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Spent many Days & Nights looking for "Boaters" who for whatever reason seemed to fall into this category. Some we found, some we didn't. Many of the unfortunate we did manage to find, took their last boat ride in a big black bag. Sad. A-Jay

Great Bass ~ Congrats A-Jay

Perhaps ~ While using that presentation, being very close to the bottom is usually important. Occasionally ticking or defecting off the bottom (rocks) is a good strike trigger and best case scenario. Super slow crawling a spinner bait along a rocky bottom (especially coming up the drop) hasn't been very effective for me, but does result in more hang ups. There are a few factors that determine how & where that bait will travel along in the water column. In no particular order but all important: Bait size, design & weight, Line size & type, Spinner bait Blade Size, Type & Number of blades, Size & type of trailer (if any) and lastly - Boat Position. Using your position in relationship to the shape, grade & distance to the structure your fishing can determine how & where your bait runs. Setting up too close to a drop can cause the last part of your cast to rise up prematurely missing some prime areas. Being too far away can cause the line in the middle of your long cast to rub / drag on the bottom as your bait is on the deeper side and on it's way up. This is highly undesirable for several reasons which include but may not be limited to, reduced strike detection, weak hook sets & even lost fish from broken line. When fishing up or along a steeper drop, a simple modification with rod position during the retrieve can make a difference as well. Keeping the rod low (or at the water line) and the raising it up as the end of the cast nears and the bait is starting to come shallow (nearer the boat). Once an active school is located, and I get a good idea of where & or how the bass are positioned, setting up to make repeat presentations becomes a little easier. Until then, there's a lot of poke & hope. A-Jay

Slow rolling a hefty spinner bait along or up a rocky bottom / drop is a great way to get bit. It's also makes strike detection a little tricky. I routinely only use this technique in deep water - depths at which maintaining bottom contact with a crankbait is hard or impossible. With the recent introduction of the newest over-sized deep plugs like the 10XD, it's almost a wash. Whatever the depth, if I can use a crankbait effectively, I will as I think they trigger more strikes. Either way, when winding a big blade along or up a rocky bottom, I prefer heavy mono (flouro works too), a slower ratio & powerful reel, on a long stout rod. I select a spinner bait weight / design and a reel retrieve speed that allows the lure to click/ deflect off the rocks without settling between them; once the bait reaches the bottom, and I start the retrieve, I just keep winding. Whether the bait is bouncing off rocks or a fish grabs the lure - I just keep winding. When a bass does take the lure the rod will load up, at which point I keep reeling and go with a solid side ways sweep set. The slow constant retrieve helps reduce snags (common with false hook sets as the bait settles between the rocks on the slack line caused) and on a strike, helps take the slack out of the line on the hook set as well as assist in compensating for the nylon line stretch; especially on a long cast. A-Jay

Very Nice Congrats Blue A-Jay

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I've been loving the Shimano Calcutta D Series Casting Reels - It's often over looked but it my mind it is the next generation in round reels. Featuring a whole new design, the new Calcutta D Series Reels combine the classic performance of the originals with some key new features and enhancements all their own. Delivering serious cranking power, they also provide the rigidity and durability to stand up to season after season of use. Shimano’s new X-Drag also provides the ultimate in fish fighting force, and each reel now comes equipped with Shimano’s X-Ship technology for better free-spooling, as well as, Shimano’s ‘S Compact Body’ for better ergonomic comfort in your hands. The new Shimano Calcutta D Series Casting Reels are leading the new Round Era for anglers looking for quality, function, design and longevity. They don't give them away but you'll never need to replace it either. A-Jay

Congrats on the New Sweet Rig ~ ! A-Jay

You have my deepest Sympathy ~ But better you than me - A-Jay

Unless you make a 120 yard cast ~ No. A-Jay

Tank Alert ~ ! Nice Bass Congrats A-Jay

My particular policy & options include trailering & tow vehicle coverage. These may or may not be available in your area. Most all the Major players who insure watercraft have websites that provide complete coverage information. The challenge is comprehending that "Insurance Lingo" Good Luck A-Jay

I'm in Michigan & using Progressive (Through USAA) Policy documents note that the COLLISION COVERAGE will pay for sudden, direct and accidental loss to a covered watercraft resulting from collision. COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE will pay for sudden, direct and accidental loss to a covered watercraft that is not caused by collision. A loss not caused by collision includes: 1. impact with an animal (including a bird); 2. explosion or earthquake; 3. fire; 4. malicious mischief or vandalism; 5. missiles or falling objects; 6. riot or civil commotion; 7. theft or larceny; 8. windstorm, hail, water, or flood; or 9. breakage of glass not caused by collision. Check with whatever company you select & the State's insurance law's you insure in, to ensure you're getting the coverage you're looking for. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ There's Loads of great information here A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

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Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

With a pair of pliers - Mash down the barbs Jeremy. Then the treble hooks will back right out very easily. A-Jay

You Know I Have No Choice but to LIKE THAT ~ ! A-Jay

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Nice Smallie ~ But it does appear to have had better days - looks pretty beat up. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

For me fishing confidence has been developed over time. More time & experience on the water equates to more understanding. It's this experienced based understanding that helps enable me to apply concepts learned that provide confidence. Finding & catching fish "right where & how" I expected certainly boosts confidence. However, putting it all together in a way that's not what I expected and / or doing something different in a new location is a very empowering. I roll out of bed confident, doesn't guarantee anything, but it certainly doesn't hurt either. A-Jay

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