A-Jay
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Clearly Father Time is Unbeaten – but I have no plans to make it easy for him . . . Here's part of this mornings upper body training - working the back. A-Jay
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Couldn't agree more ~ Another fantastic option if one does enjoy listening to music while on the water are EAR BUDS - such a wonderful thing. Then you can crank the heck out of it and the only mind you're blowing is your own. A-Jay
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When one omits the beer and adds an 'o' & a 'd' ~ The whole thing changes quite a bit. And not in a good way. A-Jay
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Funny ~ https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/alien-pro.html "they're all wacked is some way" . . . Truth in Jest . . A-Jay
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So you're Hooked on Hooks ~ I can relate. A-Jay
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Top right click on "Shop" A-Jay
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At. Croix's bargain room has got some decent offers. A-Jay
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Yes great price - MSRP early spring 2016 was 3K for 2 SI/GPS KVD's. Ouch. Did include the flush mount install though - so that was good. A-Jay
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Been waiting anxiously for this one ~ The LTB line is already mostly gone but I did score the 7'1'' MHF for a song. Always wanted this stick and now one's headed to the Lund Rod locker ! Sweet. A-Jay http://stcroixrods.com/shop/
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That's a tough one to find ~ But here a couple of Shimano Stradic 2500 FH's for sale in the BR Flea Market. I can vouch for the seller too @Chris at Tech - decent human. A-Jay
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It might be unanimous ~ A-Jay
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Just pack it full ~ A-Jay
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Super easy answer for this one ~ NO, it's not over. As long as there is open water - Bass can be caught. And since many bass are caught through the ice - late (and very early season) open water is no different. I've caught many fish from partially frozen lakes. Late season, I almost always have to fish deep. But regardless of presentation depth, I always have to fish slow. Blade baits & lippless baits (fished like a blade bait), as well as hair jigs, & deep jerkbaits, can & do catch bass for me - especially smallmouth. While the late fall / early winter weather here in Northern Mi often does not offer many opportunities to get on the water, I'll go every time I can and I certainly expect to get bit. My best trips often include the sun, less wind, and fishing during & through the warmest part of the day. And fishing super slow can not be over emphasized. I was on the water two days ago, water temps were 35. A 5/8 oz Silver Buddy blade bait took 6 smallies up to about 3 pounds. My frozen face smiled every time. Forecast says Tuesday might be good - I may have to crack a little ramp Ice - but that rarely stops a motivated Basshead. I got out for the first time in December last season - here's a clip of it. A-Jay
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Rod length IMO is always a matter of form, fit & function; as it pertains to the user. Also an anglers height often does not dictate what they like. I know many guys your height & shorter who prefer longer rods (more than 7 ft) but it's what you are comfortable with that counts. I will say that in many instances, especially as a co-angler, where your presentation angles are often not optimum, accuracy can be tricky and a somewhat shorter flipping & pitching stick may help. I'd recommend a fairly stout blank with a decent tip. However, 'shorter' heavier rods are less abundant as the market has exploded with 7 foot plus rods. Being a St Criox fan, I can recommend a couple from the Legend Tournament Bass line (that are all currently on sale at TW) They're over 7 ft but like I say the option of less length are limited. TBC71MHF / JIGS/BAITS: A super rod for searching open water with big spinnerbaits. It’s also ideal for jigs, worms and working heavy cover. TBC76MHMF / PITCHIN’ & LITE FLIPPIN’: This versatile rod is a great choice for pitching jigs into cover or for lighter flipping applications. You may want to go the custom route. btw - considering the cover you listed, I'd be throwing braided line - something in the 40-65lb range. A-Jay
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With an abundant number of gator pike here - and I do mean abundant & Gator - using any nylon line on the waters where they live usually means I get bit off early & often. I use knottable very thin wire - A-Jay
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@Birdman2136As mentioned here several times already, becoming confident & comfortable fishing a Jig / Texas rigged bait is a solid plan for any & all Bassheads. Besides catching many very respectable bass, fishing these baits usually contributes to helping an angler develop 'feel' and understand 'sensitivity'. Detecting when a bass has eaten your bait, while it is stationary or on the fall, may be one of the most challenging & trickiest aspects of bass fishing. Having an understanding of what both of these are to you, as it relates to your rod, reel, line & what your bait is doing at any giving moment throughout every cast, can be the difference between a good day & a great day on the water. Additionally, IMO accurate & effecting casting is a super important part of fishing, especially bass fishing. So very often, the difference between getting a strike and an ignored cast, is a matter of inches. Having the ability to present your bait in tight quarters is a prerequisite to being successful in many different bass fishing situations. This is often overlooked by new anglers as simply casting revolving spool tackle presents a challenge in itself, that once that is 'mastered' there is a propensity to 'go for distance' rather than 'placement'. Do fall into this trap, take the time necessary to become an accurate caster. This is one that you can't read about to improve - you must practice, practice, and then practice some more. One good thing is you may not need to be on the water to do it. Just about any open space can serve the purpose - set up a few random targets at various distances and have at it. Once that's done, the next step is to learn how to make a 'quiet' cast - meaning with as little splash as possible. Then, you become deadly, able to pick apart likely bass holding spots & ambush points without the bass ever knowing you are there - which is a big advantage. Good Luck A-Jay
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Hello Frank and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay
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The puck is linked to the console unit & the 360 The bow & console units are linked so everything is shared including the GPS info & the heading. The display shows 2 lines indicating direction. One is the direction of travel, if not under power that would be direction of drift. The other is the bow's heading. Helps a ton to direct presentations effectively to cover or fish - especially those indicated by the 360. A-Jay
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I had the AS GPS HS installed as part to the prep prior to taking delivery - Love it. Use it all day - every day I'm on the water. When positioned and stationary to fish deep cover, knowing my heading is INVALUABLE. Especially at night. Also a must have for the 360. A-Jay
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Good memory. Incidentally, there aren't very many of my baits that don't get a generous 'smearing' . . . . A-Jay
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Hello and Thank You for your service. Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay
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As an avid Rage Tail bait user - the coffee scent is a nice touch. But this is what I actually rely on . . . . My advice - get some. A-Jay
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Green Bass ~ Brown Bass ~ Sk Red Eye Shad Spinnerbait Spinnerbait Jerkbait Jig / Senko Jerkbait Scrounger/ Fluke Jerkbait Football Jig / 10 Inch Worm Jerkbait A-Jay
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Glad you like it @Bluebasser86 and I did touch the colors, light & contrast a bit. A-Jay
