BadContrakt
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Uhh what? Lol
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I just checked out the scrounger and those look really nice. I do have jigs with the weed guard on them and those have been working so far. Yes my lakes are pretty murky and have lots of weeds on the bottom. The weed guard jigs have been working fairly well though. Just had one out with a big worm trailer on it yesterday and unfortunately caught some ratty ass Northerns (Hate Northern... Always costing me money and what-not) but it handled the weedy bottom really well. Also I just looked at some cheapy cheap fish finders and the Eagle Cuda 242 doesn't look bad. It has some pretty good reviews of people being really impressed with the machine for the price. My ol' boat is actually fully wired up for electronics surprisingly enough. Could be a good starter for me unless anyone knows of a better product.
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Yeah every time I go out I think "Man a topography map would be awesome to have right now..." but I never get around to getting them. Gonna have to. So you say they're gonna be close to shore in the shelves and saddles connecting land to land eh? I know Knife Lake has an island. My two main lakes right now have no islands but I'm sure if I got a couple maps I'd be able to effectively fish the close-to-shore shelves. How about baits for these deeper water fish? I'm a big top-water/shallow-water guy. I carry mostly T-rig stuff, spinner baits, Skirted jigs, Mister Twisters, buzz baits, poppers, and frogs. I haven't looked into getting any divers or anything and think I might have to. (When I got in an accident and totaled my car I think I forgot my tackle box in the trunk when it went to the junk yard, so I've been slowly buying and stocking up on tackle since earlier this spring and haven't got around to getting any divers. But now that summer fishing is becoming more and more apparent I need to start getting othe tackle). "How about baits for these deeper water fish?"
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So. I'm a fisherman on a budget so I don't have a depth finder/fish finder, or any of that fancy jazz. I've got my tackle, my boat, and my knowledge. I know bass fishing pretty well during the spawning season and I also know that the majority of the good sized fish will be in deep water in the middle of the summer on hot days. On occasion you'll still find a nice fish in the lilies and still hanging around their beds. But with my gear I'm not sure how to land middle-of-the-day bass that are deeper on the shelves and schooling around the lake. Here's basically what I THINK I know for hot summer day fishing... Bass will be less active, but if you're going to find one that will bite it will generally be under shadowed water. Docks... Overhanging trees... etc. And also they'll be in the deeper water, which I can't fish. Actually let me restate that... Which I don't know HOW to fish with my gear. Any good knowledge will be put to use.
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Funny you should say that. I'm a small engines mechanic. Lol. Snowmobiles, dirtbikes, quads. Although I don't seem to get callouses... Just bruises and cuts from people's ratty ass machines. The famous saying around the shop is "SOMEONE'S GONNA BLEED!" when you're trying to get lose a tight bolt, spring, etc. Haha my job is actually enjoyable most of the time... We have a lot of laughs.
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I saw a guy using the Fish Grip on YouTube and thought "Hmm that could be useful."
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Fortunately no I can't hear you snoring. Sorry you feel that way champ.
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I think you're misunderstanding his post. I think he means to not reel the fish in the boat so fast. Let them wear themselves out a bit in the water and fight you for 15-20 extra seconds to get them worn down. THEN bring them in and un-hook them/photo/cheers/release. And yes, my thumb also looks like an old wrinkley worn out chunk of skin right now too. Thanks for all the harassment and tips. I think from now on I'll keep some duct tape in my boat so I don't have to be a CRAZY WHINEY PANSY on the forums.
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I was actually wondering if this could be a possibility. The pond bass that I was fishing yesterday are in a friends' boss's back yard and he stocked it a few years ago with Bass, Crappie, and Northerns. The pond is well maintained and always clean cut shoreline... No lily pads... Barely any weeds in the water... So due to their "stable and controlled" environment I'm guessing their teeth are a bit larger and sharper than natural bass. Also the lakes I fish are quite a bit smaller than say... Mille Lacs lake just a half-hour north of me, which is pretty huge. So I'm probably getting "bass thumb" a bit more than the average guy.
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Maybe if I would stop spending money on fishing gear and my boat I would be able to afford a smart phone so I could GET some nice pics
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"Please....don't text and fish." Lmao!
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That's how it's done! I've been fishing bass since early high school and I've never heard of Bass Thumb. Maybe it's because all the people I fished with never caught anything.
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So if you were here to actually post something informative; you would've said "yeah my thumb gets torn up too." Nowhere in the post was I crying or being negative. I was explaining what was happening and I was curious if others get it as well. So many TV shows and videos have people holding a big bass that flops around in their hand. I was just curious if their teeth are gnarring at their thumbs too, that's all. However I did state that you may call me a whiner or a pansy.
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I would fish with Justin Rackley. He's a younger angler who seems to be a pretty cool guy. That would be one of the best days I can think of. Fishing with Justin.
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That's what I'm sayin man. They flop while you have them in your hand and wow... They can actually do some damage with those little tiny teeth. It's like sand paper.
