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Didn't realize a heron would target a bass of that size but sure looks probable.

Yes I'm very guilty of stupidity when life was young, 10ft tall and bullet proof. This really hits home as I've fished Anna quite often over the years and most recent trip I actually caught the attention of my fishing partner. He was racing across the lake in his Nitro, 250 Merc and I screamed and pointed " SHALLOW !!!! " , it was close. Still thinking about it.....sad for this young man enjoying a lake I enjoy.

All I wanna know is can I keep throwing blue plastics ? I don't mind getting skunked. ?

Hearing this makes me bluer than blue as it's been a mainstay in my arsenal for many years.....the color blue.

I don't keep a running tally but do know I'm under 100 fish caught and probably put over 100 miles on a Jerkbait. Agree with you on the spinnerbait, my 2 best LM of 2020 was from one and keep one tied on year around. Numbers and consistancy should go up from here.

15# Power pro to 8# Sunline sniper on light action spinning rod using 1/16 oz Zman shrooms.

Weather finally broke and gave a window. Caught 7 LM and 1 Crappie.....few pics. 2 Bass 1 Crappie on Jerkbait and rest on brush hog.

Oh wow, that's someone watching to many knot videos and applying all of them at once.

It's perfectly fine to run straight braid to buzzbaits......65# seems excessive though. Lol

Heavy pressure is the theme at present. All the rural lakes I fish are loaded up at daylight. At those water temps, I'd throw Jerkbaits and spinnerbaits and hope the fish hasn't bit one in last 5 minutes.

Yeah but those wacky tools just scream......" I'm to cool and look like an accomplished fisherman " vs a broken Bic. Lol

My longest rod is 7'3 H frog stick. I fish from a seated position and find 6'6 - 6'10 a sweet spot.

I do hang a Ned quite often where I fish but find those thin wire hooks on 1/16 heads give enough to free the bait before line breaking.....most often. Will say, you lose way fewer baits from a boat due to angle advantage.

Been using 15 - 20# Power pro for many years. The small diameter makes for a clean leader knot and exceptional casting. One learning curve worth mentioning regarding braid, sweep your hooksets vs coming unglued.

Weather has been crazy here also and when it's nice, the fishing pressure has been crazy. Nobody works and everybody owns a boat, I'm guessing.

Yes I strongly agree with the above.

I do keep scales in my boat but don't way a lot of fish that I know for sure is under 5 lbs. He knows for sure this is his PB.......it's a building block moving forward.

I use a 7'2 heavy quite often......Magnum flukes, 1oz jigs , frogs and some spinnerbaits.

I also don't throw much plastic until post spawn but am I big fan of soft plastics. Tackle bag is predominantly made up of ZOOM ROBOWORM ZMAN With some Culprit and Yamamoto.

I'm guessing she was under the influence of something.

Alberto

You have no idea why ? Consumed by the bait monkey.....

If your drag is set properly and your not leaning your rod back beyond its vertical capacity, breakage should not occur. You should however stay within the rods manufacturers spec ratings.

I've yet to throw a soft plastic in 2020, they certainly work year around but much prefer power fishing pre-spawn and during the spawn. Once the water warms it's a heavy dose of Roboworms, TRD finesse worms, Zoom finesse and Texas rig in general. Nothing wrong with your presentations, just prefer quicker responses this time of year.

Reeling are Ya' ? Lol Great recovery ?