HoosierHawgs

Yes, he is professional. This is because he has been Bass Fishing since the 1940s. He knows what works, does his reaearch/pre fishing for a show, and you don't see him catch dunks. I for one have seen a few. He is great because he has developed a great talent for fishing. He is one of the big 3 for a reason, and has a much better earning standpoint (in tournaments) compared to his fellow Big 3 member Jimmy Houston. Need I remind you he came in 2 in, and eventually also one, a Miller High Life Bassmasters Classic.

I really enjoy that show! He does a great job when flipping/pitching, and has taught me a lot about the technique as I rarely flip/pitch. He also has good stuff about smallies, including topwaters and spinning tackle.

Were you guys fishing shad colored frogs?

Not a fan of the white color blanks. But they are still nice rods. I am a fan of their rods w/cork handles.

You fish a frog prespawn?

I know that a lot of guys fish suspending jerkbaits to find fish in the spring. Does anybody fish topwaters? Will prespawners hit a topwater? Which topwaters do you fish?

Bill Dace Outdoors of course! That being said, I also enjoy watching In-Fisherman, Extreme Angler TV, and Facts of Fishing. But Bill Dance is the all time best IMO.. Not even Roland or Jimmy can compete!

Seet! My uncle had several speed sticks in his arsenal. I'm a fan of they're reels and would really like to use their rods!

6'6" Medium Berkley Lightning Rod Custom w/a 4.9:1 Cabela's Tournament ZX 6'6" Medium Berkley Cherrywood w/a 6.3:1 BPS ProLite Special 7' Medium Heavy Berkley Lightning Rod Shock w/a 7.1:1 Lew's Tournament 6'6" Medium Heavy Berkley Lightning Rod w/a 7.5:1 Lew's Tournament MB 6'6" Medium Heavy Quantum Torsion w/a 6.4:1 Lew's Laser MG 6'6" Berkley Amp Spinning w/a 5.1:1 Quantum Accurist PT

Do you have experience w/Iron Silk?

I like St. Croix. I have no experience with the Duckett, but I don't really like the way they look. I like St Croix stuff because I can feel the quality. If the $20 is a deal breaker though, get the Duckett.

Does anybody have experience w/Berkley Iron Silk?

Video about it on *** was posted a few days ago. Would be a good reference.

Yes. The Excalibur line is a value version of Bomber. The Xcalibur is higher end lures w/holographic finishes, premium Xcalibur hooks, lazer eyes and so on.

You have to pay Bass Pro Shops a sum to be in their stores. These companies have not negotiated with BPS, and thusly, they are not in their stores. Question, what was the story on why they don't carry Lew's?

A good flat sided crank is also a good way to go. A flat sided rattle bait will emit a lot of sound, being able to alert the fish to where your lure is and the tight wiggle is good for lethargic bass.

Bass Pro Shops XPS Square Bill or other XPS Series crankbaits. $4.29 a pop or $15 for a 5 pack. Good quality baits. Durable, good action, and they catch They have everything from Wakes to Flat Sided Deep Divers. They are good baits for a store brand.

Team Lew's Pro W/a Team Lew's HM85 Casting Rod. $500

All of the Lew's rods are good products. They're are some different rods that aee in your price range and have the features you want. The Custom Speed Stick and David Fritt's series are good rods

Booyah Flash Mob Jr w/3-5" Dean Rojas Cane Thumpers Booyah 3 Wire Rig (same baits as above) Berkley 5" Hollow Belly on a 1/2 to 3/4 oz internal weight

Sound advice. I'm afraid of going w/my 4.7:1 Shimano Corsair because I don't think ill be able to keep the bait off the bottom/ or take up slack on a hookset from a distance.

Do you guys prefer a lower ratio reel or a higher gear ratio for swimbaits/ARigs?

Ie.. The Booyah Pikee Spinnerbait

Pike/Musky Gear w/a wire leader and a big Pike Spinnerbait. Throw it everywhere.

I wouldn't say that its a new technique. If there is a true 'new' style of fishing, I would say its Finesse. Not because no one ever did it, but because the advancements in Bass Spinning Gear, Braided and Fluorocarbon Lines, and Plastic Lures, has caused it to be a much more popular technique.