mattkenzer

Our lakes have a solid population of pickerel. I see many anglers with a hook attached to a wire leader to prevent the pickerel from cutting the line. They are Smallmouth fishing with success.

Great drop shot bait .... in the top three for me.

Good day ...... Is this a new install?

1. The vast majority of anglers today would start with a Weightless Senko either T-Rigged or Wacky Rigged. T-Rigged in cover and wacky rigged in more open water .... There is always exceptions to the Rule. As it quivers, a Senko falls slowly through the water column .... always watch your line for movement not caused by your bait or you. Not sure, set the hook it's free. If this is not working, add weight so that you can keep the Senko in contact with the bottom as you retrieve it. 2. There is probably no need unless the cover (branches etc.) force you to keep the weight close. I hope this helps.

6 of one, half a dozen of the other ..... IMO both!

WOW! An absolute Gem ..... Congrats

A-Jay has given you sound advice for your first outing. Depending on the method (weighted or weightless) you can fish the Senko in the Top, Middle or Bottom of the Water Column. Don't avoid the grass. Good luck and enjoy!

WOW! Well done sir ...... that is a gem.

I certainly do .... When the Big Girls move back offshore or in those deep holes, my first lipless i would reach for is a 1/2 oz. or 3/4 oz. Red Eye Shad depending on the depth. Color ..... Chrome Blue.

Netbait and Strike King for my Craws. Reaction Innovation and Strike King for my Creatures. Targets, Obstacles and Water Clarity help me decide where to start.

Zoom Lizard - Mossy Pumpkin or Black w/ Red Flake ..... they will make the final decision.

I do color the first 10ft of my high vis yellow braid with a permanent black marker ..... largest marker you can find. I still believe the bass see the line, but just maybe it is a bit more natural? I don't think they spend a lot of time trying to figure it out.

Go Blue Jays .....

This is my name as well but somebody had already taken it .....

Swimming Senkos get a from me. I swim the 5" on a weighted swimbait hook for Smallies in a few local lakes ..... got a couple 1st place trophies with this bait.

Similar to Catt .... but I use both Straight Shank and Offset Worm Hooks .... buried in the plastic. My EWG usage is minimal.

Local Dealer for all Rods and Reels. Same local dealer and BPS (when I go there) for Tackle. Tackle Warehouse for 95% of on-line Tackle purchases .....the odd deal on Amazon would be the rest.

Yup ..... Shaky Head

I have to sons ...... Matthew and Mackenzie We call Matthew (Matt) and Mackenzie (Kenzer) ..... thus, mattkenzer

$20.00 Canadian, I will have to hope there is something good in the Clearance Bin .....

I normally drink water or G2 while fishing. Vodka, water and a squeeze of Lime when I am home in the Man Cave ...

Dang it ..... thought i was ready for spring. Now i need to order Ultravibe Speed Worms. I need one of the Mods to boot my butt of this site. Not strong enough to do it myself ....

Nope ..... All good. Sometimes less is more.

Great point .... happened to me. Make certain that the prop shaft is still straight and true.

Yup ...... This ^^^^^ .... I have them cut to fit and ready to go .... best solution for me.