LrgmouthShad

Since you asked, my workout schedule and composition has varied a lot. More than I would like it to. In any case, right now it is usually some form of cardio in the mornings and a lift in the evening.

😆 Well, thanks. At a certain point since the fishing was bad, I just started trying to educate myself on how to deal with those type of conditions. It’s definitely fishable but less than comfortable and limiting.

You’re not kidding! I was out there today. Didn’t do any good. Battled some high curling waves by the afternoon

Jigs I run 15-22lb test fluoro unless punching with them. If punching it’s straight braid. Topwater I run 15lb big game or braid to leader with the leader once again being big game. In the case of frogs I run straight braid. Crankbaits I run 12-20lb test fluoro and in rare instances 15lb test big game Don’t throw chatterbaits enough to comment on them

My 'home' lake is Stillhouse Hollow in Central TX. I have been in TX for about 2 years. Stillhouse is not a small lake. I spend about 20% +/- 10% of my time purely graphing on a regular trip. Time well spent. On a new lake it is the first thing I do. I often won't bring any rods

Hard to know what to say here Catt. Prayers up for you during this difficult and uncertain time

They say never meet your idols. It is equally tough to not select some members on here to fish with. There is one professional fisherman that would be a safe bet to meet, I think. I would 'shadow' Steve Kennedy for a week on the elites, present day. I don't think he has much to hide, besides maybe some of his baits 😄. I think he would be a really enjoyable guy to be around. I would learn a lot. My only fear is that I would somehow make him nervous 😄

@AlabamaSpothunter I felt like Pat Brown fishing a frog through heavy timber a little bit ago but probably looked like this guy

Fish move so fast in the spring. I often find you have to be prepared for anything. Things change so quick, you might be on one pattern in the morning only to find that it completely empties out by the afternoon. I quite like points outside of major spawning locations during the prespawn. I will look for places that can accommodate many bass spawning and then locate the structural elements that lead up to those locations. Repeat as necessary. You probably have spawners already. The last few trips, I found fish where it doesn't make a whole lot of sense for them to be. So... be flexible. Bring a variety of outfits. You might need them.

Without a doubt, this dandy from a tiny NY reservoir I used to bank fish all the time. The reservoir is deep, clear, and rocky without much cover to speak of. I planned where and how I would catch this fish. A warm front hit the state mid-march of 2022. The reservoir thawed and got to a temp of 50 degrees fast. I hit the tail end of the long warm front when I returned from a spring break. The day I selected to fish was heavily overcast with light wind. I like these conditions for a prespawn single bladed spinnerbait bite. The water was so clear, I figured I had to wait until it was nearly sunset to get the optimal darkness to fool the larger bass with a spinnerbait in that clear water. I fished a jig for a couple hours prior and caught small fish. Then, as soon as it neared sunset, I brought out a spinnerbait I had recently built. It was a zorro short arm with a black lumaflex skirt with blue tinsel and a discontinued Zorro metallic blue blade. I've since lost this spinnerbait. I got the parts from an old-timer. It was one of the best spinnerbaits I've ever used. I started throwing this freak spinnerbait around a large overhanging tree where I knew that bass or one similar would move up to to stay protected from preying birds. It wasn't long before that fish bit not too far from the bank. The fish jumped three times before I hauled it up on land. A few people walking the street came by to congratulate me and one took my photo. Weighed just over 6lbs... good bass for up North but unlike some of the freaks I've seen on here.

I definitely should have used a bigger rod…. Even with just 1/8oz heads that sucker was heavy. Those little guys add up in weight fast…

Nice. I think you will really like it.

I am a complete novice to the Alabama Rig. Someone gifted me one and I figured it's about time to get it wet. I am looking to fish 10-15ft with about 4-5ft water clarity. I would really appreciate suggestions on jig head weight and swimbaits you like to use. Any other recommendations are welcome. Fish on....

Sho does!! Paid for themselves many times over

Lews Carbon Fire 7’3” Heavy for the rod. I don’t care that it’s from DSG. It’s a great frog rod. Your choice on the reel.