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The 300 & the 300 Deep have accounted for a boat load of plus size brown bass for me. My advice is don't overthink it - How it 'looks' in a pool, might not be as important as how it looks in front of a hungry bass. Go fish it and see what happens. For confirmation & credibility, I was going to add a video link of a plus size brown bass catch on the KVD jerkbait, but frankly there's so many I had a hard time choosing which one . . . . Here's a few of pics instead. Fish Hard A-Jay

I use spinning gear. 15 lb braid main line and a 10 lb FC leader. This video by BASS Pro Paul Mueller might help ~ A-Jay

You know it Dude. A-Jay

Bank of America most certainly has covered it when it's happened to me. Doubt I'm special. Going on 4 or 5 times in the past 5 or 6 years now. Never cost me a penny. Just a PIA. A-Jay

Punisher hair Jig with a Reins Punching Predator Creature Bait trailer. (I cut 1/2 inch off the head of the trailer for a compact presentation) A-Jay

I think of this deal . . . Punisher hair Jig with a Reins Punching Predator Creature Bait trailer. A-Jay

Interesting premise, made me sit back and ponder. Initially it had me remembering just how long I've been 'fishing'. As well as all the different 'types' of fishing I've done. That happened in a wide variety of areas, in both fresh & saltwater, in a rather fantastic assortment of locations. And as I thought about all the places, the trips, and the fish catches, one thing sort of stood out. While clearly not every place has big fish, most all of the times I've had the good fortune & opportunity to fish places that did, eventually I caught a few; regardless on the species or types of fishing. Locations that lacked plus sized fish, I did not. So there was and had to be quite a bit of learning & improving at each of these deals to be successful, especially when considering just how Vastly different many of them are. Certainly don't know it all, not even close, but I feel I'm fairly well rounded. Sufficiently enough that if I can get around them, history has shown, I'll poke a few. Sometimes it happens right away, other times, not so much. But I'm good with that. And so to answer the OP's question; my personal journey to 'improve' centers around two basic concepts. I am always looking to improve my fish locating skills. Map study and time on the water spearheads that deal. Then, maintaining my physical & mental abilities which will hopefully allow me to do all of this for as long as possible. This one does seem like a battle at times and will only end, when I do. Fish Hard A-Jay

The 110+1 Jr was great for me right out of the gate and continued to produce right alongside the standard size baits. Not saying it's better but it's definitely Not Worse. YMMV A-Jay

All business again this morning. Surpassing my previous workout effort while still leaving a few reps in reserve, keeps me safe, hungry and smiling. #400x10 A-Jay

Same to you & yours Mike. Stay Safe A-Jay

You know it - #assoverteakettle A-Jay

Fenway & Tucker with a full head of steam. T-Minus 4 seconds before we ran over my wife . . . Incoming ! A-Jay

Maxwell Smart had a shoe phone ~ A-Jay

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Last year was the inaugural season for Megabass Vision 110 +1 Jr. and it met and at times, exceeded my expectations; which were admittedly, pretty high. This time around it's the HD Goby & a Soft Bladed Vibrating Jig. Get the net ! (I hope anyway) Also I need to use that DC reel more - Fish Hard A-Jay

I like to chunk & wind, but that can be done at most any speed. I like catching fatties so I'll do whatever it takes to get the bites. I'd like to be able to describe my style as effective but that's a work in progress and has been For A While . . . . Fish Hard A-Jay

Some tips for driving a boat for beginners ~ #1 Wear a Life Jacket AND the Kill Switch cord EVERYTIME your big Outboard is running. #2 Only go as fast as you want to be going when you collide with something. #3 High Speed is a luxury (not a necessity) earned by experienced operators and the arch enemy of the novice. #4 Being in a boat with an experienced operator who can demonstrate how to operate a rig safely/correctly is a priceless day or two on the water. Perhaps consider hiring a guide and have them operate your rig with you as a passenger. This can be worth several months or even years of your own 'Trial & Error'. #5 Launching & recovering a rig on & off the trailer is an important aspect of boat ownership. Practicing it is a solid plan. There's more but that's a decent start. Stay Safe A-Jay

You may be right. But I can't sell any because then I'd just have all these empty rods hanging around. A-Jay

I'd say do it. If nothing else you could gain some confidence in the area as well as learn enough stuff to get past 'the dangerous zone'. Which is where I'm at . . . . Help me ! A-Jay

@Mobasser I came into this world in 59 and graduated in 77, so we may be sort of cut from the same era cloth. As the 'tech' came on I was pretty stubborn about getting on board. But 'They' gave me little to no choice. From banking, to travel and from Amazon to Tackle Warehouse. 'They' made it harder & harder for me to 'keep my old ways'. It was either get with the program or have the world pass me by. So I had to made a rather concerted effort to do so. Fortunately my wife is 15 years my junior and is all over this stuff. Still, giving how & when I was brought up, it seems against my nature and I am forever feeling like I'm behind the 8 ball and playing catch up tech wise. Would rather be chopping wood than 'downloading' another freaking App. Get off my lawn ! A-Jay

I've met at least one of these fish myself. Very cooperative. https://youtu.be/ZCP-SwvsVNI?t=1552 A-Jay

The bigger brown bass I'm looking for are most readily available (insert shallower) early & late season. Getting even TWO days of consistently fishable weather in a row is like GOLD this time of year here - and THREE seems like Nirvana. Accessibility to the bass is no question my biggest hurdle. But If I can get there safely, especially during a couple of days or more of stable weather conditions, there's going to be carnage ! Bring on the open water A-Jay

Looking for the magic price point of where quality, longevity and in the case of reels, repairability all come together, is how I 'shop' for tackle. Manufacturers vary wildly with personal preference. I'd say that when dealing with most of the major brand names, and I'm not going there, I can get what I want & need in a casting Rod or Reel in units priced somewhere around $250 - $350. Don't always pay MSRP but that's where most of them start out. Spinning rods & reels are close to the same, although some reels come in at a little less. YMMV A-Jay

Morning Noon And right before dark A-Jay

I finished two more books over the weekend. And believe me, that's a lot of coloring. A-Jay