macmichael

I agree. Count what you want, it's your fishing trip. Whatever you enjoy and makes your day.

Good fighters too I bet. A lot of fun too.

+ In Missouri and Illinois as well

Way to go papa Joe

Yes, that's what I mean. I've always been told to use a search bait until you pattern them, then switch to another bait. Does that sound right?

Thinking about night bass fishing.

That's great. Congrats.

Yepper. This really works.

When you hunt for fish how many do you catch before you consider that you found them?

Me either. Slowly adding up though.

I was lucky enough to get some of these baits at the road trip. Thanks to Big O and Jeff.. Now that I know how to rig em I will start using them soon. Thanks for the tip RW on rigging them.

It doesn't matter what you do or where you got your degree. All that matters is that you like to fish, period!!!

Hey flipping and pitching. I fish a lot in your state from Shelbyville down to Kincade. Any tips you wanna share?

Yep. Table Rock

I'll use a black and blue with a big blue trailer. I also like chatter baits in dark color.

I have both. I like both. Whenever I get a new gas grill I season it for about 3 times with hickory chunks. Then and only then will I cook in it. This really helps the flavor, in my humble opinion. Then once a season I reseason it. I have a smoker and sometimes I"ll use chunk charcoal. Get em good and white hot, take a hair dryer to blow off the ash, then lay the steaks right on top of the charcoal. Turn once, but before you place the steaks back on the chunks use hair dryer again. Delicious. My favorite is porterhouse steaks, rare on the inside and crispy on the out side. Actually, it's all good.

7 to 8 but I might give 5 a try.

Directly to the lure or to a snap swivel? I was allways told to tie directly to the lure but at the road trip I fished with one partner that used snap swivels. Man did he catch a lot of fish.

Wow. Looks to me like you have a wide array of good choices. I use braid tied directly to the jig. I also check it frequently.

I fish as often as possible. Once or twice a week with the bass boat which means a Friday and Saturday or a Saturday and Sunday. 2 to 3 times a week I fish a couple of local ponds. I fished today for 3 hours and caught 3. 2.7 pounds being the largest.

I try to keep a log but only after I finish fishing. Too much work, like a job, like I used to do most of my life, I don't like work anymore and I don't want a job. I am retired and enjoying just the fishing and being with others who enjoy fishing and don't take it so seriously. Then again I don't catch a lot of fish so maybe I should keep a log!!!!! Nah.

I live in Missouri, (St. Louis County), but I fish Ill a lot. Just wondering if anyone can give me some info on bass clubs. Thanks, Macmichael

I might be interested. What you have in mind? I fish Ill a lot mainly because the lakes are closer and the fishing is good.

It was a great meal. You and Marilyn really did a wonderful job. Thank you both so much. It was great chatting with you two and to find out Marilyn was born in St. Louis was cool. Your grandson will be included in our prayers as well. It was a pleasure to you both. Thanks again. Macmichael

Welcome to the board. You'll find the right answers on here. Plan on going to next years road trip. You'll learn a tremdious amount of info. I know I sure did. The members are great. Good luck.