Mobasser

Bass are not always real aggressive. They don't chase after everything you throw. Finesse is usually downsizing baits, lines, and fishing slower. And yes it works.

For me, I think Im 8 from the bank, 8-9 from my canoe, and 7-8 from a boat. I fish mostly a smaller quarry lake and I've learned some good spots to cast from the bank.

By this time of the season, I have the bite dialed in pretty good. I don't carry a huge amount of stuff because I won't end up using it. I've thrown the wrong lure of course, and my plan won't work every time, but I'll switch to something that's works after a short time.

I'll call the " fish stringer " rig. Obviously deadly...

Yes sir. Happy 4rth of July to everyone here on BR. Have a safe relaxing holiday.

I have to be stealthy to catch bass in the lake I fish. With the clear water, I make long cast and stay back. Shadows also spook fish so boat position is important. And, feathering in cast so your baits enter quietly. These things can help you in catching bass when you need to be stealthy.

During the main fishing season, I change out mono usually several times. Good fresh line is insurance against breaking when a good fish strikes. And, it cast and handles better too.

I keep this color on hand to use in clear water. It's a good color.

Sometimes, the bass will hit a worn torn up plastic bait better than a new one. Only the fish know why.

Nothing really important to post this morning except that I love this site. It's the best! Hope all my fellow bass anglers have a great day!

Best: plastic worm fishing. Worst: deep crankbaits.

I think older guys can and will learn things regarding all the modern stuff. Some of them are probably happy with what they've got now. I have to speak up for the older guys. I'm one of them myself. I wondered if FFS would separate some of us. I think in some ways it has already.

I'm continuing to send strong positive thoughts your way A-Jay.Stay strong as best you can.

T rig. Jig. Spinnerbait

This was my original thread almost two years ago, so I'll give an update. I've since tried P Line CX, and like it better than Yo Zuri hybrid. I'm using 6lb on 1000 and 2000 size spin reels. P Line CX handles so much better for me than Yo Zuri. I like the green color, and, have had zero issues on my spin gear. I'm not sure what the diameter of the P Line is compared to Yo Zuri, but cast after cast it works. The only way to really judge a line is to fish it extensively. I've done this with Yo Zuri, and like P Line CX better.

A-Jay, sending some positive thoughts your way.

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Mike is a good man for this job. Congratulations Mike.

We can all have some balance issues as we get older. One thing that's improved my balance is losing weight. I've lost 18lbs, and still working at losing some more. I'm lighter on my feet, and my balance has improved as a result.

I'm 66, and for the most part my balance is pretty good. I can still stand up in the boat and cast ok. But it's easier if I sit down and fish. My daughter's already treat me like I'm an " old man". Everything I do, they're saying be careful dad! My wife says I should be grateful my daughters are looking out for me, and I am.

7 ft is my longest and I don't care to go much longer. If your just casting and reeling moving baits of any kind these longer rods are probably ok. If your fishing slow bottom hopping plastics, you can easily pull your bait out of the zone because these rods take up more line with every movement.

Junebug works good for me. But, I don't put any stock in the dark/ water, dark/ color theory. I fish clear water mostly, and have caught bass on junebug, black, watermelon, and light purple. They've all worked, it just depends on the day.

I first learned about the Rebel Ringworm shortly after I started fishing for bass around 1980. A tackle shop owner recommended them to me. He also explained the concept behind this worm design. When cast, the rings would trap air, and create bubbles when the bait was retrieved or falling though the water. I'm not sure if this was true or not. My own reason for this being a successful worm is the way it looks. The rings make it appear larger than it's size, which is 4" mostly. As a novice bass fisherman, this was one bait that worked, and I was able to catch bass with it over a few years time. Then, it was gone, and no longer made by Rebel. I forgot all about them and moved on. Now I've " rediscovered" the ringworm, and we have several to pick from. Currently, I'm using Mr. Twister 4" ringworms. Zoom makes a good one, as does Roboworm with the Zipper worm. My best colors are junebug, black/ blue tail, and watermelon. I've only fished the 4" size, but they're available in longer lengths also Like all plastic worms, these can be fished several ways, depending on your own waters. It works on bass of all sizes.IMO, one of the best plastic worm designs of all time. P.S. If you fish clear water, a watermelon ringworm rigged with a split shot and slowly crawled along the bottom is deadly, shallow or deeper.

Nice fish Mike!

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