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Seaguar has a large line up of products (see what I did there?), and I often get questions about the different one and which to use/when. So here's a few tidbits for starters. I might add more braid info later. Feel free to post your questions here! Pounce is the most durable/versatile; Gold is the most supple (best for open water), Max is the most sensitive, but stiffer than Gold. PeX8 is for spinning reels; and the pound test is accurate. American lines "fudge" their breaking strength, meaning 15lb is more like 30lb breaking strength, but PeX8 15 JDM breaks at 15lbs Line diameters can be found on Seaguar.com. For example, go to https://seaguar.com/products/pounce%E2%84%A2-bass-leader?variant=45792051658971 and click the pulldown menu for the different pound tests. It shows the diameter for each pound test. It also shows key characteristics on the same page for Knot Strength, Stretch, Abrasion Resistance, Memory, and Price On the spool and/or packaging, there are little baitcaster and spinning icons that designate what the line is best suited for. InvizX does have more stretch than the rest of the Seaguar fluorocarbon lineup (but it's not a bungy cord LOL!)

And the myth still lives! But it's understandable how people are fooled by this kind of thing. I mean, the parts fit so they MUST be the same, right? Not always. Why? Because the parts often come in different grades, metal/plastic alloys and compositions, and tolerances - some of which isn't easily seen by the naked eye. Naturally, the "cheaper" reels are made from the lesser quality components, even though the parts from a higher-quality reel will fit. You look at some of the overseas companies that make reels and reel parts, and they'll have thousands of part skews. Many people know you can get different grades of bearings that will fit across several different brands and models, for example. You could replicate a more expensive reel using lower-quality components, and compete with lower prices. I know of several white-label brands that do just that. They don't make their own reels; they "custom build" them from a parts list from a factory that makes reels. This isn't something new. It's been a practice in electronics for decades. TV's, stereos, speakers, video cameras and recorders, etc. Typically you'd have A, B, and C grade components, with C being the cheapest and lowest-quality. "A" would be broadcast/professional quality on the other end. "B" would be your standard consumer grade. Sometimes the serial or model numbers would be identical on the same TV, for example, with the exception of A, B, or C appended to designate the components. The prices would reflect the difference. This is why Best Buy, Comp USA, and other discount electronic stores could sell "the same thing" at a much lower price. They were selling C grade electronics, which often prematurely failed or were lesser quality in other ways. This is why they didn't have the same warranty as B grade electronics. Consumers are fooled and the business model works. I'm not saying ALL reels and electronics are like that, but many are. I just kinda laugh when these videos show certain parts fitting across different brands and jump to conclusions that they're identical. Often they're not. Sometimes they are, but don't be so quick to make that assumption.

Learn how bass and forage fish use chemical and visual cues that influence spawning success, predator recognition, and fish behavior. https://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/fish-senses.html

In this video, I break down why heavier jigs shine after the spawn, how to fish them effectively, and when to trigger reaction bites.

You didn't mention the Stella FK at $900 Ya, prices are high. They're higher for everything these days....MUCH higher. But what can you do about it?

Well that's what happens when you cut 10,000 jobs in one month, and 3.5 billion annually from USPS - which affects tens of thousands of more related jobs. They warned us this could happen. We were told it was fake news, yet here we are.

Looks like it was an awesome trip! Great memories.

That’s a great question, and you’re thinking about it the right way. Yes, craw-colored crankbaits absolutely continue to work from postspawn through fall, especially around riprap, rock transitions, chunk rock, bluff ends, bridge causeways, and anywhere bass are used to seeing crawfish. A lot of anglers think “craw color” only means bright red in late winter and prespawn, but that’s really just one piece of the puzzle. Once you get into postspawn, summer, and fall, I usually lean more toward natural craw patterns: brown, green pumpkin, olive, orange/brown, muted red, or something with just a little orange or chartreuse in it depending on water color. That said, I don’t look at it as craw versus shad as much as I look at it as matching the situation. If bass are actively chasing baitfish, especially on flatter banks, points, or windy stretches, a shad color can definitely outproduce a craw pattern. But if I’m grinding that crankbait into rocks, deflecting off riprap, and keeping it close to the bottom, a craw color can be excellent even in the middle of summer. The key is how the bait is being presented. A craw-colored crankbait looks most natural when it’s digging, deflecting, stopping, and bouncing off cover. That’s when it imitates a crawfish trying to escape or just creates that reaction bite. A shad color, on the other hand, often shines more when fish are feeding up in the water column, chasing bait, or when the crankbait is being burned or waked through active fish. As far as the moon phase, there may be something to crawfish being more active around full and new moons, but I personally wouldn’t build my whole color decision around that. I’d let the fish tell me. Water clarity, forage, sunlight, wind, bottom composition, and how the bass are positioned usually matter more day to day. On your new lake with lots of riprap, I’d keep both tied on. Start with a shad pattern if you see baitfish, birds, surface activity, wind blowing into the rocks, or fish feeding higher. Start with a natural craw if you’re grinding bottom, hitting rock, fishing dirtier water, or the fish are tight to the bank and not chasing much. And yes, that bite can absolutely continue after the postspawn funk. In fact, once those fish recover and start feeding again, riprap can be a great crankbait deal because it gives them shade, crawfish, baitfish, and ambush points all in one place. I’d experiment with both colors until you see a trend, because there will definitely be days when one clearly gets more bites than the other. Good problem to have when you’ve got a ton of both!

