Big-O

Obviously when there is much less water and no less fishing pressure, there is a substantial increase in overall traffic per acre of water. This along with the drastic water drop naturally moves fish to different habitat than they or the fishermen are used to, which causes less success for many of the normal fishermen. Now the water increases and the natural vegetation has changed or is no longer there. With these types of aggressive water levels there is a big change in fish patterns from before. Unless the fish have been over harvested and I doubt that this is the case, the numbers should still be there. Other reasons could also be the number of injured fish from improper catch an release procedures or constant relocation of fish from high numbers of tournament releases overloading fish numbers in certain areas of the lake that cause extreme competition for natural prey populations. These are normal miscues in popular fisheries but are often overcome by the most knowledgable and experienced fishermen who are able to follow the changes to water levels and location changes to prey and predator fish species. My thought is that they are still there, just harder to locate and pattern to our normal fishing styles or tendencies. Big O

Mid october from what I understand to most on line distributors... Big O

Great job and great fish.... Big O

Welcome to the group Rob, will enjoy your company Big O

Micro, I had a chance to ck'em out before they came on the market, and I agree they are a fine bait and the action is terrific as well. Big O

More color in and brighter in your avatar but it's your pick Avid, their both nice fish and good pictures.....the posted photo sure looks like a Florida fish to me, color-shape-head-etc. Big O

WTG Avid, whether small or large catchin'em on spooks is exciting. I have found that in the late Summer, an influx of new water is often a good thing to stir it up a bit and add some new foraging for all. I'm from Tx but back in the 70's and 80's I would fish a variety of your Florida lakes for weeks at a time. Seems that the fish would react positively after heavy rains in the Summer, as long as the new water wasn't too cold. Big O

Dad is thankin' his luck stars that you love him and love to fish as much as you do....Fishing is great for families. Kudo's to all of you Big O

Great story Rhino and welcome to the group.....you will fit in just fine. Big O www.ragetail.com

I think that many of the new baits were handed out at some of the recent pro tournaments around the nation and shouldn't be long now and we get them on store shelves..... Wish I had a bunch of'em cause I would send them to all of you... Big O

WTG Josh and that is definitely great lookin froggin water too... Big O

Well now thats different, I knew the scent (Crawfish Butter) was attractive to the fish and a coons nose is pretty finicky. Guess the CB scent will be good in the coon hunting industry as well.....hmmmm ;D Big O

Have never seen it but it looks interesting...Welcome to the group Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG and thanks for being so involved with the youth......just can't say enough thanks to you guys and gals that put on and support these types of events. "Our world is great" because of folks like you. Big O

Slingin Toads.....Now that's fishin! WTG Big O

That wasn't a slab...that's a Pancake WTG Big O

WTG Tin, we're all proud of you Cuz-U-Da-Man...MAN Big O

Now you got it goin your way.....WTG Big O

At the lighter line is the norm part. Is 30lb green braid/ 8lb diamter too heavy for clear water? Heavy pressured shallow 10 ft or less clear water clear conditions on slow moving presentations means clear line-mono or floro lines for me. Big O

Hey Nitroman, Green pumpkin jig and craw or chunk is good for clear water conditions and my favorite all around for all cnditions. Clear water, lighter line and smaller presentations are the norm. Also deeper you go the slower you can fish'em and when shallower keep'em movin just a bit faster so that the fish don't get too good a look at them. Big O

Another great jig fish photo...Wtg Ptomacbass Big O

We knew it was only a matter of time Ron, you were gonna find'em no matter what. Glad to have you back on track and now get out there and slam some more fish real soon.... Big O

Secret fishing hole, jig'n'craw, fishin night and early morning...don't get any better than that. WTG ptomacbass...great photo Big O

Wow RW, thats alot sooner than I had heard....but I like the sounds of it. Will ck with SK warehouse to find out latest news from them too. Big O

Evan pls note that the Rage Shad is specifically designed around a 4/0 to 5/0 EWG super line hook with 4/0 being my preference. The Rage Toad is designed around a 5/0 to 6/0 EWG super line hook with 6/0 being my preference. These hooks used correctly on each design will provide best action and hook up opportunities on your strikes. They will also help any and all toad or frog designs to avoid swimming on their back as the hook weight itself gives the proper keel effect for correct action BTW, Let'em load up it before hook set and braid isn't a must but helps substantially for driving the hook home.... Big O