thinkingredneck

I don't fish that type of creek now, however, would changing out trebles for side hooks work. In the Northwest, that is what we did for Salmon spoons.

If you don't already have one, get a cheap depth finder. Find offshore structure. Also look for bairfish, birds, etc. What is the forage?

Candy bug, June bug, Black, Green Pumpkin, Camo, Bubble gum

T rig worms, because I like to feel what it is doing, work the bait, and pick apart cover. It seems that I have to "fish the bait" more. Love the tap. Jigs are up there too. I have to admit I wish I could catch EM all on topwater though. I love Bream (sunfish for you yankees) with a light fly rod and poppers.

If you like mono, stick with it, or try yo zuri hybrid.

Fish cloudy days when I can. Zoom toad near pads, or some other frog type bait. Trick worm or jig and pig. Clear water, use greens, dark water use black or purples. That is where I'd start.

Did not know him but sorry for your loss. My Daddy died from cancer. Hard to watch. Prayers sent.

I have a Pfluger president BC. No complaints. Smooth, takes a lot of rough use. I will buy another one. Good price point.

Worm: Zoom trickworm jig trailer: Rage craw Soft swimbait: mister twister (small) and 3:16 Mission fish (larger) Creature: Zoom brush hog swimjig trailer: Rage menace beaver type bait: havoc pit boss Fluke: not sure Topwater: salad spoon by Lunker city What are yours?

Zoom Ole monster. I just bought some Yum ribbontail. Have not caught anything on plain purple gràpe Mann's. I think glitter is important in dark or dirty water.

Old ones are very different from new ones. I replace the hooks and put split rings with shorter trebles. I bought a new one and it won't float.

No shortage of sqirrels, armadillos, coyotes, deer, wild hogs, possums, coons, snakes, or gators. A Redneck buffet out there.

Seriously looks like the monster from Alien.

Pork frogs. Just found some new old stock. I was almost out.

Does weightless t rig trickworm count?

I fish to get away from people. I manage 50+ people- mostly women- and deal with the public... Occasionally my wife goes or one of my kids if they are here. My one fishing buddy is into catfish with bait lately, trying to catch a monster. Not my cup of tea. I can take the kayak out after work, or fish rip rap from shore.

I picked up a Daiwa, Ozark, American Rodsmith MH 6 ft baitcasters all for $35. Good for kayak fishing with their fairly short handles.

I posted this on another post, but I am psyched to find these, and on sale, no less!

Found these at a small town Walmart for $2.

Sometime you should try a popper on a fly rod. It can be a blast. Here are some simple flies I tie.

This!

Here are some I tied while I was home with Bronchitis.

Love fishing a horny toad! Don't forget a Salad Spoon, (bottom two baits in pic).

Yes, I have no trouble with 8 lb on spinning. Had problems with smaller braid digging in on BC.

I use 8 lb fire line on spinning rods, +/- swivel and leader. 65 lb powerpro on BC, +/- leader. I fish in a lot of cover, particulate lilly pads