NorthernBasser

I do have a buddy who lives in N. Carolina. Hoping to get down there once this winter, depending on how busy I am at work.

This is what I'm looking at. I wish I had some at my local stores so I could try them on before I buy online. Do they run pretty true to size?

Not sure how good these suits are, but that's one hell of a deal! Also, you get a free Huk gaiter when you spend over $75.

To all you guys who are still able to fish open water right now...I hate you.

He said "not my highest end rod". HIS. And that rod that can be had for $180 on sale.

I use the Tat 200 (6.3) for my swimbaits. Works great. Sportsman's Outfitters has it marked down to $109.99 right now. Hard to beat that price.

Awesome, thanks! Have you ordered from these guys before?

I've caught a good amount of largemouth on the ned in water with 6" of visibility. Also have caught many smallies in rivers with even less visibility. Obviously it'd do better in clearer waters, but it does work in lesser water conditions as well. I see now that Googan baits now sell ned worms that have a rattle already inserted, which could help in muddy/stained water. Personally, I can't bring myself to buy Googan baits, tho.

Hey guys. I'm looking to buy some Simm's Challenger bibs and jacket (non-insulated) in the black color. Right now I'm seeing the bibs online for 20% off. With Black Friday coming (or even sooner), I'd appreciate it if anyone could give me a heads-up if they happen upon a better deal somewhere. Thanks!

Ironic that their Megabass stuff is excluded (or so it seems...haven't checked every lure), yet the code is Mega20.

I imagine. A gift card is a gift card. So, let's say you get a $100 GC. You pay $85 for it. Then use it however you please.

They always have bins of really marked down rods that came out of the factory with minor blemishes etc. Mostly cosmetic stuff you have to look hard to find.

I use the Tatula 200 with the 7'9" Dobyns Fury swimbait rod.

Good deal, or you can wait a month and get it on Black Friday for $192 on TW.

FYI, in stained/dirty water I always use a glass bead between my weight and hook. Gives it a little tapping sound when the bead and weight hits.

I dig it!

I know I've said it before, but such a beauty of a boat. Question for ya. I notice you had the boat tied up to the dock. I see a lot of guys deploy their Power Poles/Talons when launching/loading solo instead of tying it up. You ever do that?

For t-rigs and jigs in moderate cover I use 16lb Sniper. Love it. I do use KVD line conditioner every few trips. Not saying you have to.

7'2" Kistler KLX FNR. Med-heavy/moderate. The blank has a glass tip that is fused into graphite.

I don't love or hate the smell of bass. But Pike...those slimy scoundrels smell.

Funny. I had the same thing happen to me fishing a Texas rig this year (Gammy tho, not VMC). I was pitching, working it slow, so I was surprised it was actually able to hook him.

FTR, I've never tried Tatsu. Just referencing people who mention using line conditioner with it.

For the cost of Tatsu, you shouldn't have to use line conditioner.

They even make a KISS rod. Yes, the band KISS...on a fishing rod.

Shark teeth? That alone would keep me from buying the reel.