richienyc

Thanks for the feedback guys, but the problem is the reel itself. The problem occurs when I am reeling in slack line (not through the rod guides), or nothing at all. It just happens as the handle rotates.

I have a Quantum Smoke Baitcaster. It is otherwise perfect, but during the retrieve, the reel vibrates lightly. It makes it somewhat annoying to use, especially since my other smoke is as smooth as butter. Does anyone have any idea to what may be the cause? Thanks

Do you guys like using feathered treble hooks and think they make a difference? I usually only put them on topwaters.

Its a been a mediocre day of fishing and you're about to head back, but then, you see it: the bass of your dreams. If you had one cast to catch the monster bass, what "no-fail" lure would you use? You can place the bass wherever you want: in a weedbed, a laydown, rockpile, shallow/deep, winter/summer, bluebird skies/downpour. The only place you cant put him is in your net! For the sake of this question, you just have to get the fish to bite to catch him, so you don't have to worry about using stout hooks or heavy line. The bait I would throw is a weightless flick shake worm. I've found that the shimmy on the fall is key to fooling wary fish. What lure would you use?

Xcalibur One Knocker (now a Booyah One Knocker) are the best lipless cranks I have ever used. Very distinctive deep thumping sound caused by one tungsten rattle as opposed to just "noise" from most other lipless cranks.

I'm visiting relatives In Charlotte and am looking to cast my first line of the year there. (I live in NY and ice just came off about a week ago) Was wondering if any of you gentlemen can offer any good tips on fishing in the south? Thanks all and enjoy Easter weekend

I wish i had some of those spinbaits or more scatter raps. I've never tried the spinbaits, but the scatter raps are good stuff.

My normal outing is about 3 hours. I bank fish in NYC lakes and ponds, where there's a lot of pressure and they have all been on the decline for some reason for the past 2 years. I catch 2-3 fish. Once I get into college hope i'll be someplace more productive!

I have used the super fluke to great success. I imagine the tiny fluke will be good as well being that the smaller profile would get more bites. I only tried the super fluke though

Simply put, If I looked at my lure collection logically I have WAY too much. But if I just look at it I have way too little!

I was looking through my box and stumbled upon this bait. Have no idea what it is. Does anyone know?

I use braid on all my spinning reels and then use a 6ft or so mono or floro leader depending on the condition. Braid and spinning reels are a match made in heaven! You can feel every bite but with the leader the fish don't see your line. PS-Use the Bob Sands knot for all your leader connections. This knot is amazing. Absolutely the strongest line to line knot I've ever used. Really. Every time I get snagged and have to pop the line, the line pops either at the lure knot or somewhere on the leader, the bob sands knot never fails. It takes some practice to get used to tying but its well worth it. There are some good youtube tutorials.

Looks like a lure by Arbogast. Don't ask me why but it really does.

I like a really full jig, so at least 50+ strands. I trim the length down a bit so it doesn't look as bulky.

Craigslist sometimes has guys selling huge lots of saltwater sinkers, which you can melt down and use as lead.