Upriver88

wacky, and i'll have to try the sweep, what size would you recommend for a 4", i use 2/0

Was wonder what a good combo is in a medium medium/heavy, Looking to spend about 150 all together.

president, great reels for the price and very durable, not proud of this but left my ultralight combo outside over the winter, picked it up the other day and reel was just like it came out of the box.

I been have a hookup problem with these. I don't know if it's the hook or user flaw, but im only getting a good hookset on probably 1 out of 3 bites. Any opinions on what it could be?

4" yum dinger, dingers seem to sink faster witch is better for drifting in currents IMO Bomber square A and jig of choice with craw trailer

I went out on a small river near my house yesterday, first time i've been out in close to six months. It seemed that the smallmouth have greatly improved in health some even seem fat and they have a much darker coloration. Was wondering if anybody else has noticed an improvment in their fish or if i've just gone crazy from being off the water for so long.

if you want to go hog wild you can find super powerfull head lamps at a recreational outdoor supply store. The ones around me are REI and The alpine shop. they should be by the backpacking gear. But as twors said the red lights the way to go. unless you're gonna use it in the winter.

Square A by bomber

just wanted to say thanks, glad to here i got a deal

Picked up two packs for 1.90 a piece at basspros big sale was wondering what you guys use them for or even if they are any good.

14 miles is atleast a 2 day float. I avererage about 6 miles a day on the big river. But thats fishing like crazy. You could probably do 10 or 11 if you fish fast. I don't know what the gasconade is like but on the big river it's pretty secluded in spots so me and my buddies just take and camp on whatever gravelbar is avaliable at the time. Im not sure how legal this is but i've done it probably 4 or 5 times and haven't had any trouble. Except for racoons, i hate racoons.

senile check into the upper current river also phenomenal smallmouth fishing.I would probably go with a canoe unless you're clumsy like me. They are a bit more manuverable. The trolling motor is only good for spots where you cant beach the boat and fish it.(like paul said) I would recomend ML spinning gear. 4 or 6 pound line. Make sure you bring sun tan lotion don't want to get stuck out on the water cooking all day. I'd go with some small jigs and cranks but thats just what works for me. Good luck.

What is the best looking craw trailer for the 1/8oz bitsy jig

Is it possible to turn cranks out on a lathe. or do they have to be carved by hand?

you just made me a jelous man. Nice fish