A-Jay

First, I'll say that something that makes a difference to me, is what I'm targeting, green or brown bass, and what time of year I'm doing it. Either way, I am of the believe that although there are situations where neutral fish may be susceptible to a "reaction strike' there are times, when they Are Not. And while not all the fish on a body of water may not all be doing the same thing at the same time, relocation can help. (as noted here in previous responses). I have been guilty of fishing 'wrong' many, many times; too - deep, shallow, fast, slow and with baits that were too big, too small, too bright, too dark & probably even too old ~ I know because once a change was made - the net was used. I also believe in 'Timing' - seen it too many times where 'sitting' on or returning to a spot and waiting for the fish to either show up or 'turn on' ( or both) has worked well. Ten years fishing from a canoe with only a trolling motor forced me into it. Can't really rocket all over the lake - so once I thought I was in the 'right spot' - I'd wait them out. Many times it paid off. (ref - Bill Murphy) Clearly not a tournament friendly option / technique and heaven forbid is this fast paced new style of bass fishing someone actually 'wait' for something to happen, but there you go. If anyone actually knew how long I camped on/ repeatedly returned to a spot, to catch some of the better fish I've posted here (even in the Lund) I think they'd be surprised. Of course, The 200 HP offers the advantage of bouncing around but then there's the danger of being on spot A when Spot B is hot. Timing. Helps to know your lake, know the bait, know how the wind & weather affects both and then which areas will offer the best opportunity to get bite. Each body of water can be different and time on the water is the good teacher. Going fishless & eliminating water are part of the 'ahh-hah moments I guess; just not the most fun part. All of that said - what the "Elite" anglers do - all over the country, is Not doubt - Super Impressive. A-Jay

Nah ~ It's all an Illusion . . . . . Done with mirrors & mind bending lights. A-Jay

HogFarmer Baits Magnum Shakey Heads & Secret Lures Ledge Shaker are both available at 3/4 oz (Plus) Both come with a quality hook however neither are Tungsten. A-Jay

He doesn't like this thread. A-Jay

When priorities are out of whack ~ A-Jay

No - but I might be getting close. A-Jay

That's Old Lurch, the Bug-Eyed Stump Gorilla ~ Congrats A-Jay

Let's hear what "Boom Boom" has to say ~ Didn't mention rattles. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on the New Rig Hope we get to see it (here) A-Jay

Good. A-Jay

TW has some A-Jay

According to a review by Walker Smith on another well known fishing website: "The Frogfur is designed to snag on the sandpaper-like teeth of a bass, which gives you just a little more time to execute a powerful hookset. When their teeth become tangled in this stuff, it makes it incredibly difficult for the bass to throw this bait or miss it on the initial strike." A-Jay

Hello Ricky and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

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LOL ~ That rig would be all kinds of fun in a net . . . A-Jay

Anyone having success with this one ? I'm curious if the "Frog Fur" is everything they say it is . . . Sort of looks like velcro - which is actually a pretty good idea and kind of funny. A-Jay

Little tricky to do accurate long distance diagnosis. But my guess (and experience with similar deals) is the 'control board', may be kaput. Time to see your friendly neighborhood authorized Minn Kota repair center perhaps. A-Jay

Absolutely ~ I have to take off the Fortrex to facilitate proper cover fit however. It's on a quick slide bracket so it's quick & easy. A-Jay

Certainly catching big bass on big swimbaits is not new. However, this approach is something that I've not seen before. Sort of looks like 'figure 8-ing' a muskie . . . Check it out A-Jay

I rig mine like this . . . . One up forward about 2/3' the height of the console wind screens. And the other two on the main deck behind the consoles - height is a bit higher than the wind screens. I place 'pool noodles' over the wind screens to protect the cover And before you ask - No I don't usually rig the cover out on the lake. Another BR member asked how I did it and I set this up for the pic on the way in last fall. A-Jay I have the same make trailer & the same transom saver bracket. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A 7 ft M or MH rod and a 6.3:1 to 6.6:1 reel should work nicely. A-Jay

@RenegadeBassin Yes Sir ~ If we can call October soon . . . . (not soon enough for this guy) That Renegade is a Sweet Rig and there's a good chance that 4 stroke paved the way for whatever ends up hanging off the back of mine. So I'm a fan. btw - I feel the same way about the transom saver - but I kind of like kneeling in the crayfish parts and half digested perch torsos. Means I had a good day. Working in a clean wet spot is what's bogus . . . A-Jay

That is a different direction ~ Congrats A-Jay

The Line ~ A-Jay