Broke bass fisherman

Used Tom Tom years ago switched to the Garmin and love it. Wouldn't buy anything else. Updated to lifetime map upgrades

Looks like a great trip to me.

Lucky you is all I can say.

Welcome to the forum.

Open a beer, drink a beer, continue until tired. Bank angler all my gear stays in the truck in case I find water

Dynamite!

That is an impressive fish.

Welcome to the forum.

Great fish!!! Hope I can get one like that soon. Great job!

I use my IPhone for everything. It's my camera when I fish, I keep my fishing logs on here, I am on this forum whenever I want to be through my phone. I personally like smart phones because it allows me to be productive in dead times. I also use the internet and maps built in to find ponds and other water sources that I can fish... And I can also play games if I get stuck on the bank with no action on the rod... Lol Summary is they are great if you can utilize them, if not then a regular phone should be what you get IMHO.

I would suggest going with artificials that mimic the nightcrawlers. If you are catching on nightcrawlers but not cranks and such, try some of the power worms suggested above or any other worm that mimics the action of your nightcrawlers and don't get frustrated, it's called fishing not catching.

Its the same for FW. No length, action, or ratings. It appears you have to know what you want to buy before going there. . Which does me no good as I have no clue what their brands are.

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Tell her you booked a fishing trip on our anniversary and your birthday.

X2 Tight lines!

Good day on the water. Nice fish!

So we went out today an it was rough. Between the heat an the storm system rolling in we did not catch much, and these are in places that are normally drowning in bluegills. She managed to get 2 (her first two ever) and she had a blast. We were out for about 4 hours and she was still wanted to stay out. Might have a life long fishing buddy. She even lipped the first one!

I've been having luck dropping senkos, and other weightless plastics on top of their heads. They will strike but only if I put it on top of them. That said I haven't had luck with spinners, frogs, or anything that I can't literally put on top of them. Bite is hard but I did manage 8 in the midday sun a couple days ago.

Just want to get some positive thoughts and prayers from all you guys, taking my four year old out tomorrow with any luck we will be having fish for dinner. I will update after tomorrows fiasco.

Congrats, 4# is a nice haul on any day.

That is awesome glad you guys were able to produce!

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Welcome to the site. Remember there are no dumb questions.

You guys and your shimanos. Too funny

Don't fret. I have the same experience, I fish from bank on a river and I have limited access so it really is hit or miss (missing more than hitting). Find a pattern and learn the subtleties in it. I would also suggest a fishing diary, where you where, what the weather was, how the water was and what you threw. That will help you start to understand what the fish want and how they act under the conditions.