Frogfather

I've tried several different brands of gloves. Best ones I've owned were from orvis. Best gaiter I own is from simms.

Based on what your looking at for reels, I would base my decision on which had the highest inches per turn. To me, this is one of the most important decision in buying a frog reel.

Chicken rig. It's kut tail worm Texas rigged at egg sack with a dry wall screw in the head of worm. It'll should work well with these conditions.

Well written! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and stories. I Ned'd a few times last year and I really enjoyed simply wacking'em. I found the beauty of this rig is in it's simplistically.

Best tip I've received was once the bait hits the water, point the tip of the rod up. Often, we leave the rod at the angle of cast or we drop the tip. Physics matters the most. Rod tip up means line out of water. I aim about 3-5 feet in front of the object I'm skipping. More clear the water, I'll extend this a little. Let the line come out of reel a little faster than normal. Also, thumb pressure on the line needs to mastered because it's a balance of amount of line coming out (baitcaster) Final tip, perfect practice results in perfect execution. Best of luck. Please provide updates on your progress or tips you have learned!!

I received the same phone call 2-3 years ago. I made the middle eastern man so upset with me by giving him questions and IRS regulations and related talking points, he hung up on me! Sometimes, playing their game and NOT giving anything information at ALL is the best way to handle it. I felt better after the call. Yes. IRS will send information via mail. IRS does have scam hotline/link to report the number.

Very interesting.

There are only 3 things I'll add to what everyone's already said: 1) don't engage reel until bottom contact/fish on. 2) I use a 4-5 offset hook because I like the way it falls better then 3 or EWG. 3) this is the best follow-up bait out there. When I miss with a frog, I'm tossing a senko and cleaning up with it. It's applications are truly endless. FWIW, I'm 14-15 floro leader with 30 PP8

I just bought some size 40 spro BBZ, ghost and morning dawn. Thanks for the help!!!

As said before, it's a numbers deal in MLF. I've fished with friends to see who catches the most fish over a few day period and it does change the way one fishes. Also, we see and hear these anglers With such greater detail on MLF than elite or FLW tournament I think this is how many of them do fish in the fall given the situation they are in (seasonal, location, confidence).

What colors do you like to throw for this rat?

You're catching them; who cares?! I'd much rather have to worry about putting on a new bait than something that's durable but doesn't catch anything. GYCB aren't the most durable but their not the worst. They flat out catch'em and I'm willing to shell out hard earned dollars on a limited my limited budget because of results. I've heard mend-it works well to repair soft plastics. I'll be throwing some TRD's soon, for the first time, On a Ned rig. Z-man will last a long time but they better get me fish or they are in the trash can.

Welcome to the forums!

I wear a running hat with flaps that cover ears and neck. Most light weight hat I've ever owned. Brand: AO (something like that; got it at gander mountain). I also use a neck gaiter. This hat is the mullet of hats: business in the front; party in the back!!

Just toasted her spirt. Hopefully, she doesn't cuss me out.