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that's exactly the answer I was looking for (posted the question in response to Glenn's video on the ned rig).

haven't tried it myself but if you match the hooks on both presentations I'd say it's worth a try.

oh boy you're in for a treat. Discovering new rigs is a lot of fun and really adds a lot of options to your presentations, allowing for that same lure to target fish at different depths, rates and actions. Another that wasn't mentioned is a drop shot. There are countless articles and videos available for all of the rigs mentioned, and most if not all of these have been discussed in multiple topics already on this forum. Use the search feature and start reading up.

That's the kind of stuff I love to find on the banks I am fishing. So much fun, so worth it to pick it apart and then do it all over again with another presentation.

Same opinion as others, if mom is paying and she already spent $120, he's lucky. If he's paying, she can still encourage him to implement a savings strategy, but if he has the money, it's a much better habit than some others.

Great video Glenn, thanks for sharing! Question to all those who have fished the ned rig using senkos and what not and using the TRD: how has the move to the Z-Man lures affected your success?

Be careful what equipment you are using. I call to find out what the law is about catching bass when targeting other species since bass season only starts in June. They said that if they look at your gear and determine you are using gear that isn't appropriate for the fish that are in season, you will receive an infraction. So yeah if you are throwing a spinner bait for pike after the 15th of May (in Qc), and you happen to catch a bass, then you can just release it and you'll be fine. But if you're throwing a jig on a medium heavy rod and claim you were going for perch you might run into some trouble.

Another fantastic response to a simple question. I really appreciate the collective wisdom of this forum and its members. I have 2 young kids (5 mo and another closing in on 2.5yo) so my free time during the day time is basically non-existent at the moment. I really enjoyed my time night fishing last year, so quiet, so many strange little sounds coming from the woods, that little plop-plop-plop of the jitterbug making its way slowly across the surface -- and then BAAAMMM! A crazy explosion of sound as a bass attacks the lure. I can't see any of it happen and I only see the fish when it gets to my feet. It's such a wonderful time to fish. I just can't wait to get out there and try it again. So for colder waters I would be better off fishing something like a 10" ribbon tail or a chatterbait slow rolled along the bottom? Going for a slower presentation than a top water, something with a lot of vibration?

Go through the reading material and videos available on this site. Also, the best way to learn is to pay very close attention to your surroundings and to what you did to get a bite. Is the water cold or warm? Clear or murky? What is the sky like? What are the birds doing? What was the weather like in the last week? What is the forecast for the next few days? What type of lure were you fishing, what kind of prey do you think you were imitating? Were you fishing slow, fast, mixing it up? Was it on the bottom all of the time, or bouncing around? Was it in the middle of the water column or the top? What depth? Was the fish holding to any structure (submerged grass, pads, stumps, rocks)? What was the bottom composition? Was there a little ledge the fish was holding to? Yes, it might sound like a lot of variables to take into account, but the sooner you pay attention to these details, the faster you will improve, the more confidence you build, and it will become second nature. Many people keep detailed fishing logs of their outings so that they have an idea what worked last year at the same period with similar conditions. As to what gear to start with, a medium heavy fast 6'6" to 7'2" rod is pretty versatile. Most people find it easier to learn on a spinning reel than a casting reel and to be honest you can accomplish pretty much the same things on either although each has its own strengths. For lures, try to have enough variety to cover bottom, middle and top of the water column. For colors, it'll depend on what type of waters you are fishing. If it's clear, natural colors like green pumpkin or purple smoke can be great, murkier waters you want something with some flash to it or that will offer a nice profile like black or white. Black and white will work in most water conditions anyways. I personally think soft plastics are amazing and incredibly versatile. I'd recommend getting some senko type worms (like yum dingers), some paddle tail and/or fluke style baits, and maybe a couple of craw imitating creature baits. I was in your shoes 3 years ago and I just spent all of my winter reading and watching videos before deciding on what I wanted to buy to get started. With the internet, the information is so readily available, all you need is to put in a bit of time and effort and you can learn a lot. But in the end, nothing compares to actual time on the water. Get out as often as you can and just enjoy the moment. Don't worry about catching the fish, just enjoy fishing, and with time your skills will improve and the numbers will go up.

Hi all, I know how the moon affects night fishing, but how do the water temps and seasonal patterns affect the bite at night? I had a lot of fun fishing a top water in the heat of the summer last year and I can't wait to do it again. However I doubt I would be very successful seeing as the water temps are still in the 40-50s. Thanks for the help

d**n I would have been happy just getting invited to go fishing on that boat, but to actually have that gifted to you is absolutely nuts. Great example of a good human being right there.

(not sure if this is the right section of the forums for this topic, sorry mods, don't hesitate to move it if it isn't) Hey all, I'm thinking about picking up a float tube. I plan to buy a john boat sometime in the next 4-5 years but for now it just isn't possible. I don't have a hitch on either of my cars either, and with two young kids (4mo and 2.5y) the time I have to go fishing is very limited. I figured a float tube might be the answer as I have a small bay a minute from my place that I could easily get around in a tube and I can set that thing up in less than 5 minutes and be fishing. Anyone here have any experience with a tube? What are some things I should look for? Any particular models you have experience with that you'd recommend (or not?). I'm fairly limited to the selection they have at basspro.com because I got a gift certificate for my birthday (which is today ). I was looking at the Outcast Fish Cat 4-LCS but am really open to any ideas you may have. Thanks for your insight!

