MassBass

Nice catch. Looks like an amelanistic fish. what is that bait there?

I to am looking to get a short casting rod for an early season niche technique. Im looking at the Ugly Stil glx 2, its 6' with a normal grip 1 piece. I would get a pistol grip but i am afraid the pistol grip wouldn't fit in my spiral rod holder that i use for carp.

40s! balmy!

Any smallmouth in your study?

Looking forward to my magazine with write ups on all the top patterns. What was takahiro doing?

read the ratings on the rod. 3/4 is probably on the upper end of the rating.

Rapala sure is doing a good job hyping this thing up. Its just a jerkbait!

Rat-l-trap magforce.

This lure is deadly. Those must be the redfish/inshore colors. Look great. The rigging possibilities with this lure are endless.

Can't see it being much more productive than a husky jerk or xrap. But what do i know there is 3 ft of snow on top of a foot of ice around here.

Whats next, cruise missiles?

Like em on a popper.

What are you gona catch with those? HAWGS?!?

Just when you start to think trolling is boring is when you almost get the rod ripped out of your hands.

Saw a Linder program where they were trolling for crappie. Very systematic and professional, with a special rig and complex use of electronics and motors. I know if I watched alot of walleye tornys i would probably see similar. Why is trolling banned for bass fishing tournaments? Maybe its too good. But if the whole field could do it it wouldn't be unfair. I myself know how good trolling can be for (sm) bass, line up on the drop-off from the bank and run a good crankbait behind the outboard (on turtle) or paddle speed. I think trolling would add a whole new dynamic to the sport and lead to more interesting tournaments, especially on lakes like erie and champlain.

I like the steep breaks on the south/southwest side. But its just speculation better to get on- the- water experience with it.

Just recieved some of these; 50lb test with power swivels. Seems like a quality product. The snap is kind of big but seems strong which is more important.

I think corn would be easiest for kids. Oatmeal and particle bait like that takes a process to put it on the hook and cast it gently. Corn you just thread it on and huck it out there.

I think keitechs would be great on your swimjigs, mike.

Fabulous. U are a laker-taker.

Rapala fat rap parrot color.

These things are one of the best fish catchers there is. You should have at least a whole box of them. I have had luck with rat-l-traps and cotton cordels. Just got in a shipment with some others to give a try come open water.

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Still dissapointed with my live sammy.

There is a phenomenon that I believe is relevant here. The more realistic something is, the more likely the fish will look at it and see its flaws. Storm used to make a craw tube that was precisely realistic, however they did not work good and are out of my tacklebag. The more closely an imposter tries to mimic something, the more its' flaws are obvious. If you follow me.