Mike L

If I'm swimming a Monster, Anaconda or a Jelly Worm I peg a 1/8. If crawling or hopping I use an unpegged 3/16. (with a bead) Mike

I tried them both and both did ok until I started useing thier Craw and Bug. Haven't used either since. Mike

Brush Hog or a Rage Craw Mike

Somebody on here did a survey not to long ago comparing the stretchability, diameter and some other characteristics of the most popular lines sold. If you do a search I'm sure you'll find it. Mike

I Always use a bead except when I throw a Florida rig. Other than knot protection, when hitting the weight an intermediate clicking sound, especially in stained water can only help. Tip...If you use a glass bead always check it periodically. Glass has a tendency to chip banging against the tungsten weight all day. Not so much useing lead. Mike

I use thier punch skirts. They're tough and last. Ive had the same one on my punch rig for over a year. Mike

I use the hybrid for all moving baits and never had a problem. Mike

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Mine is 9.75 useing your criteria, but it is far less than some of these guys had for sure. My money is on WRB Mike

12# Yo-Zuri has an advertised breaking strength of 19#. I don't know what kind of grasses you have, but can't imagine it being much different than what grows down here in South and Central Fla. I tried useing 16# Sniper but it really wasn't that much better and personaly I really don't see any advantage to useing straight, top of the line flouro for any type of moving baits. And I just don't trust the cheaper brands....Been there and done that. But Bottom contact? Absolutely Mike

12# Yo-Zuri Mike

Ditto...I use 12# Mike

I've tried others but always go back to the Zoom Mike

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Yes we do! And wouldn't want to live or fish for anything else anywhere else. Truly a special place Mike

The Mental State of Pure Florida Bass... Aloof....You hit her in the head with a 1 oz weight and she'll just look up at you and shake it off. Apathetic...Hungry or not, if she don't feel like moving she won't. She'll just sit in one spot and watch your bait swim by and look the other way. Recalcitrant....You do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time...She knows it but couldn't care less. Mike

Excellent post Jaderose!! Mike

You got a lot of excellent advise on the how and where. The when really depends on your water. I live in Florida so down here the "rules" are a little different. There are days throughout the year that I won't throw anything else and get bit in open water at high noon. Early morning and late evening seems to be the sweet spot for most of the country so I would hit it hard during those times but in a pond try it at different times and see what happens. I know guys who stop throwing a frog when the sun comes over the top of the trees!....Don't get pigeon holed into that kind of thinking. Most guys on this forum are in love with the Pad Crasher and anything from Spro They are excellent but try others to see what you like. I'm partial to the Scum and Live Target they all have thier plus's Have Fun Mike

If its a fairly new community there very well may be nothing in there. However, if there is the best luck I have when fishing retension ponds including golf courses, is with a white fluke, watermelon red stick bait and a frog. Good Luck, and watch where you step...Make some noise as you approach the bank if its overgrown and keep watching the water in front and both sides of you for any signs of unusual surface disturbance. If you have a small dog, leave it home. Mike Mike

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