king fisher

If the hundreds of lures I already own wont catch a bass, why would an expensive glide bait I am considering buying be irresistible bass?

My problem is, while I'm Zigging, and Zagging, every one else is busy catching bass.

Be a rebel, and fish it without a trailer. The bass police are on holiday, this is your chance to give it a try.

Maxima Ultra green. I have used it for years for all my fresh water mono leaders, fly fishing, or spinning, bait casting, salmon, trout, bass. I grew up in the Northwest, where it was popular, but I haven't found anything better for mono leader material, so I still use it.

1. some type of straight tailed worm. 2. some type of curly tailed worm.

I am impressed with a Diawa Lexa 300 that I have been using lately for saltwater fishing, and I plan on using it for swimbaits this coming year. It casts a mile, smooth drag, and an over all solid reel, that doesn't break the bank.

I bass fished 12 days in 2023 and haven't cast to a bass since June. This was a year I was all talk, and no action. I fished for other species often, but that is for work, and not the same. I may have not bass fished as much as other years, but I didn't slow down on tackle purchases, so I should be ready to bass fish many more days in 2024.

I buy them, fish them, destroy them, and loose them. I have never had a chance to store them.

I recommend the Academy H2O house brand square bills. I haven't tried the BPS ones, but have tried many name brand SB. and many times prefer the H2O over the more expensive ones.

I recommend a pedal kayak. I own a Hobie Outback, and thought the Monkey had drugged me when I got home after buying the kayak. I couldn't believe I had spent so much money on a plastic boat. I really couldn't believe my wife had encouraged me to buy it. Best purchase I have ever made. I have fished in the ocean, both from the beach and offshore, and have landed up to 50 pound yellowfin tuna. I have fished many lakes for bass, and have never felt I was at a big disadvantage bass fishing compared to having a boat. The pedal system is simple and works great. I am 60 years old and in less than average physical condition. I can peddle all day in strong wind, and still not be exhausted at the end of the day. I would not upgrade to motor if some one gave one to me. The peddle drive works fine, it is simple, light, and doesn't require a battery. I have had the Kayak for 4 years now, and I am certain I would have spent the money on something that I got far less enjoyment out of if I hadn't bought it when I did. I am not saying you should buy a Hobie, they are expensive, but I would recommend you try some type of peddle kayak before you buy a kayak with a motor. The difference between a peddle kayak and one you paddle is night and day. I have fished with a paddle kayak, and would rather fish from shore than deal with the constant hassle of trying to cast and paddle at the same time.

Even in Mexico, I have difficulties with ice and fishing. My ice maker on the boat broke, so I had to fill the coolers with ice I bought at the store. I will have the ice maker fixed long before Menderchuck has open water, so I can't honestly claim, I have to suffer as much as northern anglers do in the winter.

Will the cost of the prescription be covered by Blue Cross, and if so will it include tackle purchases?

Don't throw it if you are afraid to loose it. They all will make it through if you are careful, and they will all snag no matter what you do. Fishing crankbaits in thick trees is very effective, unbelievably addictive, and makes the Bait Monkey jump for joy. Start off with all the old crankbaits that you don't care if you loose. You know, the ones you never catch any fish with. Then, after an hour throwing them in the thickest trees imaginable without getting a single bite or a snag, tie on your favorite old Bagley's deep diver, the one that costs a fortune if you can find it on eBay. That is what I did. First cast I hooked a giant bass, lost the bass and the crankbait. Not to be deterred I tied on my last old Bagley's and snagged. I lost the crankbait, my lure retriever, broke a rod tip, and almost flipped my Kayak trying to get the crankbait back. After that I tied on a T rig. I am a slow learner, but I do catch on eventually.

Bill fish are fun, but as far as I am concerned, nothing remotely comes close to the excitement of reaching down to land a 10 pound bass while sitting in a kayak.

I got back yesterday from a two day trip out of PV. We landed 18 Dorado, one tuna, and one 350 pound blue marlin that was tagged and released. We were fighting a dorado, my mate was reeling in a skip jack tuna we were trolling, when the blue hit only a few feet away from the boat. The marlin instantly went airborne giving every one on board a good show. Thanks to the exceptional skills of my 1st. mate, and a little luck we were able to land both the dorado and the Marlin.

Not so bad. My work is fishing, just not bass fishing. I was broke and homeless for awhile. My fishing gear was not top dollar then. But it was well used.

For every fish I catch I get snagged three times. For every big fish I catch, I loose two lures. For every 10 dollars I spend on tackle, I want to spend 100 dollars, but only need to spend one. For every day I go fishing, I work 60 days. I am going to have to work on my ratios this year.

I feel more like a nail on most days.

Same goals as this year. 1. Fish more days. I was a complete failure at this goal. 2. A bass over 11 pounds. I came close this year, but even with two scales I couldn't get better than 10.7. 3. Send the Monkey packing, and become more proficient with the lures I already own. My wife may be a big help in fulfilling this goal.

It is as easy as catching bass on spinnerbaits.

My best remote waters of Mexico are easy fish, easy to get to, and easy to find. Simply Google Lake Mexichuck, which is directly south of Lake Menderchuck on Google Earth.

If I cast short of my target, it is a short cast. If I cast past my target it is a long cast, if I hit my target it is a lucky cast, if I back lash, it is the reels fault, if I tangle the line in any other way it is the rods fault. I can cast a deep crankbait 100 yards if I throw hard enough, back lash soon enough, and have line light enough to break at the exact right time. On casts that I still have the lure tied on when I finish the cast, 50 yards is my max. with a light tail wind, and the right lure, rod combination.

Don't change your game plan. I throw lots of lures, because I like to experiment. I would catch more bass if I found what works for the day and stick with it. Because I fish to have fun, and I have fun trying many lures, I will continue to experiment even when it is detrimental to my overall success. I catch big bass because I fish incredible lakes, that have very little fishing pressure and large numbers of well above average size bass. Anyone fishing the same lakes, with average angling skills, and a willingness to put the effort in, would have equal or better success. Catching the size and numbers of bass you do in Maine is a much greater accomplishment, than catching DD bass on remote waters of Mexico.

Most days I use. 1 half dozen or more crankbaits 2. Lipless crankbait 3. Paddle tail swimbait 4.T rig soft plastic 5. C rig soft plastic 6. Spinnerbait 7. buzz bait. 8. Chatter bait 9. Jig 10. Popper 11. spook 12. Plopper, or prop top water 13 inline spinner 14 Jerk Bait 15 weightless Senko 16. A rig 17 Baccara Burrito Then there are the days when I am less selective and throw more than the bare minimum.

I have learned that when the Bait Monkey is banned from my house, he wont have to sleep outside.