Mike L

One of the true legends of fishing! May he Rest In Peace. Mike

Ahhh That's Great! Good for him!!! Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Nothing can replace time on the water...Period Get yourself a quality rod and reel, one that fits in your budget, pick up a few of the most popular plastics, a few hard baits, various sizes and styles of terminal tackle and go have some fun. Don't try to learn everything all at once. Bass fishing can be as hard or as easy as you make it. Your confidence will increase with each outing as will your skill level. We can teach you how to work any bait made, but you're the one who'll have to do it. Sooo, the best advise I can give you is just go do it and don't worry about it. You'll learn and have more fun that way. After all its just fishing! Good Luck to you Mike

I have used both, but given the waters I fish in down here especially Big O, I just don't feel confident enough in anything less. 2 boaters I was with at 2 BFL's last year won't use anything less than 80# and I know there are more. Performance wise the 15# difference between the 50 and 65 is no big deal given what you're useing it for. Yes, you may may get a few more yards throwing a frog with the 50# but when punching it's a non issue. Its hand to hand combat 5ft from the boat. I want every and all advantage perceived or not for every flip. Mike

I fish the Big O more than any other body of water and use 50# for frogging and 65# for punching are they are only 2 braids I use. If they work well here, they'll work anywhere. Mike

With that budget you can get almost anything you like and be very happy. Mike

The vast majority of the time I throw Houdini. A distant second is Pearl Blue. Mike

All jigs either 15# Sniper or 20# Shooter depending on where. Mike

A renewed appreciation for living in Florida. Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Hello and Welcome Mike

Man O Man can't really add much more than what was already written. Before the first cast I always make sure I have a fresh knot, plastic is straight and have a good idea where I want to start and end up. Mike

A Rig Ned Rig Spy Bait Anything with more than 1 hook at a time. (Trebles don't count) Mike

All my bc rods are 7'-7'2, it just worked out that way. Sometimes I wish I had a 6+ something or a 7'3"+ something but I make em work. Dont use spinning for anything. Mike

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Oppps Forgot about the Cricket!! That one I'm keeping too. Mike

Historically Sweet Beaver snd D Bomb, but this year I'm gonna give the Rage Bug more play time. Mike

Those are hard questions to answer, what do you need the most?? What do you do the most? One tthing for sure.. forget the dang clothiers man! ? Other than useing gift cards I've been staying away from BPS as much as I am. Getting way too expensive for even the minor little things. Mike

At Least the boy has his priorities right ? Mike

When I use Z Man's I use the twin tail they come with. For others I use a headless shinny dipper. Mike

He and any other full time guide will have his spots to take you. They'll put you on fish. Bring your camera. Have fun Mike