BassBeat101

Thank you for the tips - my crew and I are staying at Bee Spring Lodge, near Benton, KY. The last time I went, it was late fall, and fishing was tough. One shellcracker, one sauger. I'm hoping for better results this time, as I've never actually cleaned my own fish - that's the goal. Daryl

Hey everyone, I need your help. Myself and a couple buddies are hitting KY Lake this weekend - our goal is mainly crappie and bass. It seems like the lake is higher than normal, and I've read a few places that the current is not as strong as it normally would be. I went to this lake 2 years ago, and I was completely intimidated by its size. I am used to ponds, and this beast is a million ponds. Other than focusing on fishing deeper (which I did not do last time), what would be the best plan of attack? I've bought a topographical map, so hopefully that will help - now I just need to know how to apply it. Any info is greatly, greatly appreciated. Daryl

Was out at the local Cabela's today, and saw a plastic called Venom Super Do's? I'm a big fan of tube baits, and these look small, sleek, and effective. Anybody use them with or without success?

That's a fun idea - I'm in - just a fun, online Sunday fishing tournament. Best bass wins. I'm on the lake next Sunday anyways, we'll see what happens.

Probably a lot of crankbaits for me, for a personal reason - I don't own enough nor do I fish them enough. I just like soft plastics, but if I had a discount like that, I'd probably grab a handful of cranks for the hell of it and start fishing them. Daryl

Keep in mind that I don't have any major committments holding me down, but I'd drop whatever I have going on right now to be a pro fisherman - I'm a competitive guy, which is probably why I like fishing - it's me against the fish everytime I'm on the water. If I can get my life to the point where one of the few things that cause stress is fishing, I'll be all right. Maybe some days would be less fun - but right now I work at Blockbuster - fun, but not fishing. Daryl

I recently made my first trip into the world of fluoro/copolymo/non-mono fishing line, and on a slightly educated whim I went with the P-Line CXX in moss green for my setup. It handles much better than I thought it was going to- a hair difference at first, since I had never fished with anything but mono before, but I soon realized it was just as smooth as my normal go-to line of Sufix Elite - I haven't caught anything of substantial size on it as of yet, but knot strength seems solid and I like the lack of visibility. Daryl

Like everybody else said, it's more than all right to have an obsession with fishing - too many people are unable to find an obsession anything in their life - and learn about fishing, get outside, and have fun. Friends and family (and females) are in a different category, and should be kept seperate. But a healthy obsession can lead to a healthy and happy life. A few years ago, I was working my deskjob answering call after call about things I didn't care about and was bored with my life, and no direction. Work, go out with friends, have some beers, go to work, and repeat. I had done that nearly my entire twenties. A few years ago I started fishing, and thought about it much like you - my co-workers thought it was ridiculous how often they would see a new picture on my desk of me with a fish or a website on my monitor involving something with rods, reels, or gills. Today, I'm fishing as much as I can, and have returned to school to pursue a degree in Fishery and Wildlife Conservation - and have not been this focused and excited about my future since I was in my early teens. I smile at all the kids in my classes with their heads on their desks passed out asleep - if only they could find an obsession of their own. Daryl

I've always thought it was called a jig simply because of it's traditional "hopping" action - similar to the old school style of dance - or any other quick, bouncing movement. In regards to this topic, I think a jig has to have some type of skirt, be it plastic, hair, etc. Anything else is a jighead (different than a jig) with plastic on it. Daryl

I concur with the drop-shot rig - I have a local pond by my school, and the bottom is completely covered with green gunk. If anything collects on my weight, it's just a quick swipe and then cast again - if even that. You still have versatility in your plastics, and the life-like fall slays bass - I use a drop shot just about everwhere I fish. Daryl

That's a real solid fish man - nice size belly, just a solid chunk. Congrats on your 11 pounder - I'm hoping I catch one half that size this year! Daryl

Good afternoon guys, Happy Final Four to all - went to my local BPS last evening and picked up some P-Line CXX, 4# test. I enjoy fishing with light line, and was looking to delve into my first co-polymer/fluoro line. So after reading all the posts in the past on these type lines, I decided to try the CXX - going to use it tomorrow, weather permitting - My question is, what should I expect from this line? Generally I use Sufix Elite 8# test, and I enjoy its strength and feel. I don't like asking questions before I use a product, but my main questions are directed at those that have had problems with this line, or think less of it than perhaps another type. Thanks guys! Daryl

Was fishing at a city lake in St. Louis, tossing a 4" redbug lizard into some reeds - wham, hooked into a nice 1.5#'er. Next cast, wham, same fish again. The best part was the guy about 50 yards away started calling me Mr. Fisherman as if I had skills. I "forgot" to mention to him that it was the same fish. Daryl

I do like the red/tequila shad colors for worms, especially in darker waters. In clearer water, lately I've been using a lot of redbug - seems to work well for me. Daryl

I'm in the same boat, going to spend around $100 on a rod in a few weeks, and I took my reel with me to BPS to see how each rod felt - still not really sure, I'm going to test it again when I purchase it, but I think matching your specific reel with the rod is important as well. Daryl