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a shaky head on the bottom,makes a lot more sense to me. thanks David. regards, Casca

i've tried a drop-shot with a jig underneath it but the hook set for a d/s is a lot different than the hook set for a jig. a sweep and reel set might not do for a bite on my jig,resulting in a lost fish. also if you try and bury the hook for a jig bite you might snap the typically light d/s line. i'll fish with two combos, a d/s and a jig and see what the fish want then go with that one. so guys,what am i missing? i'm sure this technique works for others but it just seems like two polar opposing techniques. i'm more comfortable picking one or the other. regards, Casca

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Norcalbassin with good advise,you need to throw to another area and depth. regards, Casca

do you cast using just one hand/arm? if you do try using a two handed cast. i have small hands and basically need to cast this way and have never had a problem with my arms or shoulder. i don't stretch for fishing but i should, it can only help. i know you'll keep fishing 'till your arm falls off,hopefully it won't. best of luck. regards, Casca

you should go with 10lb. fluorocarbon.it's a super clear, deep body of water with lots of smallmouth bass. regards, Casca

in wind i like to throw reaction baits (spinner baits,cranks). i'll burn those spinner baits. also i'll throw big top water plugs(swimbaits).

cow runoff? sorry to hear your bovine ran off. hope you find it.

we get these in the ponds i fish occasionally. they're a (pacu)common aquarium fish,they'll get huge if they have the space to grow.too big sometimes,so they get dumped into the nearest pond.

"Also there is normally some cement blocks or something anchoring the front in place. Don't overlook these." have caught some of my biggest fish fishing these blocks especially at night. great tip,backwater4.

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if it's a good fish and it just comes undone i feel like i've been punched in the stomach but not mad. if the knot slips then i'm fuming!!!

if i'm fishin' with someone,it's "I'm on." by myself i don't verbalize anything,but my inner dialog is usually "stay on,stay on." regards, Casca

just saw this post and thought i'd send this pic of J Franco's suggestion. been using these for a while. regards, Casca

buddies are cool but two buddies in a canoe increase the chances of tipping over. you ALWAYS have to be aware when one of you is shifting or moving. casting can be tricky too,with two anglers in such close proximity.

i own a f-150 super crew, it has a good turning radius,transmission cooler and came wired for a hitch. i added a flowmaster exhaust and a k&n air filter and have been quite satisfied. regards, Casca

1. shimano curado 200,$180. 2. powell max casting rod,$140. 3. find that extra $20 somewhere. 4. don't look back. regards, Casca

i'd like to hear from Triton aluminum owners. regards, Casca

that's too cool,basser89! regards, Casca

this is CRAPTASTIC. regards, Casca

information for life. buy the best you can "afford". i know this sounds crazy but there are higher priorities than fishing. i own several Powell's and i'm extremely pleased with them. that being said, i can't wait to buy my first Loomis. the 704 Powell i think would be great for the applications you mentioned. regards, Casca

don't have one of these but i haven't heard anything good about these. i own several swim baits,and i'd tell you that you'll probably have to spend a bit more for a quality bait. you can also try a good soft bait closer to the price of a sexy. regards, Casca

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try the spro bronzeye 65. river to sea and bobby's perfect are good choices. regards, Casca