KYBassin'

Wow. Sounds amazing. I'll be up there next week....can't wait. My best day, which was actually 6, was about 7 years ago on a canoe trip in the BWCA.

If a tree doesn't eat your lure now and then you're not really trying.

4 lbs seems about right. Nice fish.

Agree. Not sure if I pay attention to "taps", more trying to feel weight or a consistent line movement. But when in doubt...

Based on what I read, I'm not sure it had anything to do with you. I've had long battles with LM in the heat of the summer and I've never seen a fish go belly up like that. Very hard to say.

I've never tried Reel Magic or Ardent but I love KVD's stuff. Really does make a difference.

Are you sure? I always thought SM spawn at cooler temps than LM.

Thanks tipp. Sounds like the river is tough right now. Hope it chills out soon so you have better luck.

Cool. What kind of line do you use?

Thanks Scott. Also, I enjoyed following your trip. Thanks for sharing.

I'm going to give it a try. We'll see how it goes.

The only 2 things that come to mind are downsize and trailer hook.

Well I definitely don't want to break my rod, but I've been using 30 lb braid for a while now without issue. Now I haven't used it for jig fishing so I guess we'll see.

Yeah, I guess by cutting the line I'm hoping to be picking the lesser of 2 evils.

30 lb braid is too much for my set up? Why?

Makes sense. I know you mentioned inshore saltwater, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference, but what kind of set up do you use?

Ok. My set up would be a 6'6" medium rod and 30 lb Power Pro. So I guess as long as I stay to jigs under 1/2 oz I should be ok?

100% agree with this.

When it comes to largemouth, this isn't something I really worry about. Not because I'm insensitive but because I have never seen a bass come belly up on me after release. I make sure to take extra care when a fish is hooked badly (cut line). I've spent a lot of time fishing, catching and releasing muskies, now that's a completely different ball game.

Can anyone in Northern WI/MN tell me if they have seen signing of largemouth spawning? Thanks

You always see guys flippin and pitchin jigs using baitcasting gear...but can you effectively use spinning gear for jig fishing? Pros or cons? Thanks

I wasn't offended. Just wanted to explain why I was leaving KY for WI to fish for largemouth. I'm a UWSP grad, spent a good number of days fishing the river in Mosinee back in the day. Was always a good time.

Thanks Scott. Hope you guys are having a great week. I've had a good time tracking your trip through your posts.

That looks bigger than 7 lbs 15 oz. Really nice fish.

I'm a WI boy, KY transplant. I'd much rather be fishing on any WI lake than anywhere in KY. Thanks for the info tipp. I figured things were behind but I know it has been warming up lately, just curious on how things are progressing.