loudcherokee

Thanks guys. I plan to go back to that spot soon. There's a guy that swears he caught a 40 pounder there and released it. Hope I can grab that one next time. LC

Lmao I was so excited and was panicking to find something to use and that's all I could think of haha. I also took one next to my foot and a water bottle. I wish I wasn't alone so I could have gotten a better picture. LC

Hooked into this bad boy today using cut bluegill for bait. Bass fishing was slow so I decided to toss a line out and let it sit. Took awhile to get it in but man was I stoked for this fish. I've never caught anything over 6 pounds. This flathead weighed 23 pounds 14 ounces. LC

I got some in my MTB today. Curious to see how well they do. LC

I bought a berkley digital scale at Walmart for $18. So far so good. Turns on every time and is easy to read. LC

I grew up watching Andy Griffith reruns with my grandfather. Watching the show always reminds me of him. I work in an assisted living facility, and Andy Griffith is a favorite of all the residents, along with Bonanza and Gunsmoke. I'd have to say my favorite episode is citizens arrest lol. LC

X2! Lews is my favorite! LC

I've been looking to replace my MH/F baitcasting rod I currently use to throw light t-rigs, jigs, etc. On this rod, I have a Lews Tournament Pro spooled up with 12lb Fluorocarbon. I can cast a 1/8oz bullet weighted t-rig on this rod, but struggle with getting any real distance without a blowup from trying to sling the bait too hard. The rod is rated 3/8 - 1oz. I've checked several manufacturers rods in the 7' length and can't find a medium power rod that has a lure rating lower than 1/4oz. I'd like the option of throwing light rigs in the range from weightless plastics - 1/4oz jigs and t-rigs. What rod out there exists that can do this in the baitcasting world? LC

Get to the water just before sunrise if possible and cast along the shoreline. Come back at dusk and fish into the night. We've been having mid 90s with high humidity here in east TN lately. These are the most productive times for me in the heat. LC

I like them. I don't notice that they catch more or less fish than other plastics. My PB in my avatar was caught on a black neon Kriet Kreature. LC

When I decided to upgrade my spinning reel from my old walmart special Mitchell 300x, I went with Lews based on my experience with their baitcasters. I picked up a Lews Tournament Pro Spinning reel and it was an amazing reel. Smooth retrieve, fairly light weight, smooth drag, and could handle braid really well. When the new Team Lews Gold Spin came out, I upgraded again with no regrets. I gave my old tourney pro spin to my fishing buddy so he had something better to fish with than the $10 Shakespeare he was using. LC

Keep in mind the amount of line you have on your spool will also affect ipt. A nearly empty spool will pickup less line than a full spool. I throw my buzzbaits on my spinnerbait rod n reel. The gear ratio is 6.4:1 which I think is perfect for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. It's a Lews Tournament MG and has no problems retrieving 2 blade, 3 blade, double prop, clacker etc buzzbaits and keeping them on the surface. LC

I guess I way over - do it. I carry a backpack AND a tacklebag. The backpack holds 10 3600 size boxes and my spools of leader, scale, gloves, face buffs, pliers, scissors, etc. The tacklebag has all my plastics and scents, plus worm hooks and all my plastic rigging stuff. Each bag weighs 20 pounds. I know this is alot but I hate being at the lake or spot I'm fishing and wishing I had brought such and such lure or plastic. I also carry 5 rigs in a rod caddy from cabelas. I usually don't carry all of this around when I fish, instead I usually find a spot and set it all down. LC

Count me as all of the above too. Finesse spinning rig - 15lb braid with 8 or 12lb FC leader Spinnerbait /buzzbait/chatterbait baitcaster - 30lb braid no leader Crankbait/topwater treble hook rod -12 to 14lb mono Light jig/t-rig/bottom contact - 12lb Fluorocarbon Heavy jig/swimjig/frog/pitchin' n flippin' - 50lb braid LC

I attach my lure or hook to the hook keeper on the rod, then put a lure wrap around it before I take my rods in the house. I have a curious cat that likes to inspect my gear everytime I get home so the lure wraps are necessary as I don't want her hooking herself. LC