J.Bass

To add I know Berkley has the lightening rod series. They are around $37.99 and the cherry wood series which is 27.99. Is there better than these?

First off fishing was decent this year Now, I'm looking towards ice fishing! Getting cold here. As I look towards building my arsenal for next year, I need some help. I want a Spinning rod(s) versatile for catching all these fish on same rod: Panfish, Crappie, Rainbow/Brown Trout (Up to 3 pounds), and LGM/SM Bass. I want it to be sensitive, light (preferably Ultra Lt or light), and strong. I want these 3 rods to be around/or 6' tall because I want to have some rod to cast further out into water from bank. I need one for using medium/light lures such as Rooster tails, Mepps, and jigs. I need two for using bobbers and jigs on them. I would love these to be 1 pc (don't like two pc ones) and I'd love to not spend over 60 on each one but would go up to 100 bucks on each one if I had to. Looking for the best rod(s) for these applications. Your help is appreciated!

Thanks guys I apprectiate it. Im pretty sure that was the problem I was having. Yes im fishing visible grass as well. Thanks for the help both of you!

Im using the Bullet Weights Tungsten Screw-In Worm Weights for T-Rig on trip tomorrow. I need help on how these bullet weights screw-in to the worm? I tried them over weekend and it looked bad lol. Fairly new to these weights. I fished with toothpick in weight but thought these might save time. Any one have picture how these are rigged? Anyone tell me in steps how to configure these weights into the plastic bait? Link to the weights I bought a few months ago: http://www.basspro.com/Bullet-Weights-Tungsten-Screwin-Worm-Weights/product/90022/ Thanks for your help... Need help ASAP going on trip tomorrow.

Yeah the maps are pricey. They want me to get all maps in southern region not just one. Im just fishing 4 days there. I love the Atlantic Mapping. I just made an order for map Thank Keri for the help! Much appreciated. TJ: Im with you +1!

I fished both on bottom and both catch fish. Its how they want the bait. One day last year hot summer twitched a rage anaconda on bottom in 7 to 10ft water and caught them that way. They both perform good. If I was you, id buy both

i need structure on map going to be fishing with a rental bass boat.

Looks good. Thinking of getting this one! Thanks alot!

will check it out thanks!

okay that would be cool, mind if I add u as friend? If you got map that would be awesome.

will this lake map show like structure?

I don't know if this is the right forum. A mod can move if its in wrong area. Sorry if it is. Your trip to Pickwick looks awesome but had my trip planned before. Taking my father to Lake Guntersville Alabama. I seen you guys went last year and had success. Taking my father as a father son trip. Any ideas where I can get a detailed map of the lake? Maybe from a website.. I want to know where structure is or drop offs. I know u can get that off a finder when fishing but want to study before I go like Mike Iacanelli does. Any idea on map and where to get one from? Ill pay for one if I have to. Thanks for your help.

Yes very amazing bass she been eaten a lot of fishies!! Congrats.

id say Spro frogs are good... I own the popper version and I love it! BUT since LIVE target frog come out.... This frog is real deal. Ive caught more bass on the live target than spro and scum frog. Id say this... Spro has more weight than live target and scum making it able to cast further. The thing I like about kopper live target frog is the softness. Overall any frog you get, you better get a trailor hook. Alot of short strikes happen and with the trailor hook you get over 1/2 of those bass that short strike.

One thing to remember is when buying your hooks such as wacky, EWG hooks, Treble Hooks, etc... that you buy a good durable brand. The generic ones will work but over time they will bend and you'll have to replace them. Go the extra mile and save money. Gamataksu, Owner, and Trokar are good brands. Gamataksu are the cheapest out of the three and are sharp and strong. Also with the fishing lures, read around on the posts in this forums. People have some good topic posts on each individual lure. Also make sure you get the lures that will catch fish where you live. Some lures I bought they just sit in box. They sit in box because I Just like buying lures, I'm a tackle junkie.

I rigged them t-rigged. I caught a 3 1/2 lb Largemouth bass on one in 10 feet of water in the middle summer. They do catch bass.

I looked, they look nice wish they had the shad color still.

The price difference between the two is around $5.00. Which rig is "better" than the other? Also which baits seem to be the most effective and best for the A-rig/Umbrella Rig? Looking for deadly action in baits on rig. Will be fishing in Alabama using 5 baits and in Illinois on non-DNR lakes that don't have limits of 2 per pole. I know the umbrella rig is on sale at Bps! BUT its sold out! Is there any other deals out there?

I agree about this from shore. You have obstacles that are all along the shore. Whereas from boat you can go up to obstacle and get your lure. Also like BrettD said he lost a 8 lb. That's the thing that would make me mad the most. Having a better hook to me on my lure makes me more confident.

yeah I agree our state has confusing rules. Yeah just fish it in Non DNR lakes LOL. Still happy that we can use it here and its not completely banned in Illinois.

I use tubes on rivers, canal, lakes, and ponds. I put jig head inserted into head. I also fish it T rigged weedless when I'm fishing heavy weeds and timber. Though the bass short strike on t rig. Overall tubes produce. There are days the bass want different lures. You have to find out what will be the best producing lure that day.

I like rage tail lizards. Zoom are good but make sure you scent them. The rage tail lizards tend to get beat up after a few hits from bass but the scent is amazing does bring the bass in.

cool, yeah I was going to change most brands I know that have cheap hooks. Will keep rapala hooks on they seem to be holding up for now. Yea I have a few will have to check them thanks for tip.

yeah I was going to change out a few lures. Going to put bigger hooks on my rapala jerkbait and change out a few others.

Yes same here. Store in Peoria, IL had fishing but only like 30% of store was fishing, THEN they decided to have a clearance sale. It was awesome 70% off, but now they changed store to all hunting Oh well never really shop there.