GoneFishingLTN

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What’s your setup for a 5-inch paddle tail swimbait, similar to a Basstrix? Specifically, what rod and line do you prefer?

How important do you think it is to dive deep into specific bait categories? For example, Tactical Bassin’s recent jerkbait seminar covered around 20 different jerkbaits, detailing the ideal time, place, and action for each one. To me, this feels like overkill, though I understand there’s truth in what they’re saying. How many people here go that deep into specific bait types?

There seem to be a lot of options available, and I’m trying to figure out the best course of action. If you were in my shoes and had two batteries that both tested good, but they’re from Interstate and have received poor reviews, what would you do? I don’t want to just waste money replacing them, but at the same time, I want to avoid potential issues when I’m out on the water. I typically spend 8-10 hours out there and need reliable power for the entire trip. Would it make sense to invest in a deep cycle battery, and get rid of one of the interstate?

Here is a pic I honestly don’t know if everything is hooked up right I’ve paid B.A.S.S. pro 1000 dollars in labor and it’s been nothing but headaches with promises it’s fixed. I would love to learn if I’m doing something wrong

Yeah the electronics will shut off after 3 hours if I don’t drive the big engine due to low voltage I do agree they are not a true tell of voltages but last year when I got the boat I never went below 12.8 voltage with the factory wiring but now I am with these new interstates. I'm fine investing into new wiring if this is the fix just why do you think it worked fine last year? am I running the correct batteries for my set up?

I bought the boat last year, and the batteries lasted the entire year. However, Bass Pro said it was time for new ones, so they installed them. After 3 hours, I notice the voltage drops down to 12.1. When I start the main motor, the voltage jumps up to 14, but after I turn off the motor, it quickly drops back down to 12.8 and then returns to 12.1 within about an hour.

Less than 6 months I took them out and interstate put a load test on them and said they are perfect

I have a Nitro Z20 and have noticed slight scratches where the boat sits on the bunks. This is very disappointing since I take great care of my boat. The bunks show some areas where the carpet is matted down, but there is still no exposed wood—just some spots where the carpet fibers appear fluffy. How do you know when it’s time to replace the carpet on your trailer bunks?

Humminbird Helix 10 at the console, Humminbird Helix 9 at the bow, along with a Garmin 10 used for LiveScope. The boat is a Z20 with a 250 Mercury 4-stroke engine. The main batteries are two Interstate AGM 31M. The batteries will not last longer than 3 hours without running the main motor. When I run the motor, it charges them up for a bit but then they quickly

Is this a bait you just put up in these situations or do you personally try to use it when it’s this windy?

I never got a chance to see the 9 inch zoom lizard is the magnum 8” that’s out currently fatter?

First, you line up according to the wind. But when do you turn off the big motor and switch to the trolling motor? On average, how slow are you moving when heading to the waypoint on the trolling motor?

I can't seem to find a screw in underbelly hook for the 3.8 kietech I found this Owner Weighted Beast Hook w/ Twistlock but I would think a 6/0 would be to big?

Texas rig robo worm 3/16-1/4 oz with a 6 inch robo worm what rod would you use for this? Fishing around brush/rock/and a little grass? Medium or med light?

Do you just roll cast or pitch to your target hop it then reel it back or do you drag all the way to the boat?

Shallow water 1-8 foot of water with 1-4 foot of that water having some dead grass spots along with rock/some light timber How would you go about fishing this?

FFS is just a tool, and I completely agree that bass don’t change their behavior. However, my only rebuttal is this: why do you think tournaments are still being won using it, with baits like a Damiki rig during the spawn? I feel good using the Livescope and finding fish, but I guess the issue might be my skill with finesse lures. I just feel like I’m wasting too much time using them. For example, I went fishing last week when the water clarity was around 1 foot. I fished at 8 feet or less and couldn’t get anything to bite in the 3 hours I tried. So, I switched to a chatterbait and started fishing the bank, and slowly started catching some bass. any advice on not wasting a ton of time using these styles of lures?

I'm doing better the old school way but it's probably because I've had way more time with it in my hands

I'm currently running into an issue with my style of fishing. I've been fishing like most of you here with spinnerbaits, crankbaits, etc. However, there's no denying that most tournament anglers have switched mainly to finesse fishing while utilizing LiveScope. I still use LiveScope with my older style baits, but it's more for seeing the cover and casting to it, rather than trying to follow my lure the whole time. Lately, I've switched to what most are doing because I mainly want to improve if that's where the game is heading. However, I'm having trouble due to wanting to cast right up in that 5-foot zone where I've caught some nice fish before (some of our lakes don't have a lot of great structure out deep). I also am struggling with the wind I'm casting into it and facing into it but having trouble tracking my lure

I feel like I’m missing something I have the equipment I have the right baits but am having trouble finding bass on structure in the winter time that I’m able to target them with a jerkbait if I find bass they seem to be in 20 plus foot of water where my megabass arsenal does not reach i have the 110 110 plus one now I’ve tried weighting them but the bass never commit water clarity is 2-4 foot and temp is 48 any tips?

I have a 2020 Nitro Z20 boat and I've noticed a bit of wear on the carpet of the trailer bunks. There are two streaks, about 4-6 inches long, where the carpet appears silver due to the fibers being pushed down. Additionally, I observed a small circular hole, approximately the size of a dime, on the right side. I live in Iowa and it seems like there are no professionals who work on these trailers here, so I will need to tackle this myself. Do you have any recommendations for carpet replacement? Also, is there a way to find the measurements of the boards online?

Gear ratio difference TTUMQLT2500D-XHRight/Left 6.2:1 6.78/240, 10/2108BB + IPT:34.5 vs Model VF2500HGF Gear Ratio 6.0:1 Line Retrieve Per Crank 35in

I forgot it was Garrett Paquette, I seen this years ago and forgot. I do think going to that extreme detail now days is probably not that helpful

@NorcalBassin With the Classic coming up and TacticalBassin doing 8 straight days of a spring buyer's guide, I'm really curious if Tackle Warehouse will surprise us with a Classic sale like the good 'ol days. I know this was posted a few days ago. If there happen to be a sale when did it occur after the classic?