A-Jay

Up to 27 lb now. At this point we're inseparable ~ #tankslife A-Jay

Learning the ropes ~ #tankslife A-Jay

Easier perhaps to show it rather than trying to explain it. So here's my version of it. A-Jay

Bad weather drove a significant portion of my past professional life for a long time. At this point I am happy if and when the forecasted wind direction is at least relatively close as it routinely determines where I fish. The rest, I can figure out when I get there. A-Jay

Hello Robert and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Do you have a ritual or lucky charm when fishing? Yes Whenever possible, I wear pants. Fish Hard A-Jay

What do you do to show them 'something different? Admittedly, I do not usually 'need' to do a whole lot of this. However when the local brown bass population is in or around skinny water, but generally seems unwilling to eat a jerkbait and shows little if any interest in any of my topwater offerings, I break out the Rapala Sub-Walk. I've been doing it for a while. https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/42340-michigan-reports/?do=findComment&comment=432906 I've mentioned it in a few threads over the years. Annually, despite not being one of my top producers over all, I still have has enough success and memorable trips with it, that it's still a very viable option IMO. Fish Hard A-Jay

I do it more when fishing a Texas rigged deal than most anything else. Especially if & when I've missed one or two or perhaps got schooled by a flatty. That next very next hookset is often delivered with bad intention. Add a thumb job to that and something is going to get broken. Could be the line, could be the rod. Cursing like a sailor often follows either . . . . Fish Hard (minus the thumb) A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on the New Personal Best Do we get a picture ? A-Jay

Jewel Baits The Rock Carolina Rig Football Weights https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Jewel_Baits_The_Rock_Carolina_Rig_Football_Weights/descpage-JBTRCRF.html?from=BASRES A-Jay

Something like the Reins Tungsten Sliding Football Heads ? https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Reins_Tungsten_Sliding_Football_Heads/descpage-RTSFH.html A-Jay

I don't 'want' to - but I'm still guilty of doing it occasionally, even after all these years. Popped off more fish on the hookset doing that, than I care to admit to. #badhabit Fish Hard A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

It's all good. Truth be told, I didn't even notice that it needed any. So I'm right there with you my friend. Fish Hard A-Jay

Can't do anything about the bait size but ever think about using Storm SuspenDots & strips to help get, and more importantly Keep, your crankbait down ? I've been using them with some success for a while now. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Storm_SuspenDots_80_Dots/descpage-SSD.html Fish Hard A-Jay

That's one Killer Cup of Joe ! A-Jay

Rarely Long Enough ~ Fish Hard A-Jay

Congrats on the new rig ~ Nice bass too. Might not want to reel them right to the rod tip though. Leave a little slack. A-Jay

Plenty of good recommendations already ~ The Evergreen Shower Blows in Bone has been a good producer for me recently. Casts great & calls them up. I like the 105 & the 125 sizes. https://youtu.be/AsD61HAztV0?t=91 Fish Hard A-Jay

Never used their baits but 13 Fishing says "Donkey Sauce," is a proprietary formulation of amino acids and proteins that stimulate feeding and aggression in predatory game fish. A-Jay

Congrats on a killer outing and especially the New Personal Best. Gorgeous Smallies A-Jay

Do Tell ~ A-Jay

I tape mounted reels for years in the surf ~ A-Jay

Interesting My personal bass fishing style revolves around being at the right place, at the right time and doing the right thing. All of that can and does happen at various times throughout the day (and night) for me. Rarely all day though. A-Jay

I don't even know how to respond to this. Does it work all day ? Yes - somewhere. A-Jay