Dwight Hottle

Nice review Gary. I have used tatsu in 15lb & 20lb and been real happy with it.

No big deal. The OP asked about legendary bass waters of the U.S.

Grace Slick saw a white rabbit too!

I have eaten a lot of pike and they rate right up there with walleye. Flaky white fish without a fishy taste. Lots of people like pike better than walleye. I tried musky one time back in the 70's out of Lake St Clair and it was very fishy tasting, not my thing. Disclaimer: back in the 70's musky were killed to eat & hang on the wall. Today musky are catch & release only by most guys who understand how valuable they are as a sport fish. Smaller pike are plentiful so eat away as long as you understand how to clean them eliminating the Y bones.

Last I looked El Salto is located in Mexico. not US.

Great lakes, lake Simcoe & lake St Clair for smallmouth.

My condolences Catt.

Welcome to BR. You have a great fishery in your backyard.

Blue fox vibrax.

Having fun with a Gan Craft jointed claw 178 SS.

Mike it sounds like you know the answer to the decline. Too many bass, too many catfish & not enough forage fish (bream). Your small lake almost mirrors many of the ponds that suffer the same problems. You probably need to thin the herd by removing all bass under 15" & getting some of the catfish out. Adding bream fry like gills would help too. Good luck correcting the problems.

Paul is on a roll it happens every spring. Nice work.

Big pike are not junk but they are rare. I have caught over a 100 pike in a day of fishing in a good location. Musky are more rare yes. But a good day on St Clair can produce 12 to 20 skis for a trolling boat.

Don't be afraid to pick up the phone & call St Croix. They will give you an answer regarding the differences. I have called them numerous times to get an explanation to my questions.

Looks like your prototype has merit.

Welcome to BR. To answer your question smallmouth fishing on the great lakes is best pre spawn during the months of April & May. Smallies are mostly shallow during the pre spawn period gorging before the actual spawn. After wintering they migrate shallower and are easier to locate and catch. After spawning they start to disperse and head deeper which makes locating & catching them more problematic. Your idea to fish the river might be easier than the bay come later June. Good luck out there.

As a long time St Croix user & fan I have always held the line that the Avid rods (SClll) are the base of their quality products. Any lines below that level are offered only as a price competition to the rest of the market.

Rage Tail's smokin rooster has lots of action.

Asked & answered. No need to throw condescending out there.

I think your observation is a joke. LC hooks are sticky sharp right out of the box. I only replace them as they wear.

Welcome to BR.

That last one made you pay. Net time?

I always thought that Chris said it was a smallmouth. I never believed it because of the coloration & lateral line. It always appeared to green in coloration. It was a beautiful fish.

The blond bass kisser. He is definitely a classic.

I have been a fan for years.