fishballer06

Suffix 832 Pline TCB Sunline FX2

Whatever you do, DO NOT put sunscreen on your fingers. I have seen this turn off a bite really quick numerous times.

I still haven't bought into the WP snake oil. Maybe if I could find one like you I'd give one a chance.

I have a pair of the Simms and the Columbia one's. Both have held up well for me over the past 2-3 seasons, although they do stink of fish. I guess thats a good thing, right?

^^ This. It will cost you more than a spool of fluoro, but man is it awesome.

This seems like a question well suited for this website in January, not mid-May...

Catch smaller fish. Those should fit in the frame easier for you. Or at least that works for me.

Gore-Tex isn't required, but it will be the difference between a $250 jacket and a $400 jacket. Both suits of mine do not have Gore-Tex, and they have never leaked on me. My Huk suit was with me in Canada two years ago for a 10 day trip where it rained HARD for 8 of those days, all day long. Any of the big brands are going to offer you a good reliable suit (Simms, Huk, Aftco, Stormr). Once you start researching, you'll start getting an idea of what you want. Different suits offer different features. Pocket placement, hood/collar system, neoprene arm cuffs to keep water from running down your arm, adjustable waistline, etc. A good rainsuit is an investment, so consider what features you want or can live without. I look at rainwear like this, you're spending the money to get something nice, so make sure you get exactly what you want.

A good pair of modern rainwear is lightweight and breathable, making them very cool and comfortable for wearing all day long. I find myself wearing my rainwear early in the morning on those summer days where it's chilly when I launch and then it warms up by 8 or 9. I'll also wear my bibs all day long during the spring time rather than layering up because they cut down the wind and help me stay warm as well. With that being said, be prepared to drop $250-400 for a good set of rainwear that will last you for years. I own two different rain suits. One being a Huk suit of bibs and jacket, and the other being the Frabill F3 series. Each has it's perks. The Huk suit is a little thinner and better for warmer weather. My Frabill suit is a slightly thicker material so it's good for chillier or windier days, and the bibs also have padding in the knees, which is nice whenever you're crawling around the dock getting the boat tied down.

This is fairly common around PA whenever the ice lets out. Shallow ponds always have some winter kill. The fish might be covered in dirt/algae because they've been down in that stuff all winter long.

Touching on "What does salt do to a bait?" Salt does quite a few things to a bait. It makes the bait softer, thus giving it more action. It also makes the bait heavier, thus making it sink faster. It also gives the bait a taste (whether good or bad is up to the consumer to decide). To clearly see the salt difference between a bait like the GYCB Senko and say a Yum Dinger, take each bait and hold each one in the middle, and see how much the bait naturally folds itself in half. Then, lay each one down and take your pocket knife and scrape (scrape, not cut) the sharp edge along the edge of the bait. On the original Senko, you will see a bunch of salt become exposed from the abrasion. On the Dinger, not so much.

Was there ever even a real debate over that?

Thanks for posting that. Official report here: https://www.bassmaster.com/news/flood-conditions-postpone-fort-gibson-elite With that, next tournament is Guntersville. We've got a nice 42 day break before this one.

Check the pin on the spool shaft and make sure it is straight.

You want the 735 for your purposes. But you'd be amazed at what all you can do with that 734C.

Never even through a Senko.... Shame, shame.

Congrats to Brandon Cobb for getting another W! This kid is proving he is the real deal. Heads up guys, we have an 8 day turn around until the next event. So don't sleep on your picks!

The standard these days has gone to a 7' rod, even upwards of 7'6". 15-20 years ago, 6'6" was the most popular length in bass fishing. The added length certainly helps you get more distance when casting, but to fish a 3.8" Keitech with an 1/8oz Weedless keel hook, you would be find with a 6'6" rod that's M or MH in power. A longer rod is only going to hurt you more if you have low hanging trees in the area. If you have crowded banks due to tress, I would invest in some waders to help get you off the bank a little bit and out into the water some.

I'm not sure what you're trying to get at here?

Cobb is on a tear. He might as well trailer up now. He's got this one in the bag.

Honestly, you're not going to go wrong with a Curado, Chronarch, or Metanium. Buy whichever model fits your budget and enjoy it!

That's one of those old sayings that your Grandpa tells you and it's so honest that you can take it to the bank.

Interesting you say he wasn't making money. He was in the money 7 out of 10 tournaments last season. KVD's 2018 winnings: Lake Martin - $0 Bassmaster Classic - $10k Grand Lake - $100k Kentucky Lake - $0 Lake Travis - $11k Sabine River - $10k Mississippi River - $10k Lake Oahe - $0 Chesapeake Bay - Canceled St. Lawrence River - $10k Lake Chatuge - $22k Grand total - $171k

The email update system has been super wonky this year. In other news, my pick Drew Benton has 17 pounds at 8AM!!! Wooo hoo!

The best way to counterweight a rod is to buy a Cush-It rod butt cover (add quarters inside if need be). Buy the reel that suits your needs best.