king fisher

I first try and determine where the bass will be and what they are most likely to be feeding on. Time of year, water temp. water clarity, thermocline, birds, and many other factors can help determine where the bass will be. Once I decide where I think the bass will be what depth they are likely to be at, and what they may be feeding on, I will pick a lure that can be fished efficiently in the location, type of cover, and has some resemblance of the forage the bass are feeding on. An example would be if I think the bass are on a rocky point and the lake has lots of crawdads, then I will fish a bait on the bottom that can be fished in a manner similar to a crawdad. Probably a crankbait or a jig. If I think the bass are in a weed bed chasing minnows on the surface, I will try a top water approximately the same size as the bait they are chasing. In the same circumstance, but the wind is blowing, I may start with a spinnerbait instead of a top water because spinnerbaits work well in the wind, and many top waters don't. Fishing a top water over fish that are most likely looking for crawdads on the bottom, may work, but you have a better chance fishing something on the bottom. I look at it as what tool is best for the job. What lure can I effectively present to the bass in that location, cover, and conditions. The right tool for the job method works most of the time, but isn't always the best. Two examples are fishing lipless crankbaits in grass, and bouncing square bills through heavy wood. Both examples are asking for snags and frustration, but can catch bass. I wont start with treble hooked lures in heavy cover, but will give it a try if more weed less offerings are ignored. Same way I may start with a small hammer, but wont hesitate to get the big hammer out if required. Of course, I may loose all my tackle throwing treble hooked lures in heavy cover, the same way I am likely to break whatever I'm trying to fix with my big hammer. I try to pick what lure I will use by logical reasoning, instead of simply looking in my box and grabbing one of my favorites, but they are favorites for a reason, and sometimes I just have to tie on old lucky for no good reason.

You got a great deal for $50. All of them will work depending on location and conditions. Not a single looser in the lot.

I prefer the cover, I loose the most lures on. That also seems to be the cover where I catch the biggest bass. Recently that has been flooded barbed wire fences. Sometimes the bigger the risks, the bigger the reward.

On my way home from my last trip, I am preparing for my next trip. Going over mistakes I made, and planning every detail for my next day on the water. I look at charts, get local advice, look at weather moon cycles, research articles, video's, and this forum. I go over all of my gear, and purchase new baits, line, or other gear I may need. I try to be informed and prepare for every scenario. I pack a lunch and water, fill the car with gas, and leave the house an hour before I need to get to the lake on time. When I get to the lake I check the water temp. clarity, wind direction, and walk the bank looking for life. Once on the water I look for the thermocline and bait. If all is what I expected, I will try and stick with my plan. If conditions are not what I planned on, I may make some adjustments before I even start fishing. I try and be prepared for everything, but am prepared to throw the whole game plan out and start from scratch. When the day is over I start analyzing my mistakes, and start planning for the next trip. The short answer is I am obsessed with being prepared.

Maybe let the UL rods go, but if you thin the heard any more than that, the Bait Monkey will be nocking at your door, and he may bring the Bass Police with him.

I will give you the name of a dozen lakes in the woods with no fish, if you tell me where this 10+ bass lake in the city park is. I bet you will get tired of solitude, before I get tired or landing DD. bass.

The confusing part of your problem is it starts when cold but not when hot. If the problem was not getting enough fuel, than the problem would be reversed, not starting cold but ok when warm. Cold starts require more fuel, reason for the invention of chokes, and primers. I would suspect either over heating or flooding. Seeing ample amount of water coming out the tell tail, (peeing) only means the water pump is working well. It doesn't mean the water is circulating through the motor correctly. When did the problem start? If it started having problems, after running through weeds, or mud, than it may simply be a stuck thermostat. Is the pee water hot? It should be slightly warmer than the water temperature. If it is hot than you have a cooling problem. Remove the thermostat, and see if that solves the problem. If it does, buy a new thermostat. Problems with fuel flooding can be more difficult to fix and can be a result of an electrical issue, or most likely a carburetor problem. Have you had any water or other contaminant in your fuel? Have you used gas that was stored for a long period of time? Have you used oxygenated fuel? You may only need to start the engine cold, burn a new tank of gas and the problem will fix itself. Oxygenated fuel sold at most gas stations, can make O rings, and gaskets swell causing intermittent problems that only show up at certain times, while working fine at times, making diagnosis difficult. I had this problem with an aircraft once. After having three engine failures in a 6th month period, I broke down and purchased a new carburetor designed to burn automobile gas. As others have suggested pulling the plugs and checking condition, of the plugs, as well as seeing if they are wet or dry is always the first thing to look at if you can't get an outboard to start. If you are having a electrical problem, than you may be getting strong spark when cold, but after the motor gets warm the coil doesn't produce enough spark, but if this were the problem, the motor most likely would start to run rough, or quit while running not just problem starts. Modern motors can have computer boxes, that can be temp. sensitive, which I know very little about. I can only recommend trying a replacement box if nothing else works. If you have a slightly plugged thermostat, the motor may not be getting to hot to run, but once you shut it off it is too hot to start. I owned a 15 horse Johnson two stroke I used for duck hunting. I was constantly driving through the weeds, causing me to have to clean the thermostat often. I experienced the same problem you are describing many times. Only difference was I was hunting in cold weather, and it only would take a couple minuets for the motor to cool down and start. \

For the team Geno can cook. Let Russ watch.

