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This has all been great info. Thanks for the discussion and info. One last inquiry: @Catt You’ve described your two rod setup with the Powell and the Tatula. Any other (currently available) contenders for the Powell spot? I don’t mind EVA. Something on more on the M side of MHXF like your Powell? Thanks!

Thanks for weighing in, @WRB I wouldn’t be here asking questions about precisely dialing in my jig fishing if it weren’t for all of wisdom and advice that you’ve generously passed along.

I really appreciate your time and info. And thanks for clarifying the distinction between power and “speed”. I’m definitely looking for a slower and shorter MH.

Excellent info and advice here. Especially regarding lighter action jig rods. I’ve learned and researched a lot! Full disclosure… I agree with @Catt and currently use the Diawia Tatula TTU711MHXB for my stated purpose above (5/16-7/16 finesse jig and trailer). It’s just about perfect. So allow me to narrow the scope a bit. What would be a great companion rod for the same use, but slightly lighter action use? If the Tatula is the heavy side of what I need, is the Falcon finesse jig or the irod genesis iii texas special the lighter side? I would just grab another Tatula but I’d like a slightly lighter action in the mix for slightly lighter baits. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for detailed reply! Great list. I love the search function and have gotten so much valuable info. Don’t mean to seem lazy…. just wanted to see if anyone had any specific models that have hit the mark lately for that particular bait/use.

Specifically, I have $200 to spend on a rod to cast/pitch 5/16 oz Siebert Sniper jigs with a Paca chunk trailer at isolated targets and docks. 3-12ft of clear water. light to medium cover. Targeting 4-6lb largemouth. Thanks in advance. Looking for specific model recommendations. Leaning toward Zodias, Victory…. What else?

Loon Lake in Chestertown, Warren County (exit 25 off 87) Great fishery and a great locale.

I appreciate the feedback. I understand that my post made it seem like that’s all I have. I’ve thrown it ALL on this lake. But there’s pike and they tear up my hard baits (PB pike 10.25lb 36” on a Bagley crank while bassin, but also my PB 6.5lb bass on a Rapala minnow). I’ve narrowed my focus since pike never hit my worm or jig presentations. I’m trying to sort out the spots that the apex bass will hang given the competition with pike and walleye. Boat, two rods, great lake, limited time, and trying to hunt the best of the breed. Any ideas given the sonar map that I posted? Thanks!

Thanks for this! Never fished a chatterbait. Awesome right out of the gate. First time out, no dinks, only solid adult bass. Fished submerged (pondweed, surfacing in spots) weeds in about 7-10 ft of water (edge of deep water). Used a keitech fat 3.8 as a trailer. went through 3. They got torn up! Yup. See post above. The saddle was great spot for a chatterbait. Thanks!

I’ve been fishing this lake my whole life but I’d appreciate a fresh perspective. I have a cabin on this lake in upstate NY (loon lake) that I spend time at during the summer. My boat is a 15’ Boston Whaler SS. No electronics. I know where to get at least a few bass (lm or sm) every time out. Last 10 years, thanks to work schedule and 5 kids, I only got about 10 days a summer and would just grab a bag of watermelon Senko and some 3/0 gama ewg and cast the weed pockets and docks that hold bass. Mostly juveniles and the occasional adult. I will have more time this summer and I’m trying to have a game plan for targeting adult bass. I’m now equipped with the following: Dobyns 703sf, sahara 2500, 8lb mono Dobyns 734c, slx, 12lb mono slip shot rig (1/8oz brass, beads, 1/0) wacky (1/0 gama fwg, o-rings) shakyhead (1/8oz owner) Texas rig (3/16,1/4 brass bullet, 3/0 straight) swim jigs (outkast) grass jigs (outkast) pad crasher jr. frog 5” Senko 7” power worm 6” roboworm straight rage craw rage menace With the above gear, how would you attack this lake? Any locations jump out? Tactics? Lake is relatively shallow for upstate NY (it’s a reservoir, not a glacial lake). Lots of grass (pondweed down to 10-12’, hydrilla, thick pads in the coves). Tons of recreational boating all day. According to the last water quality survey, 12-13’ viz, thermocline at 16’. Pike and walleye are also present. Thanks for your time and perspective!

Title says it all. I’ve been lurking here for awhile. Figured I could just search and read and search and read.... So much great info here. Invaluable! But now I’d like to reach out, properly join the discussion and occasionally engage this awesome group of knowledgeable anglers. Bass fishing for 30 years. 42 years old. Live in NJ with a summer cabin in the Adirondacks upstate NY on a 600 acre lake. Kayak fish a reservoir (Manasquan) in NJ. Boat on the lake in NY. Thanks in advance! Chris