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Ive heard such great things about fishing flukes. But I never seem to be able to cast them well. Any tips for better casting distance for a weightless fluke? And when are the best times to use one?

I'm just wondering if there's any other folks from these parishes around here who could help a newer bass angler. I have a small shallow water skiff that I mainly use for fly fishing but I wanna get into bass fishing, since the wind is always a killer here. I know Bayou Black can be hot, but the Intercoastal Waterway scares me in a small boat. Any tips, or maybe any clubs I could look into, would be very much appreciated

When I started getting really into bassin' this year, I focused on the Texas Rig, specifically things like Brush Hogs, Z Hogs, and soon curly tailed worms. I soon learned to read the water, the conditions, etc. I still always go to the Texas Rig when it comes to fishing around grass and hangs. Soon, I started using spinnerbaits (one color combo: white and charteuse), lipless cranks, and now I am working on drop shotting. The main thing is to learn what the bass in your area want. Take the time to talk to other anglers, research, and most important in my book, keep a fishing log. Log the water conditions, wind, temp, what baits worked, what ones didn't cover, retrieve style, etc. Then use this information to help you pattern fish.

Thanks for this! I might need to change the water pump on this old boat I am working on. Ill find out if its not "ticking" out the little spout when I get her hooked up

Money is in! I have to get some tires for it right now. What is the average size trailer tires does one need for a trailer about 16 feet long?

Thanks for the input guys! I get paid this week (some money from a side job I worked on earlier this year) and Im gonna be putting a good chunk of that dough to getting this boat fixed. I might not be able to go after many bass before winter, but, Ill be able to go chase some redfish and speckled trout when they start to stack up! Here is more information: -The motor is a 1996(?) 40 hp Johnson. -The hull brand is Alweld, based in Arkansas I believe. Honestly? Im excited yet nervous about this little venture. But I think itll be worth it.

So, I got my paws on a very run down old aluminum hull that needs a lot of TLC, paint, and maybe an exorcism. This boat has been sitting for about six years according to the previous owner, and it mainly has a handful of problems: 1.) The rectifier will not charge a boat battery. A diode may be bad, and it needs to be replaced. Not hard considering I am a budding mechanic and can switch it easily. 2.) The steering cables are locked up. I need to know what I need to do to replace these, as I have no experience really with hydraulic lines. 3.) The wooden floor is rotten and needs to be replaced. Not a hard fix. I am also going to extend the deck about three feet back, towards amidships. 4.) It needs new fuel lines and a fuel tank. Not hard. 5.) Second biggest headache: The power tilt does not function anymore. Two ideas: either a bad motor, or the switch in the throttle assembly went bad. 6.) Single biggest headache: I need new numbers on it. The owner and I did a bill of sale, but, he doesn't have the boat registration. I will need to contact LWF (Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries) for what to do. 7.) The owner cannot locate the key for the ignition. He may find it yet, but, at this point, I doubt it. It is a throttle, choke, ignition, and kill switch all in one. Can I have a locksmith make a new key, or does it need to be changed out? I need help with #2 and #5 mostly. Does anyone have much experience replacing these?

SaltLife Optics are my current pair. They have Zeiss lenses, crafted in Itally, and from what I have read, can be used as safety glasses. (NOTE: PLEASE VERIFY THIS CLAIM BEFORE ATTEMPTING A DANGEROUS ACTION THAT COULD HARM YOUR EYES) I have a small head, and they fit me very well. They have tons of different frame and lens combos. I would check them out, as they cost less than Costas, and perform just as good if not better.

Depends on your water color: my only luck on a jig came from a blue/black Strike King football jig when I was 13. I really prefer other lures. Maybe I need to start throwing them more.

Welcome to the forum! I go up to Nawlins to go carp fishing quite a bit on fly. Metarie is full of those freshwater permit! City Park is super pressured: I have a buddy who goes there semi regularly. They may just be keyed in on the action of the senko. It has one hell of a subtle yet irresistable action, and I love to throw them. If you ever want a fishing buddy, I might have to come up there and fish with ya! Just excuse me if I start throwing some permit flies at carp: those things fight like the biggest redfish!

I am not the brightest bulb on the tree. Things like finesse fishing are new to me. With the hot water here and some pressured areas I am fishing, I think drop shotting will be a way for me to put more weight in my kayak. So I have two questions: 1.) How long do you leave the leader from the weight to the hook? I am fishing in about 3-6 feet of water, so I am assuming about 8-10 feet of line between? 2.) How do you deal with fishing in weeds or around moss/algae?

I retie after every five or six fish. Just because mono can stretch so easily.

While evacuating the (at the time) coming flooding in Gonzales, La, I burnt the bearings on the hub of my truck. Thankfully got the truck towed right before the flooding came.

Lol, that is why I wear long sleeve shirts and thick blue jeans. Put enough pressure on it, place it on your pants, and let the denim soak it. Im fine with stains on my clothes.

Prior to this year, every time I tried to target bass, I would skunk out badly. Last year, I caught maybe fifteen bass in my life. This year, since I started getting much more serious into the strategies and techniques of bass fishing, I have caught 24 bass and I plan to catch 24 more by years end. Find two or three baits that you have: I recommend a Senko, a spinnerbait, and a swimbait. Take the time to fish whatever three baits you pick religiously. Learn how to fish them. Educate yourself on the tactics, rigs, etc. of the lures. Fish them constantly. You WILL learn how to catch fish! Focus on a few tactics that would work for your area. Is it deep? Then try Carolina rigs, drop shots, and suspending cranks. Is it weedy and shallow? Spinnerbaits and Texas rigs will work wonders. Fish something long enough, and you'll learn how to catch fish with it! I also second getting a cheap, used kayak. Kayak fishing is one of the most fun, and exerting, ways of fishing. You can lose weight, gain muscle, and cover tons and tons of water. Try it sometime, you might find a new addiction!