MALTESE FALCON

Welcome, If you love bass fishing as much as the rest of us you will fit right in. This is the best bass fishing site on the net. Falcon

Congratulations, This is a very special day. If you are anything like me, you'll walk around with a smile on your face for a week. Good luck, Falcon

I'd go with the front drag, they are much smoother. Falcon

When I use live bait, I also use the split shot rig. I hook the shiner through the lips (bottom lip first) so it swims natural. Falcon

I use Rapala Rattlin Raps the most. I have some Rat-L-Traps, but I have far more success with Rapala. Falcon

My favorite tackle shop is BPS. They always have what I want/need. Gander Mountain is #2, because they don't have the selection that BPS has. I like Cabelas, but they are too far away. I'd like to buy more tackle from the local bait shop but they only sell very basic tackle (hooks, sinkers, crawler harnesses). Falcon

Welcome, you've landed in the right place to learn how to catch bass. Falcon

Welcome Solo, If you love bass fishing like the rest of us, you've found a home. Falcon

I haven't tried their baitcasters, but I have two of their Deadbolt spinning reels that I'm very pleased with. Falcon

For me it's the Pointer 100SP in American Shad. Falcon

Usually I catch mine on a Husky Jerk or X-Rap, but this spring I'm getting them on a Rattlin Rap. It's the first time I've had luck this early on a lipless crankbait. Falcon

Robert, I'm sorry to hear you lost your friend. I feel your pain, three weeks ago I lost a friend I've known since high school. It's never easy to lose a friend, but when they are so young it's that much more difficult. Remember all the good times you had. God Bless, Falcon

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your wife are in my prayers. Have a safe trip. God bless, Falcon

My canal has a mucky bottom also, the baits I normally have success with are t-rigged worms, senkos, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits. This spring all my bass have come on Rattlin Raps, Husky Jerks, and Shallow Shad Raps. The water was very clear until two days ago when we had four inches of rain. Now I'm trying to find something that works. We've also had a thirty degree drop in our temps. Falcon

I would say a Zoom Trick Worm t-rigged in watermelon green. I might have to sneak an X-Rap or a Shad Rap in my pocket. It would be difficult to go without them. Falcon

I got two of them this winter, one Bleeding Olive Flash, and one Perch. They are supposed to be a cross between the original floater and the Shad Rap. Since they are two of the most productive lures I've ever owned, I figured a hybrid should be pretty good. I'll keep you posted once my season starts. Falcon

Hey Muddy, you won't be disappointed in the Abu. They make great reels. You couldn't beat the price either. Falcon

I wasn't a believer until last year. I finally tried them, and on one trip every fish I caught was on the trailer. I'm now a believer. Falcon

Most of my lipless crankbaits are Rapala Rattlin Raps, and they use the same size hooks, front & back. The Rat-L-Traps that I have, the front hook is bigger than the rear. Falcon

I'm not familiar with Glamour Shad, but I have had good success with Terminator, Strike King, and Leverage. Falcon

I just saw the Rat-L-Trap ad in the April/May In-Fisherman magazine, and it shows a Tail Chaser trap that has a dressed hook on the back and triple-grip hook on the front. Falcon

When my buddies and I use the term "long lining"we mean trolling. I would think that's what he meant also. Falcon

I marked boat, but this time of year before I get my boat in the water, I fish from my seawall. Falcon

Welcome, you have found a home. We're glad to have you. How far are you from Trabuco Canyon? Falcon

6lb-15oz smallmouth on a Tennessee Shad Rapala Husky Jerk. Falcon