thinkingredneck

Does anyone know if Gene Larew camouflage and Grande Bass trophy hunter are similar colors? Hard to find locally and hard to tell online.

I don't know much about shaky head, vs free swinging hooks on ball heads, vs rage rig, vs Trig. I àlways thought Shaky head was a light weight small bait , finesse deal. But people seem to use everything on them. I would like to learn your thoughts on when to use these techniquesand what baits you like.

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They cost a dollar at Wal Mart.

Worms, man. Worms. Big worms or finesse. Something they haven't seen.

Not quite sure what finesse is. Is it a bait or technique? Trying shakey head with Zoom finess worms and swamp crawlers. New to me. Had pretty good luck with Luck E Strike hook tail worms in 4 to 5 inch on down sized t rig, or swamp crawlers.

If the water stays muddy and murky, those fish have adapted and have seemingly no trouble seeing a worm. And some days color makes a difference.

I think color matters, but profile and action are probably more important. Part of the confusion seems that recommendations are to use bright colors in hard baits and spinners and dark baits in plastics and jigs. I fish a very muddy reservoir and fish primarily worms and some jigs. Junebug, black, black red glitter, candybug, scuppernong, black blue, and green pumpkin all work at times. Junebug and Candybug get the nod most of the time. Black and blue jigs, white spinners or white cartreuse. Bright crank baits, what little I use them. I am gonna have to try Catt's cinnamon neon junebug laminate. Catt, what brand worm is that?

More water now, in the South at least. More Bass. More people. Better gear. Hard to compare because everything about being young seems better. Nostalgia doesn't equal history.

Use a fast rod, no stretch line, and tungsten weight. Sharp hooks. Tex pose just under the skin of the worm. Set the hook like yanking out a tooth with a string. You want to move the end of your rod to set the hook.

Try fishing at night.

I live on a reservoir that some consider difficult, and it is ten times harder than where I fished when I lived in Florida. However, I can finally catch some nice Bass, most of the time if I play it right. It is seldom "easy" for me, however. I get a better sense of accomplishment on the rez than when I fish easier ponds or lakes. My advice is hang in there. I also advise a kayak ot float tube or small boat.

I love the feel of a Bass hitting a T rig worm! Or a jig. Or seeing a blow up on a frog. Or fly rod popper. I love the anticipation and concentration. And I love that "gorilla in a phone booth" fight. And there are so many baits and flies to try. Figuring out their mood is a puzzle. They are one of the species that has actually benefitted from our messing with the environment.

Great thread!

Kayak or canoe would be a good solution.

Check your local army surplus store. Looks like you got what you need. Consider a kayak!

No. I am afraid they'll get hung up in the weeds and pads.

Change them out afterwards.

I have a Field and Stream SOT 12 ft that I modified. PROS moderate to low price fairly maneuverable. Easy enough to paddle Self bailing fairly stable good rod holders by seat CONS had to replace seat, it sucked foot pegs broke, had to rivet them front storage compartment is useless not quite stable enough to stand in rocket rod holder is not great-- replaced it side handles tore apart after 3 years a regular milk crate won't fit in back compartment

There are several forums for collectors. I have never seen one of those.

I use liquid fusion to coat poppers and wraps when tying flies. Does anyone use it on wooden carved plugs?

I have a Regal. Never regretted it. However, all you need is something that will hold the hook or jig steady while you tie. It needs to be at a convenient angle where you can get to the jig with your thread or wire, etc. Lefty Kreh used to tie using needle nose vice grips held in a shop vise. Also, height, lighting and quality of tools and materials are important.

Not to be a jerk, but what will make someone buy your jigs? What will make them different: price, quality, innovation, convenience, or what? How do you plan to market yhem? Just some thoughts.

Baby pike?

I bought some BPS straight shank round bend on a whim and was pleased. I really like Tru-Turn, and they seem to stay stuck better. Regular straight hooks hang up easier than Tru-Turn or offset. I guess the easier they hook fish, the easier they get hung up.