Harold H

They're already working on something more advanced than ffs, guaranteed. Will probably tell you the species and weight before you even make a cast

Heavyweight BASS Fishing Record Broken by Paul Elias Part 1. Take into account that he caught way over 132.5 lbs, that's just what was weighed https://youtu.be/JQaDcqt2weM?si=VDcgGpmSUq1_lopb

Not sure if Guido Hibdon was mentioned, but definitely a legend https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/guido-hibdon

Actually I don't believe fish can smell Powerbait plastics, though we can for sure. Power bait works when they bite it and taste it and hold on longer. Why I will apply some Pro Cure if not getting bites. Maxscent will release scent and have the powerbait taste. And Gulp is water soluble, but I don't really use Gulp because it just sinks like a rock and doesn't have the bouyancy of plastics. But yeah, just bring some water almost to a boil, and swirl the tail around until it gets soft and kind of sticks to itself

Guy was so old a lot of people probably haven't heard of him

Dude was born 1915, lol

I have found with the 10" Power worms if you dip the tails in almost boiling water for 10 or 15 seconds they get softer and have better action

Wow, just looked him up, truly a legend https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/buck-perry

Butch Brown has caught some toads

That's how you do it!

Man I don't know, good thread

Yes

When my dad and I would clean bluegills and throw the guts and heads on the tomato plants, they went nuts

I rotate between 5 ponds and if they're biting on one I'll stay until they quit

Come fish with me, haha

If you're concerned about strength by diameter checkout Trilene XT

Just know that possession is what matters, doesn't matter where they came from. My state has a 5 fish limit for lm bass per person, with 2 allowed over 14 inches per day I believe. If you get caught with 100 bass, you could face stiff penalties

How to turn a 1 lber into a 3 lber

True, it is impossible to reel fast enough to outrun a bass if it really wants it

What happened? What was your experience? I've never been barbed, this stuff creeps me out, but making me more mindful of hookpoints

There are numerous books from the North American Fisherman Club related to bass, I would recommend them. My buddy gave me a book from his grandad, catch fish anywhere, anytime, and even though it's dated, has taught me a lot. The nature of a bass remains the same even with 1 million different lures available nowadays. And the enternet honestly sucks for good info, books reign supreme https://www.ebay.com/itm/405216708237?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item

Hit one of the pond's today armed with a plethora of plastic worms, started with the Powerbait Nightcrawler and Mann's 12 jelly worm. Got a couple bites but no hookups. Got a pack of Roboworm's today and threw one on a 3/0 Gamakatsu offset rb worm hook weightless, and caught a 3, a 2, and was swimming the worm on the surface and a 5 lber slurped it up. All 3 caught on the same worm, still good for maybe one more fish. Will definitely keep a Roboworm tied on from now on. Also got to see the albino carp

Has anyone tried the BPS Stik O? 16 for $5.99, the purple brown looks right up my alley

Just checked their site had this posted: As this year is coming to a close, we announce that Double ZZ Custom Lures is also closing its doors. As all good things come to an end, we are are looking forward to new beginnings. We have decided to prioritize our time with God, family and fishing. In that order.. We want to thank everyone from East coast to West coast for your tremendous support and patronage. From the newest customer to the repeat customers who have been with us since the beginning and who have made us who we are today. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving you. We wish each of you the best. Have fun, be safe and God bless you always. I've also read Don Livino's and Upton's are good but not sure if they're in production either. But if you say Roboworm's are good I might settle on those. They look great

One other thing to add would be a clotting agent in case the bleeding won't stop Edit: Sorry, wrong thread, meant to post this in the nighmare fuel thread