BassAssasin2

What are some of the benefits of making your own rods? Is it cheaper? And what would i need to get started in it. Thanks in advance!

very nice!

x2 most people dont think of something like that, i too have got that feeling of needing to slow it down or thought i was about to get a bite and in most cases im right.

I think if you explained your situation they wouldnt have a problem with it, You could atleast give it a try and see what you think

congrats on a nice fish! Hope you continue with your success. Always tight lines! ;D

x2 best knot ive came across

Ive used both but you cant go wrong with either one. But some prefer the stx over the sx, reason being the stx has the dual breaking system and is supposed help against backlashing. I dont know if it warrants the extra money though, they are both outstanding reels. But i would buy the sx and use the extra money to buy lures you dont need ;D

x2 witnessed the same thing, local creek backed up, and the bass paled,(i think i scared them) ;D

Thanks for the suggestions will try it out and see, this pond seems to have potential. Have caught a 5lb er out of it, buts its ridiculous to see all the swirls when you throw your bait and for some reason i think that they are all small fish. They all seem incredibly healthy and fat and are deep green. just cant seem to get any more big ones to bite. Ive never seen stranger behavior out of bass. its kinda perplexing to fish this pond.

Central arkansas

Alright i fish a pond with some monster bass and just a ton of fish in general, but the pond is nearly covered in water shield (lily pad look alike), ive used top water frogs and jigs and such. But as soon as you cast 15-20 fish break the surface and swim off. There are pockets of dirt and grass that float up and they hang out in that stuff. What should i throw to get them to hit better. i thought about throwing a crankbait into open pockets and ripping it out. or tieing on a swimbait.whats yalls thoughts

Thank you all good advice has helped alot, And money is no issue i want the best of the best. But i dont want to spend hundreds of dollars for a piece of crap.l

x2 30lb. is sufficient for most everything, and smaller diameter should allow you to get more distance in a cast.

Im torn between abu garcia, shimano, and quantum. possibly abu garcia premier or something. or a top end shimano or quantum. What is the best and why?

The two ponds i fish have the exact same thing. And yes they are bass because i have caught them, usually a top water frog works. But they are sometimes as many as 10 in one little area and when they swim they push a wake of water in front of them and you can see their dorsal and tail fins sticking out. And unless carp put on a bass suit then they are bass. And i have no idea why they do it.