MALTESE FALCON

I always have my multi-tool on my belt. That's all I ever need. Falcon

Last season I did fantastic using Luck "E" Strike Bass Magic (Green Shiner), and Strike King Shadilicious (Chartreuse Shad, and Green Gizzard). Late in the season I got a Strike King Sexy Swimmer. I did OK in the short time I used it. I'm looking forward to giving it a workout this season. Falcon

Mustad Power Lock Plus. I just got some last week. BPS had them on clearance. $2.88 for a package of three. Falcon

Very cool contest John. The funny thing is, yesterday I jokingly told Cindy "they're probably earrings.", and she said no, "not on a fishing forum"...........oh well. Now, thanks to you, buzzcatcher's all set for Valentine's Day. ;D Falcon

With all the articles written, and all of the speculation on this subject, all I can say is, here on St. Clair, my numbers of big smallmouth have increased, but in the last couple years I've caught MANY more juvenile fish than in the past. In my opinion the smallmouth are fairly prolific spawners. 2009 was my best year ever, for quality, as well as quantity. With all the "Doom & Gloom" on this subject, I feel quite the opposite. I have no scientific data. All I have is my experience over the last 2-3 years, and all I see is improvement in what was already a FANTASTIC fishery. Just my opinion. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

The bait looks great Dave. "earthquake seismograph" I almost got Dr. Pepper on my computer screen. ;D ;D That's exactly what mine look like. Falcon

Holy Cats!!! How deep do the bottom three dive??? Beautiful work, as always. Falcon

I use 12 lb Trilene XL, on a 7' Med/Fast rod. It's been a good combination for me. The past two seasons I've fished lipless crankbaits more than ever, with fantastic results. I fish very clear water with alot of weeds, and these are the baits that produce for me. 1-XCalibur Xr50 in Pearl Melon, or Blue Chrome/Orange. 2-Rattlin Rapala in Chrome Blue, or Red Crawdad. 3-Red Eye Shad in East Texas Special, or Sexy Shad. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

I always threw Terminator T-1, but last season I got a bad batch. Dull hooks, and components falling off changed my mind. Now I use Rattle Head, Stanley Wedge, and Strike King Premier Plus. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

Beautiful work, Barry. A black version of your Skeleton Craw.......I love it. Falcon

Absolutely beautiful!!! Great job. Falcon

Beautiful baits!! Very natural looking. Falcon

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon

My favorite is , Kim Stricker's "Hook n' Look". Some of the most incredible underwater video I've ever seen. It's on Versus every Saturday morning at 7:00. Falcon

My best producers in the Spring are: 1-Shallow crankbait 2-Spinnerbait 3-Lipless Crankbait 4-Jerkbait 5-T-Rigged Senko, or Trick Worm. Falcon

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Welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Got that same problem with the hard water. IS IT SPRING YET!!!! Falcon

I've never met a Shad Rap I didn't like. Sizes #5 & #7. I've been catching ALOT of fish with them for the last twenty-five years. Then X-Raps, DT Series, and Skitter Pops. Falcon