, you need a trained thumb, which comes from practice..I have a BPS extrem, not a bad reel, once you learn to set the drag, brake ect, I have mine fairly loose, so if my thumb doesn't respond at the correct time, I get what they call a pro overrun, not nessesarrly a birdsnest, but slightly tangled line. I'd say go for the baitcaster, but allow yourself time to learn how to use it before you take it fishing.

Maybe you should experience some of JJ's magic.. ;D

Well, I checked, and mine doesn't..oth, I did score some Ragetail craws..and I got a pack of strike king 7.5 ribbon tails in red shad. I'll just have to order some culprits..

Great vid, but way to short.. :-/

Nice catch...I'm still waitin for DD bass...lol :-[

Dang...that's really cool, CONGRATZ!!! best of luck in future events..be nice if you won the Ranger..

Hmm, I don't recall seeing them at my wally world, but I'll definitly check again...Thanks

I would say yes, I've had bass 2lbs and under hit 5" senco's they also have a 4".

I checked out the Culprit, and Larew worms...pretty nice..that culprit redshade looks really good..thanks for the input. 8-)

Good report, and at least you caught some fish. Goin to the sand box..? if so, thanks for your service, and above all, stay Safe..

First off, great pic's..That lake looks awesome, i.e. bass heaven. Oh, and the fish aren't bad either..

Just started using some what appears to be Zoom 8" watermelonseed ribbontail worms. Have caught a few fish on them. I haven't noticed anyone saying they caught fish on these types of worms, mostly I slow roll them for best results. Anywho, just wondering if any of you fellas have been throwin em, and what if any luck you've had with them.

Thanks...even though I'm a fan of Shimano's...I think I'm gonna take a look see at the Pflugers...

For what your gonna do, I'd definitly get a better rod. Btw, you didn't say if this is gonna be a bc. or spinnin set up..

Shimano Shahra...bout 80.00.. here's one for sale http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1242000057 I'm sure Muddy will chime in ..lol

o.k...thanks ..

O.K...call me stupid..but what is fizzing..? :-[