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Under the conditions mentioned above I would strictly use a small aluminum or canoe. When I compare fiberglass boats and aluminum I'm comparing boats of similar size. I wouldn't think of taking an aluminum or a fiberglass boat with a huge motor through six inch rapids in a rocky river. The weight of the motor alone would make it difficult to push the boat through. A boat is a tool. Choose the one that fits your situation. But if you are lake fishing a fiberglass boat can go anywhere an aluminum can.

You know what they say about guys with tiny jon boats.

After posting I looked at the poll and there are six people who voted for the choice, "Larger than 28 - 30 inches long." I would love to hear these anglers give us their stories. Those are some freaking huge fish.

My biggest was 23.5 inches and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. She was caught on a 3/8 oz spinnerbait with a colorado and willowleaf blade combination.

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Of course this is true. The key is to be cautious as you stated in your post. If you are not cautious and stealthy with fish cruising in clear water in the shallows I would say you're generally going to have a difficult time catching big fish.

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If you see them they see you.

Could it be . . . . Alaska?

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Welcome to the community!

Three hours on the boat is pretty good for a kid that age, especially if he's fishing the whole time. Cool stuff! Congratulations, Connor, and Dad too!

Thanks Paul and you are right after checking out the link and yeah he might since no one really fishes the pond. Don't think there are any bass there big enough to make a meal out of it either. That is a nice Green Sunfish. I fish a pond that is full of those with bass to boot. The smile on your son's face says it all! I'm happy for you and him.

Glad you caught a few!

I have a drift sock that I use occasionally. It I find a large area that is holding fish in deeper open water and the wind is strong enough, I'll use it to slowly drift over the area and fish it. Sometimes I'll make multiple passes over the area depending on the bite.

Nice cat, Paul! Great picture.

Heck, yeah! An 8 pound bass anytime north of the Mason-Dixon line is awesome. Congratulations!

Indeed. Nature, wildlife, water, bass . . . . magical peace.

In no particular order spinnerbaits, plastic worms, and jigs have worked the best for me over the last few years.

I would try everything until something works. Try swimming it parallel to the drop for active fish. I would also stair step it down a ledge, but the lakes in my immediate vicinity do not have 150 foot dropoffs so I'm not sure how this will work for you. Depending on how steep the drop is, to bounce the jig down your ledge you may have to disengage the reel on the drop to allow it to fall straight down. Otherwise, it will swing away from the ledge and may never touch bottom again. I would also try sitting shallow and fishing the jig from deep-water to shallow, but again, I don't know how steep your ledge is so I don't know how this would play out. I would try dead-sticking as well though I would shake it on occasion. Just as an aside, I found a saddle down at Table Rock that dropped off on one side almost straight down. It was so steep there was virtually no way to bounce a jig up or down it.

What I would use would depend on where I was marking fish and how active they are. A deep-diving crankbait will only get you down to a depth of 20 feet or so. I would be dropping a spoon on them or using a dropshot for the really deep fish. As you mentioned a slowrolled spinnerbait might work too. Jigs and Little George's come to mind as well.

Not bad at all. Glad you had fun.

Nice pics and fish!

Nice pics. That is a beautiful area you and your compadre are fishing.

Very nice fish! It sounds like a great weekend.