FunkJishing

knowing the water temp of the ponds and rivers i fish would help a lot. got any clue where i can get a thermometer for on the water use thats accurate? also the water i fish is really clear, and only dirty after heavy rain. there aren't any largemouths, only smallies. i can honestly say that most of the smallmouth i've caught have been in 10 feet of water or deeper. do largemouth like shallow water more than smallmouths?

thanks^ and yes standing up definately helps. lol

thanks man, and yes i learned so much from you guys!

everything you said was great man but this piece of info is GOLD. I'll be sure to make a note of anything new i see due to rize and fall of water level.

yea man I'm actually looking at getting a trolling motor and an actual bass boat all togeather. and when i get the boat I'll get the fish finder. good info man, thanks.

i just found some in amber that i actually like, http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Fisherman-Polarized-Sunglasses-Tortoise/dp/B0041FXXPO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1416937807&sr=8-7&keywords=amber+polarized+glasses+for+fishing good reviews on them too.

yea they're polarized and im not looking for a colored lense, i dont want the lenses to be too dark either.

i still haven't found out what my favorite rods are, seme when it comes to reels. but when it comes to lures you cant go wrong with bomber, booyah, or strike king. i like sufix and trilene line, and zoom soft plastics.

this is all great advice guys thanks. I'll be looking into it all for refrence.

thanks will do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titus-Polarized-Sunglasses-Wrap-Around-Mens-Black-Lens-Baseball-Fishing-Glasses-/361124526105?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item5414b2f819#ht_3224wt_779 jakob1010 will these do the trick?

i do have a map of the water I'm fishing so i at least know the shape and can locate points and pockets. i also have an idea of where the deepest and shallowest water is from dropping ankor in various spots. I've located and marked where drop off's are on my map (the ones I know of at least), as well as things like rock piles, dams, ect. but yes a cheap depthfinder would help. lol

same here man, i feel ya.

haha great info, so look for structure within structure that stands out and use polarized glasses to enhance my sight through the waters glare? I'll definately be getting some polarized glasses asap, i cant afford any crazy pricy ones but i will be looking for the best i can afford.

I have no depthfinder or "electronic eyes". I have no high/good quality bass boat. just a john boat, no motor at the moment...so i paddle. Every time i go fishing I have to fish based off of what has worked in the past (or patterns) and what looks promising. What would your advice be as to finding and catching more fish in this situation? (other than invest in a boat and depthfinder...im working on it).

nope. what does matter though is the SMELL, SIZE, LOOK, and how it's worked in each situation.

thats a good find. makes a lot of sence.

honestly i got the chart here. lol but reguordless of ratings that very well could be rigged, you want to use the right line for the right situation. and yes, braid wins when it comes to castability.

better yet read this http://www.bassresource.com/hank-parker-fishing/line-technique.html

This will answer all of your questions. Are you using the right line??? 4 = being best; 1 = being worst

indeed. lol

well said. because some products from the same brand are better than others. thats probably why i like my shakespere agility spinning set up so much. it's just a good product.

wow this link has changed my life. so if pure fishing owns all of these brands is it safe to say these brands are good? i like abu, berkley, pfluger and many of the other brands listed here. and the fact that they own abu and pfluger totally explains why the black, silver, and pro max from abu and other pfluger reels of that price range feel so identical in quality.

and i heard that shakespere owns pfluger, and pfluger's best reel is the patriarch. i hear its a great reel, not sure how it stacks up to the revo though...

these both make sence haha and you're right J, they dont have any baitcasters that can go toe to toe with those but they do have good spin reels In my opinion. as far as rods go they are inexpensive, and probably not the best but I wouldn't say they're the worst either.