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With Yamamoto senkos I use the orings, because they are a bit softer and will tear off on a far cast. With the Gander brand I haven't needed to use anything. I just hook direct to worm

I used to stick with the Gary Yamamoto' Senkos. And did good with them. However Ive caught more and bigger fish with the Gander Mountain Senkos. And the little added stiffness tends to keep my worm on for a couple more uses. Not to mention its cheaper for more. and They come with a free Hook in each pack!

5" red senko/ black flake Whacky Rig. First time using the Gander mountain brand.

Went out friday evening to kick off my labor day weekend at a local small lake. Had no luck at first, after about an hour on the water I kinda just got into expecting not to catch anything and propped my feet up on the yak, still casting away. Ive caught plenty of Small mouth, nice ones. but where I live large mouth at far and few between especially anything over a pound. After one heck of a fight I got to pull this guy out of the water. I was very happy, not smiling because I was trying to hold him and take the picture with my phone! Cant wait to catch another!!

1. Read alot 2. Youtube alot 3. Fish Alot I would go to your tackle shop of choice and grab a couple of everything and figure out what you and the fish in your area like. In this I would include, 5" Senkos I prefer to whacky rig them, A topwater Frog I prefer KVD Sexy Frog but ive seen good result from the Spro frogs as well. A few 1.5"-2.5" crankbaits, I like sexy shad color square bill. Get a couple for different depths. and finally some white/.charutese Spinners.

Why not just get a kayak. If you dont have alot of money just get a more affordable sit-in. Its what I have, and If I want to stand I just find a nice peice of shore I otherwise couldnt have reached and get out. And also have a blast doing most of my fishing from the yak. My Sit-in is just a pelican, one hatch in rear, Two flush rod holder built in the back, great for trolling. and one scotty rod holder in the front. I only paid 200$ new and couldnt be happier

Same here, I love to just throw my worm out there and see what will grab onto it.

I doubt at your age any company would be willing to take the chance that you are going to be mature and responsible enough to represent them. Reguardless of your fishing ability. I would put your focus on school. Get on a College fishing team. Take some courses related to the field. If your looking for money to help pay for tackle. and entry fee's. Get a part time job. It will probaly be less work/time than being sponsored.

It actually will fit just fine. It has front adjustable straps from top to bottom as well as side and back straps to adjust. From all the reviews I read, many of those saying that they were worried about the same issue said after adjustments it fit just fine. This model vest is also made to not ride up even when sitting in a boat/kayak/canoe.

I just got a NRS Chinook PFD. its not an inflatable. But its made to wear in boats with no padding on the lower back. Its very comfortable and doesnt over heat me. It also has 10 pockets. Which is great because I can keep all the tackle I need right on me. I would deffinately reccomend it for any small boat owner.

So to start I should mention Im not a experienced top water fisherman. But after watching some videos It looked like alot of fun when executed properly. So I sent the wife to Gander last night while I was at work to pick e up my first Frog. I went with the KVD Sexy Frog. She got me the Watermelon with orange chin. not the color I asked for but hey what can I expect. Atleast she went and got it! I decided when I got home last night at 11pm that It could no wait to be tested. So I called up a buddy and we decided to head out early before work. We settled on going to lake monster. This lake got its nickname from producing large size toothy fish. The morning started off slow. Sun was just starting to rise when I got my first bite. And this being my first time using a frog I was of course not paying attention and was starring off into space. missed the first two strikes. One of which I seen and would of been a nice trophy bass. I kicked myself for that one. But it made me focus. About 20 minutes later BAM fish on! But without anything breaking the water. after setting the hook, Which felt solid. I started reeling in. Then, my line goes limp and I feel no pressure. CRAP! Fish off! I drop my pole in the kayak thinking i lost another one. Then suddenly the line comes back to life! After a good 5 minute fight I ended up with a nice Shortnose Gar. Also caught a couple 2lbs. or so Smallmouth. but didnt get the camera out for them.

Me and my wife both had facebook. I wouldnt ever say facebook was the problem. But women will never see things like a man does. After a few jealous fits by my wife. Over nothing. I suggested we both delete our facebooks. Afterall anyone who wants to be in your life was there before facebook and will continue to be after. If they cant contact you in any other way then they really don't care for you. Its been a few months now, since we deleted them. and Im happy to say our marriage has never been better. in fact The last arguement we had was when we both had an account. If she feels the need to stay connected via Social media. Suggest she make a Twitter. as they are far less personal. but still satisfys her urge to creep on people.

Good story! Now to get my wife into fishing!

