Mike L

Probably the General Bass Fishing forum. Ya never know what your gonna get and it seems a lot of the new members start there first. The Tackle Forum and the Rods and Reel Forum used to be but now we seem to beat the same horse on the same subject’s, and by the time I read one my answer more times than not is already given. I don’t like repeating basically the same answer just to post something so I just move on. Mike

You’re right I finished it yesterday and it was very well done Mike

Magnum UV Speed Worm Always rigged Regardless of conditions Rage Cut R When something smaller with a little different action is needed. Rage Bug and/or Craw. Favorite punch and all bottom contact presentations. Skinny Dipper/Big EZ Depending if they want wiggling or thumping Scum Frog Mike

What I do is to pitch on the root ball as close to the truck as I can and then pull it off bringing it through the knees. Once I past them I reel up and do it again making multiple casts at different angles until they show themselves. Really any plastic or presentation can work it’s just a matter of cycling through until you establish a pattern, vertical or horizontal Keep in mind that once you get past the outer edge of the knees, which is usually a little past the farthest reaching branch, you’re “usually” past the sweet spot Mike

Flukemaster Brian Needham Long Mike I certainly hope they’re all well Mike

I felt the same way. I read it and thought about it twice. Mike

Best in the world!! Mike

Yes indeed, Thanks Mike

Since there is no industry standard I look for and buy a rod that will fit my own criteria. There maybe 3-4 different companies that I would consider and maybe 1 or 2 of thier model lines that may fit. I already know the length, action and power I’m considering before I start looking, then it’s just a matter of deciding on the reel seat, guides, warranty and finally price. With all the options available it can take time searching and sometimes not so much. Mike

HA! Problem is after 52 yrs I know exactly what would happen! ? Mike

The thing that gets me are the totally ridiculous questions they ask. I had to go to a ENT doctor and one of the many useless questions was if I was “sexually active”!! My wife was sitting next to me and I showed her the question and she said… ”Don’t you dare”! Mike

No never did, I just eye ball it. If you need to know, the most accurate way is to go to your local HS football field and have at it. Mike

Thanks Fellas I guess I should have said I’ll only use it on casting gear but I’m sure everything will hold true for both. Thanks Mike

Gents. These 2 premium lines seem to be most talked about, used and recommended braided lines on here. I was wondering what the majority thinks are the main differences between the 2, besides price. Thanks Mike

I’ve never had that happen, nor have they come lose after I’ve turned them. They retighten easy enough. Just make sure you put the cap on first. I suppose you could put some type of sealant if it did. Mike

@RDB One thing I forgot…I don’t have both blades reversed one bait. I only have 3..One with the front reversed and one with the rear reversed and one as it came. Looks matter when it matters how it looks. Mike

By revering the rear blade it makes the bait dig rear down when twitching. The overall action doesn’t change that much but did have a different side action and just an overall different look when he was working it. I haven’t tried it yet but as I said, my pro that day swears by it. Revering the front blades makes it spit much more. What I do is split the flat paddle to where it meets the worm itself, then cut each side about 1/16” Now I just made a poor man’s speed worm, that I can rig 2 ways for different actions depending on how I rig it. Keep in mind the Cut R wasn’t designed to be fished with the tab, it’s there to keep the tail straight in the package. Big O, the designer of it was pretty clear about that. But I found by leaving it on, it ever so gently slows down the tail speed while at the same time the tag is wiggling… Just another look. I heard about doing that but never tried it. Do you get any miss hits with the blade in that position?? Mike

Profound Outdoors sells one pre made but don’t remember what they call it. Some days it makes all the difference. Mike

I add a spinner blade to the shaft of the hook when using a paddle tail swim bait in very murky water. (Gambler produces a pre made one called the “Duz-It”) Sometimes I’ll add a spinner blade to the back of a stick bait when swimming horizontally. (Profound Outdoors produces a pre made one, but don’t recall what they call it.) Aways use a red front treble on jointed wake baits, traps and jerks while also always adding a feathered one to jerks only. Reverse the front blade on prop baits. (Experimenting now with reversing the rear only, that was told to me by a pro while marshaling an Elite event.) Always have used a Snell Knot for all bottom contact plastic presentations. Sometimes I will use a razor and split the tail of a paddle tail worm. Sometimes I will leave the tag attached on a Rage Cut R. Bend the blade a little on a buzz bait for added noise. Mike Gambler sells one called the Duz-It I use it all the time and it works Mike There are many ways to tie a Snell. Rolands is the easiest and fastest but for some reason I keep twisting too much. The one I’ve used for years is where the main line is laid on the shaft. (Best knot for all bottom contact) Mike

Gonna remember that! Thanks Mike

C’Mon Guys! Somebody…… Mike

Magnum UV Speed Worm/Rage Cut R Trokar TK 120 hook, 3/16 unpegged, junebug. 7’ MH/F Ark Lancer Pro Curado I w/ 16# Sniper or Curado K w/ 40# Power Pro Mike

Well, at least you can say you tried. Sorry it didn’t work out Mike

I don’t care how sensitive it is. If it’s not balanced and light enough to effectively use all day for the technique I bought it for, it does me no good. Mike

Excellent! Mike