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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.

They’ve finished spawning, they scatter, and suddenly it feels like they’ve disappeared. This video breaks down where bass go in June, why some stay shallow while others move deep, and how to follow their exact migration routes.

Over the years, BassResource has been blessed with members who became much more than names on a screen. They were daily voices in our community, generous with their knowledge, quick to help others, and a big part of what made these forums feel like home. Some were top contributors. Some were steady, familiar friends. All of them left a lasting mark on this community. This thread is dedicated to honoring and remembering those members who have passed away. As time goes on, we will continue to update it so their contributions, kindness, humor, and friendship are not forgotten. They helped shape BassResource into what it is today, and they are deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing them. @WRB-2.0 @Catt @RoLo @.ghoti. @SoFlaBassAddict @SirSnookalot @George Welcome @fishfordollars @avid @Oregon Native @OnthePotomac @lo n slo @cyclops2 @Crestliner2008 @Al Wolbach @.RM. These are the ones I'm aware of. If you know of others who should be included, please let me know. "Yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn't promised, today is all we have." -- Catt

Postspawn bass are hungry but constantly moving. Use these five proven lures to catch them from shallow fry-guarders to deep summertime bass. New Article! Postspawn bass are hungry but constantly moving. Use these five proven lures to catch them from shallow fry-guarders to deep summertime bass. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/post-spawn-bass-baits.html

Oh wow, I definitely didn't mean to imply that budget-friendly reels are somehow inferior. That never even crossed my mind when I made that post. What I was responding to was the idea presented in the video that reels that look similar and have interchangeable parts, and are sold under different brand names, are essentially the exact same reel with nothing more than a different logo and price tag. That's a pretty big oversimplification. Using that logic, you could argue that all red pickup trucks are identical because they all have four tires, a battery, and an engine. The fact that some parts may be shared across brands doesn't automatically mean the entire product is the same. There can be significant differences in materials, tolerances, quality control, engineering, component specifications, assembly processes, and manufacturer requirements—even when products appear similar on the surface. So my point wasn't about expensive versus budget reels. It was simply that "they all come from the same place, therefore they're all identical" is a much bigger leap than the video makes it seem.

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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.

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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.