Gamakatsu is coming out with Ball Rig hooks. I believe they're introducing them at ICAST. I happen to have some. They come in weedless and non-weedless versions. They use Jika rig weights you can swap out for any size you want.

I have a dedicated, custom-made rod for spinnerbaits.

June is one of the best months of the year to catch bass — the spawn is over, the fish are feeding up, and you can catch them on a lot of different lures. But some baits simply outperform everything else, no matter where you’re fishing. In this video, I break down the most reliable June baits, from shallow to deep, that work nationwide.

So here's a night photo of the same place. It looks a lot better than most security cameras, but no WI-FI or power is needed.

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AFTCO long-sleeve shirts and gloves, Columbia PFG pants, I have a few Simms shirts as well. Hey Dude shoes (no sandals or crocks). The only thing that needs sunscreen is my head (70 spf from Neutrogena). WileyX, Bajio, and Hobie wrap around sunglasses. I tried various buffs, but it felt like Saran Wrapping my head. I have a hoodie from AFTCO that has a built-in buff that I haven't tried yet. We'll see. Just had a checkup with a dermatologist and he was like "Why are you here?"

Yes! Just last week I took a friend out fishing and he broke 3 times during the cast (T-Rig). He kept checking his line, guides, reel, etc. I was ribbing him it was user error. Turned out his drag was too tight and he was trying to muscle the cast (casting too hard), which snapped his 15lb Power Pro.

Ha ha! Ya, you're right! The funny (dumb) thing is the photographer took what seemed like 4,000 pics of me (no joke: 2hrs of shooting pics), and we were just talking after we finished. I was standing like that and he said, "Oh! Stay like that! That's a great shot! Lemme grab my camera." They ended up using that shot. LOL!

I had/have the original hollow body Spook from the 90's somewhere in my garage. I tried it for awhile, but it's darn near impossible to walk the dog over weedy areas. I never got a bite on one, so I "retired" it.

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.

The spawn is at it's peak, and the weather is lining up to be a GREAT day! I checked the DeepDive app, and it sure doesn't get much better than this! Even the peak feeding time lines up!

Yep, I got the letter. There was another member that called my personal cell phone too. Guys - you need to check the official Bassresource social channels for updates should there ever be another outage. I know some of you don't use Facebook or Instagram, so I also posted on Youtube and our Google profile. I posted updates almost every day.

I suppose you can putt well with a 9 iron if you practice enough.

Celebrate BassResource’s 30th anniversary with a look at the innovations that transformed bass fishing rods, reels, and lines since 1996. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fishing-gear-innovation.html

It is with a very heavy heart that I share the passing of my good friend, Tony Gergely, founder of Sure-Life Laboratories. Tony passed away today after a battle with leukemia. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. Many of you may know Tony through Sure-Life, Catch and Release, Please Release Me, and the many fish-care products he developed over the years. But Tony was much more than a name on a bottle. He was a pioneer in fish care, especially in the tournament fishing world, and his work helped change the way anglers think about caring for bass before, during, and after weigh-in. His impact on our sport is hard to overstate. Long before fish care became a common topic at tournaments, Tony was already working on real solutions to help bass survive the stresses of being caught, held in livewells, weighed, and released. Countless fish have survived because of his work, and countless anglers have learned to be better stewards of the resource because of the knowledge he shared. But to me, Tony was also a friend. For more than 20 years, Tony and I had many, many long discussions that often started in the evening and lasted well past midnight. We had a lot of laughs, along with deep conversations, whether we were talking on the phone, catching up at ICAST, or spending time together at Bassmaster Classics. I will miss those conversations more than words can say. Tony was also a very close friend of Doug Hannon, “The Bass Professor.” Tony introduced me to Doug, which led to another great friendship in my life. That was one of the many things Tony did so naturally. He connected people, helped people, and opened doors without ever making a big deal about it. One memory I will always treasure is how instrumental Tony was in getting Keri and me to Texas to fish the Take A Soldier fishing tournament at Fort Hood. Tony arranged a boat, truck, tackle for us to borrow, and accommodations. Then he picked us up at the airport and drove us the three hours to Fort Hood. We all fished the tournament together and had a fantastic time. That was Tony. If he believed in something, or cared about someone, he was all in. For decades, Tony also quietly supported BassResource. He didn’t do it for attention. He didn’t do it just to sell products. He did it because he believed in what we were doing, he believed in helping anglers, and he believed in taking care of the fish we all love to catch. That was Tony. Quietly generous. Deeply knowledgeable. Passionate about fish care. Willing to help. Willing to teach. And always looking for ways to leave the sport better than he found it. My eyes are filled with tears as I write this. Losing a friend is never easy, and Tony’s passing is a tremendous loss not only to those who knew him personally, but to the entire bass fishing community. Please keep Tony’s family, friends, and everyone at Sure-Life in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for your friendship, your generosity, your knowledge, the laughter, the conversations, the memories, and the legacy you leave behind.