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During his heyday, Roland Martin's favorite color was 'Blue' Today of course, it's a green-pumpkin SINKO (That's not how it's spelled, that's how he says it) Roger

After splashdown, I'll wait a few seconds to be sure sinking is underway and the lure won't plane upward. Then I'll crank the lure briskly to attain max running depth (not leisurely and not max burn) My retrieve speed is a separate phase, where I'm striving to suit conditions. Roger

Rigged eels and bunker spoons were mainstays in the New York Bight (esp. Tony Accetta white spoons). For schoolies, I usually resort to sandworms and shoestring eels. I love the way a striper blasts an eel. They must know that if they don't, the eel might wriggle back out of the bass's mouth (they do) Roger

FINALLY, I've discovered a color combination that makes the distinction between Good days & Bad days And the Winner IS: my Green shirt with Orange flecks. And, it's totally unaffected by lure color Roger

Among the many Daiwa and Shimano reels I own, my current favorite is the Shimano Bantam for just about everything, including casting distance. My previous favorite was the Shimano Core but as you know, it's been discontinued. Roger

Back then, Giglio's & Al Ristori pretty much ruled the Jersey coast. news leaked by the mosquito fleets You're right: "live eels" (don't forget a towel) and moss bunkers (menhaden) Fishing out of my boat, I'd stop before daybreak at the pound nets on the west shore of Sandy Hook. Bunkers (direct from net men) were $1 a piece. At first I kept them alive in an aerated garbage can that I placed in the bow of my 14' Starcraft rowboat (Cut holes in my hull for intake and overflow hoses). Over time I learned that that 'fresh' dead bunkers from a drifting boat, were just as fruitful as live bunkers. I still bought live bunkers at the pound nets, but replaced my hundred-pound livewell with a cooler of ice Roger

Been wanting to ask you Andy; are you familiar with Giglio's Tackle Shop in Seabright, NJ? Thru the 60s & 70s, Giglio's was the prime watering hole for jetty jockies. Roger

When targeting bluefish, I use titanium leader (Piano wire in days of old) "Terminator Nickel-Titanium wire" Roger

Is global warming a near-term blip, or a long-term phenomenon? We won't know for sure until the next Ice Age. Roger

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I seen that same phenomenon in a Glen Lau video. The bait shuttled In-&-Out of the bass's maw with lightning speed Fortunately, they don't reject every morsel, or we'd never fill a 5-bass limit. Roger

Like every other phase of bass fishing, there's really no fixed answer regarding ideal hook-set timing. It takes me about one full-second to prepare for a hook-set. On other hand, my wife has a more calculated hook-set reaction than me. When she gets a strike, she'll usually say something like: "Someone's knocking" or "There she is". Still, I'll usually have enough time to turn my head and watch her set the hook. Some days my wife has a higher hook-up ratio than me, and other days I'll have a higher percentage. There are many variables at work though, like the fish's angle of attack, the fish's temperament ~ ~ Roger

'Spooning' isn't a year-round technique like worming or plugging, but a more selective technique. Like any lure, flutter spoons work year-round, but shine the best during late summer and fall. The largest, laziest game-fish will often setup beneath a feeding school of youngsters. The toads are there to mop-up disoriented baitfish that have been injured by younger bass higher in the water column. Speaking for myself, I'll only choose a flutter spoon when I'm over a wad of baitfish (Usually under working birds). Roger

I tend to agree with that. It's seems that overall bulk may have a big influence Roger

I know what you mean, the last 2" of the rod find everything. In the past, 6ft 6in rods were very common, but not anymore. Take a look at Dobyns Fury: 6'6" Med/Hvy Fast ~$120 Roger

For myself the choice is easy: Shimano Bantam. It's the only casting reel I'd place above a Core. Roger

As long as you're within the lure weight range, your rod doesn't care what lure you're casting, The only thing I'd be concerned with is handle length, one long enough to rest under your forearm (So you can work for hours without fatigue). Nothing new about spooning (aka Jigging). The Lake Fork flutter spoon is a reincarnation of the Hopkins Spoon, which was popular before I was born. Roger

Even at saltwater washdown areas, anglers will hose down their boats, trailers and fishing tackle, but not necessarily their reels. For reels and electronics it's more of a wipe down or running water with no force. In any event, a reel that feels sandy or gritty will have to be taken down and cleaned. Roger

When 'flipping" to visible surface cover, your target is small, often very small (A tiny opening in the pads). When it comes to visible brush underwater, your target is much larger and flipping isn't necessary. Roger

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I only throw 4.8" & 5.8" Keitechs, but the 1/8 oz Gama Spring-lock is available in 3/0 and 4/0. Roger

A weedless rig I use with a 4.8" Keitech is a keel-weighted hook: Gamakatsu Superline Spring-Lock Hook – 1/4 oz x 5/0 Roger

Thank you gentlemen, it's much appreciated. I told my wife, the next 56 won’t be as easy Roger

Hi guys, just to let you know that today Lois & I are celebrating our 56th wedding anniversary (Jun 28, 1964). My wife has been my closest and most faithful fishing companion throughout the entire stint. For those who may not know, “RoLo” stands for Roger & Lois. Most restaurants are closed or inconveniencing, so we'll probably do some wildlife photography this evening and check the water level at a couple of new ramps. See y'all later Roger