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This was it. Thank you.

I have an issue involving my baitcasting reel where when I try to reel in the line, it doesn't move the spool, only the line guide. It will also not let me release line when I try to cast. What is the issue here and how can I fix it?

Thanks for the feedback you guys. Okay, I am going to try both and see which one I like better. I basically had them narrowed down to those two choices. The creepy crawlers cost less per pack as well as have more in a pack, however I am looking forward to test the chompers' scent.

I've also been looking at both of those. Which zoom product are you referring to? Is the creepy crawler, or the double tailed fat albert?

I have heard that Yamamoto's are pretty good. Also, what size is best for jig trailers? Is three inches too small?

Thank you for the feedback, It was really helpful and gave me some new found hope to learn more by experimenting. How far down will the bright object in the water have to be seen in order for it to be considered stained, dingy, murky, muddy, ect?

I don't exactly know where to start, but my family recently bought a piece of land with two small lakes, each roughly about 5 acres. It used to be a fishing resort, and I do not know many aspects about it. I am relatively new to fishing, but I was wondering if you guys could help me out.I was wondering how I could find out more about more information about it. I know this might be asking a lot being new and all, but you guys seem really nice and you're my only source of helpful information. I know you won't be able to tell you everything about the lakes, but I will try to give as much information that I think will be relevant. Is it okay if I ask a couple of questions about how to find some basic info? - Thanks. If you guys need to know more I will gladly help you out as I know that I am asking a huge favor of you guys. Feel free to comment on whatever you can- don’t feel like you need to answer all of this at once. How do you determine water clarity and visibility? The water here isn't clear, but I don't think it is exactly muddy either. Does the color of the water determine the clarity of water? How do you determine what is on the bottom of the lake? - Rocks? Mud? Around the edges it is mostly mud, but in the very shallow areas there are some grasses and reeds. There is also an area that has rocks along a stretch of the shore. Also, I am sorry I don't know if there were any parts that were man-made or not, but like I said earlier, It used to be a fishing club/resort. How do you find out underwater structures? Will you need technology in order to do this? How do I tell how deep the water is? Should I get my jonboat out with a dry line anchoring it at the bottom and measure that way? Will that work? I am wondering how I will find the deepest point because it is shaped in a unique way. How do you find what type of baitfish there are and if there are crawdads? Will I have to find them or catch them? Or do I just have to assume based on my location? How will I find the cover that fish hide in the most? From my point of view it seems as though there isn’t much visible cover when looking from the surface. Will there always be cover? How will I find it? I appreciate all of your time and I thank you for reading what must seem to you like rookie questions. If you have something you’d like to ask, please do. Like I said earlier, I didn’t know where else I could ask all of this, and I thank you for the help and your valuable experience .

Thanks for all the feedback you guys. Most of my plastics range from around 3 inches to 6 inches.

All Dirty Jigs. Sorry for the bad descriptions- I didn't know how to post a link or pictures to the swimjig without leading them to an external site. "Alabama Bream" Brown, white w/ speckles, light green/yellow "Crappie" Black/White speckled "Dill Gill" Brown at the top, Green in the middle, and a little light blue at the bottom

Thanks for the tip! Whenever I get good bites my first instinct is to keep doing what I'm doing, but who knows? Maybe I'll find something that catches them better.

Thank you, I'll be looking into them!

What do you get when you are under a budget, but still need to catch fish and need them to last a long time?

It is only temporary- I can assure you. I will buy more than one type, but as of now I am on a limited budget and I am looking at cerrtain hooks.

What is the best all around hook size that fits most plastics?

Yes, that is exactly what I mean. Are the owner hooks worth the extra money?

Are these worth the extra price? I have heard that they are supposed to make softbaits last longer, it there any truth to that? What are the benefits/uses? I have been looking at gamakatsu superline spring lock hooks and I'm wondering if I should get them.