Big-O Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 And I got her in too The "Big Mouth" was the Gal that made me to go swimming with her and the other was later after I had dried off a bit The Jig and Lobster is still my main set up but the fish are scattered so Flippin/Pitchin and Football presentations are both needed to entice the bite! Was using the Siebert Outdoors1oz Big O Football jig again and had to go to a 1oz Hack Attack or Oldham Flippin jig. Needed the heavier weight to get thru the thick brush and to the bottom on the Pitch. Helps me to cover water faster and locate the bigger bite sooner. I don't have any of Mikes 1oz brush jigs to ck out as of yet... But I've ordered a few of those too Broke a rod on a hook set directly below the reel, a place that I've never seen before... Lost the fish and almost the reel too I might have been a little too aggressive on that one Hope y'all are getting on the water too... and not unnecessarily in it like I was Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Dang Big O. Another monster bass. I'm trying to figure out how in the world you broke a rod there. I've never seen that before. Quote
brushhoggin Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 <<<<<< * sees what all the Rage is about* 1 Quote
hookingem Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 That's a weird spot to break a rod!? WTG on the hawgs as always Big-O Quote
NateFollmer Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Great photos and fish as always man! You're a fishing machine! Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 3, 2011 Super User Posted October 3, 2011 Nice piggie as always. I was kinda expecting to see a swimming picture too. Quote
Super User CWB Posted October 3, 2011 Super User Posted October 3, 2011 Nice one Big-O I want to hear more about the swimming myself and maybe see a picture! Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted October 3, 2011 Super User Posted October 3, 2011 Hey Steve, your shirt changed color. What kind of water where you swimming in? Nice nice looking gals you caught though. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 4, 2011 Super User Posted October 4, 2011 Man, what a fine fish you have there! :Applause: Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted October 5, 2011 Super User Posted October 5, 2011 I think I'm going to shun you at the next road trip. Do you know what those fish you catch do to my self esteem? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted October 5, 2011 Super User Posted October 5, 2011 This is why I don't post the pics of the dinks I catch. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 5, 2011 Global Moderator Posted October 5, 2011 looks like a st.croix rage rod? That's what I was thinking. I really want to try one of them but not if they're going to do that Of course unless I stick a big catfish I won't be setting into anything like that around here! Quote
Big-O Posted October 6, 2011 Author Posted October 6, 2011 Yes it was a St Croix Rage Rod and I have 4 others that I've put thru the same abuse and I've since over-tested in the same area, they've performed flawlessly . I admit, my rods take a beating plus from 50 to 80lb braid in the trees. I think it was caused from rough handling... or a size 14 shoe dancing on the deck Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
gator1 Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Some big bass fisherman spend their whole lives chasing 100 bass over 10 lbs. You must have close to 100 this year alone! Quote
kanasbassfisher08 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 i want to hear about the 2012 rage rod breaking at the reelseat was that because your using braid and it was suck a hoss fish or what do you think about the new rods cus i just bought one tonight? Quote
Big-O Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 i want to hear about the 2012 rage rod breaking at the reelseat was that because your using braid and it was suck a hoss fish or what do you think about the new rods cus i just bought one tonight? I'm 6'4" and 230 lbs. I was using the new Suffix "832" braid in 50lb test... Was pitching heavy brush so the pitch was rarely over 15ft from the boat and in approximately 12 ft water. As soon as the jig n Lobster touched the bottom, the line jumped and I spun the handle and ROARED I have broke too many rods when flipping/pitching, and on the hook set as well, but never in that exact area and I can never blame it on the rod quality . In those conditions, I go to line and rod breaking strength immediately to clear the fish from possible obstructions all the way to the boat. I call it "Close quarters Combat" with a FISH All of the other 4 identical rods have been awesome and get the same treatment... heck I've ordered 4 more to finish off my deck. I think you're gonna like it A LOT Big O www,ragetail.com Quote
kanasbassfisher08 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 awsome to hear man thanks for the imput keep up the hoss handleing! Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted October 13, 2011 Super User Posted October 13, 2011 Goodness gracious, that's a HUGE fish. Thanks for sharing. Quote
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