Siebert Outdoors

I couldnt have said it better. Especially the last sentence. Responsibility and accountability Is that even used anymore??

good article Craig.

Call up shimano and explain the situation. Ask for a call tag or a Return label. I'd bet they would send you one. Send the reel to them and let them fix it right or they might even send you a new one. They did that for a buddy of mine with a different issue.

Do not leave the hook in the fish. There is a page on the forum here that shows you how to remove a hook that is deep. In simple terms reach your fingers through the gills and turn the round bend up by pointing the eyelet down. THis will expose the round part and just pull it straight out with a pair of pliers. Very simple to do, very clean and I have yet to hurt a fish doing this. Just make sure you dont damage they gills. I found it. Works awsome http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine/articles/if2806_HookRemoval/index.html

a typical jig bite is very subtle and feels like a tick or bump. Alot like when your jig hits the bottom. For me jig fishing is all about being and feeling what the lure is doing down there. IMO if your not always feeling the jig and what its doing your probably missing bites. For me its all about in contact with it. Unlike alot of lure like senkos where a fish will just in hale it and swim off with it. Bass for me dont usually hold onto a jig near as long as a worm or senko. Gotta be on top of your game. I'm sure you throw a texas rigged worm. Might try fishing it the same way as the worm it might help you gain some confidence.

Muddy, Find some trees laying down in about 5-10 ft of water unless your fish are shallower(spawn) pitch the jig parallel with the tree and slowly drag it down the side up and over limbs. Around here its like clock work. Works almost everytime. Option 2 Rocky points. locate a point with rocks and or big chunk rock. Slowly hop the jig back to you always staying in contact with the bottom. You should only be moving the jig 6-8" at a time. Yes it is slow fishing but very effective.

I hate these little buggers. Anyone have good ways of getting rid of them? I live in town so the old ways I used I cant use any longer.

Some of my favorites Micromunch el gordo Chompers BPS

I agree with everything above but the best. Thats a discussion for TU though.LOL Delmart also carries alot of glitter and other accesorries.

I dont dip any tubes LBH. Havent figured that one out yet. ;D

yeah they are. I've found its alot easier with just thread then to wire tie the rubber. When you get silicone involved its even a bigger pita. but they do get alot of cool points from me. ;D

hook might be to small Line might be streaching too much What action rod you using?

I make my own also. Dont use any brands. All custom made by me for me.

10" worms are awsome. Power worms and zoom ol monsters are my favorite

awsome rod RM.

dang 2950 calories a day is what I need. Do krispy cremes count. : Really though, easy fluid movements and stay off the pills like logger said. Do the weight your comfortable with. If you lift real heavy all you will do is hurt yourself.

congrats Muddy. Way to go. 8-)

Bow hunting is my second passion right next to fishing. Its an experience like no other hunting IMO. Rifle hunting just isnt the same.

More good advice. That right there is the best advice along with the confidence comment. Dont be looking at your shoes, the floor, her 's. Look into her eyes.

Cant really answer that, I cant find hardly any information on these hybrids at all. The lake I caught it out of has all 3 bass in it. Its the only place that I've believed to catch one. I believe that is the same fish my buddy caught friday night. Same location within 100ft, same coloring, similiar size. I do really believe this is a meanmouth. I'm pretty proficient in telling the difference between smallies, largies, and ky's. It didnt fit any of them. Also no its not a state project that I've heard of. Couldnt even find anything on MDC about it. I believe just a natural phenomenon.

4/0 x point hook with a wide gap. Lately I've been using 4/0 gamies and mustads to clear out old inventory.

you dont need to spend 3.50 per jig. alot of those expensive jigs have alot of sales featurs on them. Like eyes, titanium chunk holder, and other spiffy stuff that isnt needed. colors black/blue brown green pumpkin thats pretty much all you need

I would probably say all of those especially creative part of it. Never fished one like this before. Harshman, There is only one way to find out Thanks guys.

Raul, I found that pic too but also this one http://lakework.com/photo_gallery/gallery2/v/fish_species/Bass/MeanmouthBassHybridSMBxSPBcrossNorrisNegus_jpg.jpg.html which looks exactly like the fish I caught. I'm still reasearching mean mouths but there isnt much info on them.

What do you guys think? I did leave off the weedguard which will be added soon. Its a combination of green deer fur, green pumpkin silicone, and brown round rubber.