stealthcaster

I can't believe I didn't catch this typo. For the braid not, only 2 wraps. Not 3. oops! :

I agree wholeheartedly with all of these.

I'm biased toward St. Croix, but I'd go with a 6'6" or 7' premier.

I fish 30lb braid with a 6 foot 15lb clear mono leader, using alberto's knot. LOVE it for all bass fishing applications! I used to use fluorocarbon, but I recently switched to mono and it certainly doesn't seem like I catch any less fish.

I'm not going to act like I know a whole lot about scent, because I don't. I will leave you with these facts though. 1. I often catch flounder in the surf with berkley gulp! grubs without any action whatsoever. They just bite it when it's sitting on the bottom. And if any of you have ever fished for flounder, you'd know they usually won't just eat anything. 2. In my experience, largemouth bass absolutely can't stand a wacky-rigged berkley gulp! 5" sinking minnow. It seems to work just as good as a senko in most places, and senkos seem to have a much better overall action and sink speed.

Why is this RW? Just curious.

I've caught one fish (2lb bass) I know of at least 3 times at a nearby pond, 1 inch scar on the left side of his body tells all.

Some people just like the control of braid. No stretch means a much different type of fishing. Personally I like having braid on my st croix 6'8" avid extra fast action, I can feel the smallest of bites even when the line isn't very tight.

I find "often" far fetched and hard to believe. VERY often? All I can say is that you know how to fish topwater my friend! What are your favorite topwater lures?

I recently got a st croix avid 6'8" medium extra fast action with a right handed abu garcia revo S. It would be my dream combo if the reel was left handed. I'm so sick of switching hands, why didn't I think of this?!? haha Most of my baitcasting reels that are bigger that I use for saltwater fishing, I don't mind reeling with my right hand. But with a bass combo where you're constantly casting and retrieving, it really gets to be a pain to switch. I wish I could find a lefty with a revo in my position and trade him reels!!!

I try to go every day if I can help it, but sometimes I'll go a few days in a row without fishing (oh the pain!). Today I hit 2 ponds and landed 6 little ones.

Only got his butt? The front half must have still been active!

True. The Palomar is a great knot. I use it all the time. Just thought I'd share some other good knots :>

Roadwarrior, that knot is very similar but not quite the same. I'll admit I had never heard of those knots, and in fact, that is the exact knot I used to tie all the time! My knot does not go through the top loop (furthest from the lure), which in my experience is better, because the tiny piece of trim can pick up grass on the retrieve. My knot goes through the loop adjacent to the eye of the hook, twice. I realize that there is a possibility these knots may have already been discovered/widely used. I just haven't seen them yet. edit: I could have sworn I was replying to a post

I figure that no one else uses these, because I invented them. I've only shown these to my brother and a few other fishing buddies. I use the Neverslip every time I don't feel like trying to put a large lure (like a 3-treble hook jerkbait) through the loop of a palomar knot. I mainly like it because it's fast and is stronger than most knots (but not the palomar imo.. although it is very close!) The Blackmon Braid Knot works the same way as the palomar, but is a bit different (and in my own testing it is stronger!!). I have only used it on smaller braid (10 to 30lb test). Pretend that the line is doubled up the entire time on the braid knot. You tighten it the exact same way as you would a palomar, and make sure you lube it up with some saliva! I urge you all to give these a try and tell me what you think!!! They have proven strong for me time and time again. Did I mention how good I am with MS paint? Just kidding haha! Happy fishing!