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That’s what I was thinking. What seasons are the most common for this? Winter and summer? Or

So my main question is: how do you know when to switch into “LiveScope-style” baits like a minnow, jerkbait, big jig, or Neko worm versus when to rotate into other presentations? What cues are you looking for on the water that tell you it’s time to make that adjustment instead of sticking with a search or reaction bait?

So I was listening to a pro on tour, and he mentioned that he has “LiveScope baits” and then “other baits,” and honestly that didn’t make much sense to me. At that level, shouldn’t all lures be considered LiveScope baits? If you have the technology, wouldn’t you always want to use it to target fish precisely and make the most accurate presentation possible? That’s why I’m confused by the distinction. To me, every lure should be something you can use with LiveScope—whether you’re targeting a specific fish or making casts to high-percentage areas. What do you think he meant by separating “LiveScope baits” from “other baits”?

Spinnerbait fishing is something I really haven’t spent much time doing. Like most anglers, I’ve thrown one here and there, but I’ve never committed to having it in my hands all day—until yesterday. The lake I was fishing doesn’t have shad, so I wasn’t sure if throwing a spinnerbait all day was even the right decision, or if I was using the right style for the conditions. What I did was target spawning areas with a double willow spinnerbait, and I retrieved it just fast enough that I could barely see the blades turning. The reason I’m questioning whether that was the right approach is because I covered a lot of water and good-looking cover, but it felt like I was just blind casting the entire time. It didn’t feel very efficient or productive. Now, I did catch fish—a 4-pounder and a 3-pounder—and I caught a lot overall, but I also caught a ton of small fish, probably more small fish than I’ve caught in a long time. I’ve heard a lot about slow rolling a spinnerbait, but while listening to Jason Christie, he mentioned that he never fishes it out of sight. So that’s what I did all day. I caught numbers, but it felt like I was moving through a lot of really good structure without fishing it thoroughly. I’m trying to figure out whether that “keep it in sight” retrieve is actually the best way to fish a spinnerbait in this situation, especially in a lake without shad, or if I would have been better off slowing down and fishing deeper targets more methodically.

I’ve had my bass boat for a few years now, but I’ve always taken it to shops for repairs and oil changes. It’s a 2020 Nitro Bass Boat with a 250 V8 Mercury 250 V8. Last year I accidentally pulled the breakaway cord, and after taking the boat in to have it reinstalled, I ended up having two actuator failures. Since then, I’ve had everything repaired and it’s working fine now, but I just don’t feel comfortable anymore. I keep worrying that something else might be wrong—like maybe the trailer suspension is bad and I just don’t know it, or some other issue I’m missing. I did take the trailer to a shop and had them inspect everything before all this happened, but I don’t really know exactly what they checked. I get the oil changed at the shop yearly also Another fear is sometimes when im done loading the boat I think I see a tiny bit of oil trailer from behind the motor in the water but don't see any oil leak at out when I pull out and wipe down the boat. For those of you who have dealt with this kind of anxiety after equipment problems, what do you do to get peace of mind and trust your setup again?

is there a great place to buy jdm reels? Also what does the metanium shine in?

I agree I will look into that do you think it will hurt the gel coat on the boat atm

it's fiberglass and is my prized possession. It’s not just wood there’s no metal at all, and it’s a newer boat, a 2020 model.

I had my bunk boards replaced by a year ago. I went about 15 times and noticed this at one point is this a serious issue and needs to be replaced?

Hey everyone, I could really use some advice on how you’d organize this reel lineup and what direction you’d go next. I’m a big fan of Daiwa and Shimano, and right now my current setups are: Daiwa Tatula Elite Long Cast for Carolina rigs and similar techniques Daiwa Tatula Elite Flip and Pitch for soft plastics, mainly pitching, but I cast with it some too Daiwa Tatula 150 (6 gear ratio) for 5XD and 6XD crankbaits Daiwa Tatula SV for smaller crankbaits — I have the first gen models and absolutely love them Shimano Curado DC for jigs Daiwa Zillion SV TW for casting Texas rigs The main issue is that the Tatula 150 is the only reel in my lineup that I really don’t love. It works for my 5XD and 6XD crankbaits, but it just doesn’t have that same smooth, solid feel as the rest of my reels. I’ve been thinking about moving the Zillion over to square bills because I like that faster retrieve, but then I’d need to decide what to use for Texas rigs. I’m debating between: Getting two more Texas rig reels (maybe zillions or dc) Moving to the Daiwa Tatula Elite Flip and Pitch for Texas rigs Buying another Daiwa Tatula SV zillion for Texas rigs Replacing the Tatula 150 with something smoother for deep cranking, maybe from Daiwa or Shimano So I guess my question is: if this was your lineup, how would you organize these reels for the techniques listed? And for deep cranking with 5XDs/6XDs, is there a Daiwa or Shimano reel that has that really smooth feel I’m looking for? Sorry for the long post, but I’d really appreciate hearing how you’d set this lineup up. price range under 350 a reel

I love to read about bass Fishing and I was reading something about largemouth bass and it was talking about tube jigs usually if you’re fishing for largemouth bass usually a tube is Texas rigged. So the question is in the 90 early 2000 what exactly was a tube jig for largemoith

Yeah I keep trying to have great days on it but haven't yet a fish here and there but never a killer day. water clarity ranges but around 3 foot visibility sometimes 2 foot. Fishing pressure always high

I’m looking to deepen my understanding of lowland fisheries and would appreciate insight from any reliable source—books, YouTube, articles, or experienced anglers. Specifically, I’m interested in learning how bass behavior differs in these systems, including bait selection (for example, whether techniques like an A-rig are effective), seasonal patterns, and how fish relate to different types of cover throughout the year. Any detailed knowledge, patterns, or resources you’d recommend would be greatly appreciated.

I’m reworking my jig box and wanted to get some input. Right now I’ve got a mix of random sizes, but I’m looking to really fine-tune things for the lakes I fish. Most of our lakes have pond weed—not thick grass—and you can’t really rip baits through it much. Bluegill still hang around it feeding on insects, so that’s a big factor. For those of you fishing similar conditions: What jig sizes are you leaning on the most? What are your go-to styles and setups for this type of cover? Appreciate any insight

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I have a Nitro Z20 and have always had others handle the trailer maintenance, but I really want to learn how to do it myself. I honestly know nothing about trailers or this type of work. If you were starting from zero, what YouTube videos would you recommend to help me learn?

you just tie on the crank bait for the depth in the moment? or have a few tied up and pull the right one out of the rod box

If you had to pick only six baits for fishing rock in less than 12 feet of water, which lures would you choose to approach this situation for largemouth bass?

I’m trying to match the following crankbaits: Deep Little N-Norman Middle N-Norman Speed N Speed N Jr. norman fat boy Right now I’m thinking: Spro 50 (for the Deep N-Norman) Spro 55 (for the Middle N-Norman) Lucky Craft 1.5 (for the Speed N) I’m not sure what to pair with the Speed N Jr. Do you think these are good matches, and what would you recommend? I have tons of strike king and lucky craft along with some river2sea square bills

I’m planning to crank more this season and wanted to get input from those who primarily crank. Do you typically run three rods all with 10–12 lb line and rotate different crankbaits, or do you prefer setting up multiple rods with different line sizes (such as 14 and 17 lb) to fine-tune running depth by a foot or so between setups?

no replacement at all for this now days is there?

@Bluebasser86 Looks like a heavy head 3/4oz? also large blades 5 and 4.5? how do you fish this exactly

Not talked about much these days, but it used to be common during the summer months. What worms were typically used back then—something like a Zoom Dead Ringer, or something different?