Glenn

A white, split tail trailer. Dip the ends in chartreuse dye. Zoom split tail trailer -- https://bit.ly/3NLX3j5

Downsizing your lure isn't just a last-ditch effort to scrounge up a few bass and save the day. Bassmaster Elite Series angler Alex Wetherell explains how doing it correctly can lead to more bites more often. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/small-lures.html

Millennium

Congratulations. That's a tough, long road. You have my admiration. Here's wishing you continued recovery, and may you never have another surgery again.

I've been to the 9/11 memorial in NYC and the Pearl Harbor memorial in O'Ahu. Both were life-changing. Visiting ground zero, seeing the artifacts, and watching the videos is an unforgettable experience. I recommend that everyone do that.

Well, they just announced half the 2026 opens prohibit FFS.

Ok, let's move away from the "they're watching us!!!!!" tangent. It's dangerously close to the political line, and we've crossed that recently....several times. So I'm enacting stricter enforcement. Let's get back to the main topic please.

I'm not saying you CAN'T EVER use it. Just don't use it ALL THE TIME, especially if you're replying directly to the last post. Your reply will appear directly below it, so there's no need to quote it. It's fine to use it in many cases, such as: Quoting somebody further up the thread when you're addressing what they said. Answering a specific question Commenting on somebody's specific comment within an entire post There's more, but hopefully this helps.

@Swamp Girl @gim @GRiver @Pat Brown @casts_by_fly @Bazoo @RobA @F14A-B @FloridaFishinFool @Further North @GaryH @Darren. If you've been tagged, please read the first post of this thread.

I saw this at ICAST. I was underwhelmed. The more I talked to them and the more questions I asked, the more buggy and inaccurate it became. Seems there was always a caveat at every corner.

https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/mlf-sue-9925.html

Whether you're from the boat or shore, new water or old, this guide will help you find and catch more smallmouth bass—fast. Ready to explore a new lake and dominate the smallie bite? Watch the full video right here.

You DO want it to hit objects - always. The erratic deflections, combined with pauses followed by rapid retrieves, can elicit violent strikes. Here's a more detailed explanation: