BucketMouth15

Yeah I think I probably horsed the fish in a little too much so that didn't help.. I think just loosening the drag and playing em a little longer will be good.

Medium action 6.5 rod and medium 7 btw

Im using 30lb braid on all my baitcasters because I like the way it casts. Just recently I've had a couple fish throw a crankbait and was wondering if a mono leader should be used for more forgivenes?

Thanks for all the input guys. Think I've narrowed it down.

My dad is using 30 lbs power pro braid on a spinning reel, about once every time we are fishing the line gets loops In it on the reel so that he has to take a bunch of line off and get the loop out. Sometimes its even had enough even cut some length off because it is knotted. I have no problems like this with my baitcaster.. Wondering why this is happening?

Booyah pad crasher

I disagree with many people suggesting a heavy rod. I have caught plenty of fish on medium with #30 braid. Would a heavy rod help in some situations? Probably but not needed.

On payday... Both!

A while ago I was pike fishing in a canoe with my dad and we were carving our way though rocky outcrops and cliffs. I was just messing around throwing a spinnerbait about 20 feet from the canoe and letting it work its way down the banks. As I was pulling it in, I got a sudden strike from about right under the boat the broke my pole because my drag wasn't set right. I will be back for you this summer!

Top water frog hits are the best, keep working that thang. Go pack!

Very well explained. Thanks!

I have recently been getting into froggin'. I started out with the frog on a spinning rod with light mono. One afternoon I had about 7 strikes with only 1 caught. The frog goes completely under water then floats back up. Should I be setting the hook sooner and harder? I have also made the switch to a baitcaster with 30 lbs braid so this should help with long hook sets. Please any input is welcomed.

Been fishing the same lakes for a while. Can anyone recommend good lakes for bass or other fish in southwestern lower MI or da western UP? Thanks

5 fish is a good day for me usually.. Multiple 2 pounders pretty common, any between 3-4 pounds are very nice in my frequented lakes.

Top water froggin' and jigs baby! Let's go!