jtharris3

Great way to spend the day!

That is a thing of beauty! Congrats!

Why was the zebra wearing pajamas?

Has anyone had any luck using the Strike King Shadalicious swimbait?

I just bought a couple of packs of Swimsenkos. 1-4" and 1-5", so far I like the 5" better. I think the longer tail has better action. I haven't caught a fish with one yet but, I've only had a short time to fish them so far.

Good stuff!

It's a lamprey and it's definitely NOT a protected species around here (MI). We have special dams set up with a catch basin to catch and kill these things! They're an invasive species. Next time you see one kill it!

Cabela's has the Abu Garcia Veritas (casting or spinning) rods on sale for $79.99.

The Citica is fine for any Bass technique. I use mine on my worm rods, jig rods, cranking rod, spinner bait rod, etc.

I think it would be a good combo for your intended use.

I'm about 5 minutes from Cabela's in Dundee.

I haven't used them yet. Let us know how they work for you.

For two reason, 1. It hinders the action of the bait and 2. when casting with the snap on it I have found that the bait would foul with the line getting caught up in the hooks. YMMV

Nice fish. congrats!

I'm in SE Mich.

1/2 oz. Terminator Chrt/Wht or Chrt/Blue/Wht double willow leaf, gold blades. Usually no trailer. If I do use a trailer I'll use either a white split tail or a 4" white curly tail grub.

I use both the cross lock snaps or the Norman speed clips EXCEPT on my lipless cranks. I tie directly to the split ring on those. I find the cross lock snaps work better on the smaller lighter baits such as Rapalas and the speed clips work best on larger and heavier baits.

Yeah but then it's not a REAL GYCB!

Yeah, I've checked them out too. Guess I won't be fishing those.

He stated they would custom pour them for a 1,000 bag order.

$12 lures? I was just looking at TW's crank bait selection and I'm seeing $20+ baits! I'm sorry I can't see spending $20+ on any bait. I don't care who endorses it or designs it!

Good luck with your trip. I wish you well.

I think this guy is bucking for a mod position?

I like to fish them on a weedless jig head.