Black Bass

MNGeorge, thanks for the info. However, I've tried to locate the freshwater Fat Ikas on Cabela's website, but only the saltwater comes up. Where are you finding the freshwater Fat Ikas?

Is the Fat Ika this list talks about the one sold by Cabala's as the "Gary Yamamoto Saltwater 4" Fat Ika?"

Nice job! Why spend the money on more tires? The ones you have give it character.

I tubed in California for thirty plus years. Now being in South East Texas, NO thanks. The water moccasins and 'gators keep me in a boat. Good luck!

Where might I find a tilt/trim for my '95 Johnson 48/50 HP motor? I've been watching eBay for months and haven't seen one.

Cabela's has the Gary Yamamoto Saltwater 4" Fat Ika. Is this the Fat Ika this list talks about?

Is a Senko a stick bait. What is a discription of a "Stick bait?"

My folks bought me a 22 rifle when I was 12. My mom wouldn't let me take it home until I had been trained by the store owner to take proper care of the gun. After I was trained, mom decided she didn't want a gun in the house and I had to try trade the rifle for a Great Lakes 69 (I believe) fishing rod. That was 50+ years ago. Have never hunted, and always fished. Most of my adult life was spent fly fishing. I'm now trying to learn to use spinning and baitcasting equipment for bass.

Do any of you use the same line for both your spinning and baitcasting reels. Is so, what line do you use?

Welcome!

Great job! I love the color and the graphics.

Welcome! There is a lot of great information on this board just for the asking. You and other who are tackling boat renovations are prodding me to start on mine. Looks like a fun project you're involved in. You might consider leaving the buddy seat out and making the space an easier access to the back deck. Looking forward to pictures of your progress.

That is a great job. Do you have more pictures of the method you used to brace the deck? I'd like to see them if you do. Thanks, RB

That is a great job! WOW!

Has anyone used the Bill Dance "Complete Bass Fishing Course?" At $177 its $15/DVD which isn't a bargin. Of course, if it's a great course, it's worth it.

WOW! That is a very nice job. The fish will be junping in the boat just to get a ride. Happy fishin'

How large does a bass livewell need to be? I'm thinking of using the Rubbermaid 40 Quart DuraChill 5-Day Cooler for a livewell.

Very nice. Keep us posted on how it fishes.

Welcome. You will like this board. There is a ton of information just for the asking.

Is it correct that a hard jerkbait is a slender minnow-type crankbait?

What is the difference between a hard jerkbait and a crankbait?

Welcome to a great sport. As a wise man once said "those who are in love are suffering a form of insanity." When the bait monkey introduces it self to you, you'll understand the comment.

Kevin may have spelled his name that way after the Classic. Oh, so close to the big bucks.

After reading the threads about flurocarbon, I was ready to try PLine Flourocarbon and Seaquar Invizx. However, I just read "TackleTour's Fluorocarbon Showdown Sequel!!" http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbon2.html and it doesn't look like any of the fluorocarbons are ready for prime time. The low knot strength is of real concern. None of the tested lines scored over 80% with any of the common knots. Guess I'll wait until the next "Sequel" to see what the results are on the water before I spend the money.

I have all the FTO 700 boxes except the 710 jig box which I will order. I have the 501 Hook & sinker box and it's OK, but I'm going to try the 502, 302, and 303 to see if I like them better for terminal tackle. I like the Falcon system. You can see the full line of Falcon boxes at http://www.falconrods.com/productsFTO.php?CategoryID=20