georgeyew

How do you rig it? Texas rigged with 1/4 oz and just swim like a swim jig?

Sounds like the cut-r worms were the ticket! Gotta get some to try out.

No where to go but up!!

I exercised "self control". I stuck to the 16 packs of Berkley worms

Ok, I see that Dicks has their own rebate form on their site. I got that one from the Berkley webpage.

Awesome deal. But I looked at the fine print on the rebate form....so it's a gamble (even though DSG online says the rebate is valid. "Purchase not valid at Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Gander Mountain, Dicks Sporting Goods, Mills Fleet Farm, or Scheels"

That spoon looks like it is about 1/4oz. I think you would have a hard time keeping it from rising with the blade in front. A heavier spoon (1/2 or 3/4 oz) might be better. But throw it as is and let us know how it fishes.

Nice find.

That reel can definitely handle the 2.5oz bait. You'll have to use a heavier line like 20-25lb mono or flouro. But keep in mind your capacity will only be around 80-90 yards....which I think should be plenty for bass fishing. It's an awesome reel.

If I ever use braid, I'd go for white so that there is no fading.

I agree with Yankee. Take the braid off and make sure that you have tape on the spool before tying on the braid.

Go with the 6lb. Yo-zuri tend to be thicker than other lines.

Probably because they can't sell the premium tackle as well as they can with the cheaper stuff.

The berkley lightning shock heavy rod is in the price range. It is pretty stout and should be able to handle a 3 oz bait, but 8 oz might be too much

Which one? Potomac Mills?

I also got one of each color. I bent the hooks out a little hoping that my hook up ratio will be good.

I wonder how those jerkbaits fish without the bills? Topwater jerk?

If you are able to count every lure and tackle you own....then you don't have enough. But I applaud you for making your list. Mine would take way too long.

I personally like the Ugly Stick Elites. They feel so solid and should be able to handle most fish out there. Just go out and fish. You'll figure out what you like.

You own that bragging right!

I love the 7'6H. You can do almost anything with that rod...from swimjigs, frogs, punching, flipping, and large swimbaits!

I use snaps for everything. I bank fish and typically only bring one rod. It makes it so much easier to change lures.

I use the Palomar with my Yo-Zuri and don't have issues with break offs.

There are a lot of scents. There is a sturgeon scent....does it smell like sturgeon or attract sturgeons?

Wow, that's pretty bad....unless she is a nurse that handles needles all day.