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:-/ When using a hybrid-type line like Yo-Zuri or P-Line, what is the significance of the color? I thought the flourocarbon in these lines would keep it from refracting light and therefore vitually disappear. Is the choice of color for the angler to see the line out of the water? Is color selected based on clear vs. stained water?

The spotted bass in Lake Keowee travel in schools like ocean fish and when they start feeding on a school of baitfish, it is not unusual to have more than one fish caught at a time! It's really fun when the fish are several pounds each!

Thanks to all who responded - I really appreciate your help! I think I will start with Paul's idea and mash down the barbs on the hooks. Then I will make sure I use a net and some good needle nose pliers to keep some distance between me and the hooks!

I've been fishing for a lot of years, but just recently started fishing where the predominant bass in the lake is the spotted bass. I really enjoy catching them because they fight so hard, but unlike the largemouths I am used to, they don't behave as well when you "thumb" them by the lower jaw! I have recently had to remove a treble hook from one of my fingers and it wasn't any fun!! If anyone else fishes for these hard fighting bass, please give me some ideas on how to handle them safely. I don't want another incident with both of us attached to the same plug! Thanks!

Hi Ya'll, I'm from North GA right now and new to this forum. I've been fishing for as long as I can remember and still loving it! I hope to retire to the upstate of SC in the next couple of years and fish the remainder of my days in a clear, deep lake called Keowee for spotted bass. I look forward to swapping stories and learning new techniques thru this forum.