fishballer06

Whenever the water temperatures are low (as with pre spawn fishing), the action usually heats up with the air/water temperature as well. At 7 AM, the water might only be 52*, but come noon, the water could be up to 57*.

I had a tournament 2 weeks ago and I encountered a good one. Weigh in was at 3. A little after 2, we moved over and fished the bank opposite from the launch. There is also a dock to fish off of right beside the launch, of which there was a few people fishing off of and they could all see us fishing. Come 3, we pulled the boat out and did our weigh in. Once done, we walked down to the dock to release our fish (there's 20 boats in this tournament). There were 4 different people fishing off this dock and they just all dropped their jaws as they saw all these guys throwing these 2-5 pound bass back into the lake. "Is that a bass?! Those are huge!" "Why are you throwing a fish that big back?" "Did you catch that in here? Really? Fish grow that big in here?!" "There's no way you caught that in here." "Did ya'll catch any bluegills?" "Throw it back right over here. I'm going to catch it again and take it home."

Not any more, I bought the very last one.

I bought the Tatula R because it seemed like too nice of a reel to pass up for the $130 that they can be had for online. I must say its a nice reel for the money. I wouldn't say it's absolutely amazing, but it works well for its use. So far, I haven't bought into the whole extra casting distance from the T wing. I've been using mine for squarebills and lipless cranks.

I run a 45" Motor Guide on my Blazer 202. Like others have stated above, measure as recommended above.

I base my color selection solely off the belly color

I own the Saros, and my Dad owns the Supreme, so I have used both. I personally prefer the Saros a good bit more than the Supreme. Both are fine reels, but I just really enjoy the Saros.

If you're in the shallow and you're unsure if there's bluegill in the area, you can always, take a few pieces of bread with you and throw it in the water. More than likely, the bluegill in the area will come up and peck at it.

Nice catch man! The fish look decent too.

I'm getting very fond of using fluoro for my deeper cranks. I'm finding that I'm getting an extra 1-2 feet deeper with my DT10's and above. Hookup ratio's are good and casting distance is very good as well. I'm using KVD Line and Lure conditioner the night before, and another shot the morning of.

My Pap still kills bass and walleye with a 3/8oz super rooster tail. Great lures!

1. DT6 2. DT10 3. DD22 4. Cavitron 5. Skitter Pop 6. Pad Crasher 7. D bomb 8. 5" Senko 9. LC Pointer 10. 3/8oz jig 11. 3/8oz Terminator Spinnerbait 12. Arashi squarebill

Cavitron DT's

They're great lures and they certainly have great action. My only gripe with most Megabass jerkbaits (Vision 110's and the Flap Slaps) is the thin wire hooks that come on them. I've bent quite a few of them out and always finding myself replacing them. Don't get me wrong, they're a sharp hook, but they do bend easily.

The saying goes: Wind from the west, fishing is the best Wind from the east, fish bite the least Wind from the south, blows the bait into the fishes mouth Wind from the north, fishing is the poorest

DT10 would be my most go to crank bait. I've always got one tied on. This spring, this custom painted one has been my go to color.

Bill Lewis now makes a one knocker in their traditional Rat-L-Trap

That baby bass/crappie looking one looks great.

Like others have said, so many good options out there and everyone has their opinion. Check out some of the following companies. Spro Smithwick Rapala Megabass Strike King Lucky Craft Duo Realis

I like the Why Nots for flipping and jigging.

Nice catches Hootie

Yup

That's terrible to hear. I feel for you. I hope it turns up soon for you.

Likely could be a healing scar from being caught before.

Did someone say cheap sunglasses?