TheRealFatShady

Haven't had much luck lately, except last night we finally got two bass and a pickerel. Pick was on a small Jitterbug. Bass were on Senkos.

Hello. I was just wondering, which do you prefer? A lot of guys will say Senkos are the best worms ever made, but others prefer Sluggos? Thanks

Hello. I fish from shore most of the time, or out in a small john boat. I use 8lb test. And a cheap Shakespeare reel/Ugly Stick rod, the cheap combo type from Walmart. I usually will catch bass two pounds or less, and never had to worry. However, lately I've been fishing a larger lake, and have caught a 4lb bass and a 3lb'er in the same outing. My buddy, also using 8lb test, lost a really big bass which jumped and snapped the line. I am not sure if it was at the knot or not. My question - Should I bump it up to 10 or 12lb test? This place allegedly has Pike in it as well, usually smaller from shore. I know people have caught monsters on lighter line (4lb, 6lb test), but I am starting to use some bigger, heavier lures. Any tips? Thanks!

Hello. My name is Ryan Dailey. I'm a seventeen year old from Worcester, MA. I have a family landscaping business as far as work goes, in addition to working at a Chinese Restaurant. My other hobbies include paintball. I'm into customizing guns and making them unique, whether it be via annodising, milling, or modifying other parts to fit. I've been fishing since my father first took me when I was around 4. Got a big bass at that age, (Bit onto the perch I had from a worm/bobber, wouldn't let go for some reason) and I've been hooked ever since. Usually I fish freshwater for bass, but I'm hoping to get a little more saltwater fishing in this year, as well as targeting pike, carp, and - if I'm lucky enough - Muskies. Favorite lures - Rubber Worms (Senkos or Slug-go's), Rapala floating minnow, Jointed Rapalas, Crankbaits (Storm sub-wart) This seems like a great site to learn and share experiences, hoping for a good experience here. Thanks for taking the time to read, Ryan