BassinLou

My biggest bass on a top water frog was just shy of 7lbs. I caught it using a white booyah pond crasher. It was a tad bigger than my avatar pic. That bass was also caught on frog. I used a Live Target to catch that 6.5 lbs fish.

That's true. In our case down here in South Fl, one big gar, mudfish (bowfin), or Snakehead and the frog is a goner. LOL!!

For light cover I throw 40lb PP. For heavy cover I throw 50lb PP. I personally do not see the need to throw heavier than this. Til this day I have never had a bass break me off using 50lbs frog fishing.

As long as the frog is contained well and out of the elements it should do just fine. If you ask me how many fish a frog can handle before you have to retire it I will tell you its around 40-60 quality bass.

Piggy backing off what Catch and Grease said. On the upper right corner where you see the website's offerings, click on fishing articles, you will have plenty of material to print out if you choose from there. Good luck.

It happens buddy. There is always tomorrow.

We are windy and colder as far as South Fl goes today. LOL... If I were to be bank fishing right now I would position myself with the wind to my back. The only way I would be casting toward the wind would be if I were fishing heavy baits. As far as presentation goes, i would slow it down, finding the right amount weight to use will be key. The wind can make bottom contact challenging. Goodluck.

DSG and BPS, since these stores are relatively close to me.

We have had a couple of fronts move through already. Depending on what day you went fishing the fish could have been off.

3 for 3 George, way to go!!

Slow days happen. Try to get out as much as you can. You never know what the next day has in store for you.

Sounds like its time to change it out. Once line becomes that springy its time to either change to braid, or refill, if you really prefer that line.

You are correct, I failed to specify that critical point. Thanks.

I do not live in Port St. Lucie, I live further South, but what I can tell you that might help you a bit is Google Earth. That site has helped me find spots til this day. On a side note, our fish down here are finicky this time of year. With cold fronts coming and going these next few months, our fish will turn off for a few days at a time. Once things level off, the fishing can pick up dramatically and then shut down again when the next front blows threw. Hope that helps, good luck.

I got hung up on some branches across a canal the other day using braid. So I looked for a stick, but I could't find one. Then it hit me. I wrapped the braid around my pliers a few times then I pulled my braid free. Just a thought if you can't find a stick.

Here is the 2nd pic of the "Monster"

Sorry i was late George, here is George's Weston monster!!

Did you you check the spool retention screw on the top right side of the reel. That screw is what allows you to expose and remove the the spool or access the brakes. I have found, when I use to have the Revo S, that when that screw became loose my reel would make the noises and performed the way you described. The screw will not fall out. It's a spring screw, however when its loose it causes the spool to be loose as well. That might do the trick. Good luck

MM51, I stopped there once to check it out, but never to fish it. The ramp is nice. It has two aluminum docks on either side of it. I haven't figured out how to head back East on the alley once I leave the ramp though. The exit allows for a safe Exit to the West, on the alley.

Mike congrats to all three of you!! (Your son,Rob, and Yourself). I was curious when you were going to start posting LOX pigs again.... ..... LOL... WTG!!

The Lews line up have great reels. I have 2. The Tournament MG and the tournament pro. For another $30 you can purchase a TT PRO. They can be had for $150.

I have had Carbonlite's and they served me well.

Nice George!! Two Sundays back to back. Your on to something.

Congrats on the boat purchase!! Your fishing experience will definitely be enhanced. I agree 100% with Rhino's post. Become comfortable with navigating, trailering and everything else in between before you begin focusing on fishing and electronics.

I palm my reels, but then again i either have big hands or i like small reels one or the other.... lol!! The swim baits and arbogast have more than enough weight to just chuck and reel without a problem. Throwing the 5" boot tail, should be ok, just periodically check the line. Winding with the line between your fingers all the time sounds like a pita. Focus on your holding your reel right so that your ready when the big one hits.