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I was getting the fish to stare and get deffensive with the finnesse approach but not committing. However with a chatterbait and craw trailer I would do small rips through the bed causing a reaction bite.

Yeah I can understand that and your probably right , just frustrating setting the hook and realizing your missing 4 lbs plus fish on bed . I just thought maybe a light wire hook would do better kinda like a light wire hook on a heavy football jig .

I am fishing different angles within several fallen trees in 3-4 ft of water and flipping then swimming the chatterbait all through cover and sunken logs , etc .

As far as sharp hooks the lure is brand new . I figured the extra backbone would be the way to go , however I normally use the same rod application for my spinnerbaits . I am sight fishing for spawning females . I am slowly rolling over each log to then drop on the bed , I do not have a problem with finesse jigs with the screw lock to keep the snags down . They are picking it up and slowly turning but again I have a limited access for the fish to run so I have to do quick hooks set then start reeling fast , almost like a frog fishing hook set . The space limit is i guess where the problem lies therein so maybe a swim jig might be a better presentation provided I am not using a xx strong hook ?

I am a huge fan of chatterbaits . I have been having really good success with spot remover screw lock skirted finesse jigs for bass on bed . However I have had good success with chatterbaits , but heres my dilema . I am pitching in confined spaces with medium to heavy sunken wood , so I have been using a 6 foot 6 inch rod with heavy fluro . I might just switch out for MY 7 FT medium heavy . But i'm having trouble driving the hook home , my question I guess is there a 3/8ths size finesse chatterbait that has a better hook up ratio ? As I am having trouble setting the hook on older larger bass .

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Oddly enough , I was reading an old bassmaster magazine last night on custom paint jobs on crank & jerkbaits . I will see if I can dig up some links , they are expensive but man there is a very noticable diff in appearance .

I have had some good success with them . As stated change out split rings and hooks , I upgraded and upsized to the mustard short shank 2x hooks . I am right with you on the higher priced jerkbaits , yet I always end up looking at them . Megabass jerkbaits look insane but the bills breaking is a definitely a no thanks . So it looks like I will eventually end up trying a few lucky crafts , but don't rule out the xcalibur EEratic shad , those have done nicely as well . I don't know if its the fact of they catch more fish or its just really affordable so I am willing to through it in places that a higher bait would make me cringe .

So yea every year I vow no more black friday rush . Yet here I am again in line for a kids bike at walmart around 300 women .... I have learned a few things these last few years waiting in line . One thing I had no clue women talk about the things they did while I was there . And also $ 20 ain't enough money for the 4 hrs assembling a barbie castle on christmas eve night to only have your little one look puzzled and ask you why you are covered in stickers. So anyone else in my boat ?

My usual heavy diagnostic charge is $90 how ever if you were paying for tear down time. then that makes sense .Just for the record parts stores don't diagnose they use a code reader . What your paying for at a shop is time and expertice. , however not all mechanics aren't created equal. My $ 15,000 dollar computer equipment is not the same animal as your standard code reader equipment . If you dont mind me asking what all was included for the $ 350 . Pm me I may be able to walk you through a check out your self and save you some christmas money.

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I am in the automotive industry .As of lately I have been seeing alot of chrysler problems roll through the shop . I have never replaced a camshaft as a knocking sound . My suggestion is to pull the valve cover and manually spin the engine over and inspect for damage . Or possibly as the engine is running if you pull a plug wire off at the spark plug and the engine smoothes out at that point you have narrowed the cylinder down . In most cases I have had decent succes in installing a crank kit if it is bearing and or bottom end related. But sometimes a motor must be replaced .

For what ever reason I was under the impression we were talking about the floating boat lift docks. Sorry been a long day.

I have had decent succes with pitching small square bill crank baits and slow bumping or just ripping it in out around or under or a boat . Also skipping a fluke under the boat or around dock areas has been productive . Sometimes I have gotten bored and was simply skipping jigs , senkos , flukes in and around docks only to be get hammered with out me even paying attention.

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Yeah my wife thought I had finally lost it . I was all over the housing turning all cell phones and computers off and re starting everything making sure it wasn't my service .

Typical tuesday .... oddly enough my 4yr old told me since I have a beard I should be a lumberjack for halloween. I let it get long and it started to look like I lived in a cave.

I don't know about everyone else but this time of year , but I am running and gunning , I to have had the same problem with finding bait but nothing happens . It can be very frustrating , with saything that I think you may have partially answered you question with using smaller finesse baits . Some times thats the difference in catching fish and not . When it gets tough I fall back on slowing way down and rethink my strategy . Now are you seeing certain water temps when you are catching fish compared to when you are not and what about the thermocline ? Also certain areas just about always I will find fish such as , rip rap , bluff walls or drop offs , humps etc . However when fish are on the move god only knows . Hope that helps anyways . Didn't think of this till now but is your lake turning over , if so you might find fish in other areas depending on which of the lake it has started .

When stocking crankbaits I usually stock depending on water conditions. Natural selections on clear to lightly stained water . Other colors and or wide or tight wobbling depending on water clarity and water tempature . I also try and keep a log of what I get hits on , fish moods tends to change so I have to have a range . Also stock up on trebels.

Sometimes you may find a creek or stream , what makes the difference is when you follow it to other structures or sometimes bodies of water . However I have found small or big places to fish and find invisible water with big metal buildings in its place. So take the good with the bad . But for the most part it is some what accurate. Certain state sites that show creeks and small rivers all over the state . Thats how sometimes I will find them then go to google eart to start following terrain .

I live near some soccer fields . I knew there was a creek , but I suspected their might be some majic spots so I fired up the old computer and Found a nice spot that showed potential. Never assume all skinny water is useless. http://s8.photobucket.com/user/s14_kouki_drifter/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM00056.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

I was thinking similar . I used to think I had to slowly roll a spinner bait for any succes. I had one of my favorite spinner baits lose a willow blade . So as frustration grew I launched my broken spinner bait into some submerged weeds and just ripped through them quickly and caught one of the biggest fish to this day . I have been eyeing the half sized regular weight spinner baits that seibert outdoors has , the gears are starting to turn . Dont forget trailer hooks if you can get away with them .

Yes he eventually out grew my tank , given he nearly almost doubled his weight . However when I did have him he new what day feeding day was some how and would pace back and forth until I would open the lid . He also like flashing light , I think transformers was one of his favorite movies . Kinda makes me thinks thats why I have seen certain jerkbaits with a shiner side.

I had a spotted bass for a good little while 2/12 lbs or so I would guess. I named him earl like my name is earl since my tank was his jail cell . I got him from a guy that gut hooked him and just left him for dead near the bank . I was able to free him up and then felt bad for him since he was showing signs of about to die from stress. He wouldn't eat for the first few days after that he would eat a little . I eventually just dumped 2 dozen minows in just to see how long it would take for him to eat them . I assumed it would take a few days but it litterally took 30 secs. The surprising thing is he seemd twice as active at night as during the day . I studdied him for a few months , light , temperature and colors ... learned a whole lot . Every morning I would find him in the back looking guilty for knocking my pump tubes off the pump with the expression , it was like that when I found it .

Check out glen lau , big mouth bass on youtube . As further stated by sam with videos of homer circle , some very cool action , spinnerbaits , lizards , worms etc . I still need to order that video set . I keep finding my self watching clips of his work .