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Roadwarrior, That has me intrigued. Can youe explain how you are rigging the shellcracker on the jig? I'm not familiar with what you described. Do you have it where the shellcracker is swimming vertically or laying flat? Thanks

What is your go to color pattern and trailer? I always find myself going with a sexy shad color with a twin tail grub trailer in either white or blue.

Thanks for all the insight!!

Thanks!!

How do you fish these with the most success? What size hook do you typically use? TIA

Thanks for all the feedback!! Kickerfish, I have looked at the Dobyns and really like them. I will see if I can get a little better deal around Memorial day. Thanks!!

Looking for an upper end rod to pair with an Abu Garcia MGX. It will be primarily for jig and worm fishing so sensitivity is key. I already have more of a finese set up so I want this to have a good combo of feel and power. Looking for something in the $200-$300 range. What are you favorites/suggestions? Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who has fished one for about a year and I just recently purchased one. I have had no issue with heavier tackle on it. I love fishing football jigs and spinner baits on it. It has much more power than it appears and feels like it should. Tackle Tour has a great review on it for more specifics.

I started bass fishing because it was something to do with my buddies. I now find it completely relaxing and even going out to the local pond for a few hours will help me completely disengage from everyday stresses and reboot. What really hooked me is the rush and excitement anytime you get that hard hit and the anticipation of seeing the fish.

Thanks for all the tips everyone! Can't wait to try some of these out!

I've just started to get into night fishing and need some advice. What is the best type of presentation to go with? The few times I went growing up we always had success on black and red plastics. Thanks in advance for the input!

Thanks KVD

What are some tips for skipping when you cast without back lashing? Do I need to tighten up the spool? More break? Thanks for any input

Good feedback everyone! Thanks

What works best for you in the dead of summer? I have had some recent success in the late evening hours with slow working plastics. Anyone have mid-day success? What lures do you have the most success with during the dog days of summer? Thanks

Thanks for the advice small and pack. Think I'm going to focus on a cranking set up down the road.

Thanks for all the input!!

I need some input on rod advice. I'm looking for a rod with a little versatility. It will be for heavier setups like jigs, spinner baits, flipping and pitching, and maybe a little cranking. Looking to spend $150-$250 on the rod. Already have a set up I use for plastics mainly that is a chronarch 200E6 on a 6'8" compre medium. What is a good rod to go with here? I was looking at the cumara 7'2" MH and quantum exo 7' MH. I'm not as familiar with the g loomis rods but have heard nothing but great things about them. Any input on a good versatile rod from them? Thanks

Thanks for the input. I love my Chronarch and was thinking about getting the E7 also. What about the Curado 200E7? Much difference in performance? I see they are a little less expensive.

What is a good reel for flipping and pitching along with frogs. I have a rod picked out but want some input on the reel. Looking to really get into fisihing some weed beds this summer. I use a Chronarch 200E6 for my main setup. Thanks!

No doubt about it!! May have a new go to plastic

I posted a topic on senko's yesterday, actually twice because I thought I messed it up when it was moved to another forum. I was directed to the pinned info on them. After reading all the info I went out yesterday afternoon for 3 hours and had my personal best day ever!! I am a believer in the senko!!! PB fish of 5.0lbs anda 5 fish bag of 16.5 lbs all on the 5" watermelon with red and black flakes Pictures of the 5.0 and 3lb 12oz. Also landed a 3lb 13oz, 3lb 3oz, and 1lb 3oz Thanks for all the great input!!

Not sure how I overlooked that. Thanks for the input

I am looking for tips and advice on this. I am new to this technique but am familiar with the slow deliberate retrieve. Any other advice concerning technique, best water or weather conditions, colors, etc to use? Thanks

I have seen these are very popular and wanted to give them a try as I continue to try and learn new techniques. I am aware of the slow methodical retrieve technique, any other pointers or advice? Thanks