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I'm usually fishing smaller bodies water often from a small craft without a ton of mobility. So there's no Running & Gunning all over the place "putting a pattern together". The days I manage a solid bag are not contributed so much to a "Pattern" in my mind. I look at it like I found active bass and presented a bait they felt like eating. Whatever the situation, I must "Fish" the water I choose as effectively as I can. "Patterning" bass has always been a challenge for me. Some trips I'm on fish & think I'm onto something and others I can't seem to get anything going while getting blanked. I believe there is value in understanding seasonal bass movements, how & why the local bait locates itself where & when, as well as how the local bass population reacts to current weather conditions and any fishing / boating pressure. So I guess that's kind of like patterning. To me Patters are like opinions ~ We all have them and think our's is the best. Sometimes there are and sometimes not so much. A-Jay

Great Story - Cool Pics And a Hearty Double Congrats for Two Great Bass ~ ! A-Jay

During the Big Mayfly hatch in June - a fly rod is often the only way to go. I use a 7wt St Croix Bank Robber - works for me. A-Jay

You haven't lived until you make the trek north up to "Spikes Keg 'O' Nails" in Grayling, MI for some "Snake Nutz" A-Jay

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Hello Rob and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

A small cooler with an aerator might suit your needs. A-Jay

Always been one of my all time favorites ~ Makes me want to head out right now . . . . A-Jay

During the X-Mas holidays - many places have free shipping. Cabelas sent my Old Town to me (Via Truck Freight) for FREE ~ A-Jay

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Very Cool ~ Pretty Bass Too Congrats A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello James and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

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20 - 30 ft and rarely deeper than 35 ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ That Shimano Curado 200 i is a pretty sweet reel and should be able to pull that double duty you're looking for nicely. A-Jay

Hello RT and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I do not have enough experience with inflatables to offer useful input. But there are a number of savvy, experienced and very successful bass angling members here who should be along to offer some advice, including what's already been offered. Good Luck A-Jay

Wow ~ That's 2 seasons worth of frog bass for me. Nice Job & Congrats A-Jay

The ratio of Lakes to DNR officials up here has to be well over 100 to 1, which sort of explains it. But forget it once - and THAT will be the day. A-Jay

LOL ~ Other people should know who these people are and never loan them anything nice either . . . A-Jay

And as is so often the case - I have never needed to show one to anyone - ever. But I'm ready . . . . A-Jay