Not true. I was born with the fear of loosing giant bass when they jump.

It hasn't clicked yet, but I'm sure if I buy a new rod and reel it will.

No, but right now, I am definitely getting tired of not catching them on the same lures

I have managed to suppress all memories of the big one that got away and refuse to talk about it for fear of opening an old wound. Some may say blocking the memory may not be healthy, but it has to be better than walking around crying, and screaming don't jump all day long.

Do you want to go in 50/50 on a bulk order of cardboard? I found an old blue tarp, I would be willing to share half of for the rainy days.

Last week I ordered a reel from Digitaka, a reel from another online site, a tackle order from Lure Parts online, and a tackle order from Tackle Ware house. All were free shipping. I have received all orders except for the TW order, which hasn't even been shipped yet. The TW order was even made 3 days before the other orders. What's up with that?

I have a Hobie Outback and usually carry 4 bait casters. 1. 7' medium 1. 7' medium heavy 1. 7.5' medium heavy 1. 7.5' heavy flipping Some lakes I substitute one of the Bait casters with a medium spinning rod. Some days I have a pattern dialed in and I only take one or two rods.

For me it doesn't matter. After spending $15 apiece for Jackhammers, I don't have any money left over to go fishing, let alone buy a new rod.

The only way to have found out what upset the guy was for him to politely explain why he was upset, and give you the chance to explain your actions. It doesn't sound like he was in the mood to have a polite conversation, so I would recommend, don't worry be happy.

I don't know, because I have zero experience finding things. I am an expert at loosing things. Once I lost my wallet at a hotel in Puerto Vallarta. I had $800 US, and another $4000 pesos cash in it. I didn't notice it was gone for a whole day. I went to the lost and found at the hotel, and they gave me my wallet. All the cash was there. I asked if they could find the person that turned it in so I could thank him. They did and it was a man that did maintenance at the hotel. I thanked him and tried to give him $200. He wouldn't take the money, so I gave him some fresh tuna I had caught. I left a tackle box on the ground where my car was parked. I went back a day later and it was still right where I left it. I know many people must have seen it there and hoped would come back for it. I have been very lucky, and appreciate the good intentions of most people. I have lost thousands of lures on the bottom of lakes and rivers. If anyone finds them, please keep them, for I am sure I have replaced them. If you find a chart. white, with chart. blade 3/4 OZ spinnerbait hooked to a giant bass swimming in Presa Pocho Nayarit, keep the bait, and please do not tell me how big the bass was.

I'm not worried. My wife gave me the BFS vaccine at the same time I got my yearly Large swimbait, and glide bait prevention shot. It must work Bait Monkey was last seen running down the street with his hair on fire.

More information might be helpful. What is the water clarity, and surface temperature? What is the primary forage for the bass? What other fish are in the pond? Besides weeds, is there any other cover, such as trees, or rocks? How is the pond for access, can you move around easily and cover water or are you only able to fish a few locations? How deep is the pond? How much fishing pressure does the pond get? All of these variables can make a big difference in deciding what technique may work best.

He hasn't forgotten about you. He has simply been spending way to much time at my house. Now that I'm broke, I'm sure he will start lurking around your place.

Are you going to use the reel in salt water? If so, buy the BG. I own many salt water spinning reels that are top of the line models, from Pen, and Shimano. I bought my first BG because I needed an inexpensive reel for novices to use. I didn't expect it to last very long, and wasn't looking for a smooth functioning reel. 4 years later it is still going strong, and I use it more than any other spinning reel I have. I'm not saying it is as good as a Stella, but for the price noting even comes close to competing with the BG. For freshwater only use, there are many reels in the price range that are lighter, and will work well.

No! That is my story and I'm sticking to it.

I have caught bass on every lure you listed, including the Bass Oreno. A few other favorites of mine from my first years of bass fishing are, Heddon River Runt, Tiny torpedo, crazy crawler, and Sonic. The original Bomber in orange and black was my favorite.

They will be one yard further back than you can present a lure Why? Because bass enjoy watching you work hard getting your boat stuck, water over your waders, and your lures hung. Just the way it is.