fishballer06

I bought some in 14lb. test whenever I bought my Curado K's so I could test them out before winter set it. It's worked nicely for me. It's worked well for jigs, swim jigs, squarebills, and 3/16oz swimbaits. So far, I'm impressed.

I'd be looking for a used Shimano E series if that was my budget.

I had heard he got married last year and was likely moving a little further south to help ease his travel woes for tournaments.

Yes, I bought two whenever they came out a few years back. Seeing as you're in New Mexico and I'm in PA, we're probably going to be using them at different times of the year.

Don't be afraid to try a 2.75" Keitech or Rage Swimmer with a 3/16oz. head. I bet you'd clean house with that little bait.

That would be Mr. Jacob Wheeler.

Oh my... Rage Bugs are calling my name.

I've never been much of a video gamer. I'll play MLB, Madden, and NHL and that's it. But I finally decided to upgrade to a PS4 and I got the system with the Call of Duty WWII edition and I've gotten hooked on this game. Are there any other basser's out there playing?

First snow at our new house.

He sure does mumble a lot, but I'll agree that he is great with a drop shot.

Tell me you already cracked them open and took a big whiff.

Could possibly be the thermocline?

Line types, colors, etc is always a topic for debate among fishermen, so use whatever you feel works best for you. If you catch fish and you're happy, then there's no sense in changing because of what someone else says. But to answer your questions. 1. I use the same fluoro that's leftover from my other spools of fluoro that I use on my other reels, which many would consider to be a "premium" fluoro. 2. Yes. Abrasion resistance. 3. Then use whatever you think works best for you. 4. 18-36".

It makes sense in theory. Give it a shot.

I wish they sold bulk spools of Sunline fluoro. I'd clean house.

A 3/8 or 1/2oz jig with a trailer on it is going to be up around 3/4oz. Again, I vote for a 4 power Gloomis for that.

Yinz gotta go dahn to the bait shop and sweet talk my buddy Chuckie. But if Tom's working, forget abbaht it. He's a jagoff.

Thank you. I believe that the antler restrictions are having a positive affect, and I believe more guys are passing up on legal "scrub" bucks and holding out for bigger bucks.

I'll second Google Earth, and make sure you're not trespassing whenever you physically go to any of the ponds you find.

Umm.. yeah... I'll be generous and give that one a 5... I'll take my turn here.

This whole story has everything it takes to write a hit country song. Step 1. Get in a fight with your ole lady. Step 2. Drink beer. Step 3. Drive around in a truck.

Changing out hooks can affect more than you think. For example, take a slow floating crankbait and put some heavier hooks on them and you'll likely have yourself a suspending crankbait. Also, using a lighter/heavier wire hook can slightly affect how deep a bait dives. Maybe not by a drastic amount, but it may add/subtract 6-12", which can sometimes make a difference. The most important thing to consider whenever choosing crankbait hooks is going as big as you can without the hooks being able to foul up on one other. The bigger those hooks can be, the better chance you have at hooking into that fish whenever it bites.

Water clarity is water clarity. Whether that water is blue, green, yellow, etc. If you can see 6 feet, you can see 6 feet. If you're asking what baits to use for deeper fish (20-30 feet), you can never go wrong with a drop shot, carolina rig, or football jig.

Both hard and soft body jerkbaits can produce in cold water. Both have their advantages though. Hard bodies can suspend/sink/float depending on model/hooks/line/etc, they also have multiple treble hooks to help with short strikes. Soft bodies are nice because they will sink, and they have action even whenever you're not doing anything. The soft body also feels more realistic in a fishes mouth whenever they grab it, so the fish should hold onto it longer, however the downside is you only have a single hook. My advice is try both and see which produces better on that particular day, but certainly don't ever leave you flukes at home, regardless of the time of year.

Fish both and see which produces best. Chances are both will produce, but one will be better than the other. One thing to keep in mind, one has loud rattles and the other doesn't.