Darren.

Great show, but I am so far behind it isn't funny. My eldest son and I are back on season 4, and a couple shows into 5, I think. My wife and our 2nd son are almost caught up. We are a family divided! Work schedules partly to blame. LOL

A balmy 23º down here in Hampton Roads. Mix of snow/rain forecast for tomorrow.

Dang! Nice lady there.

Congrats! And good on ya for buying a scale next...

That's a lotta crud..... Wow. 10B gallons. Sorry to hear.

$$ no object, I'd like to try the St. Croix Legend Elite rods. I've been so impressed by my Legend Tourney Walleye spinning rod, and I got that on an upgrade from an Avid. Unbelievable difference to my hands.

Welcome aboard! I'll suggest a wacky rig setup; however, it won't cover water like a spinnerbait, so that's a great suggestion, too. But the wacky rigged worm will work and likely help you build some confidence in your "game". Grab some worms like the Yamamoto Senko (knockoffs like the BPS Stick-O and YUM Dingers are cheaper and work well, too). Tie on a good hook like a Gamakatsu Wide Gap Finesse hook, bend your worm in 1/2 and place your hook through the middle of the worm. Cast it and let it fall and do it's shimmy thing. Watch your line for subtle pickups. When you see the line moving, or feel a thump thump thump, reel down and lift your rod to set the hook. Enjoy....

Welcome aboard, Tom!

Welcome aboard, Brandon! I didn't fish Consesus much when I lived up there, but I can say that you can use braid and tie on a heavy fluoro leader (or the titanium wire leader that can knot up). Nastiest creature I've got down here, or at least one of the nastiest with teeth, is the chain pickerel, which isn't as big as your Tiger Muskies... I have caught them on 8lb mono. Also lost them on 15 lb copoly, so all depends on where they're hooked. http://www.basspro.com/Knot-2-Kinky-NickelTitanium-Leader-Wire/product/1305170641301/

Can't help you with your request, but seeing this is your first post here, welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll get some info from those in that area.

I do all of that with braid + various leader sizes. Does well enough for me.

I refrained from moving up to PPSS8 because I liked regular PP good enough. Then I found a deal on a 1500 yard spool of 15# SS8 and bought it. It is great stuff. I have no problems with line-to-leader knots that I normally tie, the Albright/Alberto, uni x2. Everything holds great, just make sure you cinch it down well, as usual.

No, but I guess silver is the new black, eh? I do like the change in paddle, though.

Welcome aboard!

Panorama of Lee Hall Reservoir...

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Congrats. That's a Beast! I've seen bass with only one eye, not sure if from a hook or disease, so not really sure if it'll live or die. You released it, hope for the best.

Did you happen to email the German ebayer to see how soon he/she could get it to you? Just curious

I bought my 12' 98% graphite (?) from allfishingbuy.com and have used it with great success over the years for pannies up to 2 pound bass. Unbelievably fun! My sons also use Walmart-bought 10-20' long poles for fun, as well. We've caught a ton of fish from pan-cat-bass on them, not to mention turtles.

Hi Dave, welcome aboard! I'll assume you're a Bills fan. If that's the case, then an even warmer welcome, LOL! Long-Time Bills fan here. Looooong time.

I'll defer to your expertise since I've not fished PP in such low diameters. Leaders, I don't fish below 4# anymore these days, but I used to. I need to break out my long poles and do some no-reel fishing soon. 2# test after panfish.

Guess I was the only to reply to your other post with the same topic, so in case that is deleted, here's the reply I posted there: Welcome aboard, Edwin! No, but you'll need to either put a piece of tape on the spool or something else to hold the braid from slipping while you wind.

I generally either open in a new tab, or ignore the behavior. For me it really isn't an issue, although I can see how it can be for many.

That's great news! Best wishes to a full recovery!

I have had the most success with PBJ and similar colors when I fish jigs. I've tried the black/blue but haven't had success with that color, even though guys I've fished with swear by it... Go figure....