I have to depend on my buddy if I want to get out in a boat, so most of the time I am bank fishing. I love it though. It really teaches you to slow down and break an area apart. I can spend 20-30 minutes casting to the same sunken log with different presentations and catch multiple fish off it. Best location I fish is great in the spring / early summer. It's about midway up a creek channel at the foot of a bridge with a lock of small rock pilings that always hold nice fish in the spring. The area also has submerged vegetation, sunken logs, reeds, averages around 8 feet but there's a hole that's about 15 feet deep within casting range. I've caught smallies from this spot with everything from crankbaits, poppers, wacky rigs, t-rigs, buzzbaits, frogs, etc... but the most fun I had was in the heat of summer throwing a black jitterbug at about 10pm at night. The excitement of getting hit on a top water in the pitch black night is unreal.

yeah I'll throw hard jerkbaits over submerged grass or rocks, under docks, but not into the thick of things. I'll throw a weedless soft plastic jerkbait for throwing right into cover.

The tackeltour review of the Tatula does a good job of highlighting the differences between the regular and the Type-R from what I can recall. Basically, if you don't need the 8.1:1 gear ratio that you can only get with the Type-R, you are better off with the regular Tatula. The Type-R doesn't offer much in terms of actual performance improvements, you are mostly paying for the cosmetic upgrades. Another vote for the Tatula, but I haven't tried any other baitcasters so my opinion isn't worth much. To be honest, you should just go out and try the reels in person to see how they palm. Even better if you can bring along the rod you are planning on using and mount the reels to that rod to see how they balance out for you. Sometimes a heavier reel balances better on a certain rod and gives an overall impression of a lighter combo than a lighter reel would. Other times, the lighter reel really shines. Edit: I personally went with the Tatula because I liked the idea of a magnetic brake system only since I didn't want to have to pop open the side plate to make adjustments (yes, I am THAT lazy). And since I wanted pure mag brakes, I went with a Mag-Z reel since I think it's a brilliant design. The TWS system also appealed to me even though the actual performance gains are a bit of a mystery. Some feel it makes a big difference, others say it makes none.

The other slight factor to consider is a longer rod will move more line with the same amount of motion. I **think** it comes out to something like if you move your rod 30 degrees, at 7' you are moving 10% more line than at 6'6". This can come into play with hooksets and the action your are imparting on the bait. 7'0 or 6'6", it really comes down to preference. The difference isn't 100% negligible but the experience you gain with the rod you choose will be more important overall.

yes the tension knob is a constant, you set it depending on the weight of the lure you are using. Tighten down on the tension knob, turn off all of your brakes, hold the rod parallel to the ground, and release the spool using the thumb bar. Since you have it tightened all the way down, the lure shouldn't move at all. Now start loosening the tension knob slowly until the lure slowly starts to fall towards the ground. Now you have a good setting for the lure you are using and you can turn the brakes back on (probably start around half of your braking power, so 2 pins on and 5 on your mag brakes and adjust from there).

You should have just told him that people with crappy attitudes like his shouldn't be allowed to fish. What do your looks have anything to do with fishing?

look at the lure weight specifications of the rod and that will give you a good idea. Action would be a bigger factor in what presentations I'd use a specific rod for. With a medium rod I'd be careful using hooks are that are too heavy as you might not have the necessary power to drive a heavy gauge hook effectively into the roof of a fish's mouth

If you are thinking of going with the tatula, keep in mind the Type R has very little performance improvements over the regular tatula. If you want the higher gear ratio it will be worth it, oherwise you are mostly paying extra for cosmetics. (Not my own opinion, just something I've heard often enough. Noticed a few people recommending the type-r, just thought I'd point it out).

One thing that wasn't asked was what rod power you were using? Jigs usually have pretty stout hooks and you'll need at least a medium heavy to get the hook to penetrate properly. I had a friend who thought it was fun to fight bass on an ultra light combo. One day though he lost 5 or 6 fish in a row. I asked him to show me his setup and he had a pretty heavy gauge hook so he was never getting a good hookset into the fish, just not enough power in that rod for that type of hook

Clear water, blue bird skies, I like a smoky purple color like ozark smoke in the yum dinger. In general, clear water, I like greens and browns. Lower light conditions or murkier water I like black with some blue or chartreuse and some junebug But I liked bigbill's comment: you just have to keep trying different presentations, including colors, until you figure out what the bass wants on a given day.

Start with a finesse presentation, I like wacky but whichever you prefer. Cast to the bank before you get there and work your way out. Make multiple presentations to any structure you see. Once you have exhausted that bite, try a second finesse presentation. Then you can start thinking about a crankbait or a swimbait or something that covers more water. Finally you can go with something loud like a buzzbait or bladed jig. Why? Well if you start by bombing that buzzbait 50 yards and catch one at the end of the cast, who knows how many fish you may have spooked as you battle that one in. Going quietly from an inside-out fan cast will spook less fish and keep more potential catches in the area longer.

Not I'm talking more like printing a mold with a 3D Printer or printing the body of a hard body bait.