Bankbeater

I replace hooks on Rat-L-Traps right out of the package. I will also replace hooks if they become bent or damaged. I don't try to fix them.

Mine are in 3700 boxes. I usually use only 3 sizes 1/2, 3/8, and 1/8 ounce jigs. Swim jigs in one box, and bottom contact jigs in the 2nd box. I kind of have my boxes set up like a grid. The same sizes go across, and the same colors go up and down.

Went out Saturday to a fairly productive pond that I know of. Water was cold, and the wind was out of the North. It warmed up into the high 40's,but the wind had a chill to it. I was casting a Rat-l-trap and a bladed jig. Casting moving baits usually means I can go around this pond in about 1-1/2 to 2 hours . Caught my only bass on the second time around.

Bet he wasn't using UL gear for that.

I had a colonoscopy done last October, but I had to have two of them. The prep didn't work all the way the first time, so I had to reschedule for a second procedure. They found a non cancerous growth and removed it. I was in and out of the office in about an hour and a half. I'm good for another 10 years.

Boy that's different.

I use the Zoom finesse worm and Creme scoundrel worms the most, but I have never seen a plastic worm that wouldn't catch a bass if you used it long enough.

Over the years I have used snaps for everything, and then switched over to tying everything on. Now I use snaps for moving baits. Jigs, and plastics get tied on. The only time I ever had an issue with a snap failing was when the snap became damaged, and I didn't tie on a new one.

Thanks for the detailed report, and good job!

Probably about 80% online. I have a BPS and a Cabela’s near me but they never seem to have what I am looking for.

Spend as much time out on the water as possible.

I make sure that I have everything before I leave the house. I’ve left tackle, water, and lunch sitting in the garage before.

Zoom super chunk jr. or a fat albert.

I cast a super fluke out weightless and just let it sink to the bottom on its own. Works best in 5 to 10 feet of water. Any deeper and you start looking at the time. Once the fluke hits the bottom I start working it like a hard jerkbait.

Nice looking bass.

I prefer a 7'0" rod for 1/2 ounce spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. I can cast farther, and cover more water.

I had a chance to pick up a couple of the E series a few years back, and I didn't do it. It really bums me out now to think about it.

I don't buy rods or reels online. I like to feel them in my hands before I buy them.

I've never used a large swimbait, or an A-rig. Limited experience with shakey head because I always end up snagging and breaking off the bait.

Did you catch that bass on the bottom of the lake?

Nice going!

Welcome to the forums!

This year it's a 6'6" MF rod with a revo reel. I have it spooled with 15 lb Berkeley Big Game.

If you are fishing shallow I would buy a Mann's 1 minus.

After the bait got bit did you deadstick it? Sometimes the bass will hit a jig to try and injure, or kill it. After the bite, while the jig is just sitting on the bottom the bass will come back and pick it up.