I personally dont think going to a bigger worm will increase your chances. Imo its not the worm size but where you are putting it. Ive only noticed that switching to a larger worm may keep the smaller ones off. but not really incrrease the amount of large fish caught. I personally like the smaller fish because they kill time, and with enough action in one spot seems to attract bigger fish to see whats going on.

Yes he did. He is officially the craziest man I know. I dont think he thought about what he was doing, it was more of desperation. luckily he didnt grab it by the mouth, considering it was out of sight and the water there is very murky.

So sunday started off like any other day of fishing for me and my fellow kayak anglers. 5-am. Up and out of bed. headed out to the garage by 5:30. My neighbor Joe was outside waiting on me. Allen showed up shortly after. Then we were off to the creek! The morning started out slow with each of us only having caught a fish a peice. Due to this low biting morning we decided to try out a lake that sat next to the creek. We got out, and after a quick haul through the woods were getting back into the lake. Joe decided to try out the far side of the lake while we stayed behind not wanting to risk passing up a big one. 20 minutes later, I hear splashing. Something big. then a few seconds later I hear the unmistakable girly death scream coming from accross the lake " TYLER, ALLEN, HEEEEEEEEEEELPP!!!" As soon as I looked back I saw what I thought was a massive Trophy bass jumping out of the water OVER joes boat, We immediately pulled in our lines and high tailed it to joe. When we arrived I realized very fast this was no bass. and after seeing the teeth on this monster there was no way any of us were trying to lip this fish to get it out. after a few moments of contemplation Allen reachs for the fish grabbing it right behind the head and gills. He raises his arm out of the water to show only half the fish. Immediately the fish bites down breaking the line, followed by vilent thrashing. Breaking joes grip and plunging back into the lake. Without any hesitation ( or thought) Allen dove for the fish, capsizing his kayak with all his gear. ( he does not secure his gear to the boat). my first thought was please let him come back up. The water is deep and I really didnt want to jump in after him. seconds later he pops out of the water. With the look of a toddler being submerged under water for the first time. and screaming frantically. His first instinct was to grab the side of my boat. Which after taking on a gallon of water I quickly corrected him on. 10 seconds later joes gets Allens yak flipped back over. but with too much water to also carry a person. So we get allen to hold the front of joes boat. Then he asks the question that changed my day. " But what do I do with the fish?!" me and joe had the same reaction. " You caught that fu**ing fish?!" and he raises his other arm from the water. Monster in hand. Thanks to joes quick thinking he throws the fish in his flooded kayak and swims to shore. while me and Joe rounded up as much of his gear as we possibly could. We got the fish out and realize he had landed a nice size Musky. Crying, laughing, and pictures insued shortly after.

I would guess its their bodies reacting to the high heat we have had this year, probaly serving as a protectant.

Nice fish. your doing good!

So here I am, Working on another Saturday. I had planned to be in the water right now. however due to a late nate call last night I am here instead, sitting at my desk. Really not accomplishing anything because my mind is too occupied thinking about the fish I could be reeling in right now. Anyone else have trouble getting fishing off their mind when fishing plans get messed up? Whats the cure for this madness?!

Im also in ohio, and fish creeks/rivers. I was having the same problem. My solution wasnt so much my bait but how I use it. I found by slowing down I was getting alot more bites. And by slowing down I mean waaaay down. reel in a few feet and let it sit, sometimes up to 20-30 seconds then reel a few more feet. Seems like the bass are getting lazy in this heat. anything even barely moving at a steady pace they just let it go by. Also Ive had alot more luck with keepers by sticking with my soft baits, Mainly worms. they havent been interested much in my lures.

Ive heard mixed reviews on this one. Some will say you wont catch anything Others say it can be the best fishing. I personally have had luck in the rain. Light rain seems to cool the fish off on a summer day and gets them active where I live. However during a downpour I normally dont see any action until the rain calms a bit. But there is only one way to find out if the fish where you live are active. get out and do it

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1. Yes, its important to try out ALL parts of your lake. you never know where a hotspot may be if you dont go looking 2.Yes Bass have been known to eat perch. 3.I think this is different in every situation. You have to go with your gut on this one. I feel alot of times just because a spot is slow, yet I feel like this is somewhere bass would be. Can actually mean the area is inhabited with Bigger and Smarter fish. and its about this time you should change up your method. Slower reel, different depth bait. once you have given a hole a good work, you will know when to leave.

16 Small mouth Bass- 3 hours.

Hello there! I am new to the site as well. But welcome aboard!