Big-O

Glad you guys like'em Keep in mind that often a fresh fish thrashing on the surface or in the boat is where most soft plastics receive the largest extent of damage and also where the claws on Rage Craws will get torn off the most. So if and when you can keep that to a minimum, I think you'll find your they will last much longer Now go kick some more Bass ;D Big O www.ragetail.com

X2 Glad y'all got to fish together man Big O www.ragetail.com

This time of year, Night fishing is an excellent way to find out about size opportunities in a lake like you're describing. And buzz baits over the grass is the fastest way to get'r'dun. If the grass is too thick in some areas, throw Buzz type Toads or Rage Shad to give you the same splash and noise yet no prop fouling. If there are deeper pockets with grass surrounding, fish the edges with T rigged Soft plastics and rattling jig'n'craw. 6/0 - 1/4 oz Weighted hook with that Annie will drag'em out too. I would love to fish that lake with you....It looks terrific and if it has held good water for several years, I think you're gonna whack a giant there Big O www.ragetail.com

Obviously you were in Lake Jackson, Tallahassee because I notice you mentioned Church Cove and I am very familiar with that area from many moons ago. The water is normally extremely clear on that lake and it is fished quite a bit due to being in the City. I would definitely change tactics on the line and use a quality fluoro instead of braid. As far as bait choices, You are on the right track but might add in Toads or top action baits early and late over the grass and moss beds as well as Big Curl tail worms either Tx rig or on 6/0 - 1/4 oz weighted hook and fish in the grass edges and over grass. The weighted hook set up should be fished slow allowing bait to fall completely to a stop, feel then slow lift and fall....repeat. A weighted hook that has the weight positioned further back in the bend of the hook is best for this technique and I am partial to a weighted hook that Moaner Hooks just came out with because it is designed perfectly for this. Also best prices in the industry. That old lake has monster fish in it and they like big soft plastics fished slow. Don't hesitate to use other larger profile softies on the weighted hook as well. Large action packed Craws and Creature baits will work as well..... Although I haven't fished there in many years, one of my long time best friends has lived on the lake behind the deepest sink hole for 45 years, and he and his sons fish there on a regular basis. All of the above info is exactly what what works best for them but I'm not sure exactly which baits they are using.... ;D BTW, there are several deeper trenches or drainages in the middle of the lake that run 500 yrds or more in length. I used to fish the edges of the trenches with 1/4 oz Tx rigged Big worms or jig and Craws and slay'em. Bet they're still there Good luck on your tournament and fish safe Big O www.ragetail.com

X2 and use a 6/0 - 1/4 oz weighted hook (like a Moaner Hook) on the Anaconda and fish it like a Tx rig bait. Let fall on top of grass, feel, slow lift and let fall Game ON Big O www.ragetail.com

EDBM, IMO, whenever subtle or quick Topwater action, or C rig is in order....Eeliminator gets the call Subsurface daylight hours, I like to tip the tail w/Chartreuse JJ's Here's a rigging link if you need it: http://www.ragetail.com/Eeliminator.html Hope you like'em and fish safe Big O www.ragetail.com

Funny you say this doesn't work that well for topwater, I was flipping/pitching around one of the docks here at work. I made a bad cast and reeled it in really quick to make a better cast and it was ripping across the top of the water and this nice 4lb bass came shooting out of the docka and annihilated it !!!!! I have used them on top with success as well but let's just say I have several other choices for to consider... ;D Glad you like'em Big O www.ragetail.com

Glad you like'em MB650....Think you will find, with the exception of topwater, this design can do it all extremely well. It's one of my top two in each of these presentation techniques: C rig, Flippin, Tx rig, Swim jig or weighted hook swimmer. Don't hesitate to tip the edges of the tail and or wings with JJ's Chartreuse, This has been the ticket several times to increase the bite numbers Here's a link with some rigging info. that might help http://www.ragetail.com/SmokinRooster.html Fish Safe Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent...... Big O www.ragetail.com

Wow....Those are awesome fish Rolo and tell your wife Congratulations for us Big O www.ragetail.com

Awesome fish and from Michigan, while solo in a canoe and in high winds. Miracle comes to mind but persistance, passion and skill fits the bill JUST FINE WTG A-Jay.... Big O www.ragetail.com

That's right Tom....we were just sittin' back watchin' the waves roll by and havin' a little sip when you came motorin' up with that bunch of HAWGS When the boys first saw you, they said "Bet He's got some Good'uns" and they were right Fun Times ole Buddy, Fun Times Big O www.ragetail.com

I'd bet BIG on Big Fish Big O www.ragetail.com

Now that's the way young guys are suppose to celebrate fishing WTG Brg Big O www.ragetail.com

Thanks RW for reminding me and Thankyou Mary and Gary for another wonderful welcoming party for our Roadtrip Crew....Terrific as usual Big O www.ragetail.com

I'll say one thing Tom, although you had a pile of challenges during the Roadtrip....you worked thru'em like a hot knife goin' thru butter An Adventure from the Get Go and you gave those fish a whoopin' for sure Really enjoyed meeting you and thanks for keeping those boys on their toes ;D Big O www.ragetail.com

1) Big Black Spinnerbaits with #5 minimum Colorado (use trailer hook) 2) 10" Annie or Thumper 3) Rattlin' Jig w/Lobster trailer 4)Rage Shad on top...big noise and can throw it in any type of water without getting fouled up. Can also use weighted hook on it and C rig it for deep cranking in front of mossbeds much like a spinnerbait or swimbait yet smaller profile and moves more water. 5) hard to beat a jitterbug in still or low wind conditions Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent Big O www.ragetail.com

WOOOO HOOOOO You guys were on Fire Leo and knew you were on'em cause we could hear the hoopin and hollarin all over the lake ;D Glad everyone had such a great time and was a pleasure to meet you there Next time, I'm gonna try to slow those soldier Boys down a little so I can take break...I'm too old for that pace ;D Big O www.ragetail.com

Awesome fish and photos...tell Jerry Congratulations for us Big O www.ragetail.com

Yeah, Mark Davis is a Class Act and we're all lucky to have folks like him representing our favorite pastime to the masses Always smiling and nothing but good things to say about the competition.... I remember one night at an event, there were about 30 other Pro's and family members just sitting around listening to Big Mark tell a barrage of colorful stories from his past. He kept each of us on the edge of our seat for over an hour as we went from laughs to tears and back to laughing again....After he concluded, many of us realized that he never made light of any of his own accomplishments but moreover bragged on his competitors for overcoming unbelievable odds to shine..... Do I want Mark to win.......Yeah, him or somebody just like'em Big O www.ragetail.com

Glad you made it home safe Tom Was one of the highlights of my trip seeing you lift those beauties out for a photo Get some rest Friend....you earned it Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Matstones Great fish - great photos and fine looking water too....I think you two will catch a pile of fish there this year. Big O www.ragetail.com

I think the more you fish Softies, the more you'll like'em Nice fish too Big O www.ragetail.com