Lightninrod

I've read that a crawfish is almost 100% protein and would be the preferred meal of a Bass but I vote for the 5", #222, Senko ;D Dan

I watch my line....sometimes... My 68+ year old forefinger is my 'best friend' as it curls in front of my baitcaster(you are using a baitcaster right? ) with the line lying on top of it as it exit's the reel. If something "alive" touches it, I feel it. That "touch" is unlike any "dead" object; rock, limb, root, grass, etc. Once you've gotten a few bites, nibbles(usually a panfish ), or a 'thump'(often the entire bait/hook hitting the back of a Bass's mouth), you won't mistake the "dead" feeling with the "live" one . Of course, using a 100% flurocarbon line and a sensitive rod helps. Dan

Welcome to BR. Don't be afraid to speed up your retrieve with a 'noisey' bait like a rat-l-trap or a Chatterbait.... Dan

Hangin' tough aa! Dan

Whoa! Y'all do way better than I. Getting skunked is just part of the 'job' . Dan

Thanks y'all. They got home safely last night; riding in a big bus with a motorcycle escort from the Atl airport to their home in WR. We've lived here since moving from Miami, Florida back in 1972. We raised a good looking, healthy son here. He never played LL but he did play in the county leagues and in middle and high school baseball. Loved seeing those fine young boys represent the South and WR so well. Dan

I've been using the original for about 8 years now and agree with your description. I like the new one too. Dan

Tried one a few times but no bites for me :-?. Surprisingly, they come over and through lily pads very well . Dan

Awesome lookin' spot for sure. Nice Bass young man! Dan

You two youngsters are some fine BASSERS!!! What impressed me was the fact y'all caught those big Bass from the shore and out of pads. That's hard 'work'! 8-) Dan

AT: A new knot is not necessary unless you're using only the Palomar knot. You just run your line through the nylon insert that runs through the jig's body and then run your line through the line tie and tie whatever knot you like with the exception of the Palomar. Dan

Matt: Have you lost(compared to your avatar) weight? Scary looking 'fish' . Dan

Ya done good young man! Dan

Not necessary Deb. We are all just kidding/flirting) around. Keep on catchin' fish and posting pics please . Dan

Yes, but only if you use a baitcaster . Dan

I use several rods for my Senko baits but one of the best is my 7', Kistler, LTA Helium in their Medium action. They will throw a weightless one a country mile! 8-) Dan

Kasumi Dynamite: Only available here. Dan

Look closely at the unique line tie. Great hook, skirt, colors, and it sits upright on its flat bottom with a 'chunk' style trailer. Note, no 'eyes' on the jig's body and IMO, there should be none as that's the 'tail' of the jig/crawfish imitator. Dan

Fine, fat Bass young man! What bait is that? Dan

Changed the link for ESPN's info Dan

Great catchin' RW!!! Hope you won some money during the rain-out. Dan

Nice, 'purty' Bass Joe! Dan

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WOW! I didn't know mooks were so 'purty'!!! Dan

Great news! Sorry for my belated post :-[. Just saw the thread. Dan