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Does winning a TW contest count here? If so I won one of the vlog giveaways. Only thing not pictured is the Gill gloves and a Denali rod. Anyone ever use one? Decent rod?

I am going to Virginia Beach next week, and am looking for any leads on bass fishing guides. I cant take my gear because I am flying and dont want to pay for it. I have searched google and all I get are salt water guides. Any help would be appreciated.

Yeah, they work well. This was December in Cincinnati.

My DSG has a sale on all their Strike King squarebills (except magnum) $4 each. Going to load up Friday or Saturday.

I have two Veritas and recommend them to everyone who asks.

Watching the live coverage, I learned that I do not re-tie often enough.

Better than my Oakleys.

Tackle Warehouse got me again. Really like the Plano worm bag.

This has been my off season so far. Still need to buy two more setups. Also have one more on the way from Tackle Warehouse.

Any helix 5 si screenshots yet?

I keep mine in original packaging and as soon as the wife isn't paying attention I will be buying a plano kvd speedbag worm file. It holds 45 bags according to the TW website. Trying my hardest to be a co-angler this year.

I have been looking at the helix 5 and think I have settled on it. I might change my mind after I see some reviews.

Inexpensive but feature packed is my goal. I would love suggestions on a depth finder that is in the $250ish price range that has a ton of features. Including side or down imaging. If one exists. I am also interested in the hardware you are using to mount the depth finder to make it portable.

I don't own a boat but often am on a rental boat or a family members boat. I would love to find a portable depth finder. I have seen the humminbird fishin buddy finders, but I would like something better. I want something with side or down imaging. If anyone has any ideas that would be great.

I ordered the 6'6" medium action, and the 7'3" medium heavy. They arrived yesterday. I got to throw them for about 15 minutes. They are miles ahead of the trash I was using. I cant wait to catch a fish on one. I will report back when that happens.

Sold, and ordered. I will let you know how I like them when I get them. Thanks for pointing out the sale. The wife wasn't to happy but we have a comfortable couch so it's worth it.

It was right in front of my face! Any preferred brands? Any brands to avoid? All while staying under that $150 price range?

I need some advice on purchasing two rods. I have two Abu Garcia promax baitcasters. I also have an Abu Orra sx combo that came on a 7ft medium heavy Orra sx rod with micro guides that I have been throwing frogs on. Am I using that rod correctly? I need to purchase two rods for the two promax reels and have about $150 total to spend. Looking for suggestions, I need to cover all types of baits with three rods. (I also have a medium light spinning combo I use for light stuff) sorry the post is poorly constructed, football is on. WHO DEY!

They are made that way. They are darker on top and bottom so that it reflects more of the glare off the water. they leave the middle a little bit lighter so that it makes sight fishing easier. I found a video from icast a year or two ago (I think) where they explain this. by the way, best fishing sunglasses I have ever owned.

Thanks for all the replies. I moved my grip. I am now holding with all fingers in front of the trigger. So far, no pain. I didn't think I would have enough power to set the hook when gripping that way. I was wrong. Again thanks, this is quickly becoming my favorite fishing website.

Thanks for all the advice, I will put it to use while I am on vacation.

It has been on multiple different rods and reels. I do wear a wedding ring but have taken it off and still get the pain on hard hook sets. Especially frog fishing. Are there any decent, inexpensive rods out there for baitcasters without the trigger?

I am just getting back into bass fishing hard core after several years off. This is also my first year using a baitcaster. I used to only use spin cast gear. I am having a problem when setting the hook on a fish. The trigger (?) on the rod is digging into my pinky, close to the webbing of the finger and causing some pretty noticeable pain. I hold the rod with the trigger between my ring and pinky finger because it is the only way that feels comfortable, minus the pain on hook sets. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what can I do to not get that pain? Thanks for any help and advice.

I think my brother is getting us a charter, but bass and catfish are my passion. I would love to catch some Florida bass while I am there.

Does anyone know of any decent freshwater fishing spots in Destin, FL? I leave for vacation in two weeks and am trying to decide if I should take my bass gear or not. Any help is appreciated.