A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

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

I had Three Magic Days in Mexico where it was all about a 3/4 ounce SK Red Eye Shad (Sexy Shad) and I only had ONE ~ I slept with it. A-Jay

All the penalty calls are a Major Turn Off for me - makes the game very hard to enjoy. The players are NOT adapting their games to prevent the calls resulting in a very poor product on the field. There doesn't seem to be any more or less players injured, there's no flow to the game At All so what the heck is the benefit of it all ? A-Jay

Depends - Get It ? A-Jay

All my dogs do ~ A-Jay

Good Stuff here. No doubt the original Zara Spook is a solid fish catching machine. On a side note, some anglers have a hard time learning to work the bait correctly. The timing of the twitches and the getting the right amount of slack line can be a little tricky at first. The Duo Realis Pencil is essentially an updated version of the original classic spook and very easy to work right from the start. It has a user-friendly action. There is a small, spherical bump located immediately below the line tie. As you twitch the rod, this bump causes the Duo Realis Pencil to pivot at the nose and forces the body to swish back-and-forth, creating an effortless, zig-zagging motion. It has an excellent weight transfer system design resulting in serious long bomb casts. This one quickly became my Go To walking bait. Check it out. A-Jay

Yes. Both Lmb & Smb PB's were taken quite recently so I have the gear. I will say that every time I see or use the lures that I caught them on, it always makes me smile. A-Jay

Shimano Calcutta 200D ~ delivers smooth powerful cranking performance. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ As to your tackle selection question: The opinions and advice of other anglers regarding brands can often be very confusing. My advice is to handle as many quality rods & reels as you can. Choose a manufacture who's tackle you like, trust, have faith in, fits your budget and you enjoy using. Then select the gear they make best suited to the techniques and presentations you plan on using. Also TW has a Demo program that you might be interested in. Good Luck A-Jay

Holy Smokes Man - just go ahead and admit it - you are a major tackleholic ! Super Nice collection. A-Jay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AYf-ChIa5s&feature=youtu.be A-Jay

That Morrum is SWEEEEEET ! ! I was looking at them HARD the year they came out but doubled clutched on the purchase - always regretted it. A-Jay

Check out the Williams Warbler - High Quality bait with a Killer action. Been around a Long time and is a Multi - Species favorite. The half gold / half silver job is my personal go - to spoons for rainbows. A-Jay