Joe H.

I always start with 1/2 ounce and go up if I need more weight. Usually that's enough, I fish pretty sparse grass in california.

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SoCal Dropshot

6" fat Roboworms.

Surprised no one has said this yet: The Shimano Metanium XG is the perfect flipping reel IMO.

I use Shimano reel oil also when I buy a reel that comes with it. When I run out I use Lucas.

Pretty much same here, I use 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ounce ds weights mostly. I don't really understand why Aaron Martens' go-to is 1/8, on most days 3/16 ounce is the lightest I go and maintain enough bottom contact.

Nice fish!

Where I fish (SoCal) 10 lbs is pretty average, 15-20 is a really good day. In the winter I struggle to even catch 5 fish. Lol.

I use Lucas reel oil. Works great.

I like this one: "Imagine that you’re a fish, darting around your watery home and finding tasty snacks to enjoy. Now, imagine that you bite into one of those snacks and suddenly feel searing pain as a sharp hook rips through your mouth." I wonder how those "tasty snacks" feel as they're being eaten by the fish.

PETA? The link won't come through, looks like it's a banned site on this forum.

Sometimes they want one more than other. I seem to catch more fish on wacky though, and bigger fish on the texas rig, as others have noted.

Cool I've never thought of it that way before but it does make sense. I have had trouble getting the size 4 hooks out of 3 and 4 lbers, bent a couple that I was able I bend back into place but it could've injured the fish.

I like the dirty jigs HD swimbait heads for larger 4 1/2"-6" paddle tails and a-rigs. The keitech super round tungsten heads are great for the smaller 4"- swimbaits, they're perfect for fat swing impacts and easy shiners.

I nose hook the worms like Aaron does, too. I also use the #5133 size 1 down shot hooks for weedless rigging, but I'm curious why you use the #1 Mosquitos? The #2 size is a go-to for me, and as of yet I've never lost a fish due to hook failure. Of course, I probably don't catch the same size fish as you.

I agree. Stuff works wonders for me especially on fluorocarbon.

X2.

All I can think when I read this is: Why would I buy a Citica I for $150 when I can get a brand new Curado I for less? I bought a Curado from monster fishing tackle a few weeks ago for $140 brand new, you can find them for even cheaper on eBay.

I haven't been a member of this forum long, but so far I've really enjoyed the show off your stuff thread. So many amazing combos...

I can't say that I've been slaying the bass, but strike king 1.5 squarebills have been producing well for me right now.

I like the owner mosquito hooks in #4 and #2 sizes. The bulk packs at tackle warehouse are a great deal.

Shimano Curado I. Best reel under $200 I've purchased or used.