Columbia Craw

I take catch and release very seriously.

Boomerang snip. Best I’ve ever used.

I put a bar code on my combos so I just scan them with my smart phone.

On my last trip to Clear Lake I managed three over 7 pounds on a drop shot but my PB 8-15 caned on a glide bait. All were females and full of eggs preparing to spawn. FWIW

The hooks on Norman DLN baits made in Guatemala are decent and don’t need to be switched out until they become dull. I switch them out at that point with Owner ST36 in size 4 which has worked for me since I can remember. The early versions had the bronze finish hooks and were sub par. I’ve fished them since 1982 and all but one of my PB Smallie’s were caught on a DLN bait.

I only know one certainty regarding the prevailing wind direction. If you fish in the back of the boat with me you will want the wind blowing from behind.

Thursdays

Dobyns Maverick series. They perform far above their price point. Combos are 189.99 and easily worth it.

The 744 is a very fast action. It locks up quick and translates to power. That’s why it’s referred to as the jig special. You can confidently fish frogs with it.

Six of thirteen boxes. I need some fortified Kool Aid.

How do I know I can believe you boy?

I’m with Scott.

Saw an intro for this but the information was quite limited. Any one privy to this now offering by Strik King.

Dealer network loyalty

At first I considered posting some photos of me crankbait accumulation but it dawned on me that might be like a junky showing off their track marks.

No.

I just received my Edge NFC EFX Pro MBR 736-1 to compliment my 735. I took advantage of a promotion so my out of pocket was 216.00 total. Some anglers have balked at Edge due to slow order to ship times or poor response times. My last order took 29 days and this one took 21 days. Service had been very good. I think Edge should be a consideration like any upper tier rod. Options are good.

When the fish are feeding down and there is cover, a jig is at it’s best.

I agree with everything already stated. I use tungsten exclusively. I select the weight based on criteria in this order: Cover penetration. Rate of fall. Ability to maintain bottom contact. The rate of fall effects the lure action or inaction and, in some cases the need to get deep quicker. As Catt said, punching has it’s own set of rules.

Worm gear for the line guide and or wear on the pawl.

The YoZuri has been great on smallmouth for me. I haven’t found the need to try other brands.

Keep planting those seeds. That’s awesome!!!!!!!

Good luck.