JFlynn97

I have a TW coupon and was looking at this as a cheap option, what do y'all think?

I have a pair of Outdoor Research Fairbanks Gloves. Winters here aren't too bad nowadays but I've found that I can wear them for as cold as I am willing to fish.

I'd be in if I weren't a couple of posts short, but this is a great idea!

this but 1/8oz is by far my comfort bait of choice

No purchase plans yet, but you're gonna love that setup. I have the 6'9" sierra with a Daiwa RG-AB and it's my favorite combo

I always have two - a 6'9" medium/fast spinning rod, and a 7' medium-heavy/fast G. Loomis MBR casting rod because between the two I can throw d**n near anything. I have a holster on my belt that holds one rod and the other one is in my hand, that plus the shoulder bag I have for my tackle and I haven't run into any difficulties (though I'll generally only go waist deep when I'm wading).

That's what I ended up doing, so far it seems to be doing well!

I just recently sold my ol' Chevy Blazer which was great because the rear seats would sit flat with the cargo area so my rods could lie totally flat and out of the way. To replace it I picked up an '05 Honda CR-V which has been great so far, but folding the seats down leaves the rods sitting up at an angle inside the car taking up a lot of space. I'm considering getting some of those straps that go between the handlebars above your doors, does anyone have experience or recommendations for these? Most of my rods are 7' and under (longest rod is 7'3" which isn't insanely long) but I'm worried that they won't fit well. Also, are there any problems with using this setup with a sunroof? This is the first time in my life having one of those so I'd like to be able to use it too, hahah. Thanks!

Thanks, I'm going to use your advice when i go out tomorrow morning

While sensitivity is important, it isn't quite everything. I've got plenty of jig fish on my $70 Abu Garcia silver max

Just picked up a couple tiny torpedos to try out and saw that the hooks look pretty cheap and aren't very sharp. So I went to purchase some replacements only to find out that they aren't on split rings and can't be removed! What gives?

I really want to get into fishing jerkbaits this fall because I have consistently found very little success using them in the past, so I'm looking for a little advice regarding rod selection. These are the current rods in my arsenal: 6'9" medium/fast, spinning (Dobyns Sierra) 7' medium-heavy/fast, casting (Abu Garcia Silver Max) 7' medium-heavy/fast MBR, casting (G. Loomix IMX) 7' medium/moderate, casting (Duckett Micro Magic Pro) 7'1" medium-heavy/fast, casting (ALX Zolo) 7'3" heavy/fast, casting (Dobyns Fury) Which, of these, would be best suited for jerkbaits? I am open to buying a new rod but not looking to spend much (currently I have my eyes on a $50 Ugly Stik Elite 6'6" medium/x-fast). How important do you find sensitivity to be when fishing jerkbaits, and will I miss out on much by cheaping out on the rod? Also while we're on the topic, what lines do you most prefer? I've heard fluoro for suspending baits and mono for floating ones but I'd love some input!

The 3.8" on a 3/16oz owner flashy swimmer with the colorado blade is definitely my favorite way to fish it (this is especially killer in the small ponds that I fish most often, but you can upsize to the 1/4oz or 3/8oz and the 4.3-4.8" swimbaits to target bigger fish or larger bodies of water). You can't go wrong tossing it on the back of a swim jig, and try it texas rigged weightless (on a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hook) or on a plain weighted swimbait hook too (same sizes you would use for the flashy swimmer). But especially as fall starts to come and temps start to drop, pairing it with an underspin will put in work for you.

Sungill has been killing it for me lately, especially the Keitech Swing Impact Fats

Any tips on how to fish a swim jig? So far I think I've only caught a couple pickerel on swim jigs but I want to get more experience with em. I recently picked up some Dirty Jigs swim jigs (in Dirty 420) and a pack of green pumpkin rage menace grubs and some Exoswims as well, think these well work to get me going?

Like many others, I have been stuck at home for the past several months due to the coronavirus. At first I didn't mind so much because it gave me time to get out and do lots of fishing (as its arguably the best way to socially distance)! But I also suffer from mental health problems, namely depression and anxiety, which have really been taking their toll on me in recent weeks and I'm finding it difficult to get out and do what I enjoy. Most days I end up sleeping in too long, watching youtube, eating, and occasionally playing video games before going back to bed. Has anyone else gone through this? Do you have any tips on how I can overcoming this funk I'm in?

I tend to wait and feel for a second tug or to see if my line moves before setting the hook to make sure they really have it in their mouth. That pause lets me feel the fish out - if I feel one tap the fish could have picked it up and dropped it real quick, in which case I want to be able to impart more action to the bait and try to get them to bite again. If i set the hook after that initial tap but the bait is already out of the fishes mouth then I've lost a fish and likely spooked it from biting again.

Not sure how many people here have heard it, but Trace Adkins' new song Mind on Fishin' put a smile on my face. Not exactly related to bass fishing, but I thought some of the people here would appreciate it.

I live in northern Delaware and it seems like the wind is blowing all the time nowadays. It's been incredibly frustrating as a bank fisherman that can only get out a day or two a week, and it seems like whenever I do get a chance I can barely cast with the wind. Has anyone else been experiencing this? Any tips on how to overcome it?

Palomar is the only knot I use

I have a couple of 3600 prolatch boxes too, what I might do is just take what I think I might use and put them in one of those boxes with plastic dividers and use the edge for more bulk storage at home

Hey everyone! A little while back I picked up a plano edge jig box to organize my jigs but then I realized my mistake - I didn't check the size and it doesn't fit in the bag I use! This is the bag I use, and the plano edge jig box is too long to fit in the tackle box compartment. So I'm looking for a bit of advice - either a way to pack the tray so I can still bring it with me, or another 3600 size box that would work well for organizing jigs. I'd love some input!

I throw it on a 6'9" medium/fast rod with light braid or fluoro and have never had a problem. I opted for a medium because my local waters have a lot of grass so I wanted something with a bit more power behind it if I get caught in grass. I imagine a medium light works just as well and likely better in areas with less grass because it's an exposed hook presentation so you really don't need a lot of oomph to your rod.

3/8 oz chatterbait (Buddha Baits Swagger Jig more specifically, which are unfortunately no longer being made) in a bluegill color with a zoom super chunk trailer. 5.82 pounds

They look intriguing, sorta like the Dark Sleeper of jigs. I'm interested to know what people think of them.