Felix77

Black Senko

Awesome looking jigs!

I have to do more jig fishing. I worked with it a little bit and the bites on them are definitely addicting.

I primarily use these to fish submerged grass with heavy weight (1/2 oz+). Punch it down there, jig it a few times, reel in and repeat. In sparse conditions you can cast it out and just drag it. Perfect 1-2 punch with the same rig.

This year I have used two heads exclusively. The megastrike heads when I want a lure sticking up. These will make anything stand up. The VMC Rugby Jig Head (3/16 and 5/16) for when I want a more "traditional" shakey head presentation. Dragging a finesse worm for example. Sometimes the bass want it "up" and sometimes they seem to prefer it "down"

It's not how big your cast is. It's how you wiggle your worm ...

It's the "Black Max" rod too correct? Then it's a medium flex rod with a med/fast tip. That rod reel combo can be used for just about anything less than a 1/2 oz IMO. Try throwing finesse jigs or senkos, lipless CB's and 3/8 spinnerbaits. At $12.98 I will try just about anything.

I saw this on CNN this morning. I suspected it was less than 44 lbs. You guys just confirmed that for me.

I have tried all various colors of PowerPro. Didn't notice a real difference. I stick with green though for my own personal preferece.

Twitching a senko is one way I like to cover water. I treat it like a jerkbait in between drops to the bottom. Killer technique!

Can't wait to get these. Look awesome

I use the basspro wraps. That along with rod sleeves keeps things nice and tidy for me.

Some of my biggest bass this season have come on a 6 inch Robo worm drop shotting.

Sometimes backboating is nothing more than the boater getting caught in the moment IMO. Being on a boat for 8 hours with a stranger you will know if they are going to be tough to deal with pretty early on. One of my tournaments last year I was "back boated" a few times when the boater got to particular spots which produced to him in practice. He would tell me something like "Oooh, this is where I landed that GIANT in practice". As he worked his way there he was very, very quiet and more focused than he was just prior. LIttle did he know it but he nosed his boat to the structure leaving me no shot. I found something else nearby and caught a good keeper. Coincidentally his "GIANT" wasn't there. He was great the entire day just got too caught up in the moment. I keep 2 simple rules in mind from the back of the boat. 1 - Be considerate. Treat this boat as if it were your own. 2 - Fish your water. You have more water than you think if you only get out of your head that if you were in front you would do better. 3 - Be creative. Sometimes you need to do unusual things to get your lure in high percentage places. Take the risks. You will be rewarded. Just be ready to clip your line in a pinch if you are hung. LOL

I do this all the time. If it's in your carry on then no issues.

So far in my experiences fishing tournaments I have had zero issues with my boaters. I patiently watch where they are casting and try to fish where they aren't. On a few occasions we end up casting to a similar spot and I reel back right away. Its a confusing topic because so much of it depends on plain and simple communication and respect. This topic is an interesting read.

Dry erase markers work well too.

Forgot to mention I use 12lb Invizx

I have always heard it in a negative term. For example casting in front of the boater when he clearly is working a pattern in that direction. Example: Working the shoreline. The boater is fishing 45 degrees from the front. I get 2nd cast from the back of the boat. He decides to cast right in front of the boat exposing the shoreline angle. If I cast there is that "over" him?

I use a 6ft rod for skipping. I am fond of senkos and flukes. Light jigs also can work. My favorite is a black senko though.

Elaborate on what you mean by casting in their space if you don't mind. Can you give an example?

I have heard way too many interpretations of this. Thought I would ask the group what you think it means?

7' MH baitcaster primarily for A jig. 6'6" MH baitcaster primarily for spinnerbait 6'6" MH spinning primarily for my trig worms.

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My stuff is in my office. I am constantly tuning and tweaking my tacklebag to fit more in.