Bankbeater

I like the peace and quiet away from everything while I catch bass.

These are the 5 I use the most. They may change from trip to trip, and depending on the time of year, but I'll have at least 4 each trip. 6'6" mh/f, 15# mono, 6.3:1 bc for jigs. 6'6" mh/f, 15# mono, 6.3:1 bc for Texas rigs. 7'0" mh/f, 15# mono, 6.3:1 bc for heavy moving baits. 6'6" m/m, 10# mono, 6.3:1 bc for light moving baits. 6'6" m/f, 10# mono, 5.2:1 spinning for finesse plastics.

Nope. As stated above, there is a wealth of information online if you know where to look.

Nice looking bass!

It's been quite a few years since I've fished for bass with a deep diving crankbait. Going deep these days means I use lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits.

I oil and grease my reels a couple times a year. Once a year they get a good cleaning. The rods get a good cleaning too.

I'll tie on a jig the day before a trip. I'll add the trailer once I get out to the lake and see what the conditions are like.

The first thing I would do is call the state conservation dept. and see if they can come out and shock the lake. The shock won't kill the fish, and they can get a good estimate of the number and size of the bass compared to the forage.

Dominate no, but make the pro work for it, yes. I think it would depend on the skill and experience of the average joe.

My mom and dad grew up during the Great Depression. They didn’t get rid of anything because you might be able to use it for something else.

I respool as needed. Sometimes I can get away with once a year. Sometimes I have to put on new line every 3 months or so.

Very sorry for your loss.

How about garage doors you had to manually open and close. I remember when they started the national 55 mph speed limit. That seemed so slow.

RIP.

I usually bring rods for jigs, t-rigs, moving baits, and finesse, but I don't rig up until I am ready to fish. Weight and baits are determined by wind, weather, cover, and water conditions.

It depends on what the bass are biting. Some seasons they want big bulky trailers, and sometimes they want a small trailer. I usually start with a super chunk and go from there.

I use mono on all of my reels. 15 lb, 10 lb, and 6 lb.

Nope.

Either a jig and craw, or jig and chunk.

Zoom Finesse Worm. Jig and craw. Spinnerbait.

Now that's fishing efficiently!

Whoa! I'd send a pic to your conservation office and see what they say.

Sunrise this morning.

I use both.

I use all of my baits right out of the box after I sharpen the hooks on them.