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Chart/white swim jig with a white fat albert grub, black jigs, chatterbaits, buzzbaits.

3/0 or 4/0 gamakatsu Ewg. I use superline hooks if I'm looking for a faster fall

I would use 30lb for all of your mentioned applications. For clear water I tie 15-17 fluorocarbon leaders for t-rigs, senkos, jigs, chatterbaits, and swim jigs. Straight braid for Topwaters and when fishing muddy water

Kansas is 24" for largemouth. You have to send a picture as proof and they send you a paper certificate

1. Dobyns Champion Extreme 744 with a chronarch ci4+ 2. Shimano Aldebaren/ 7' mh fast Kistler KLX 3. 13 *** 7' Medium/ 2500 Shimano Stradic CI4+

Its all about learning how to properly set whatever break settings are on the reel you're using and how to thumb the spool to prevent over runs. Having the new Aldebaren also helps

They work great and also seem to be a little more durable than a regular pit boss IMO

Caught several on a spook here in Kansas today right before dark

Rapala dt 6, bandit 200s, bomber fat free shad

I use the Albright for tying my leaders. I usually tie around a six foot leader. One way I measure out the right length is by reeling the connection knot to the first guide and cutting the line where the tag end is even with the reel.

I've used both and the KVD really works wonders on fluorocarbon. I wasn't a big fan of the Reel Magic because it is not meant to be used on fluorocarbon.

They're awesome cranks. I have a lot of luck on cell mate cranking rip rap when the water is cold. The Gamakatsu hooks they come with will stick anything that grabs them.

Fat Free Shads have worked great for me. I use a lot of rapala dt6's also

1. Havoc Pit Boss 2. Zoom Ultravibe speed craws 3. Strike King Rodent

Care to share which ones? I know the trout pit is probably the main one.

Been a member for awhile now and never managed to introduce myself..My name is Anthony Preston. I grew up in SE Kansas in a small town called Hallowell. I live nearly in the middle of a fisherman's paradise with a number of strip pits being only miles from my house. Fishing the pits is a great way to learn any technique you could apply on a big lake. There are pits that are as deep as sixty feet as well as those that are fairly shallow so I have learned to fish both with great success...Any spare time or money I have goes towards fishing. It's great to be a part of this wealth of information! Is anybody else ready to catch those fat pre-spawn girls?

Yes it is!

Catching 200 bass in 2 days with my brother. Catching the bass in my profile picture on 8lb test and a finesse worm. A few casts later my brother Mike catches one pretty close in size off of the same point on the same lure. Night fishing last summer catching them on swim jigs, chatterbaits, and black jigs.

How do you go about making the perfect brush pile? Where should I drop them? I would like to make some areas to catch bass and crappie. Any input is appreciated!

Gen 2 Abu Garcia Premier

7' or 7'3 MH/F braid with fluoro leader

Both are very good reels. I use the curado I for throwing spinnerbaits. X-ship gives this reel a lot of power and a very smooth retrieve. Curado I: Pros: X-ship, Gear longevity, Power, Casts well Cons: weighs more than tourney pro, Centrifugal Brakes only Tournament Pro: Pros: Lightweight, Smooth, Casts well, Dual braking system Cons: Aluminum gears(wear faster), not as powerful(IMO)

Shimano Star Drag Grease is the best I have used. Best to Worst: 1. Shimano Star Drag Grease 2. Abu Garcia 3. Ardent Reel Butter

Rods: Abu Garcia, carrot stick, Wright and Mcgill, Fenwick, 13, Powell, and Kistler Reels: Abu Garcia, Lews, Shimano