NorthernBasser

So far I've tried Bow to Stern as well as Slick Mist. Both do decent job IMO, but water spots are still visible after using both. I have heard this hot sauce is the real deal. Is it just mainly for water spots, or will it remove scum etc. as well?

Ok, thanks guys. Maybe I'll just hold the nozzle far enough away just to play it safe and use a sponge to help get the heavier stuff off. With it being black I just wonder about it scratching. I'm sure eventually the scratches will come because I tend to fish and some junk, but since the boat is new...you know how it is.

Hey guys. I was wondering if it's ok/safe to use the pressure washers they have at car washes to wash my boat (aluminum). My boat is new, but it gets very dirty from when I fish in the slop. I'd like to wash it off and then use some Star Brite or Bow to Stern on it. Thanks.

OK, so I checked and they will fit if you just bend the top part of the package a bit. But an easier solution would be to just take a scissors and just cut a half inch off the top of the package (where hanger hole and staple is at). They'd fit easily then.

As others have said, you can use a bunch of different trailers for it. Personally I like these. Keeps a slimmer profile (to get thru pads/weeds), yet the motion of the Minnow gives it a lot of action.

The Johnson Silver Minnow slides thru everything. Nice steady/slowish retrieve. Love fishing them thru pads, as long as the pads aren't too dense. When it bounces off a stalk, that's usually when the fish nail it.

Not positive, but I'm pretty sure they'd fit. I have one full of Rage Bugs/Craws and one full of Senkos. I can check tomorrow and let you know for sure if the Keitechs will fit.

I have 2 BPS binders (the double binders), which hold 40-50+ bags of plastics each. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-LargeDouble-Worm-Binder-or-Replacement-Pages And then I have a few of these I use. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Flambeau_4510_Double_Deep_Half_Tuff_Tainer_with_Zerust/descpage-FL4510.html

Always wanted to try this site. Do these actually come directly from China? How long does it take to get them? *edit-Says 9-11 days right on their site. Doh.

Not sure about bulk pricing, but Siebert Outdoors has very fair pricing.

Is that the Slammer? GO PACK GO!!

BTW, I hate using any popping frogs in heavy matted vegetation. I reserve those for more open water.

Booyah is usually my go-to. But this summer I've been doing well with the Jackall Gavacho. It's body is sealed better than most, which means water doesn't get in. Only downside is there's no holes near the butt to stick rattles in if you want. This red color has been great for me.

Just now seeing this thread. I've wondering if there was a place to post catches on this forum. Love seeing others' catches! Here's a mid-summer frog fish. Missed the frog 2 times. Keeps the frog in the strike zone and nailed it on it's 3rd attempt.

That's tough. It's hard to beat froggin' in slop, though.

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Maybe I'll just go with a longer rod and not store it in my rod locker then? I'd prefer then to stay around 7'9" if possible. As far as reel, what are your thoughts on the new Tatula 200? And, is there a set release date for it yet?

Hey guys. So recently I've been getting into fishing bigger swimbaits (for WI at least). Nothing crazy. So far, mainly the Big Bites Suicide Shad. I'm throwing it on a Dobyns Fury Mag Heavy (FR 735C) , which is rated up to 1.5 oz lures. I'd like to get something to throw baits up to 3 oz now. And I'd like to keep the rod at 7'6" or under (so it fits in my rod locker). Any recommendations on rod/reel? I'd like to stay around $200-225 if at all possible. Thanks!

I'd like to add that I keep the plastics in their original bags, and put those bags in the binder sheets. You ca fit 40+ bags in one double binder. Plus there are little zip pockets on the inside for hooks, weights etc.

I have a few of the double binders ($34.99). These are great. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-LargeDouble-Worm-Binder-or-Replacement-Pages

No kidding. I'm always thinking to myself, "who the hell do these people think they are"?

Yeah. I get a handful of bite-offs with pike in all my lakes. Losing a $7 lure compared to a $20 one is a big difference. I am tempted to get one Jackhammer tho and see how much better it is. Ah, thanks man. I appreciate it! edit-Not seeing the 25% off at Overton's. I am seeing $15 off of $100.

Roman Made swimsuit??

Somebody sell me on the Jackhammers. I always told myself that I'd slap myself silly if I spent $20 on a chatterbait. But I see nothing but good reviews on them. I wish Dick's sold their for the same price as TW ($15.99). With Dick's deal, you could get 8 Jackhammers for $120. Tacklewarehouse you can get 8 at any time for $128. Not as great of a deal when you look at it like that.

Literally how I look every time I open a new lure.