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Nice Bass ~ ! PB's are Always a Blast Congrats btw - Love that Hat . . . .Go B's A-Jay

Many of us started just out just like you. Congrats ~ A-Jay

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I like this rig - fishes like a jig and comes through cover very well. A-Jay

Nice Bass ~ Congrats PB's are Always a Blast A-Jay

Once my casts start to bounce ~ I'm done. A-Jay

Hello Brandon and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

I ran into this a while back - my solution was first to let my wrist rest by fishing with spinning gear for a while. Then I rigged up two jerk baits - one on casting gear and one on spinning gear. This enabled me to spread / share the workload with both wrists. Fish one rig for a while, then switch to the other rig. Kept me fresh, allowed me to fish all day and most importantly I didn't hurt anything. Good Luck A-Jay

Hello Gia and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Give it up ~ If it's not up by now, it's not going to happen. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

There's a good chance your local waters may be in the process of "Turning Over" Bite is usually off for a while during this process. Here's more info: http://fishing.about.com/cs/fishfactsinfo/a/aa100703a.htm A-Jay

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I agree with the general consensus here - sounds like insufficient Juice or perhaps even a loose connection. A-Jay

Nice Frog Bass ~ Congrats A-Jay

In colder water where there is a decent perch population ~ these are like smallmouth Crack. A-Jay

A Real Trophy ! Congrats to him A-Jay

If you've never worn any cold water gear like this (wet or dry suits) I'd really like to encourage you to try a few on in advance of making any purchase. By and large they are NOT the most comfortable things to wear but most acclimate to them in time. Ensuring a comfortable, quality fit will no doubt result in a happier experience in the long run. Otherwise it may end being a $$ experiment that inevitably sits at home never getting used. A-Jay

It's most excellent that you've remained dry but Come on J - I know you know better than that. Not preparing properly for the conditions an angler ventures out into~ I see that as nonsense. A-Jay

Bibs could be better than jeans & a hoodie. - But to put this in a different perspective ~ Would you use a parachute that appropriately slowed your decent for most of the fall ? A-Jay

No Question ~ A Jig & Craw ( back then it was Pork) Looking back at my early days as a young budding bass angler, I think I would have really done some serious damage to the local Bass population if I'd have know what I know now about tossing a jig. I think it was around but I just didn't know anything about it. Might have been Epic. A-Jay

One needs to know the difference between a wet vs dry suit. Wetsuits, usually made of neoprene, trap a little water between suit and skin. Your body heats up this water and keeps you warm. Drysuits feature gaskets at your wrist, neck and ankles to keep water out. A drysuit is your best bet in colder conditions. While several factors will influence your choice, water temperature is the most important. If you’re braving water in the 50s, wear a wetsuit that’s 2 to 3 millimeters. For water colder than 50 degrees, a drysuit will keep you safer and more comfortable. Remember that many water sports -- such as kayaking and canoeing -- don’t involve getting in the water. However, kayaks and canoes can flip. Prepare for immersion and dress accordingly. A-Jay

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I've had some very good nights in the fall, especially early fall. If that lake has very clear water, a little wind is good. If it's blowing a gale, those nights a usually tough sledding. Also we're in a Big Fat Full moon phase this week. Full moon nights for me are always a little better with some wind. But as the water cools, it seems the night bite does as well. Good news is I'm a bit north of you in MI so I'm betting you're good. For me, the autumn night bite rarely includes top water, especially on a windy night. Those nights call for a slow steady moving bait. Spinnerbait, (single Colorado or Oklahoma blade), a Chatterbait and a 4-5 inch swimbait take fish. If the fish are on mid-depth to shallow cover (a still green weed line can be very good) a jig / craw or 10 inch black power worm usually does the trick. Good Luck A-Jay

The weather's been So Bad - I can't get out A-Jay