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When do you know when to use a jig vs. a soft plastic texas rigged creature bait like a Zoom Brush Hog or a Beaver-style bait? I've used both, and both seem to produce, but when do you choose one over another?

I'm looking to give topwater snakes a try. I've seen some small norther watersnakes swimming across local ponds and it has inspired me to give these a shot. I'm currently considering buying some Mann's Hardnose Floating Snakes. Anyone have any experience with these?

That's awesome that that fish is still around! Goes to show how tough these fish are.

On spro frogs the legs come a little long. Sometimes a fish will come up and hit the frog, but they'll just grab onto one of the legs and not get the body in it's mouth. By trimming the legs down you create a more compact lure, and the bass will hit the body of the frog instead of going after legs. I trim off about an inch or so. You want some dangle left, just not as much.

Awesome fish! Did someone take the pictures for you or did you use a tripod?

This may be a newbie question, but can someone explain/illustrate the slip-shot rig and the mojo rig? I am also presented with a lot of undergrowth in one of the small lakes I fish.

I plan on purchasing a friends 1970's 16ft. Lund jon boat in the next couple of weeks. The boat is a modified v font. I plan on using it mostly in small, electric motor only lakes. The main lake I will be fishings is about 50-55 acres. I don't plan on purchasing an outboard. May add one someday down the road, but college is keeping me on a tight budget. I want to add a casting deck, some storage, and a trolling motor to the boat. I'm going to try to keep weight down as much as possible. We will almost always be fishing 2 people off the boat. I guess my question is should I get a transom mount trolling motor or a bow mounted trolling motor? Also, what kind of power should I be looking for? I wanna keep the cost down, but still be able to prowl around small ponds and lakes.

Thanks Glenn!

I remember there being a link to all of the jon boat restorations that have been put on this site and I can't seem to find it. Can someone please direct me? Sorry!

Just curious, did you ever catch any fish with this? How is it holding up?

Nice lookin boat! Wish I could find a deal like that!

You every think about customizing your rig? Looks like a plain ol' canoe to me ;D

Sounds great! I'm looking for my first boat. I'll take a jon or a fixer upper old fishing boat- anything really. I've been searching craigslist like crazy :.

When did you all get your first fishing boat? What was the make and model? Did you get an amazing deal on it? You can even include jon boats if you want.

What gear ratio do you guys like to use for spinnerbaits? Lets say 3/8-1/2oz. Lookin to buy a new reel for a spinnerbait combo and just wanted you all's opinions.