A-Jay

Here's what I use - and Yes I do think you're lazy ~ Rigging up gear is part of the fun - stop looking for short cuts . . . Here's the rig, from the main line to the hook: -A weight stop or stopped knot (I use a double uni-knot made from left over braided line) - A small bead to keep the knot from slipping through the weight. - A 1/2 oz tungsten weight - a Boss Punch Hub - this is placed inside the skirt collar - The skirt of your choice - A parasite clip (optional, but does help prevent the plastic from sliding down the hook) - A 5/0 Owner wide gap plus EWG hook (#5139 - very stout, I love this hook) - Your favorite soft plastic - pictured is a Power Bait Beast The Boss Hub is available at Tackle warehouse A-Jay

Awesome Bass ~ ! PB are Always a Blast - especially at night. Some how they look Bigger and the memories seem better in the dark. Congrats A-Jay

That was pretty wacky ~ Should have brought The King his GAFF ~ ! A-Jay

And here tonight's "Weather Advisory" ~ Frost Advisory MIZ008-015-017-018-022>024-027>030-033>036-041-042-010300- /O.CON.KAPX.FR.Y.0004.170901T0400Z-170901T1300Z/ Chippewa-Mackinac-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw- Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish 259 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * TEMPERATURE...Lower to middle 30s in many inland areas, slightly colder in low lying locales. * IMPACTS...Tender vegetation may be damaged or killed if left unprotected. Additionally A-Jay will sure freeze his butt off looking for that early morning bite. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory means that areas of frost are expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. And A-Jay will need to wear thermal clothing way too soon ! Time to put the flip flops & tanks tops up for the season. A-Jay

Megastrike Strikeback spinnerbait with a Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow trailer Accounted for this one yesterday A-Jay

Thanks ~ Hang in there and give it time. Shoulder deals can be a real bear but reasonable & smart rehab often does the trick. A-Jay

I'll use Medium light spinning gear for 4 & 6 lb test presentations. As I move up to 8 & 10 lb test I'll use medium power gear. When & where I use each depends on the situation & the presentation. Below is a decent smallie fought & landed on ML gear & 4 lb line. The water was crystal clear, deep & flat calm. Only way I could get bit. As long as there isn't anything for the bass to 'get into' and break me off, I like to hear that drag . . . . A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I was stationed in Cape May for quite a while - Love It ! A-Jay

Regardless of the origin - it's ALL about the fit. Best covers for travel are Very tight to the contour of the boat with just about NO material loose enough to move at all. Any thing that flaps or vibrates will almost always tear, rip, shred and at the very least damage whatever it's on there to 'protect' in the first place. And did I mention it needs to be tight ? A-Jay

Umbrella Rigs A-Jay

Start looking shallow . . . . A-Jay

@12poundbass I was on the water this morning and missed this one - sounds like it was fairly entertaining - is there a replay I can watch somewhere yet ? A-Jay

Really Nice ~ The shot of Lake in the live well is pretty funny, his hat is Priceless and that Smile says it all. Doesn't get much better than that. Nice job Dad. A-Jay

She was a Jumpah ~ A-Jay

Sweet ~ and how do you not include pictures you big tease ! A-Jay

Very Nice Pike ~ Congrats on the PB. A-Jay

This in the summer ~ This in the winter ~ And this all year round ~ A-Jay

I kept falling asleep . . . . A-Jay

Youth waders are readily available. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/youth-waders-boots/_/N-1119206/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104420880 You may want to consider locating a local source of supply and trying some on to ensure a proper fit. And I'll mention this again because it's an important safety deal - buy & wear a wading belt. A-Jay

PROvider Tackle make a quality product. The "Performance Series" Bite Size - BBQ Melon 3.5" model is a solid SMB producer for me. http://www.providertackle.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=66_70&product_id=174 A-Jay

I totally disagree my friend - That's a very stout bass and definitely bigger than any of the green ones I've been able to get into this whole season. Congrats A-Jay

Nice ~ and the "Up in the Lighthouse View" is often most memorable. A-Jay

Apparently not that long . . . As for the price ~ it's clearly is a little more. But if it's twice as good then it may be appropriate. And after it's pinned in a few tanks - you may come to value it differently. A-Jay

Hello and Thank You for your Service(s) ~ Welcome to Bass Resource. A-Jay

Thank you A-Jay