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Let us know how they work for you! I love hearing first person reports about how techniques work.

So, I am looking to expand my pallet for beer. I spent most of my drink money on Bud Lite (Cajun Blood is 50 percent Bud Lite, and 50 percent saltwater with cayenne pepper), but, in order to feel accepted by my young, almost hipster-esque peers, I want to try more and new light beers. I finally tried Sweetwater 420 on reccomendation of Fishing Florida Radio, and I dug it. But it is hard to find here. Any ones I should try friends?

Down here, every person who has a boat is out. Nine out of ten people don't know simple boating laws and regulations. They cut in front of you at the ramp, blast passed my kayak, and swarm my spot when I get on a good fish bite. I let them have Labor Day: instead Im gonna go look at appartments with the girlfriend, smoke a cigar, and drink a few brews. Either Sweetwater or Bud Lite.

From what I understand, and experienced, the o-rings will help a senko stay longer. If you put the hook thru the bait, it can tear super easily with the thrashing of a bass. With the o-ring, it can prevent the bait from being ripped as easily.

The only problem with slack line is you wont feel a bite. And if it is falling slowly, it can be hard to see the line move. Sometimes you need to reel in a bit of slack as the bait is falling so you can maintain feeling with it.

Personally, I think it has to do a lot with the sensitivity of your rod tip. I use a Shimano Sellus rod med. heavy with a fast tip: I can feel everything my bait touches. I can even so much as cast pretty far with a Texas rigged senko. If the weight I am using isn't much or if the weight of the bait isn't much, I stick to a spinning set up so I can cast further: I like to use plastics almost like a search bait because our waters are so hot. I also agrew with Zack: watch the line, and feel for weight. You may be reeling in your slack from the cast when the bite comes. So, just watch it, and if the line feels heavy with weight, set the hook.

I have found that the windward side along weedlines and cover is effective. Mainly because I think the disturbances and the possible effect on current can move baitfish and forage around that side.

With me and my fishing buddy, we have a thing about asking one another about casting in the same spot as a missed fish. If he either cant get a fish to eat (as in we are sight fishing redfish and he cannot get the fish to eat or commit) he will offer me the shot, and vice-versa. The issue you are having with your son: I would sit down and talk to him about it. Tell him that you won't fish with him anymore if he continues the behavior. That kind of punishment can curb bad habits quick. I also think its very important to stress your state's rules for operating a motorboat. I have no problem sharing a spot with another angler, be it kayaker or boater. But, if they don't give a wide berth, come running up on step and swamp me, or zoom passed my kayak without slowing, then I get ticked off. Nothing will ruin a reputation down here at least more than a boater who doesn't know boating etiquette and laws.

Ok, next trip to Cabela's Ill be getting some wacky jigs! As well as some of the rubber bands and the applicator tool. After nailing those two bass, Im kinda hooked on senkos now. The only other plastic Im having any luck on is the Jackall Scissor Comb.

So, I have heard about weighted wacky rigs in the past, so, I decided to attempt one. Key word attempt: I put a bullet weight (3/8oz) above a worm hook, and wacky rigged a Senko. I found the action was good: it just sunk quickly and allowed me to make long cast towards my target: a concrete culvert where water is pushed out all day long. Well, I managed two decent bass from it. However, I was given a few tips from a few folks on IG, that the weight was inhibiting the action of the worm. What is yall's consensus? Is there a better way to make a weighted wacky rig? Please, give me some ideas!

I haven't tried the Fish Grip for use with a scale yet. Gonna give it a try tomorrow when I go fishing

I wore a buff for about a year, but, I had problems with it fogging up every pair of sunglasses I wear. Instead I just wear my hat and deal with sunburn. I know, skin cancer and all that, but, sun burn doesn't really bother me: I got dark Cajun skin that takes the sun like a champ.

I maaaaaay have bought two more bags of them.... I dont have a problem, YOU have a problem!!!

Welcome to the forum! I live an hour away in Houma. Hope you get back into the swing of the bass!

Yup you are right

I cant remember the exact name, but I know it was a long Zoom creature bait, Texas rigged with a bullet weight. Im going back to that spot tomorrow with some senko worms to see what could possibly go wrong

Decided to throw a Texas rigged creature bait with a bullet weight around a weir dam I and a friend usually fly fish around. I saw fish busting everywhere, and I started working this baby. I felt resistance and the hard fight, headshake, and a jump of this nice bass! Im estimating about two pounds? Either way, I will be using creature baits a lot more now! http://i.imgur.com/KTHwMs7.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TgYHKOJ.jpg

Thanks yall! I wanted to add, paddleboard and kayak angling is my speciality, as I am a bit too poor for a boat lol. I am definitely excited to be getting into bass fishing!

Well, I can't wait anymore. Warming trends are starting here in Louisiana, and I am ready to start fishing the Fresh. I have a spot picked out, and I am going to be going after sacalait and bass. As for the bass, I am looking at throwing Texas Rigged creature baits, crawfish flies, and frog imitations when the sun comes up. How does my selection sound so far? What else would you recommend?

Ive done some survey work from Bob's. I cant believe I never thought of that!

Well, being so used to the Salt, I am looking for new options to fish for bass from my paddleboard in extreme south Louisiana. I usually fish Bayou Terrebonne and Bayou Black, but I find the bass in the later are all smaller than a pound, and the bass are a bit rare in the former. So I am looking for new places. Thanks all!

Hello all, Name's Dustin, young buck from southern Louisiana. Houma specifically. I fished for bass for a super short time as a child, but the Salt has always been my love. These passed few years I have gotten into fly fishing, and it reintroduced me to bass. Ive caught a few bass so far on bait and fly, but, I want to learn more. I have a few local spots I plan to try and pattern out. Hope to learn as much as I can, and maybe even teach a bit!