pburch87

Never used a top water before tonight. I tossed this one into some weeds/dead trees/brush just before sundown. I got 3 'hits' with big splashes but the bass didn't take the bait, as it were. I've got some better locations in mind that I'll be trying soon, Lily pads, high grass etc.

I always get multiples of everything. Who knows why you'll lose something, but you will. I've lost my favorite spin bait 3 or 4 times, always with an exact backup in the box so I can keep giving the fish what they want.

Thanks! Yeah, through my research so far, I've decided to go with the non-swivel hooks at least. Looks like a pallomar knot with enough tag line is a better choice than a hook with 2 or 3 swivels attached. Less junk on the line, the better.

Hey guys, I'm a long time spinner bait angler but thanks to MTB this month, I'll be diving into the world of soft baits. I figure the fight'n bug I'll Carolina rig and the money maker worm I want to try fishing wacky rigged on a drop shot. Having never used soft baits before, is there a formula or rule for selecting hook size? The craw says to use a 4/0 offset but I'm not sure what size drop shot hook I should use for the worm. Any tips will be awesome, thanks guys.