A-Jay

Thank you my friend. Early on, I've been able to find and stay on some plus sized fish on a couple of different big water lakes and it's been fun. I'm fishing hard and hoping to hunt down a very special bass. The next two weeks will be key, especially with the big moon in 3 days. Guess time will tell. A-Jay

The Vibrating Jig is a very versatile bait. Can be presented effectively a number of ways & places. I'll present it deep like a jig, I'll swim it shallow like a swim jig or a spinnerbait, I'll bounce it off cover like a crankbait and even pitch it to and under docks. I say experiment a bit with them and you may be surprised with your results. Good Luck A-Jay

Haven't tried them all, but here's 3 that I'd select as top performers Maxima Ultragreen Line Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo Nylon Line P-Line CXX A-Jay

Hello Luke and welcome to Bass Resource ~ I have to agree with @TOXIC 's point of view. While having a quality unit(s) on board is no doubt a valuable tool, electronics is simply that, one tool. I run Humminbird & Minn Kota units on my rig, and do utilize at least some aspect of their capabilities every trip (however, the Fortrex is not i-pilot capable and not needed in my own fishing). Locating fish / bait holding structure and cover is key for me, as is a working knowledge of local seasonal fish patterns. This is where my Helix units are most valuable. And while not every area or piece of structure holds active fish all the time, I can't eliminate them, if I can't locate them. Being able to mark and catalog points of interest is a big deal too. My advice is to visit an electronics dealer that has several brands & models on display (sports shows a good). Each manufacturers units utilize its own 'language' if you will. You may find that one 'speaks' to you a bit more than another. Something you will not know ordering online and makes some hands on time a solid pre-purchase plan. The better ones are all pretty good, difference lies in how the information is presented & interpreted. Good Luck with your decision and Derbies going forward. A-Jay

Right - let me send you my address . . . A-Jay

I order like that all the time - And often keep & return mixed sizes. Like keep the large bib and the med jacket. Free returns helps. I have these . . . (scale & fatty not included) A-Jay

If you want 100% rain proof- get 100% gortex. But know in advance that all the dryness comes at a price as well as sacrificing some comfort. That material is a little still and can get pretty hot; but it's definitely dry and very wind proof. Conversely, the other higher end materials offer by a number of reputable brands, provide a good mixture of dry, wind proof & comfort at a decent price point. I have & use Huk Bibbs & Jacket as well as a set of Cabelas Guide wear 100% gortex pants & Jacket. Both do the job, the HUK gears is lighter & much more comfortable. The Guidewear is drier. A-Jay

The Huk Shades look decent - but I have Old Guy eyes and need readers. A-Jay

I has having an OG moment. I'm better now though. ? A-Jay

That's a heck of a great way to start it off ~ Congrats A-Jay

HUK A-Jay

You Gotta want it . . . and have the right rig. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

I have to admit it, there just may be something to these Brown Bass Tools after all . .. . A-Jay

Tired of dealing with these tiny pics.

My morning on Lake Menderchuck was Epic. When the 5-4 is the dink in the bag. #thirtypoundsack A-Jay

Some one killed it today . . . A-Jay

It sure does ! Tomorrow might be good. I'll be checking it out anyway . . So we'll see . . #windblows A-Jay

Great Brown Bass Blue ! Sweet video to go with it too. I know you've been working hard to lock up with that beauty for a while and it finally paid off. Glad your gear held up too. Congrats on your new personal best smallie. Well Done. A-Jay

I can recommend without hesitation I might add, The Strike King KVD 300 and for a slightly deeper option, the 300 deep. Ayu & Perch are both killer patterns. If you're looking perhaps, to kick it up another notch, The Megabass Vision 110 and 110+1 are both superior performers. btw - the GP Pro Perch pattern should be illegal is most every state. A-Jay

LOL ~ That's Click Bait @Catt You already know the answer to that loaded question. It would be Risky at best my friend, Risky at best. #donkiesondentalfloss A-Jay

It's a different world for sure. While all types of bass fishing are a blast, Night Ops are very close to the top of my list. Not saying it's 'easy fishing', because on a black night, it is most certainly not. But the bite, hookset, fish fight and eventual landing, is an experience totally unlike daylight Bassing. #seriouslyaddicting A-Jay

Good Info J. Thank You for sharing it. I feel that my humanness (mind, body & spirit) has always been a reflection of my life style; including what you're noted above. And while over the years I've applied various approaches, the ones that worked the best, had me feeling the best. What that looks like has changed a bit over the years and will no doubt continue to do so. A-Jay

Hello Monica and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Rig - Best of Luck with it. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay