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They actually prefer the 1/4oz in one of the lakes I fish for stocked trout, especially the larger fish.

I don't think they're seen as the front runner they use to be seen as. It use to be Shimano and then everyone else. Now everyone is either catching up or caught up, maybe even surpassed in quality and value in some folks opinions (which when it comes down to it, the consumers opinions are all that really matters right?) I use to be all Shimano, but in the last 10 years their products have failed to wow me (some downright disappointed), and I no longer own hardly any of their newer gear(1 E5 and 1 300E), just some of my now 2 decades old Curados, Calcuttas, and Chronarchs. I'm not saying Shimano is going to tank because they pulled their sponsorships, but I think the explosion of some new companies thanks to Youtubers and TV shows is a prime example of how big of an impact it really can have on consumers to see the product being used. I think the impact of not having sponsored at least a couple of the bigger names is going to have a lot bigger impact on their wallets than the drop in the bucket that outfitting a few guys cost them.

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There's no limit here, length or bag, although I think there is a set number for fish that don't have a limit, something like 50 a day or 500 in possession. Even that wouldn't put a dent in them in most lakes where they live here. They can be fun, but I try to avoid them unless nothing else is biting. Too many ways to hurt you and they don't get big enough. They do make good cut bait for catfish though.

Man I hope you're not going to spend $700+ on a 10' johnboat with no trailer or motor? I was just looking at a 15' flatbottom with a 25hp mercury and a trolling motor on a trailer for 1,200 on FB marketplace. I've fished out of a 10' Tracker topper. I consider myself to be have pretty good balance, but standing and fishing wasn't the most comfortable thing. If I'd been on a lake with waves or stumps instead of a tiny pond, there's no way I would have been standing. Putting a raised seat in one and fishing from that would be how I'd go about it instead if it was going to be my primary fishing boat.

I have some 5.0:1 spinning reels that I use for smaller crankbaits, jerkbaits, and some smaller plastics.

I have some but rarely use them anymore. I prefer the Mepp's Aglia if I'm going to use an inline. They seem to catch better quality fish. A #3 is a good all around size. One of the first lures I really used a lot for bass fishing was a solid red 1/8oz Roostertail though. Caught a little bit of everything with that bait.

WalMart carries them around here, usually in a bin on the bottom of the shelves instead of hanging up. I have quite a few still I believe, I can send them to you, I rarely use them anymore.

Copper Perch and Bull Bream are 2 of my favorite 1.5 colors. I have a Copper Perch that was in similar condition to what Munkin described until a fished tossed it and it smacked off the gunnel of my boat and broke the bill off.

It's basically the same as a Master Angler Award fish in Kansas.

I prefer to focus on smaller bodies of water during the winter. Less water to eliminate, and it makes it easier for you to slow down and fish knowing you're probably around some fish. High population densities are good, and I prefer water with fairly decent visibility, a couple feet at least. You really can't fish too slow in winter, most of the time. I've had days they really surprised me with how active they were and actually wanted the bait moving fairly quickly. I'd suggest starting slow barely twitching or just pulling a jerkbait between long pauses, dragging a jig or shakyhead, or slowly bumping a crankbait along the bottom. You'll get a lot of pressure bites in the winter, the bait just feels a little heavier or a little different. Good thing is, fish seem to hold onto the bait for a long time in cold water, but swing away at anything that feels off.

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The water was really dirty everywhere except up the Elk River where Evers eventually won it. We launched near the where Evers was fishing on the second to last day and the water was clearer, but still pretty dirty. A 1oz bait stays near the bottom and bangs into cover, doesn't tend to roll and snag like a lighter bait (he was fishing around a lot of dock cables that are really bad about snagging spinnerbaits), and allows to fish the big trailer without effecting the action of the bait and present the big profile in the dirty water to get a big bite. He wasn't getting many bites a day, but the quality was good. A tandem Colorado/Indiana blade configuration is one of my favorites for the same reasons, I just don't think many people are throwing it. Seems to work in any water clarity also.

Heavy rods with braid is how I've always done it. A T rig or a slither rig do best doe me at avoiding snags. You're going to lose some baits and some fish to the brush, just part of it.

Jason Christie almost won the Bassmaster Classic last time it was at Grand Lake throwing nothing but a 1oz single Colorado bladed Booyah spinnerbait with a 5" YUM Pulse swimbait in the backs of pockets around any kind of shallow cover.

Just crimp down the barbs to reduce damage if you're concerned about it.

The Linders aren't sponsored by them anymore either I don't believe. I think they might be underestimating the impact seeing the TV personalities use their products has on consumers.

Academy sports here has a really good selection of the colors I like for a good price without having to go online. I do fairly well fishing them on a shakyhead during the winter.

It's a staple in my boat. Catches not only numbers but good quality fish as well. Good price, good color selection, and fairly durable also. Watermelon/purple flake with the tails dipped in chartreuse JJ's is one of my go to colors.

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Welcome back man! Great that you're doing better. Your fishing family has been following along and sending healing thoughts and prayers as best we can.

Had to look to see how big a white has to be for a Master Angler in KS, 16". Same in CO? That's a stout white bass for sure. They're fun when they get that big.

Not many states offer a realistic shot at a fish over 10 either. 3 over 10 were confirmed from Ks this year. 1 on a crankbait, 1 on a jig, and one on a live green sunfish on a limb line. The crankbait fish was the largest, less than a pound off the state record. First time in my life I can remember more than one confirmed fish over 10 being caught in my home state in the same year.

I've caught some deadsticking a 7" Slammer and an original floating Rapala in the winter. Water temps were in the low 40s for the Rapala fish. I caught some 2 years ago in February just to see if I could.