Hammer 4

Hmmm, I seem to recall a month ago when I hooked a 8lb trout on a rattle trap, dang thing tossed it right into my finger..lol They do catch alot of fish, and our case...humans too... ;D

I just started fluke fishin, I've tried all the methods mentioned above and so far.Zilch!!...but I'ma gonna keep at it, just cuz I like fishin with em.

I use triline xl on all my spinnin reels, from 3lb to 12 lb test..no problems. It also helps to use KVD's line conditioner too..

Nice vid..thanks for the link Dave.. 8-)

With air temps under 40 degrees, and water under 60..I've had good luck with worms, rigged every which way, texas, wacky, ect..Also I've caught a few on spinnerbaits, worked very slow with a couple of twitches every few turns..mine are also in the 1-3lb range.

Just 2 of us...My son, and I..the wife isn't too keen on fishin, the last time she tried it was in 1985..Anyways, we mostly fish for bass, but sometimes I sneak a couple of days of crappie fishin in there..

I agree, it's definitly one of the best bassin shows on t.v..Also his Dad Roland has a good show too, both are imho very informative.. 8-)

Welcome aboard.. 8-)

Ditto...can't go wrong with a Shimano..

I heart spinnebaits... 8-)

Tickets for "smoking"..? I just saw that they have designated areas for smokin...we have reverations on March 1st at DVL..and I'm a smoker...it's funny they also own Lake Skinner but there aren't any restrictions there.. : I wouldn't normally go there, but Son is treating me to a day there including renting their bass boat.. And ditto on what Mike said..

I think it was March, or sometime around there in 1986. Piru lake in so.cal..I pitched a chartruse and white stike king spinner bait into a drop off and nailed a 5lb.6oz lmb. I plan on gettin a better fish this year..

Sam, thanks...and I wish I had pic's to post for ya, but I don't The weather here has been on the chilly side and some rain, although my Son and I fished yesterday, caught 8 lmb and 1 trout..lol temps were about 38 degrees in the early morning..all the fish were under 3 lbs. but it still was a fun day. Hope you guys get some warm weather soon.. 8-)

you could line it with 6 mil plastic, but if you keep the worms happy, i.e. add lots of goodies for them, they'll stay put. i use to grow roses, and the soil was kept alive with organics, the worms loved it..when it rained some of the beds flooded and I'd have a zillion worms all over the driveway..lol

Boy, I feel lucky compared to some of you guys..at almost 61, only 3 things jhave changed for me with regards to fishin.. Twisted and curved spine (pinched nerve) means I can't sit or stand in one position very long, and my back hurts like hell after a days fishin. my castin hand (right) was broken 3 times from racing motorcycles and arthiritis is settin in so that hurts and my accuracy is off from years ago. :-/ Lastly, these old eyes ain't what they use to be, I'm due for caturact (sp) surgery this year, and even with my reading glasses, tyin a lure, or hook on takes forever.. Oh, and I still work in construction..lol

Thanks, and I agree..I've got so much info here already that I never thought would be avialable..Great site!!!!!!!

Ditto, except I use 3# test, heck I've landed 8# rainbow trout with my ultralite and 3 # test, so even a 3 # crappie shouldn't be a problem..

I've bought and sold a ton of stuff online, and never had a problem, i.e. gary yamamoto ect have secured sites to buy, and yup in most cases you can get a better deal on the net.. ;D

I have always used Stren, lately XL 8-10 lb test has been in use. I looked for some yo zuri today, but all they has was 15 -50 lb test.. > Guess I'll have to order some online..

Likewise, all she mano or Diawa...imho they are tough to beat for the $$$ Shimano is pretty local to me, so it's easy if I need a part or service, which by the way, I have to say they are second to none. 8-)

Another Zona vote.. That Moore dude gets on my nerves, and I can't for the life of me figure how he ever got his own show. :

Thanks for the warm welcome guys..

Welp, I use to do lots of lmb fishing in the late 70's up to the mid/late 80's then I kinda gave it up. As I got hooked on motorcycle racing (dirttrack) Then last Chrismas my Son who's a avid angler gave me a new rod, reel and tackle bag, needless to say I was overjoyed Since then I've been buyin lures, and all the stuff I think I need to maybe catch some decent bass. Anyways, I took a gander at this forum which I found via "google" and decided to join up. 8-) Look forward to talkin with y'all, and askin tons of questions.. ;D Greg