MALTESE FALCON

Nice fish!!! What was the weight? Welcome to the best fishing site on the web. Falcon

Here on St. Clair I've had success with these: Husky Jerk-clown, red head, firetiger X-Rap-clown, hot head X-Rap Jointed Shad-clown Super Shad Rap-firetiger, perch, redhead Falcon

Like HPBB said I net all my fish. Falcon

I haven't used it yet because of the ice, but I think that is what KVD was throwing during the classic. Falcon

My best producers are the Square A and Shallow Shad Rap SSR05, SSR07 Falcon

Congratulations paisan. Falcon

frogtog, that was a good one. Thanks for a good laugh. Falcon

My best producer in the spring is a jerkbait. Falcon

Why would you change VMC hooks? Falcon

I'm with you justfishin. My St. Clair smallies are too precious. Falcon

My Lucky Crafts all run true, and I have a boatload of Ralalas, and I can only remember having to tune one. Falcon

Don't forget to throw the Shad Raps. Falcon

I was a member for many years. They have a decent all-species magazine. Since I've been a member of BassResource.com I've let my membership lapse, I feel I get more information pertinent to the type fishing I like right here. There is a wealth of knowlege here on this site, and a friendlier bunch of guys than on their site. As far as the "field test" aspect, the products they advertise for field testing (rods, reels, trolling motors, coats, etc.) I've never seen anything like that. In seven years, the most expensive thing I tested was a $2.95 lure that broke. BassResource.com is my source of information, Falcon

I think you get a high passing grade. You have a good base of tackle to add to as your confidence grows in certain techniques. Now have fun, Falcon

It sounds like you just had your Bait Monkey initiation.LOL Tell us what you got. Falcon

My family has nothing but Labs. Ducks, quail, and pheasants. They do it all, and great family pets. Very intelligent and gentle dogs. Falcon

I feel your pain. Litterally. I've had six spine surgeries, three cervical and three lumbar. I have enough titanium in my spine to build a bridge. I was in an auto accident in 1996 and they had to do the procedures seperately. Some anterior and some posterior. Thanks to my doctor I'm able to walk. Due to permanent nerve damage I have to take alot of strong pain medication. Thankfully I'm able to fish, but not as much as I'd like. I hope your problem isn't going to put you out of commission too long. Good luck Falcon

This might make a decent beginner tackle bag: 1/8-1/4 oz bullet sinkers $2.39 per bag 3/0 EWG hooks $2.69 4/0 EWG hooks $2.69 two bags of senkos $11.98 1/4 oz spinnerbait $5.19 3/8 oz spinnerbait $5.19 3/8 oz buzzbait $3.99 3/8 oz chatterbait $5.99 1/2 oz Rattlin Rap $2.99 Shad Rap $6.89 X-Rap $6.79 Rapala DT-6 $6.29 Skitter Pop $6.29 Spro Bronze Eye Frog $7.99 Spot Remover Jigs $5.49 Zoom Trick Worms $3.39 Trilene XL 330yd $6.99 Add this all up and I think you will be around $100. Maybe not the most thorough but it will get you started. Falcon

I don't have duplicates for all my baits, however my "special" go-to cranks and jerks have duplicates and in some cases tripled. Falcon

Great minds must think alike. I do the same as squid and BASS fisherman. Falcon

Hi twiggs, Listen to roadwarrior, it's very good advice. Also, welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

I'm going to the BPS Classic this weekend, one of the things on my list is Indiana blades to try on a couple of my spinnerbaits. On my "things-to-do" list for this season is experiment more with spinnerbaits. Falcon

I use both with good success, but I seem to catch more on the X-Rap. I think the X-Rap is a little more versatile. Falcon

I'm with you. I use Trilene XL on all my reels. I've never had any problems detecting a strike. I've tried other lines, but I always find myself going back to my mono. Falcon

Hi Ben, You might want to check with Whittler. He does beautiful work. I can't remember the name of his site, but you could pm him. Falcon