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Here We Are…It’s the heart of the fall season. The air’s crisp. The water’s cooling. And guess what? The bass are chomping, man. They’re feeding hard, fattening up for winter — and this is PRIME TIME to strike. You ready?

Fall bass are feeding hard—learn which buzzbaits, ploppers, and walkers trigger big strikes before winter hits. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/late-season-topwaters.html

When your line snaps mid-cast and you watch your new expensive lure sail off into the abyss....

You lost a $170 lure?!! I've lost a lot of lures over the years, but nothing as expensive as that.

According to their website, "boat registration fees go toward funding aquatic conservation and safety programs." So...not boat launches.

During Covid, our lakes were PACKED with anglers and recreational boaters every day. Some of our best lakes were decimated by people who couldn't care less about limits. I'd bet many of them never bothered to get a license. In my state, all the fishing license revenue goes straight to the general fund, not fishing. And they just upped the license fees...and raised the park fees 50%.

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I got a pair several years ago. I still use them with every fishing trip - no problems on both braid and fluoro.

Guys, there are many, MANY posts and warnings in the Flea Market letting you know that your access will be revoked if you overuse it. Don't PM me when that happens, asking why you can't access it anymore. You already know.

While I enjoy having my favorite waters to myself as much as anyone, fewer anglers overall means fewer consumers. When participation declines, fishing companies are forced to scale back—laying off employees, reducing product lines, or even closing their doors entirely. The result? Fewer options, less innovation, and a smaller industry for all of us who love this sport. The choices and opportunities we enjoy today exist because the fishing community remains active, engaged, and growing. Just keep that in mind when the "Whatever happened to (brand, bait, rod, reel, etc)? I can't find them anymore." question hits these forums, or when the stocking programs and boat launch maintenance programs decline.

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JUST RELEASED!! In this detailed guide, we break down how to rig, cast, retrieve, and locate big bass using glide baits in the fall. Learn how to fine-tune your gear, bait size, color, and location strategy to capitalize on feeding fish near key structure—not just around baitfish schools.

@BrianMDTX Yup, a big disappointment. I guess the Mariners want to remain the only MLB team to never make it to the World Series....never to get a Pennant. The sad part is, M's fans already KNOW this is as good as it will get. There's no "Next year" because the M's will trade away all their star players. They're not like the perennial teams that almost always make October. The M's are a 1-and-done kinda team. Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

They're not considered a winter bait, although I have caught fish in January on them (in 41 degree water). Here's a download on buzzbait fishing:

Think dropshotting is just for deep water? Think again. In this video, we reveal how to use a dropshot in less than 7 feet of water to catch pressured bass around wood, docks, debris, and heavy vegetation.

No worries! While there isn't a past member by that name (I get it, memories fade), there's probably not one of us that looks back on our past without some amount of embarrassment....except me, of course!

Oh wow! Welcome back home! So glad you came back! What was your original screen name? I can merge it with this account if you'd like.

The speed of impact isn't the point. It's the possibility of avoiding the accident if he had been going slower. That said, clearly he just flat-out wasn't looking where he was going. So it's debatable that going slower would've made a difference.

It's another instant classic! Photo Failure https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/photos-failings.html

I talked to Wes from Rat-L-Trap, and he said it sounds like you're talking about "Spring Bream/Old Way" color.

In the summer, wear sandals when loading. In the colder months, wear boots. I carry them in my boat, and swap them out only when loading the boat.

Geno had the most interceptions last year, and currently he's on track to beat it this year! Yes, he's terrible. He's throwing picks, throwing to nobody, getting sacked, or fumbling the ball. He shouldn't be in the NFL. Pete Carroll's kryptonite is his loyalty to players long after they should have been put to pasture. The Raider's roster is a list of has-beens with just enough rookies and 2nd & 3rd year players to keep them competitive. I expect Pete won't be around much longer.