drodriguez

I like powerfishing and am looking into getting some rods and reels for spinnerbaits and cranking (western was, so shallow baits and deep baits) along with a gitzit rod. I'm looking to spend 50-75 a rod, but am looking at 100 dollar rods too. I also want 1 more mh. And reels... I love nice reels, but again, I'm on a budget... Any web sight to get them for a steel? Thanks in advance.

I did not read everyone's messages. I'm from the west coast, where drop shotting got its start. I do not use a swivel. I tie my lines together with an improved Albright knot. I like it because its compact, casts through your guides very well, and when its tied properly, doesn't break off easily. You didn't ask about that, but there's some free advice. As far as your question about how long to tie the leader, I typically make that based on water clarity, time of year, how deep I'm fishing the drop shot, and if there's grass. If I'm fishing in inches, not feet, I tie it the length of the lure. If I'm fishing deeper water with grass (typically means muddy bottoms and water conditions in my experience) I tie the rig so the lure is just above the grass. If I'm fishing chocolate water, I don't use a drop shot. I opt for moving baits at that point. If I'm tired of drop shots and want something different, I power shot. Heavy line with a jig on bottom instead of a weight, and then I tie my drop shot 3-4 feet above that. Hope this helps.

I did not read everyone's messages. I'm from the west coast, where drop shotting got its start. I do not use a swivel. I tie my lines together with an improved Albright knot. I like it because its compact, casts through your guides very well, and when its tied properly, doesn't break off easily. You didn't ask about that, but there's some free advice. As far as your question about how long to tie the leader, I typically make that based on water clarity, time of year, how deep I'm fishing the drop shot, and if there's grass. If I'm fishing in inches, not feet, I tie it the length of the lure. If I'm fishing deeper water with grass (typically means muddy bottoms and water conditions in my experience) I tie the rig so the lure is just above the grass. If I'm fishing chocolate water, I don't use a drop shot. I opt for moving baits at that point. If I'm tired of drop shots and want something different, I power shot. Heavy line with a jig on bottom instead of a weight, and then I tie my drop shot 3-4 feet above that. Hope this helps.

Thanks for all the info. Back in WA, bass dont grow as large as they do in the south. Theres not enough forraige species and wdfw doesnt care for bass fishing enough to change that. I'm looking forward to this area. Thanks all.

I just moved to Mount Holly NC from Everett, WA. I don't know anything about bass fishing any of the lakes around here, but I know starting with baitfish and asking around about typical water/weather conditions is a great way to get to know a little more than just getting out there. What are the baitfish in this area? And what lakes/ponds are close to Mount Holly? Also... According to NC Fish and Game there aren't any alligator gar in NC, but according to some things ive seen online, there are... Any idea where? I've never seen gar before. Lol thanks in advance.

I've looked online, and all the websights to clubs I've found look inoperational. What about near Mount Hood? Thanks in advance!

I've searched for clubs online near charlette, nc but all the clubs I found look like they are inactive. A year later, what clubs are near charlette, nc? Or even mount hood? Thanks in advance.

Man, I wish you replied so many months ago! I just moved to North Carolina. Add Boeing Bass to the club section on bass resource. This info could help people who were in my shoes, but only if its advertised. Lol

Man, I wish you replied so many months ago! I just moved to North Carolina. Add Boeing Bass to the club section on bass resource. This info could help people who were in my shoes, but only if its advertised. Lol

Lol. I guess I did. You'll probably still be better off with a casting set up though... More control over the fish, superior control during the cast. Easier to find the combos. Just saying. Only trying to help.

I like a dropshot and deep diving crainkbaits around bluff walls.

No, he doesn't mean spinning rod. It is HARD to find a spinning rod with the backbone for heavy wire hooks jigs have. He meens a highspeed (7:1:1 or faster) baitcast reel and keeping it on freespool at the end of the cast.

I really like the Sebile Magic Swimmer Soft in Rainbow trout. The action from them is perfect for spring bassin, and because you rig them weedless grass, brush, stumps, and rocks no longer become a problem. Pick some up. 3 lures, 1 hook, and specialty weights are less than 15.00.

If they made a bag styled backpack I would be happy. Too bad they don't.

Only the terminal tackle is set up. I didn't say rods and reels or crainkbaits. Lol