Glenn

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We've come a long way from fiction...

Well, we've had many obscure topics over the years....on a BASS FISHING site. So certainly this isn't a first. I'd put it right there with the sasquatch, Nessie, and UFO topics we've had. LOL Not making fun of you, but that's a topic difficult to understand on a forum. Perhaps we can discuss something easier....like string theory.

I presume you intended that as tongue-in-cheek or satire. RT.com (formerly Russia Today) is a Russian state-controlled media outlet that is pro-Kremlin. THAT is your source? And why are you on such a site anyway?

March pre-spawn is in full swing, and bass are sliding up those transition banks on their way from winter holes to spawning areas. If you want a bait you can count on every single day this month, it’s hard to beat a well-rigged Arkie (casting) jig. This breaks down exactly how to fish an Arkie jig in March.

I use the uni-knot for everything.

The Stealth lineup keeps growing. The 9.9HP and 25HP were just introduced. Find a dealer near you.

Join Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher and BassResource.com as Kyle dives deep into how to master the Texas rig for spring bass fishing. From pre-spawn aggression to sight fishing for bedded bass, Kyle reveals the key setups, bait choices, and tactics that consistently produce tournament-caliber bites. Learn why he pegs his weights, how he changes presentations based on spawning stage, and the subtle tricks that separate weekend warriors from top-tier pros.

Duplicate post.

Yep, it happens to anyone that pounds away at a particular hobby, sport, or job. It's normal.

1st, become intimately familiar with river maps. There's a lot of "gotcha's" in that area, and not all of them are well-marked. Get on your trolling motor when venturing out of the channel until you've waypointed your routes. Next, watch this video. Oh, and guess where it was shot? :)

Line memory often occurs on cheap lines. I'd recommend Seaguar BasiX, which a budget-friendly, high-quality fluoro that is less prone to memory. Tatsu or R18 is the best, but they're also pricey. You can get R18 in the single-refill size, so that helps with cost. You'll get little memory issues with that stuff. Note that fluorocarbon line doesn't absorb liquid, so spraying on line conditioner basically gives it a slick coating, which can help with casting....until it washes off. I wouldn't waste my money on line conditioner. Intentionally stretching line isn't recommended. Spooling new line at least every year is definitely recommended - with any line. Storing your rod/reel and spools of line a dark, dry place (like a rod locker or closet) helps with longevity.

It depends. I have a Sirius stereo on the boat, but I usually don't have it on - especially when the wildlife is awake and making its own music. That said, every now and then I like to kick it down a notch and play something quietly in the background. Fishing doesn't always have to be full throttle.

Winter is finally fading and pre-spawn is right around the corner – but the water is still cold and the bass can be stubborn. If you want a full step-by-step system for catching more bass BEFORE spring really arrives, this video lays it all out.

This is somewhat of a rock-and-a-hard-place situation for us. BassResource isn’t designed to function as an image-hosting service, so we simply don’t have the storage capacity to support unlimited uncompressed image uploads. Large file sizes also create significantly longer load and download times, which can negatively impact the experience for other members. At the same time, relying on third-party hosting services for large images can create its own set of issues. When members upload very large externally hosted files, it forces others to download unnecessarily large images just to view a post, which can be frustrating. There are also long-term reliability concerns. In the past, we’ve seen members’ third-party hosting accounts lapse, which leaves broken images scattered throughout older threads. Similarly, some hosting platforms have shut down entirely or switched to subscription models for viewing images. When that happens, posts across the forum end up filled with missing images, which diminishes the value of those discussions for everyone. Because of these factors, I’m generally not in favor of using third-party image hosting services. However, allowing unlimited uncompressed image uploads on our servers isn’t feasible either. That is why I recommend resizing them at https://picresize.com/ If you're running into size restrictions. It can reduce the filesize with minimal impacts image quality - for free. You can download it and then post it here.

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The newer Suzuki Stealth Line isn’t just about looks. These aren’t obscure units — they’re common, mainstream outboards people buy and run because they deliver the performance and reliability people expect across the entire product line.

Glad you liked it! You might enjoy this too:

Learn the 4 key principles fisheries biologists use to grow trophy largemouth bass, including genetics, forage management, habitat design, and stress reduction. https://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/grow-trophy-largemouth.html

Hey I'm glad it all worked out. Happy to have you back!

Seaguar has it all!

Man that just blows! Of course it couldn't happen in the fall, right? Sorry you have to go through this, but hoping for a fast, successful recovery.

As bass transition into pre-spawn and spawning patterns, Pat Schlapper breaks down the lures he trusts to locate fish fast and pick apart key cover for big bites.

Well, if I'm reticent to throw an old-school bait, it's either because they don't make it anymore and I'm afraid of breaking/losing it (like the Herb's Dilly), or, in the case of plastics, I don't want to tear them up when I know other baits they still make will work. Once those plastics are done, they're gone. So I save them for specific situations. That said, I love throwing old-school lures because most anglers aren't; which means most bass haven't seen them. Here are my top choices: