BassinLou

In your situation I would use the K.I.S.S. principle. (Keep it simple silly). I would recommend what Bigblock mentioned and really reduce your outfits. Pick the 3 techniques that have been most productive on your home waters and relax and fish. Once you get your confidence back, then try other techniques that are the seasonal patterns for your area. Keep your head up. Good luck.

On my boat, a frog is always rigged and its the ice breaker and my go to bait. If frog is not on the menu then I resort to other applications. I may not like to, but sometimes I have to unfortunately. ..... LOL

When it comes to colors, I look to have contrast based on the type of light available during the day and clarity of the water.

I go against the grain, when it comes to what "time" to fish a lure. In this case a frog. I will throw a frog from the time I start in the morning to the time I finish at the end of the day.

Thank you for what you do. Stay safe, we and the fish will be here to greet you with open arms.

Shawn, hulapopper, just happens not to be on the menu. Throw something else for the time being, and come back to popper later.

LOl... I have the exact reels.

Cool... good luck

I have reels that have those breaking systems, 2 of the reels utilize both brakes. I prefer centri over mag brakes. With a reel with both sytems, you have the ability to fine tune your casts

I can understand your frustration, but be thankful you have the time, and convenience to go back the very next day. Good luck.

I got a Savvy 703.

I just picked up my 2nd Curado I,over at Ron's Valley Sports. He gave me a heck of a deal on the reel and a Dobyns rod. Now I know why so many of us on here really enjoy doing business with him. I still can't believe how he hooked me up. Thanks Ron!!

It will make your fishing a bit more challenging. The only other thing I can think of is a light anchor. Fish an area and move on, and anchor again. Without the tm you cannot maneuver the way you would like and you are at the mercy of the wind with no steering. If you just have a big motor you have to be doing to many things at once which can make for a frustrating day, especially if its windy.

That's part of fishing. Some areas are more active than others. I had a period a couple of month's back in the canals, I was catching nice quality fish. Then from one day to the next they shut off. You have to roll with the good and the bad. Sometimes you feel like you are on your "A" game, and the very next day you will be left scratching your head. That's what I love about fishing. You never know what the next time out will bring.

I probably know what company it is as well. I had 2 new spinnerbaits break like that on the same outing. Also lost a beautiful bass 3 months before for the same reason. Needless to say I will not be purchasing that brand anymore.

That's a nice groupon. Holiday has been great. Utilize that groupon soon. When the summer rains begin and the water rises in the glades, the fishing slows down again.

Believe it or not, some people like the legs just the way they are. I only starting trimming the legs of my frogs just last year. I have been fishing frogs for alot longer than that.

I almost forgot to tell you. Remember to add a small split ring, if it doesn't have one already. It will make your life a little easier.

C-14 welcome aboard, I have seen you around the forum but I was curious when you were going to start posting. Kayaks can be useful down here in several areas. However, in the Everglades?? I personally will not do it either. Gators can be very curious sometimes. You tell me a small aluminum boat like a 10 footer, then yes, have had it. Best way we can help you is by you asking questions as the situation comes up. In the meanwhile, take advantage of this site and watch the vids and read the vast amount of articles. See you around.

Wow!! A peacock fishing hole.. 6lbr's are no joke.

Nice Snook!! You got the selfie going on there... I like it. You are becoming the local pea expert....

If your building an arsenal. A heavy power rod is always good to have if the situation calls for one. Good luck, and enjoy what ever you decide to get.

Yes.... practice. I would start with 10-12lb mono. Its all in the wrist. Find your cadence like if you were beating a drum. Keep the rod tip down, allow a little slack and begin your cadence. boom ....boom....boom... etc. Once you master that, then you can speed up your cadence and make your dog jog instead of walking...lol.... one of glenns video's made me fine tune that technique.

Did you re-adjust your reel? Every time I swap out lines, I go through the entire re-adjusting process. If its mag break reel, I will zero it out, and then adjust accordingly. Centri's I leave alone. Spool tension knob I adjust according to the fall rates of the baits I use.