BassCats

So many of you are brand loyal to certain companies. When it comes to reels, what caused you to first try the brand you love so much? What influenced you to choose the brand? How do you choose what reel to get when they are all so similar on the shelf and it is too expensive to buy one each and try them out?

send me a note if you do it. I will gladly be a customer

What sunglasses are the best for your money? I am a student and on a budget.

Tried to do a search but couldn't come up with anything. Anyone tried these reels out from Academy. At $50 it is hard not to try them out. Chad

My biggest problem with pitching and flipping is having the rod tip so low when doing these techniques. Sometimes I even hit the water with the rod tips. I am unable to practice unless I am on a platform at least 2 feet or higher.

What rod sizes for what techniques would you guys suggest? I am only 5'6 and have a h@## of a time trying to flip on a 7ft rod please give examples for different techniques if you could Thanks

What do you guys suggest for an angler that is only 5'6 in rod length

what line do ya'll use when using lipless crankbaits in heavy grass

I just put new line on my reals. I went fishing and on two of the reels, the line broke inside the reel. What causes this?

10 lb 3 oz largemout bass out of Lake Tyler Tx March 1994 speckled red shad 4 inch zoom centipede Texas rigged with 1/2 oz weight.

What boat size do you prefer and why? I currently have a 16 ft fisher but am looking to upgrade in the next couple years. I want a larger boat and one made of fiberglass. The wind and traffic play hell on my small aluminum.

Today I had a bitter reminder of how dangerous the water is. I was fishing on Lake Lewisville in North Texas. The outside temp was 48 and the water was only 42. While fishing under a bridge close to shore, I hooked the only fish of the day. Then the wind blows me against the bridge pilling and I fell over. Lost the fish. I was wearing a heavy ski jacket and pants with tennis shoes. After throwing my rod back in the boat I realize that I can't get back in without some leverage. Thankfully I was close enough to swim to shore towing the boat by the trolling motor. I was in the Army and remembered my cold water training and immediatley after getting out of the water I completely strip out of my clothes and dry off with a towel. I then go to the ramp slowly so that the wind does not cause me to get colder. The whole time i am remembering that the week before somebody got hypothermia the previous week after falling in the water. Thankfully I was near the ramp and got in the truck and turned the heat on full and called a friend to bring some dry clothes. so much for a good day on the lake. Lessons Learned: wear life preserver even when only using trolling motor always keep dry towel on board pack dry clothes in boat keep rope on side of boat in case need to tow from water

moving to San Marcos Texas and wondering if anyone knows of a local fishing club

Anyone know if a minn kota prop is interchangeable with a motorguide I lost my prop the other day fishing and the minn kota props are half the price of the motorguide props

Thank you all for helping me out with this situation.

Bassproshops Extreme ETX10SC

accidently grabbed a medium with extra fast tip. Usually fish medium with fast tip. What is the difference and what would the extra fast tip be best used with in terms of lures. thanks chad

I went fishing this weekend and all the fish would tail slap my Pop R but none would actually strike. Any suggestions or changes I should do. Was fishing around sundown in 84 degree water. West Point lake, GA

How, Where, and When do you fish this lure. received two as a gift and never used them before.

while going to technical school, you can also get your associates online at many community colleges and even 4year colleges offer them as well. Getting a degree will increase your chances of getting the job you want. My biggest regret is that i havn't done enough schooling while in the army, I have to go to school when i get out. Just to get the job i want. so take it from me, get as much school as possible.

anyone know of a fishing club remotly close to these cities? will be Stationed at Fort Benning and am need of a fishing club Chad

well i am at it again, still looking for a boat. am now looking at Fish and Ski boats by stratos Am wondering what size outboard ya'll would suggest for such a boat in the 21 foot range thanks

Am interested in buying a boat when I return from Iraq. Would like input on what kind of boat I should get. Will use it for freshwater and saltwater fishing. But will also use it to go to the Barrier Islands in the Gulf of Mexico. looking to spend between $10,000 and $20,000

I am a Soldier serving in Iraq. My one and only love is bass fishing, unfortunatly we can't do that here. If possible could any of all send us some of ya'lls old fishing magazines. Many of us out here live for fishing but can't get companies to send any magazines to our address. Thanks