Everything posted by tander
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To what degree does stealth play a part in your bass fishing?
I don't do anything special to be stealthy or quite. My Reservoir has a lot of boat traffic and is always a little muddy or stained. Having said that, I am normally pretty quite quite fishing since I fish by myself the majority of the time.
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BPS Shakey Heads.
Exactly right. I have been using these for the past 4 or 5 years. Seems like they always hook in the top of the fishes mouth. Hardly ever loose a fish with them. Well worth the money.
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So what's your other obsession?
When I not fishing, I play golf. I work a few days at my course to finance my golfing and fishing, also get free golf. I also play guitar. I live 1 mile from the golf course and 3 miles from my fishing hole.
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Moving bait color question
Buy and choose colors your have confidence in. I may be doing it wrong but I am very limited to the colors I throw. Yes I have a lot more colors but that is to take up space in my boxes.
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Latest Catch Pics Thread
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$500 Rod OR Reel
I would go with- Daiwa Tatula SV TW100 Dobyns Champion Series Those would be pretty close to your $500.
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Shaky Head popularity?
My best worm rig is a shakey head on a Zoom Trick worm. Not using it finesse, fish it on 16# line.
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Flat sided crankbaits?
I have been using the Frittside 5 for the last 4 years. It has been my top producer every year, I also throw it all year long. The only downside is the bill is a little fragile.
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Ned rig heads
I have always used a #2 hook and have never bent or broke one. The key is having your drag set correctly. I think using bigger hooks and heavier heads defeat the purpose of the ned rig. The head I use has a single wire weed guard, yep lose some but get lots of bites.
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What are your 2026 fishing goals?
Fish deeper than 4 foot.
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It Will Probably Be a While Before I Get To Fish Again
Praying for you, stay positive!!!!
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water pump
My local boat shop does mine. They do the kit and anything else that might need changing, Yes I do trust them.
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Bandit
Love the Bandit 100. Probably been using them since they came out. I use them them because they are cheep and they catch fish!!! They first came out in my state, Mississippi, I think it was in Sardis.
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Is It Worth Putting U-40 Cork Seal On Expensive Rods?
Use it on all my cork rods, always have, always will.
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I don’t think I’m buying any tackle for 2026
Don't say NO MORE TACKLE, you don't need that negatively in your life!!!
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U40 Cork Sealer
Looks like my jar and I would use it. If you don't like the results, you can always lightly sand it off.
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American Legacy Fishing
Had a similar situation. Ordered a rod that showed in stock. A week went by and I never heard from them, Called and they said the rod was not in stock and I would get a refund. After 2 days I called them and they said it would be 2 week before I get a refund, I ask why, They said it was their policy. I told them that it is illegal to hold someone money like that and if I didn't get my money tomorrow I would call their state attorney general office, Got my refund the next day,
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Are you using anything from GOOGAN SQUAD?
Never even looked at them in the store much less use them.
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It's Over. Top Baits of the Year.
Mine are pretty simple. 1. Zoom Trick Worm 2. Yamamoto Senko 3. Berkley Frittside 4. Bandit 100
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soft plastics in plastic boxes?
I keep my plastics in the bag and store them in different buzbe quik qubes. I don't want a plastic box on deck when I am fishing. I know that I will probably at some point in time knock it off with the top open and will have to sort out 100 plastic worms.
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Premium treble hooks
Another vote for Mustad Triple Grips.
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Lures you actually use
10% would probably be too high. I use 2 different style of worms in 2 different colors. I use 2 brands of crankbaits in the same model with 2 different colors. Do I throw anything else? Yep but not much. Still buying!!! That monkey will not let go.
- What Cranking Rod Should I Choose?
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Fishing budget???
I have a part time job since retirement. It pays for my fishing and golfing addiction, so I pretty much buy what I want (as long as it is on sale).
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The latest sale thread
Yamamoto has a 20% sale going on with code GIFT20. They also have some new colors which includes the color I have been waiting for OG Junebug.