bassking1976

So went fishing this past weekend and pulled out the havoc sick fish to try and the fish went crazy bass were coming out and smashing it one about four pounds jumped outta the water to hit it. how many bass did i catch that day you ask? None!!!!! I missed six fish!!! Set the hook hard but didnt stick one stinkin fish upon further notice i saw that the hook wasnt going thru the hard body of the sick fish and the belly weight on the swimbait hook was causing issues too, i changed out the weighted hook for an unweighted monster hook but noticed the sick fish just wasnt swimming the same with out the belly weight thus no strikes. thought about slitting the belly but wasnt sure if this would affect its action. Just curious on how people are rigging these bad boys as i want to continue to keep using them but too frustrating to lose any more fish...Please Help!!!!

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Saw the storm swimming stick at wally world looks kinda like a sebile magic swimmer and was wondering if it was comparable at a much lower cost?

quantum guy here, just wondering if anyone knows if gander mtn reels gsx series was made by quantum because i heard they were...i own nuthin but quantum and saw they had deals on these reels so if made quantum i would trust they were worth buying

Use mostly spro frogs for my my hollow bodied frogs really want to try the pad crasher from boo yah as i heard its softer which might increase my hook ups this summer though ive been throwing the stanley ribbit and have absolutely loved it

thanks guys for all the info guess i gotta try this yozuri stuff then already used p line and love it but like yozuri harder to find out here

just saw this frog at local store, at only 3.99 might be worth trying....any thoughts or opinions????

recently got spool of trilene mono for gift.....not a big fan of using mono as i have switched to floro n braid, went to return to see that they had a copolymer line ive heard of this before and wasnt exactly sure what it was and its effectiveness think its mono but not sure any info would help( the line was berkeley trans optic, in case that helps or if anyone has opinions on it) thanks

ive had alot of luck with the dicks exclusive shaw grigsby series creature bait dont think they make it any more which is too bad cuz theres not much out there like it and d**n it catches fish

Saw these at gander mtn and they looked good and figured since i throw stanley ribbit frogs why not...but on my first two outing with it got two fish to explode on frog set hook and thought i had two big ones bagged but both threw the frogs mid fight after the dissappointing losses i inspected the frog to see the frog barely moved on hook thus preventing a good hook set....just wondering if anyone else has used these and encountered this problem or maybe just bad luck any info would help

well another fad is upon us and ive been hearing alot bout them but are umbrella rigs worth the hefty price tag... 15 n over just for the rig not counting the jig heads and swim baits...have gift card at gander mtn and considering getting an umbrella set up but being a shore fisherman not sure if it would be worth it????? anyone use and have any info or opinoins????

stateline near rockford

anyone else in northern IL having a difficult time with this crazy warm march it went from winter to summer thus messing up my fishing approach im usually used to lower temp and a spring pattern what evryone throwing at um cuz im catching nothing

gander mtn has these bad boys on sale just wonder if any one has tried and if they are worth picking up just a bag to try out or clear them out and stock up !!!!

just wondering if anyone has tried the new hollow frog from booyah at 5.99 its worth a look but is it better than bronze eye or even close

ok was not saying i wanted it because it was from kvd havent bought much kvd stuff as im a low budget fisherman love to frog fish and the bronze eye at 9.99 is breakin my wallet liked the 7.99 price but if they land on their backs that sucks

I know kvd makes some crankbaits that are highly regarded...saw that he came out with a frog, thats very attractive because its slightly cheaper 7.99 than the bronze eye just wondering if any one has tried it and if its worth a go

thanx guys was actually leaning towards the pit boss so its good that 3 of u have tried and liked what about that bobby lane swimbait i believe its the grass pig(kinda like a skinny dipper or cane thumper) anyone try that one yet.

dont mean to beat a dead horse bout these berkely havoc baits but gander mtn finally started carrying them and i was thinking bout pickin up some to try out with all the types and colors didnt know which ones to get so wondering if anyone has a favorite type and in what color?

I usually have sporting good store do it for me and was gonna try myself and know different guys have different ways to do it...so was just wondering what was best way to spool spinning reel and what kind of knot to tie line to spool( knot instruction would be helpful) thanks

no wood or logs just rocks and concrete from bridge bass actually suspending near concrete wall of bridge standinding pretty far back gonna try 10 in worm next time

yeah i forgot to mention that im fishing from shore and trust me ive warn out my arm casting that swim bait again and again with no takers since the sixer

The 5in Yum Money Minnow in Foxy Shad only caught two keepers so far this spring and they were both on it One bein a fat 6 pounder

Local lake is very clear and ive seen some giants of late but cant get them to hit any thing got a six pounder 3 weeks ago on a hollow body swimbait but believe it was merly a reaction bite... dont believe these huge bass are spawning as they are no where near beds actually around rocks and small bridge... what should i try? what should i throw? any suggestions?

havent tried those trick sticks gander has them for $1 but only a few in package and i believe theyre smaller than i use ill stick to using tiki sticks but a whole lotta other baits i wanna try from big bite.