Cory20

What part of MD are you from?

Are they on beds over there? I was at the Loch today and didn't see any. Cory

A 20 degree temperature drop, clouds, wind, and rain! It must be Sunday, the only day I can fish during the week. This pattern has held for the past two weeks, but so has another one. 1/2 oz. gold shiner super spots, homemade spinnerbaits, and today...a weightless fluke. After waking up this morning to pouring rain and a forecast of wind and thunderstorms, I looked to bass resource for some much needed motivation. So a big thank you to Hawgchaser and those of you who responded positively to the fishing in the rain thread. So pretending that today was yesterday, 80 degrees with a few puffy Simpson esque clouds, I threw my homemade baby bass spinnerbait. After throwing that for awhile, I knew something was up. Hungry little buck males usually don't take no for an answer. Maybe 60 degrees and the thunderstorms were getting to them? Finally they clued me in, one short strike, then a second. Switched it up to a weightless fluke and was bit shortly thereafter. A solid head shake and a few bull dogs later I landed what I guessed to be a 3-4 lb'r. Although hooked in the top lip when I lipped it, there was a small line of blood coming from the gills. I released as quick as I could, thinking the quick release was better than a picture. After defeating the skunk, I switched up to a football head jig. Fished that to no success until a big t-storm came down, forcing my retreat. So next time it's raining, put your slicker on and catch a good one!

I dunno, I'm about ready to start cooking with JJ's magic Whenever an elite series pro goes gang busters, that gets my bait monkey going.

They certainly aren't cheap either. :-/

12lb mono or copolymer or 30lb- 50lb braid

Very nice looking dave. 8-)

Glad it's getting warmer up there, I miss NY.

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The citica is a very well received reel here, and I certainly like mine. I haven't used a st. croix premier so I can't tell you there. I think that bps has a sale right now with citica/bps casting rod combos. Fair warning, I haven't used any BPS brand rods either. Rdub does a great job describing action and power in this thread. He also lays out technique specific guidelines that are close to what most people use. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

I like the deeper diving version and bouncing it off rocks.

Life is just so hard.

Welcome Darryl!

I like birds and fish too.

psychedelic dude! 8-)

Mattlures ultimate bluegill sits pretty too. Haven't seen the giron in real life, it's on the to do list though.

How does the line look in the water? Maybe I'm over concerned about line visibility, but the reservoirs around here get POUNDED. I've noticed the "clear" is not so clear and haven't seen any of the green. So what say you? I'd like to give this stuff a try this season.

I don't know what makes one rod more sensitive than another. I always assumed it was higher quality construction, graphite, and components. I think the balance of a rod and reel is more important than weight.

Go to your local tire center/auto repair place and ask about used wheel weights.

I'm in MD, which one are you going to? Looks like *** now has the fisher girl mermaid 2 spinning combo on sale, should be a hot seller.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-RDT.html 5.59$ A few bucks off on a good one 8-)

A small 10 or 15 lb mushroom anchor with plenty of anchor line should hold you fine. cinderblock or part of one. Post a want to buy add in your local craigslist.

Those are making my northeast eyes grow very large. Nice work Big M.

Thank you very much Bob Lusk.

Try 12 lb test suffix siege. It is abrasion resistant and handles well. Affordable doesn't hurt. Re spooling a few times this season while just getting started isn't out of the question either. This line handles backlashes well, but isn't invincible.