wackyworm66

I like to fish braid on my crankbait rod. In doing this, due to water clarity, I will use a fluro leader about 3-4 feet long. I tie a uni-to-uni knot. My problem is after making cast after cast, with the knot banging on my last rod eye, the knot gets beat up and eventually I throw off a crankbait. Does anyone else experience this and does anyone have a solution other than retying about every 30 minutes? :-/

What is your favorite buzzbait brand, color, and size?

Thanks for the reply. You are right, it will sling a bait a mile.

I have recently purchased a BPS pro qualifier limited edition. This is the blue/purple reel. My question is this, does it have centrifugal pins to adjust, and if so how do you get to them? :-?

The fish you see in my avatar was caught on the same rig. 65 lb braid, and 12 lb fluro leader. This fish weighed 8.4 lbs. I also caught an 8.12 about 10 minutes later. Great setup.

I like your setup. I have fished a c-rig with all mono, all fluro, all braid, and braid with mono or fluro leader. The feel and hookset on the braid with fluro leader is unbeatable, and the fluro leader helps with finicky fish. The only thing I may change is go down to 12-15 lb fluro leader.

I am in north central Alabama and I am considering joining a club. Are there any good clubs represented on this forum that would consider a new member? I would like to be a part of a club that has a goal to further the great sport of bass fishing and does not mind helping out the less experienced, like myself. Thanks ahead of time.

Green Hornet, I like your clubs approach and attitude toward fishing. IMHO clubs should be to further the great sport of bass fishing. If a club does not allow guests and tries to hoard any new fishing info, then what is the purpose of the club? I am in north central Alabama and I am considering joining a club. Are there any good clubs represented on this forum that would consider a new member? Thanks ahead of time.

Ok, I can catch fish from mid Feb. until end of Oct., but when the water drops below 50 degrees I start smelling like a skunk. I went out today, went to Guntersville. Water temp was between 42 and 46 degrees. I started on a shallow wind blown flat throwing a spinner bait and a trap. (no good). Then, I moved to a wind blown rip-rap bank dropping into about 15 ft of water. I threw a spinner bait, crank bait, jig, and texas rigged worm. (no good). I moved to a transition bank and continued throwing same lures. (no good). Next I moved out to a protected rip-rap bank with a creek channel. Water started at 20 feet and gradually got to 8 feet. I threw a jerk bait, spinner bait, crank bait, jig and worm. (no good). I am out of ideas. I read articles, watch videos and tv shows. I try all the things that should be working, but I can't get bit. Are any of you guys/girls willing to offer ideas? I am getting frustrated. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.

Ok, I can catch fish from mid Feb. until end of Oct., but when the water drops below 50 degrees I start smelling like a skunk. I went out today, went to Guntersville. Water temp was between 42 and 46 degrees. I started on a shallow wind blown flat throwing a spinner bait and a trap. (no good). Then, I moved to a wind blown rip-rap bank dropping into about 15 ft of water. I threw a spinner bait, crank bait, jig, and texas rigged worm. (no good). I moved to a transition bank and continued throwing same lures. (no good). Next I moved out to a protected rip-rap bank with a creek channel. Water started at 20 feet and gradually got to 8 feet. I threw a jerk bait, spinner bait, crank bait, jig and worm. (no good). I am out of ideas. I read articles, watch videos and tv shows. I try all the things that should be working, but I can't get bit. Are any of you guys/girls willing to offer ideas? I am getting frustrated. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.

Ok, I can catch fish from mid Feb. until end of Oct., but when the water drops below 50 degrees I start smelling like a skunk. I went out today, went to Guntersville. Water temp was between 42 and 46 degrees. I started on a shallow wind blown flat throwing a spinner bait and a trap. (no good). Then, I moved to a wind blown rip-rap bank dropping into about 15 ft of water. I threw a spinner bait, crank bait, jig, and texas rigged worm. (no good). I moved to a transition bank and continued throwing same lures. (no good). Next I moved out to a protected rip-rap bank with a creek channel. Water started at 20 feet and gradually got to 8 feet. I threw a jerk bait, spinner bait, crank bait, jig and worm. (no good). I am out of ideas. I read articles, watch videos and tv shows. I try all the things that should be working, but I can't get bit. Are any of you guys/girls willing to offer ideas? I am getting frustrated. Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.

I hear a lot of people knocking the Revo reels. Most of the negative comments include going to a Shimano reel. So, I decided to try them both. I purchased a Shimano comparable to the Revo and put them both on my boat deck. The Shimano is a good reel, and I still use it at times, but, in my personal opinion, the Revo is the ultimate reel on the market today. I know everyone has their own opinion, and others will choose the Shimano, but for me I will stay with my Revos. I now have 6 in SX and STX, they all perform day in and day out.

Turn the mag all the way off. Tie on a bullet weight or something with no wind resistance. Adjust the cast control (right side knob) to allow the weight to slowly drop if you slightly shake the rod tip. Now go out and cast. This gives you a good starting point. I agree with other posts. The reel is one of the best you can buy. I have every Revo model made. Once you learn their character, you won't have anything else.

Revo ALL the way. Day in, day out, big fish capable, smooth.

Make sure you don't set the hook on the visual explosion, but wait until you feel the weight of the fish. If this does not help, try using a trailer hook.