Brian4618

I have a 10lb mushroom anchor that I use in lakes and ponds, but im gonna be going to a small river soon where there is more current and im not sure how well the anchor I have will hold up. What is a good anchor to keep me from floating down the river? Ill be in a 14' jon, Thanks.

Thanks for yall's opinions, much appreciated

Anyone been there this year? Hows the fishing there?

I wanted to try and fly fish for brim (or sunfish) next time I go out, I have been told its alot of fun to fish for them on a fly rod. I have a reel but i was wondering what I need to get started. What kind of line? What kind of lures? What type of rod is cheap but also reliable? Thanks

Im new to fishing with jigs and some of the skirts i have on my jigs, they up past the lead head, some of the strands of the skirt dont fold down like the rest. Im not sure if im explaining my question well so ill post some pics. I was wondering if one was better than the other or if both of them work just as well. OR

Ok thanks guys

I need to add more braid line to one of my reels, is there a knot I can tie 2 ends of the line together with without it coming apart?

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_35086____SearchResults They make it in spray cans or in quart size cans and its really cheap!

I guess im putting this in the right section of the forums. But I had a question for anyone that lives or is familiar with the laws of tennessee trout fishing. I read on a website the following: "Prohibited baits include, but are not limited to, minnows (live or otherwise preserved), worms, corn, cheese, bread, salmon eggs, pork rinds, Power Bait, liquid scents and natural baits found along streams." Is this true for the state of Tennessee or the particular area that the website is talking about? I couldn't find anything else about this but i dont wanna get down there and get in trouble for fishing with illegal lures or baits. Thanks.

Bass Pro has a Bass Tracker Pro 16 foot boat for 8,000 and you get a free $1,000 gift card with it. I was considering this boat but i wanted to see if anyone had any pros and cons about this boat. It comes with a Mercury 25 hp motor, Lowrance fishfinder, MK trolling motor (not sure on lbs of thrust) and of course, the trailer. Thanks for your opinions

At a few bait shops around me, they give out "gold fish" I dont think these are the same as fish that are in peoples fish tanks though. If you ask for a couple dozen minnows, there usually is a few that are gold or orange looking. I dont know if this is the same with other bait shops.

In what situations do you normally use these lures?

I picked up a black Booyah buzz bait, would you say my best bet would be to get trailer hooks instead of a soft bait? Since I just started to use buzzbaits, in what situations would you use these?

Whats your favorite kind and color and do you use trailers with them? If so, what kind do you like?

I plan on heading to Bass Pro or any other tackle shops around to get some new bass fishin gear for this spring and summer. So far my box has the following: Soft Baits: brown skirted grubs, double and single tail grubs in various colors, minnow swimbaits, lizards, watermelon and shad tiki sticks, bubblegum flukes, watermelon seed Big Critter Craws as trailers for my jigs, watermelon Flappin' Hogs, loads of worms in many colors. Hard Baits and others green and white spinners, red/white jig, blue/black jig, green/yellow jig, crankbaits that dive from 5' to 15', Rebel Pop-R, black/purple/yellow and white jerkbaits, broke-back minnows. I will be fishing in lakes and large ponds out of my boat, any suggestions are appreciated!

I was introduced to this lake by my buddy who fished here once. I was wondering if anyone else has ever heard of it or if they have ever been there?

Thanks everyone for all their opinions and after givin it some thought, I think im gonna get a round bait caster instead of a low profile. Would you pick the round over the LP when you are first learning to use a bait caster? Or should i get a LP reel?

Gonna head to Chickahominy Lake tommorow, gonna put in either at Ed Allen's or Eagles Landing depending on where I plan on fishing. Which brings me to my point, has anyone been here lately (last couple weeks)? Where have most of the fish been caught? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Do you use those casting and reeling or trolling?

Rapala DT16 (Dives to 16 feet) crankbaits are nice, they also have a 14 foot diver (DT14)

I was thinking about gettin a baitcaster reel since im starting to use more crank baits and other lures, but i have never used one and I know you can get your self into trouble with backlashes. I was looking for a decent reel for about $50, I know thats not gonna get me a top of the line reel but I dont do enough fishin to spend a whole lot on one. Would you recommend gettin a baitcaster? Is it worth it? or should i just stick with my spinning reel?

Anyone have any favorite techniques and lures for catching chained pickerel? I bought a couple red/white daredevils in different sizes, anyone ever use them?

I have been riggin up some drop shot rigs and i was wondering what size sinkers would you recommend to go down at most 20 feet?

Anyone been here for trout fishing? And do you know if the lakes/ponds are boat accesible

Thanks guys, im gonna head to Bass Pro and pick up a few of the things yall mentioned, and ill definitely try some crickets, they are fairly cheap ;D . I have some lures called Super Duper's in my box i was wondering if anyone has ever used them. Ill post a picture of them too