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I have a small KIA and transport my canoe with a Sportsrack carrier which cost me less than a $100. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11492935&kw=roof+rack&lmdn=Brand It's extremely durable and has lasted me a full year thus far with no sign of wear. I even took this on a 4 hour trip to PA from where I live with zero issues. As for lugging it on and off the car. Well ... if you care about your car's finish definitely use towels or something to place it on your car. Lean it so it sits along side your car. Lift from the opposite end and slide into position on your roof. Reverse the process and you can get it down easy. Lastly ... about the Kayak paddle. That's what I use. I keep the other traditional paddle bungeed on the inside just in case I lose my kayak paddle for some reason. Works well Good luck.

That explains why she got caught by a Giants fan. Giants do well against the Pats when it counts.

As a co-angler this one is very tough. Especially if you are working a bait, not getting bites and see your boater begin landing them. That doesn't mean your presentation wouldn't get bit but it does begin to mess with your head. With that being said I am more inclined to go with the 30 minute rule as a co-angler if neither of us is getting bit. If my partner begins killing it then that could vary.

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Welcome... again.

Lol. The head gear always gets more attention than the fish. There is never a debate about a good catch. NFL teams is a whole other story...

Me with my all-time catch to date. 5.89lb Smallie from Vermont.

Trailer hook all the time. Trailer never but I plan to experiment with them next season under some conditions.

#1 on the list is the drop shot. #2 is jigs (flipping & football)

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Yes. I also use a Swimming Super Fluke or Jr. Size.

I was given this advice a long time ago and it helps. You need a baseline before you can judge one lure vs another. Its such a personal preference. Do your research and pick a lure from one brand and work it for a while. Once you try another lure you will be surprised how much easier it is to compare. For me... SK Red Eye Shads SK KVD 1.5's Jerkbait- still undecided.

Awesome article!

Had a bird chase my worm when I casted it out. It missed the worm but got the line and it nose dived into the water. I had to reel it in and clip of as much line as I could. It was the best thing I caught that day. Priceless moment.

Sexy Shad Chrome Black (or Blue) Back Chartreuse Black Back

I keep a waterproof notepad and pen. I write down water temp, depth and water conditions at the very least. Then I can fill in the rest from memory later.

Guys, I'm new to Smallmouth fishing and read that finesse tubes like the Gitzit is one of the best baits for smallies. I assume a tube jig but what are some ways to present the bait? Thanks

You and me both buddy.

I use #1 VMC Spinshot hooks. Love them. My go to bait is a wacky Zoom Finesse worm.

Same here ... 10lb braid (PowerPro) with an 8lb FC leader as needed.

VMC Rugby Shakey Head Yum Flash Mob Jr. - Anxiously waiting

x2 ... You can put a whole list of athlete's who have "surprised" us in the past. I'm totally numb to it at this point. Seems like every week we are hearing about a superstar who has fallen from grace.

All, Wondering what you do to your jerkbaits to make them more effective in the water. Here's what I do ... 1 - Upsize the hooks. Generally up to #4's on the middle hook. Keep stock size on front and back (#2's usually) 2 - Red. Generally go red on all the hooks. At the very least the middle one. 3 - Feathered treble on back. For some reason I see these on poppers and rarely see this trick on jerkbaits. Killer on the pauses. Keeping balance and buoyancy in mind is always key when pimping it out. I look for the end result to be a jerkbait with a neutral bouyancy, maybe a slight fall in moderate temp water (50 - 60ish). Nose down as well. Thoughts?