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I use mainly owner twistlock w/ cps in 3/0 to 6/0 But... Use the smallest hook for the most action. There is a ton of info in the senko section... If you haven't read it yet... You should.. Good stuff!

Bad froggy! Bad frog... Take it back

Curado I ...l like mine a lot, that said I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Tats... They are doing Nicely as well... If you have the reel avail to handle ... Mount them on you're rod and see then how you feel!

Yea man, it's tried and true!

You guys are killing me with these beautiful smallies!

I got cha! You fellers are friends! I got a good laugh outta that..... Still, what beautiful fish! I still think it was a gold pointer! Lol!

So on average, you're saying at 7 fish per hour? That's far from not getting bit...if you're catching bluegill on 3" tubes... They must be quite large. Sounds to me like you're doing fine , water temp will being getter warmer everyday... Fish at the warmest hour of the day in the rocky/ sandy areas probably get bit more at that time.

Uh.. The kitchen sink? Idk.... There are those days where we just can't get bit.... Use a 7" worm I have even used 4" straight or ribbon and got bit Also..... Throwing a 1/8 oz roadrunner can liven things up for ya... The fish maybe in another area. Has this place produced in the past? If so don't give up... If not try other areas too.. Giving the other locations a few days... Cycle out you're spots... It can be frustrating, to be sure! Keep at it. Eventually you will hook up! Good luck!

Exactly this!

I use pop r the most... Ribbits T rigged on and along the bottom, also as a jig trailer... But in pads or hydrilla beds... Yea walking a frog is the way to go....

There's almost no way to know 100% just by ur Photos.... Being cautious is good... But you're Just stressing too much over this . Make you're Decision. One way or the other, you will feel better about it.

Nice work you done! Good review,nicely documented. It appears to be a good bait. Welcome to the forum!

Put a impeller on it buddy, those edges come apart at least they do on my Yamaha 55 so it's cheap.... Getter done! Happy boating!

Yes, beautiful location reminds me of a few spots. Nice fish... They are quite large for the water I would say.... Congratulations on on great fishing trip!

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Yep!!! Or spool bearings, something you gotta make sure you get it soooo very clean... Or you will more than likely have to open it up. This is one area that Iam a firm believer in when the reel goes swimming? Send it to DVT.. He can make the reel better than new... I've tried on a shimano spinner... Couldn't get it clean enuff... Had to trash it... Waited to long and many parts were badIt was cost prohibitive at that point... I still think you should send it off for a ultra sonic cleaning! My opinion! I appreciate you wanting to do you're on work... Reels under water= DVT !

Spinning as far as Bass fishing is for light line, light bait presentations... And is Funner! I always Used spinning in salt, brackish , intercostal , even Pits, In the Osceola.. I enjoy spinning more... They are just as capable as baitcasters for almost all species of fishes.... I enjoy baitcasters.... Shimano makes the most reliable to me... Tournaments demand hundreds of clutch engagements, re-engagements... Thereby just have become very reliable for 500 to 700 throws a day...( not so fun) I enjoy both but I wanna catch fish... I tend to enjoy spinning much more than baitcasting... I feel like I overpower smaller fish with B/C ... The mechanical advantage of baitcasting reels cannot be denied... Funner joy of fighting fish on spinning cannot be denied!

Nice heathy looking fish!

Craw... It's just always my fave. Catches fish a lot!

Good luck! Put it to'em!!!

Another vote for 7.1 !

Wow, 00 mod.... Man you're getting it done, this year! Supernice pics... How's the curado I holding up?.....those are such beautiful fish.. Hard jerk bait? As in say gold pointer? You guys gotta great guide there, he sure put you on them!

I always always... Love to fish on a rising.. Or flooded lake/ res. I would flip and pitch trigs into All newly flooded areas....2 feet isn't a big change Last real good rising water bite I was on was a 12 feet rise... Yea little rough getting boat in and out and worth every minute!

I never caught a walleye... I know it's a game fish I would love to have had access too! However We do have runs of Sauger in the Ohio river By louisville .. And it's a blast... Just super fun! Sounds like a great year for you!

I throw weightless senkos (5") all the time on a 7'4" heavy loomis rod.... Never tear them casting