A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Here ya go ~ https://www.amazon.com/Zebco-Medium-Heavy-Quantum-Cranking/dp/B01397STOE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507061385&sr=8-3&keywords=KVD+rod A-Jay

Hello Jason and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Congrats on the new Rig ! A-Jay

So this is my 'Big Hookset in the Wind' face ~ Never actually realized I did that until today - kind of spastic. A-Jay

Having the rig balanced is important. if using only 3 weighted on a 5 way, - I'd put the weighted baits on the middle and the two bottom (left & right) arms. Leaving the two top arms weightless. Having the weights low will act like a keel and assist the rig to run upright & track true. A-Jay

Apparently, it seems like you are. A-Jay

Crushing down the barbs with a pair of pliers is an effective way to make hook removal easier. Then you could still choose to leave both treble on the bait. A-Jay

Seems you’ve been contemplating the trolling motor addition for a while. I’ll tell you that in my experience a vessel that light and with that much sail area (meaning flat surfaces above the waterline that are directly affected by the wind) using a trolling motor on anything but the calmest of days is a tricky proposition. When there’s wind, that boat’s going to blow around; sometimes a little other times a lot. This is one reason the responses above mention three batteries and a larger trolling motor. While a trolling motor is your best bet to quietly & effectively move short distances, to ‘hold position’ or to ‘fish a spot’ for any length of time, you’d be better off simply deploying an anchor off the bow. Anchors are very inexpensive, use no battery power, require little storage space and when used correctly, are very effective. So depending on how you plan on using & fish from that pontoon boat, will determine what would be your most effective choice here. Finally, not adding at least one additionally battery for the trolling motor will quickly become problematic. You will eventually drain your starting battery to a low point where it will not start the outboard motor. You will not be happy. Good Luck. A-Jay

That IS a little wacky ~ Congrats on the decent finish. Oh, and nice Bibs. A-Jay

I will be there on those date along with Chad & that whole posse. I have no first hand knowledge regarding any of the other Mexican bass fishing destinations. A-Jay

Hello Larry and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I haven't been to them all but I've been to the Best. And you're right, it is pretty simple. In fact I'll be there again in 36 days & a wake up. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Although is only yet available for pre-order . . Check out the newest St. Croix Legend Tournament Casting Rod 6'9" Med Hvy Sounds like it may be what you're looking for. A-Jay

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Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Bass Congrats A-Jay

You're Welcome. If you say so but No One looks bad holding a Big Bass like that one. Congrats again btw - looks like it's time to get a scale. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on that Beautiful Bass and your new Personal Best. It's really hard to determine a weight from a photo. But that a good one for sure. And I have to ask, what's up with blacking out your face ? A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on that Beautiful Bass and your new Personal Best. It's really hard to determine a weight from a photo. But that a good one for sure. And I have to ask, what's up with blacking out your face ? A-Jay

Very nice and particularly Bronze Bass ~ Congrats & Happy Birthday You Old Dawg you A-Jay

Where having the right gear in your hand at the time, rod, reel, line & terminal tackle, definitely contributes to hook set success (or failure), whether or not I can 'see' the fish take the bait, might not play that big a role for me. The act itself is at this point is pretty much 'automatic'. Of course, one can never account for how the fish strikes the bait or where / how my offering may be situated in the fish's mouth. I don't miss much, but it does happen. A-Jay

Outstanding ~ Congrats to you both ! btw - Miss Hand on Hip there in the background, does not appear to be sharing your enthusiasm for this win. A-Jay

No ~ But I will sometime apologize for the putting at least one hole in it somewhere. A-Jay

Strike King Rage Bug has been getting it done for me every where I fish it and every way I rig it ALL SEASON. This is the most recent deal for smallies - Freedom Tackle Stealth Swim Jighead 1/2 with standard 4/0 ewg Gamakatsu worm hook. Comes through cover well and is especially killer when skirted along the bottom with a stop & go retrieve. Don't tell anyone. A-Jay

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Topwater during a September Sunrise ~ A-Jay

Very Nice. Seems like a pretty place with some solid bass fishing Congrats A-Jay