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Bladed jig, Johnson silver minnow spoon, buzzbait, and popping frog.

Buy a bigger boat. Problem solved.

No way to ever know for sure, but I do know It makes a far better fish story if you say it is a bass. I will assume you saw a bass, and I'm sure it was more like 8- 9 pounds, maybe even a new state record. A story about a big carp, is like going to the zoo to see a horse, (boring).

If I take up smoking will that help cure my tackle addiction?

You could try trolling, while looking for birds and using your electronics. I am always fishing structure or cover, but I catch a surprising amount of bass trolling a crankbait behind my kayak while I move to a new location. I always peddle back to where I hooked the trolling fish, but rarely will catch another one,. Some of my biggest bass have hit while I was trolling in the middle of nowhere.

I Swear and cuss, and sometimes if it is a big one I will cry.

I wish the bass I hook would wait until they are in the net before unhooking themselves.

When you discover the secret please tell me. Until then keep fishing, and have fun. I will never be able to cast like a tournament pro, or quickly define a pattern, like a real expert, but I have as much fun as anybody, learn something every time I go fishing, and have enough tackle to supply a Bass Pro Shops. Every day a person gets to bass fish is a good day, nothing terrible about it.

June 1977 Bill Lewis Rattle Trap.

Remember, the one item you take out will be the item you need the most. Make sure you don't eliminate the toilet paper.

Lead shotgun shot for waterfowl has been banned nationwide for many years. Some states also ban lead shotgun shot for all game. I'm not sure if any state bans lead shot for trap and skeet shooting. I'm also not sure if any state bans lead in rifle ammo. As far as a federal ban goes, it is only for waterfowl. Improvements in steel shot for shotguns has been significant since some of the first lead shot bans were implemented in the late 70's. Lead shotgun ammo is still better, than modern steal amo, but the difference is far less than in years past. Other non toxic shot such as tungsten is actually better than lead ammunition, but very expensive. The debate whether or not waterfowl populations have improved due to the total ban of lead shot, will be heated and emotional until the end of times. I am not a scientist nor a statistician, so I refuse to be part of any debate on the subject. Lead fishing weights are banned in a few states, but I'm not sure if lures with lead or also banned. I have been fortunate enough to fish in places where the amount of angling pressure is so low, I can't imagine the use of lead having even a slight effect on wildlife populations. I would have to assume there are areas of the US that get enough angling pressure that lead could be a significant factor in having a healthy ecosystem. I do not currently live or fish in those areas with significant populations of fisherman, so I will not complain, or belittle others states, or countries that implement restrictions. If any state I do not fish in feels the need to place restrictions on any hazardous materials, than I believe erring on the side of caution, may be the best action and I should mind my own business. Because I believe laws are made with good intentions, and I should abide by them, I will use whatever weights are legal in the bodies of water I fish. Because I am very frugal with my money, I will continue to use lead fishing weights where legal. It there ever comes a time, where I believe my being cheap does damage to the wildlife in the places I fish, than I will quit using lead even if is still legal. I refuse to put any pressure on my elected representatives one way or the other, simply because I do not have the qualifications to form an educated opinion on such an important topic. Tungsten fishing weights are awesome, and my good friend the Bait Monkey loves them, but everytime a loose one, I feel like I just lost one of my favorite crankbaits. Maybe someday I will buy enough tungsten weights to last me a lifetime but today is not the day.

Like an overpriced piece of dog do, is how bass feel about my lures.

Yes I would catch many more big bass from my favorient lake with a boat the latest technology and time to learn how to use it. I plan on upgrading the day I win the lotto. Until then I will have to keep casting blind out of my kayak. If anyone wants to supply the boat, and FFS, I will take you to my big bass lake in Mexico. I know it sounds crazy, but it never hurts to ask.

Faster than I should, but slower than I want to.

Florida Strain bass love plastic worms. I don't know why but they do. I prefer to fish other baits, and am very stubborn about it, but there are days when I am forced to throw the worm exclusively and they work. Try a 7 inch Senko insead of the regular 5 inch size. I don't know about bass in Florida, but transplanted Florida Strain bass in Mexico love big Senkos. Most important is, fish where the big bass are. Find where the big ones live, and you will catch them. Many times the big bass are at a different part of the lake, pond, eating different prey than the smaller bass.

I will take luck. I have gotten by so far with it.

I fish a lake that has so many abandoned gill nets in various degrees of decay, that I can't fish any treble hooked baits. When someone asks what a bite on a T Rig feels like, I tell them exactly like what a T Rig feels like snagging an abandoned gill net. It can get very confusing when I get bit, at the same time my worm is getting hung in a net.

After I had knee surgery, I found fishing was a great part of my physical therapy.

I made a keel guard for my Hobie Outback with JB Weld last year after watching a You Tube Video. I am surprised at how well it has lasted. I had previously made a keel guard by forming a piece of plastic bucket over the keel with a heat gun. It worked but eventually came off and I didn't want to get to aggressive with the heat gun. The JB Weld works great and is easy to apply.

I have been fortunate enough in my life to fish for many species of fish, in both fresh and saltwater. I have enjoyed fishing for all of them, but for me nothing compares to bass fishing. I can't explain it, but that is simply the way I feel. There are other species that are bigger, fight harder, taste better, and can be easily caught near my home, but I prefer bass.

I don't have either rod, but I would guess the Moderate Fast.

Depends on the make of rod, and your style. Try a few rods, and actions until you find the one that works the best for you. I can walk the dog with almost any rod, but when I use my favorite the walk is natural and easy, instead of a struggle, and yes that rod works well for bladed jigs too.

If you are also using the rod for topwater, I would get the one that helps you work your topwater baits correctly. Both will work well for the bladed jig, and you may have some topwater baits that need a specific action in order to make them walk, pop, etc. correctly.

I never was a fan until I saw this a couple days ago. I

I'm looking for a glass of ice water. It is still hot and humid here.