A-Jay

I disagree - A hook rigged in a bait where the hook size is insufficient to over come the bulk of the bait - meaning the plastic is interfering with the hooks ability to penetrate properly - there is a very good chance that on the hook set - the bait and plastic will avoid catching on anything as it slides right out of the fishes mouth - A-Jay

A Suspending Jerk bait is a good cold to cooler water bait for me. Didn't matter if it was Cold and warming in the spring or Cool and getting colder in the fall. One thing that does matter is water clarity - the clearer the better. Dirty cold water as rarely been a formula for success for me with jerk baits - or any other bait for that matter. A-Jay

Hook size for me encompasses 3 things - the hooks length, the hooks gap or bite, and the gauge wire of the hook. Brand & type of hook point becomes a personal preference and has a lot to do with having confidence &/or positive results. Unfortunately manufactures all interpret hooks sizes a little different making choosing hooks interesting. Most companies hooks of the same size differ a bit in length, gap, and wire size. In order to fit a hook properly to a bait, there are a few things I look for once it's rigged. The hook can not hinder the baits intended action. The hook needs to be of sufficient size where the baits bulk does not impede a solid hook set. The hooks construction & design must match the tackle I'm fishing, meaning I won't use a thin wire hook flipping wood even if the hook satisfied all other requirements. Alternately, I wouldn't use a heavy wire hook using light spinning gear and a trick worm. I rarely fish a standard jig, choosing instead to rig all my plastic Texas style with a weight, skirt, Plastic & EWG hook. Having a decent assortment of hooks of different type & brand allows the flexibility needed to rig each up right. I've resorted to labeling my ready bags of plastic with the size and brand hook that fits best. Saves time on the water. A-Jay

Sounds good - please post up a few selfies after you do - in front of a mirror in the men's room at the Bus stop of course. A-Jay

No - more of a through the lily pad stems, over & under the wood, Up & Down the Rock ledge, in & around the Docks, and open water type of thing. A-Jay

Wow ~ Those are B.A.D. - bad. Boxers with a Belt - not my style now or then. And although I was out to sea for a good majority of the eighties - I don't remember than fashion statement - I will admit - some of the names of each pair of shorts are really funny. A-Jay

1/2 ounce weight to start. Start & end almost every jig day with Green Pumpkin / Green Pumpkin. A-Jay

Hello Dave and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Interesting how some people take their Sun Tans much more seriously that others . . . . A-Jay

Really Good Stuff Right There ~ Great Strike ! Thought his rod tip was going snap for sure once he decided to semi-high stick that monster up onto the dock . . . . . A-Jay

I'd Move. A-Jay

Looks like you're flying solo on this one - it's going to be a good bit south of us. A-Jay

Lucky Craft makes an entire line of Pointer Jerk Baits that run very shallow Look for the designator of "SR" or "SSR" at the end of the model number Check the links below. A-Jay http://stores.ebay.com/I-Love-Hard-Bait/Pointer-SR-/_i.html?_fsub=5004695011&_sid=270166761&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 http://stores.ebay.com/I-Love-Hard-Bait/Pointer-SSR-/_i.html?_fsub=5004696011&_sid=270166761&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Hello Josh and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

The Keen Siskiyou Waterproof Camo Mid Hikers is my everyday Fishing footwear. A-Jay

I'm a complete Keen Groupie ~ If it's Keen & it's Camo ~ I own it. Really like the Newport H2 Sandals - Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity from Cabelas. A-Jay

Hello Meat hunter and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Perhaps the yellowish bass are simply Jaundice ~ They just need a little sun A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Without over thinking the whole thing and in the simplest of terms, catching bass is The Job. Your lure selection and techniques utilized are the Tools. Using the Right Tool for The Job has been and always will be the most effective way to get The Job done. Personal choice regarding tool selection can be daunting as there are several options with in each category but a tradesman has the option of keeping it simple and can still be reasonably effective. A-Jay

Nice Fish ~ Maybe 3 pounds, but something a little less after you mow it. A-Jay

You know Raider, it's too late - but it's getting close - there's still time to post up a few of your better bass in your gallery. Just something to provide us with some shred of credibility of all this Tom-foolery. A-Jay

Congrats ~ Nice Striper . . . . . A-Jay

Pro-Cure Super Gel ~ Trophy Bass. A-Jay

I couldn't help it Chris. Especially after the last trip where I fished The Same Red Eye Shad for 5 days in a row and got my arm broke several times a day . . . . A-Jay