TopwaterCowboy

The looming threat of divorce.

black buzzbaits

Texas rigged weightless yamamoto 5" two tailed grub on a 2/0 EWG hook!

Thanks guys. I'll keep at it and maybe invest in a more sensitive, lighter rod.

Thanks for the encouragement!! Maybe only fished it 20 times. I will keep working at it. I love using a fly rod for bass too, but its not the best way for me to catch the most bass! It is just a lot of fun.

Shallow diving crank, jighead with a willowleaf blade and a 5" two tailed grub, 5" black senko with silver flake.

I'm sure you're right about the cheap rod and contact with my bait. I didn't want to invest a bunch before I saw some benifits. Good stuff, thanks, John

So I got a abu black max b/c with a medium lightning rod. I loaded it with 30lb power pro braid and a 12lb floro leader. I hate it! I have learned to cast without backlash, but I just can't hit the spots that I can with my spinning gear. I can't cast as fast or as far. I also am having a hard time feeling the bottom, and the bites, and judging the speed and variability of my retrieve, especially with swimbaits. I also like to hear the drag slipping when I am fighting a big fish with light line. Do I really need to use a b/c to be a successful bass fisherman? What do you think are the REAL advantages over quality spinning gear? I'm just not seeing them.