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I still love the Swedish made round casting reels. I have 3. 5500 is my fave.

Only about 20% online. I live about 25 min from a good sporting goods store, and like getting things there. If they don't have it I order online

Greentrout, that is another good one.The clear finish is a favorite on Ozark lakes here in Missouri

I think the spook worked so well for me was because the bass didn't have a lot of time to look it over. Medium fast movement but still moving. I love fishing them

Very good point Sam. The student who has a harder time has to think it out.Therefore, he will learn more in the end.We can all get baffled while fishing, but each time you solve the problem you've learned something

Welcome

I've been fishing a 5acre spring fed lake near for over 20 yrs. Years ago, I was skunked on poppers, slim minnow baits, and other slower moving Topwaters. Enter the Zara Spook. Big, quiet,but always moving, I began to get solid hookups. Now, its one of my very favorites. It took me some practice to get this bait down. Myself, I've stuck with the standard models. Fave colors are frog, bass, and one I think is discontinued- shore minnow. I haven't tried some of the high end Japanese models, but have heard good things.I use a 6ft casting rod, medium, and 12 or 14 pound mono. What are some of your Fave models, and what setup do you use. In my humble opinion, one of the greatest lures ever produced.

I've become used to mine over the years and really like it. I wish more major rod companies would produce them.Graphite or cork. Both work good

Does anyone still use this style of handle? My favorite is an old Lews rod with a graphite tape on handle. Sensitive and comfortable too

Hello David, and welcome

Thanks

I am like Cat. Crankbaits are my weak point. I've got a bunch, but don't throw em, and don't have much confidence in them.

Me too Dwight

Im going to find something that works. Know what you mean about not finding the right one.

Good ideas here. Im pairing it down to 1 rod, and one small pocket tackle box. I can swap out what I need when its called for. Now, when I look at my first tacklebox it looks HUGE! I love bank fishing and on many smaller waters I think its better than a boat. Don't want my fishing time to be like a work day

Sad to hear this. Guido was one of my early heroes. I got to meet him years ago. Very nice guy and a great fisherman

Those look like good tackle bags. I've even thought about clipping a smaller flat box to my belt loop.

When I first started bass fishing, I was strictly a bank fisherman.First thing I bought was a large 5 tray tackle box, which I carried along with me.I still do some bank fishing but years ago I realized I was tackle bound. I now carry a small 2 tray box and 2 rods. Im thinking about downsizing even more because I usually use the same 2 or 3 baits depending on the season or time of day. Its surprising what you can pack in a small box, and it frees you up with less to haul around.How do you guys transport your tackle when you bankwalkin?

I'm 60, and Im lucky that I live close by a small lake that I fish. Sometimes I make a quick run over there for 1 to 11/2 hours if Im busy. I still have fun, and I've learned never to take it for granted

Nice! I have to agree that there really isn't a bad finesse worm. At one point or another they can all be good.

What are your opinions on this. I tend to think you really don't need 10 bearings in a spinning reel. I've got some older reels that In still using with only 2 or even 1 bearing, and their still smooth. I think the bearing quality and where they are placed is more important than the number of bearings. What do you think?

I collect old lures too. Something I've realized over the years is that only certain ones bring big dollars. Rare colors or models that weren't made in large quantities. Serious collectors want original boxes and paperwork that came with them too

I've always done best when its hot, with a dark spinnerbait. If weeds are not a huge problem, a black buzzbait or black jitterbug can be really good. I've had some blowups close to the bank or boat that were spooky!

Well Sam, it want a huge sale, but was still good. I got 2 packs ned rig heads, braid and mono line, some strike king 1/8 oz shaky head jigs and my wife got crappie jigs- I talked her into Bobby Garland jigs. Hope they work! They have some good buys on Fenwick spinning combos but I didn't bite. You know how it is with fishing stuff. There's always a few things you really need, and a lot of stuff you would Love to have. I need to wear out a few of mine first

I'm gonna have to try some. Always looking for something new Scaleface, 6inch jelly worms would probably be considered finesse these days. Haven't fished em in a while but a killer worm for sure