Chris at Tech

I think that spinning rod would fit the bill very nicely for those techniques. For the casting rod, the 704 would do better for 3/8-1/2 oz + plastic, but the 703 would be much better for the wacky senkos. You need to pick which technique you'll use more. Or just buy both the 703 and the 704

Go to some spots you already know the bottom composition of: grass, rock, wood, etc. Throw the jig in there so you can understand how the jig is "supposed to feel" under normal circumstances. I'd say to keep it simple with colors and trailers so you don't overwhelm yourself. If I was starting a jig box from scratch, I'd get 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz weights in a green pumpkin variation, and black/blue, a couple packs of matching craw trailers and go.

Lure wraps?

I do enjoy a good western omelet...

I have a 2-piece 6'6" M spinning and a 2-piece 6'6" MH casting in the older burgundy model that I could sell.

Search my old posts in this forum Go into St Andrews state park and wade the flats. If you’re going all that way I’d suggest picking up a few lures recommended by the locals. But if not try ~3 in paddle tails, flukes, small spoons pm me if you want more info

The Gulf of Mexico

Yeah @Darren. -- you're in trouble now! @ThatredneckguyJamieThough I have a big issue with your college football allegiance... ...the answer to your question is a resounding YES! I'm lucky enough to have my folks retired in Hilton Head so I've targeted and caught just about everything the Low Country has to offer inshore. Reds, trout, mackeral, cobia, sheepshead, tarpon, flounder, sharks, jacks. The family and I typically end up in PCB in the fall and I take that opportunity to both fish nearshore as well as wade the flats at St Andrews Park. All types of snapper and grouper, amberjacks, kings, spanish, triggerfish, tripletail, mahi from the boat and trout and reds by foot. Also been lucky enough to fish Sebastian, Miami, Orange Beach, Boston, St Lucia and a few other locations. The part that really irritates me is that the place where I've had the least fishing success by guide and by foot is Key West (the friggin' "sportfishing capital of the world"!). I'm very eager to add snook and permit to my caught species list. Planning a fishing trip for my 40th this year. Venice, LA is on the short list. "Clean, old-fashioned hate" will always divide us, but at least we can agree that saltwater fishing is great

I agree as well

I really like this one. Then again you knew that already!

Gotta say Dwight, your photoshop skills have really improved!

I was really rooting for a meteor strike. But UGA losing in excruciating fashion was a good consolation prize. They call it "Clean, old-fashioned hate" for a reason!

Got a pic you can post?

Mini Me spinnerbaits -- same weight, smaller profiles

The LMH May be worth considering if 3/16 oz is your primary weight

H3s are a little stiffer and faster in action. For that technique, I think the H3 is the better choice though the KLX is certainly more than capable. Which models you considering? Don't be shy about emailing Kistler directly to ask for their recommendation.

Patiently waiting...

Professional bass fisherman! Next question?

5-6" here in North Metro ATL The neighbors always look at me funny when they see the snow shovels hanging in the garage. Until this happens

Appreciate the notice but I’m full-up on travel rods at the moment. Had this been a year ago I’d have been all over it but I picked up a few inshore travel spinning rods at Cabelas.

Yup, wouldn’t be a trip down South without Ajay killing a rod

I've never fished a Z-bone, but I don't have the same observation for my He3 7'1" MH XF

Yup -- Kistler or Helium 3. I like my Dobyns Champs for moving lures, but at that price-point I prefer the Kistlers for techniques where sensitivity is required.

Your description that the frog keeps bobbing up and down tells me that you don't have enough slack in the line. I face EXACTLY the same issue when I first throw a frog after not throwing one for a while. Take me a few casts to remember how to make it all work For me, the twitching motion for frogs is shorter and softer than I do with walk-the-dog plugs. When you twitch the rod tip, make sure you complete the motion by bring the rod towards you, and then returning the tip TOWARDS the frog. I've always heard the recommendations on leg trimming and loops knots, but I've never experienced either of those hacks making a difference for me.

Holy overthinking, Batman!