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What I have noticed is size 4 and smaller Lakeland and Worth are equal. Once you get over that size they start varying in size. Allen

What! If you swim a non-swimming jig the Earth will rotate off its axes and spin into the sun destroying all life on the planet. Allen

I was going to recommend the tube trick you mentioned. Learned it watching Ike's BPS finesse fishing DVD. Maybe a silver buddy or flutter spoon? Allen

See the Flick Shake works on both of the countries coast for clear deep water. Allen

Best day I ever had for big fish was at Trap Pond. Caught 10 bass over 5lbs one evening on a Zoom toad. Allen

White is more for me to be able to see than matching the hatch. Allen

I keep reading about people on here that are losing skirts to Pike, Musky, Coelacanth. Suggest you try the Lumiflex skirts and wire tie them on. The material is stretchy which should hold up a lot better than silicon skirting? As for where to buy it we will have to wait until Roadwarrior replies as I lost the link he sent me. Allen

Not sure how popular they still are but a white Roostertail spinner will catch just about anything that swims in this state. Allen

Since I have a few "Spare" lures I have been donating to Jr Bassmaster clubs the past couple of years. Currently I donate stuff to 2 Maryland teams, 1 West Virginia, 1 Pennsylvania, and an Illinois team. The local Maryland kids make out as they help me out at some of the shows locally. One kid in particular reminded me of myself when I was his age so I asked him what baits he would buy if he had a lot of money? His father seemed a little embarrassed that he couldn't buy his son whatever he wanted so I told a 12 year old to lie about the value of the Megabass Visions I gave him. Allen

Little backstory on me, I grew up poor and always wanted to buy the stuff I saw on the Bassmasters at 12 but could not afford it. A local gentleman that was really into fishing use to give us kids in the neighborhood lures and even when I had money I tried to pay him but he never accepted. His answer was don't pay me, when you become an adult do for kids like I have done for you? This always stuck with me so now I try to give back to any kids I come across. The Army was both good and bad to me but taught me many lessons and gave me opportunities to better my life. Now there isn't anything Bass related I can't buy at least two of if I want. Where am I going with this well anytime I am fishing and see kids struggling to catch fish I step in like tonight, There were two boys trying to catch so fish at a local creek with no luck and their father was not much of a fisherman. I had been catching little SM non-stop when they arrived so I figured I would help. They were hitting that 2.5" Zman bait that looks like a beaver nonstop so I casted it out and after I hooked them I ask them to watch my rod for bites. Pretended like I was checking my phone or tackle bag while they catch these monster 10" SM. Not sure which one of us was happier but when I left I gave them the only pack of baits I had and the jigheads to go with it. I do this all the time and have actually cut the only bait I have that is working off to give it to some kid struggling to catch fish. For me I like paying it forward and I think it brings me good Karma while fishing. Allen

Smallest super fluke or 3" Senko both weightless will tell you if there is anything in there. No use trying to throw a larger bait until you know something big enough to eat it lives there. Allen

The most accurate description of catching a Walleye ever! Hit like a Freight Train them it just feels like you snagged a wet shirt. Smallmouth bulldog and dive but yeah they do not fight as hard in freezing water. Latest I have caught a Riversmallie is December 27th and the earliest is January 1st. Coldest water temp was 34 degrees and I managed one on a hair jig. February is the worst month IMO? Allen

I have been working on making a new chatterbait trailer for 2 years now. Nothing on the market I totally like. LFT is nice I just wish the tail was vertical. Trying out different baits to see what I like and what I don't? Honestly what I have been working on is similar to the new Berkeley bait. Allen

I would try a Sleeper gill myself. Allen

They probably just think it looks like something they can eat. I mean what does a chartreuse spinnerbait supposed to represent? Allen

Bought some of these from Ebay to try as a chatterbait trailer. Anyone tried these yet? Allen

I bought this rod in January of 2005 and I think it is built on a Rainshadow blank? Allen

Manns baby 1- in bone or chartreuse Bandit Footloose Jackal Zero footer Allen

6-10 MH Fast 10-17lb 1/4 to 3/4oz Allen

If you are bored, I could use someone that can tie bear hair jigs? Everytime I try to tie hair I end up looking like the Grinch with hair glued to my fingertips. Allen

Blade is a little small for that bait? If it isn't running right try bending the wire coming out of the head more torward the hook. Allen

Problem is with Kistler is they have used so many blank manufacturers over the years nobody knows what was used? This is why I love St. Croix rods! I know based on their system how a rod will feel without ever touching one for the most part. Looking into options for a custom rod to replace this right now since I cannot find a used one anywhere. Allen

My issue with the whopper plopper is the tiniest piece of grass stops it from spinning. Heddon torpedo I can be dragging a whole oak tree on the rear hook and the prop still spins. Allen

What was your casualty? Allen

My favorite rod a Kistler California Series Senko rod that I bought in like 2005 had an accident. Rod was a 6-10 but I rolled down the rear window in my Tahoe and before realizing some of my rod tips were against the glass I rolled it up. Broke about an inch off the rod which I know can be fixed but it will never be the same again. This rod has caught 5 of my biggest 10 bass and while not the most sensitive it has been the best creature bait rod ever. I will have it repaired as I owe it that much, but I guess it is time to replace it with something better. Allen