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I know that Bass are one of the easiest fish to hold with your index finger and thumb, right in the mouth. I do it with every one I catch. I 95% of the time don't use the net, I just loft them in with the rod. Without letting them lay down on the bottom of the boat (to protect their slime barrier) I usually put one hand in the mouth to hold the fish, and the other hand to get the lure out. Weigh him up, throw him back. Easy as pie. However... Call me a whiner or call me a pansy... But when those fish start to wiggle, flop, or jar around while I'm holding them in the air... It's like course grit sandpaper that just rips the skin apart on my thumb. And trust me I've got a firm firm grip on them. It's not like a slack barely grabbing his mouth kind of grip. I put my thumb in there and get a nice firm grip as to not drop him when he flops. Yesterday I was fishing a pond and had a 2 1/2 Lb Largemouth actually draw some blood on my thumb when he flopped in my grip. I was so surprised. This thread holds two questions... Does anyone else notice Bass teeth being oddly sharp and a little intimidating? Could it be that I just catch and hold so many bass, that now the skin on my thumb is weak and torn up, making it easier and easier for every bass to cut me? Lol
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Oh that one's awesome. Must have been a good fight with hands only.
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Hmmm I don't have anything too crazy... YET. But I was fishing with my parents a few years back on their boat. They had some shiners in the water for Northern and I fish Bass exclusively. So I had a spinner bait on, throwing it to the edge of the lily pads and sure enough. WHAM! Fish on! I was reeling him in, adjusting my drag because he felt pretty big, and none of us got a good look at the fish, cause he was still deep, and out of nowhere my line went completely slack. Thinking that the line broke, I pulled my rod up and started reeling. It went from a big fight instantly to silent still water with me reeling my rod in disappointed that I lost him. Not 2 seconds later the beast of a bass came DIRECTLY VERTICAL at full speed 2 feet away from the edge of the boat, mouth wiiide open and my mom was hanging off the side of the boat to get a good view of the fight. When he came up she screamed so loud. It was hilarious. I did end up getting him in the boat. My PB was also my best fishing story. Was a good night.
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Color all depends on the time of day you like to fish, and the water condition. Watermelon is a highly recommended color and is probably one of the most used colors. I, personally, use it and have had a lot of luck with it. A wacky rigged watermelon worm can be pretty enticing.
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Every day for about a month now? Very nice. You seem committed so far. If you want to learn as much as you can learn about bass fishing or fishing in general. Hit up YouTube! I've learned a LOT from YouTube in the past few years. I don't have any tackle for ya being I'm a fisherman on a budget just like you. But I can tell you one amazing set up that's GUARANTEED to catch you fish, and for a cheap price. As my profile states - I'm the Texas Rig Master! Look on YouTube how to do a proper Texas Rig and how to fish it. You can use it in a lot of situations. It's a rig that's been used for many many generations (ask your grandpa, I bet you anything he'll know exactly what a Texas Rig is) and is a great way to catch large or small bass. You can get 5 Texas Rigs for probably 10 bucks or less. Did I mention it's a weedless rig? Check it out and let me know how the fishing is coming along.
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I have the Rum River about an 8 minute drive from my house. I don't like to fish it though because I NEVER CATCH FISH IN IT. I've heard rumors and fairy tales that fish exist in this river, but I've been fishing it since high school and have literally never gotten a fish out of it. I've thrown spinner baits, spoons of varying size, diving crank baits, top-water buzz baits, swimming jigs, football headed rock crawling jigs... The list goes on. I've NEVER caught anything. Just recently I found an inlet with lily pads, floating debris, and still water. First day fishing it I got a bite, but the hook wasn't set well enough (because where I have to stand is a tiny trail along the shore, filled with trees and bushes and grass and weeds, HARD to cast, HARD to set the hook) and about halfway through fighting him he let go. It must've been a 2lb Largemouth by the feel of the fight. Point being. Try to find still or slow moving water. That's the ticket.
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The number one way to tell is the mouth rule. Just as said above. Largemouth jaws go passed the eye. Smallmouth go to the middle or just to the eye. Super easy way to tell the difference. Oh and Smallmouth will give you a way better fight!
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Yes. DNR will be your go-to phone call for questions concerning fish rules/regulations, water quality/condition, all the good stuff that most of us wish didn't exist.
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Well first of all no, you're not posting this in the right place. But that's ok with me. I'm sure a mod will move it when he sees it. As far as the rod... I too prefer spinning reels. Baitcasters can be very picky as to what you have on them. My go-to rod is a 6'6" Limited Edition UglyStik Lite* medium action rod rated at 8-15 lb line and I love the rod. Only unfortunate part about the rod is that it was handed down to me years ago and it's a 2 piece. It loses some sensitivity being it's a 2-piece. Long story short I throw heavy lures on this rod (heavy spinner baits with the trailer hook, heavy spoons when I'm on the river looking for Northerns) and I've never had a problem with it. I also throw Texas Rigs and Wacky Rigs and small buzz baits, even top-water frogs on it. The rod has good bend but feels solid as can be. Not that I'm saying you should get this exact rod, because if it were up to me I would dump it for a better quality single piece rod, but the 6'6" rod with Medium maybe even medium-heavy action could be a good choice for your "go-to" rod for heavier lures, braided line, and a spinning reel. The type of rod you should be using also depends on the kind of fishing you're doing. Open water, heavy cover, submerged timber all have an impact on which type of rod, bait, and line you should be using. But for me personally, a fisherman on a budget, my go-to rod is this one. Works well and never had any issues with big or small fish, light or heavy cover.
