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Do you have a closeup of the head to right behind the gills? We could check that against # 3 in my previous post.

I believe it is a spotted bass. Can't get away from the fact the mouth doesnt go behind the eye. Also, I copied the following from www.conservation.state.mo.us /conmag/1998/03/20.htm (see #3 below) 1. Check for horizontal stripe and length of jaw Largemouth and spotted bass both have a dark horizontal line on each side of their bodies. Smallmouth bass lack this horizontal line, but may have vertical bars instead. The back edge of the jaw of largemouth bass extends beyond the back of their eyes, unlike the jaw of a spotted bass. 2. Check for a tongue patch Spotted bass (and most smallmouth bass) have a rough patch on their tongues. Largemouth bass usually do not. If it doesn't have a tongue patch it has to be a largemouth. 3. Check the size of the scales behind the eye The scales right behind the eyes of largemouth bass are nearly as large as those behind the gill openings. On spotted bass, the scales right behind the eyes are much smaller than the ones behind the gills. triangle

Live bait is live bait. Nightcrawlers, worms, minnows, shiners, small bluegills, whats' the difference? Heck, the size of shiners ol' Roadwarrior uses is the size of a small bluegill, LOL!

Do a google search of "fishing gloves" and you will find more than you care to...

Great Idea, RR! I think you might be onto something here. I have been using lizards on my c-rig 100% of the time. But it is getting much cooler here, and I should probably change up my bait. Thanks for the tip. I am going to try tomorrow.

Yea, What he said. Man we thought you had fallen into the hole in the middle of the lake you throw your money in. Welcome back. Yeah!!

Where have you been, JT????? Bad Boy! You are way past your curfew, young man. I better never catch you coming home this late again! Now go to your Room!!! Welcome Back, JT!

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I thought you coached??? Boy, Coaching must be a lot tougher these days!

I think that even more so than the rod, the line is important. I've switched over to power pro and it is a world of difference from mono. So much more sensitive. I also used PP steelhead fishing during one outing this year and could definitely feel the bottom as I was tumbling spawn downstream better with the PP than with mono. Yeah, good point. I use Yo-Zuri Hybrid (Thanks to Roadwarrior). The water I fish is very clear and reluctant to use the braids. YoZuri has worked well for me for the most part. Obvioulsy with braids there is no stretch, hence the more sensitivity. But again, I fish very clear waters. (That's the good news and the Bad news) :-/

Two things for me. T-rigged Senkos, and C-rigged Lizards. (Zoom Cotton Candy) and Doc Waters lizards. If I could only have one lizard brand, it would be Doc Waters. For what it's worth.

Jigs! I have yet to get it down right and get the feel for the "bite on the drop". :-[ As far a c-rigs go. I have tremendously improved my c-rig fishing by buying the most sensitive rod I could afford. I went out and bought a G-Loomis. Rigged correctly with weight, length of leader, I can feel every little bump, etc, that the c-rig travels. I believe the most important part of the c-Rig is a very sensitive rod! It has helped me alot.

I read everywhere about bass hitting a lure on the "fall". Assuming the lure is falling on slack line, how do you tell when you have a strike? I have struggled with this concept for some time and just have to ask. I still don't seem to feel any strikes on the fall; not until I start the retrieve. HELP!! :-/ :'(

I plan on fishing this winter. We get no ice here. So that is no problem. My wife and I just wnet out two weeks ago and bought me some Under Armour long johns and long sleeve shirt, fishing gloves, many types of hats, neck warmer, and waterproof insulated (camo) bibs and matching insulated coat made by Gamehide. I am ready for the big chill. Bring it on!

ReelMagic!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Hallejuha, I can get out of rehab now for the foruam withdrawals I have had. Looks great Glenn!!!!

I decided to remove my quote, Cephkiller. I realized I am the one up awfully early. You are 3 hours ahead of me. My mind is confused. I am not thinking straight this early in the morning. Getting ready to go catch some Bass. Go COLTS! They are looking good this year....hopefully they go all the way this year. Heck, even the Pacers look good!

To me it means there's something to be said for the tried and true! I love soft plastics!

That's exactly my philosophy when it come to fishing! ;D

Fisher of Men, Raul has the answer to your question. ;D

Lincoln, CA. About 25 miles northwest of Sacramento in Northern CA.

I'll bet that 3 out of 5 bass I catch is due to the knowledge I have gathered from this site. I couldn't be happier with this site. Great job, Glenn!

Great Job. LBH. What's with all that White water?? We don't have that out here in CA....but then again, I haven't caught any of those big bass like you have either!! ;D ;D I'm jealous!! LOL

If I am not mistaken, there is no such thing as a High pressure cold front. If it is a cold front is due to low pressure.

I too like to fish alone. The solitude and all, can't be beat. However, if I do take someone fishing, I enjoy taking my 22 yr.old son, Jacob (Jake)! When we go together, we both let our hair down and talk about things going on in our lives and we both have a great time fishing. Once the fish are on, the braggin starts! ;D It's a blast!