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Got out 8:30 to 2:00 today and managed to put together a decent junk fishing day. Got 15 total. 1 on a tx.rig craw,2 on spinnerbait, 2 on a shallow crank, 2 on frog and 8 on a jig with the best of the day this 4-3 jig fish.

Got out from 8:30 til.2 today. Got 10 -1 on a chatterbait and 9 on a jig with the best two weighing 3-2 And this one at 4-13

I'm right there with you as I do it with a jig or t-rig as well except when punching as I don't like my hand ahead of the reel for hooksets on the vertical presentations . As for comfort I find it more so as I have the butt of the rod tucked against my leg/ hip.

Jig,spinnerbait,chatterbait

I prefer the loops but I also like left Twix so what do I know?

I was once all spinning but have steadily made the transformation to mostly casting. I still have two spinning rods but only use them to throw small topwaters for river smallies in Maine.

I just leave 'em on unless I'm done for the year.

Outlet b&t has black/blue flake Christie craws .98 cents a pack today.

Got out today for about 3.5 hrs. In some brutal wind. Managed 1 on a bladed jig and 3 on a jig with this one weighing in at 3-13. All were up shallow on little sticks and branches.

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well, if you really dont need anything,my birthday is only about 2 months away so I'd be more than happy to p.m. you my wishlist ?

Worked 6-2 today went right home and babysat my 3yr. Old granddaughter for a few hours then ran out for few casts. On about my 6th got my "good pappi reward" a nice 4-4 on a jerkbait.

I had the xt 7-3 hf it was definitely a pool cue which is.why I loved it for a frog rod. ( broke it last year) not sure what you have for a truck but mine went in my colorado front to back crossways no.prob. As for frog weight i threw snagproof phat frogs which weigh .67oz. A mile easily on that rod. Not sure if these are abnormally heavy for you. Hope this helps.

1. Your own tent. This IS A MUST. 2.warm clothes. You don't realize how cold it can get at night. 3. A good plan for securing your food supply. Cant tell.You how many times my buddies and I were sitting by a fire at night and 20ft. Away we would here raccoons scratching at our coolers trying to open them. 4. Folding camp saw or small hatchet. 5.firstaid kit. 6. This should be no.1, file a 'flight plan' so someome knows where your going and when.your expected back. 7. R.T.E food. Spam/ deviled ham etc. Nothing worse than being rained into your rent and hungry. 8. Pack as light as possible. 9. Don't forget the TP.

I'm all about catch and release but i think you should definitely consider 'mounting' that one.

Stopped after work today to take a few casts. Managed to get one on a little jerkbait. Not a monster but the first of the year just felt good.

This is short notice but kittery trading post has 25% off ending tonite. They're not a bass centric tackle haven but do have some decent stuff i.e. megabass eligible.

Was is Will always be the buzzbait

Braid ,probably not. However , the yankees,cowboys , lakers and canadiens most definitely.?

Lefty. Cast with my left reel with my right with both spin and casting reels.

For me , with a lure attached it gets hooked to the keeper on the rod, without a lure I'll have the same amount of line out and just let it hang. Either way once I put the rod in a sleeve the tangles are minimized.

Might be this

Oh man! I remember that crap. Think it was called stren 7/20, or something like that.

30 lb. 832 and go with the mh rod.