Mike L

Hello and Welcome! Mike

Hmmm, my 10yr old PQ is my work horse reel and still going strong. I may have to check those out. Mike

Power Pro here. Also, don't be afraid to use it without a leader. If your conditions dictate a leader and it makes you feel more confident, PP will serve you well. Mike

Theyll do it for you at the store.. Mike

Merry Christmas fellas From my family to yours. Mike

Glad to have you back Roger! Merry Christmas Pal Mike

Someone else told me about the Sugoi hook also, I may have to check those out. Mike

Its been fun this year! A grateful well done to Luke for organizing and running the league again this year! Mike

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From my family to your's...Merry Christmas to all!! Mike

In another thread a few posts were made about useing colored weights. Since I've never used them and never even gave it a thought too, I thought I'd start a new thread and ask who does and why. Now I've been told I've alway been a color coordinated snappy dresser, but never when it came to useing a painted bullet weight Mike

I use Trokars exclusively for punch baits. The trick with them is not to tex-pos them. Bring the hook point up just before it breaks the surface and you won't have that problem unles you're useing a D Bomb. . The hook will hold nicely in a rib. Mike

Honestly this was a close 2nd. I use them unweighted as I only use the Magnum. They're heavy enough for the mostly shallow waters down here. Mike

For me it's a Cut R with a 1/16 pegged weight. Mike

Tip wrap is caused by twist in conjunction with excessive slack especially in windy conditions.. Mike

Down here when I see birds diving I'm heading that way. May not catch anything but at least it's a sign of bait. I'll follow them around until they take off.. Mike

Maybe I should start another thread on this but it's been mentioned here a few times...For those who use colored weights...Why? Mike

Frog, stick bait, spinnerbait, creature and paddletail swim baits all in various colors and sizes depending on water, location and vegitation. Have Fun Mike

Listen..All kidding aside, does it matter what caused the "tick" at that point ? It's under the water, you can't see your hook, you can't see where you're hook is, all you know is that you felt something that you can't explain during one of the most advantageous times to catch a bass...On the fall! So turn it around and ask yourself..All things considered how in the heck would anyone know if it was a stick?? Stop thinking about what is was, set the hook and find out. Mike

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day my Friend! Mike

Ditto, Tho I don't use an 8, I would never use anything less than a 7 Mike

Your waters and type of plastic you use will dictate how heavy of a weight to use. For swimming a plastic stick bait I'll use...1/16 to 1/4 Paddletail soft baits... 1/16 to 1/2 Bottom presentations... 1/8 to 1/2 Heavy cover...1/4 to 3/4 Punching matt's...3/4 to 2 Drop shot and Carolina rig are always lead...1/2 to 1 I dont fish the ned rig, too many better options. Mike

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Ditto Mike