Everything posted by Bankbeater
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Breaking the rut of using the same few lures
The less I have to change baits the better. I take that to mean that I've found a pattern.
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Best all around jig
3/8 Strike King bitsy flip with a craw trailer.
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Matching rod, line, and reel
Take the average from the two line weights listed on the rod.
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What is your longest duration between fishing trips?
Since I got back into fishing, usually from December until mid-March. If it's warm enough I'll go after crappie or sunfish in February.
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Ribbon tails and U-Tales
T-rigged on the bottom. I'll retrieve it with hops, or just drag it along the bottom.
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favorite creature baits for flipping/pitching
Super hog Ultra Vibe Speedcraw Pit Boss
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Scams!
I give out my cell number only to friends and family. If I have to give a phone number for something like an online purchase, I give our landline number.
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My first largemouth bass!
Congratulations!
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flipping/pitching
I pitch creature baits with 3/8 to 1/2 oz. weights depending on what I'm pitching at.
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Redemption Giant
Nice looking bass!
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Anyone a fast fisherman?
My old fishing partner would run and gun big time. He fished crankbaits a majority of the time and would make 5 or 6 casts into a spot in the time it took me to cast out a t-rig and work it back. These days I go as fast or slow as I need to when working an area.
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Pop R Experts
Looks like one of the magnum sizes.
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You weren't catching what you thought you were catching?
A few years ago I was catching warmouth, but I thought they were sunfish hybrids.
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Has anyone gone to finesse or multi-species fishing and had good results?
I carry a 7'0" ml spinning rod with 6 lb line and a 1/16 spinnerbait tied on. Last year I tried a 6'0" ul with 4 lb line, but that was too light. I had multiple break offs in the vegetation.
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Lures you want to try, but just haven’t.
So far this year I haven't gotten a jerkbait wet.
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The one that got away
Many years ago a friend of mine lost a really nice bass. He said it was the largest he had ever seen. He was fishing from the bank and he said when he saw the bass he froze for a second. That was all it took and the bass was gone.
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New old guy from Midwest
Welcome to the forums.
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When you’re fighting a bass. Can you estimate the size by the fight?
Sometimes I can in the summer if the bass is in open water. With the gear I use I can start noticing a stronger pull when the bass is around 3 pounds or so.
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Creature baits around docks?
I like the Zoom super hog. They don't get a lot of love, but they do get the job done.
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How to fish two people out of a boat
Quickest way I know to put a pattern together.
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Should I use clips?
I only use them for moving baits. They are a real life saver when it's cold and my hands aren't wanting to work.
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What is the absolute best steal of a deal you have ever gotten on fishing gear?
1st generation Revo-S for $50. The place I bought it at was trying to clear out their inventory so they could restock with new items.
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Best time of the day to fish in prespawn?
I go when I can and hopefully the air will be a little warmer, and the wind won't be blowing too bad.
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Baits you a gave a second chance (and glad you did)
I never caught anything on a chatterbait when they first came out. Around 6 or 7 years ago I started catching with them, and have used them ever since.
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What's your favorite line of reels?
Currently I'm using Shimano and Daiwa baitcasters. Pflueger spinning reels.