NorthernBasser

Just one BRAND for creatures/craws? Definitely Strike King. Berkley a close second. IMO.

Thanks for sharing. Hang in there buddy. It is tough. Just take things day by da. I pray things get better for you.

Thank you guys/gal for your very kind words. It means a lot. ❤️

Hey 'yall. Just wanted to give a quick update on how I'm doing. Some people have messaged me because they've seen me a little more active on the boards lately. Not that I owe it to you (or if you even care) or anything, but I do think of you guys as family, as I've said before. If you remember back in Jan of 2025, I was diagnosed with a rare lung cancer (never smoked before). I was given approximately a year. My goal was to hit my 51st birthday, which was in December. So I did that. 2025 was pretty rough with the chemo treatments. Lots of sick and tired days. I was able to fish through May, but that's about it. And it just crushed me. My breathing has gotten worse as of late, so I am on oxygen. I can still move around, go places on good days, etc for now. They just started me on some other steroids, which they're hoping will help with my beathing...so I'm not huffing and puffing when walking around. On good days I can actually walk around and do some stuff without the oxygen, which is SO nice. My goal is to be able to fish some this year with some buddies. I know I can't launch/fish with my own boat anymore by myself. But hopefully I'll be able to fish some without getting out of breath so quicky. I may need to stay seated in the boat though if it even gets to that. Bass fishing is my life. It's been tough just coming here over the past year. Or watching fishing Youtube channels and Bassmaster/MLF online. Things that were a part of my routine...just the reminder of what I'm missing out on now. But for some reason, this year I feel I need it. I need any fishing content I can get, despite me not being able to participate like I'd like. It seems it's been good for my soul. I even browse around Tackle Warehouse etc...lol...why I don't know?? I'm not buying anything. I'm still working on clearing out my own tackle shed! 😵‍💫 Anyways, I'm good. I'm still at peace. I know what's coming. They don't know when exactly. I still pray I can get out a few times to fish. It's funny, anytime people talk to me about my whole situation and how I'm handling it, anytime fishing comes up...that's when I break down and cry. Ugh, like just now typing that. I just love the sport so much. I even picked out an urn with a bass on it. 😁 Sorry for the rambling. I love you guys. Just wanted to give an update since it's been a while. And I'll be around here now and then to keep an eye on y'all! Tight lines!

My #1. Texas Rigged 4" Pit Boss. Color- Perfection.

They have a website. https://www.lightningcull.com/

There's a handful of rods I's take over Fury around that price point. Ark Tharp Series- $140 Ark Invoker Tour- $160 Daiwa Tatula XT- $100 Falcon Lowrider- $150 Phenix Feather- different prices depending on model Level Fishing NGX- $170 I've heard good things about the Cashion Element Z2 and the Shimano Intenza.

A few years back my buddy told be he'll run a full Trick Worm as his bladed jig trailer. I thought he was nuts. I usually use the basics- Spunk Shad, Zako, DieZel Minnow, SwimOn, Rage Bug and Goat rigged vertically etc. Well, every time we get together he almost always out-fishes me with his setup. He just hammers them. Closest thing I'd throw is the 6th Sense Bamboosa 5.3. I'd trim just a little off until I get the right length that gives the bait a crazy hunting action. More than any other trailer I've tried.

What are you talking when you say slow reel? I like 5 speeds, but only if we're talking deep cranking where there's a ton of drag. Otherwise any 6 speed is perfect for squarebills or mid-depth.

Thanks a ton, guys. I'll pass this info along to him.

Hey guys. Wondering if you could help me out. My brother-in-law (dang walleye guy, but don't hold it against him 😆) is looking to get some lithium batteries. I know nothing about them. He knows I can usually find good deals on tackle, so he asked if I knew of any good deals/where to buy from. I'll post word for word what he asked me through text- Can I put you to work and find any deals on deep cycle lithium batteries? I need 24 or 36V and over 100 amp hour. Also looking for a charger for them. Most have 10 or 11 year warranty. Yesterday I saw a warranty that transfers to second owner but don't remember which one it was. So that's what I have to go on. I really appreciate any help you guys can give. Now he added- Can also be 12V x2 or 12V x3, where ever best deal is.

Those pink Ozzies on a white bladed jig was killer for me last spring. It was LM candy.

If you try left-handed, you'd be using your other wrist to do most of the work. So that may help.

I have the previous model (or 2 before...it's the NFC blank) of the Kistler Feel N Reel composite. 7'2 MH/Mod. fast. Only weighs 4.4 oz. I don't like the weight of full glass rods, personally. It's an awesome rod. I think they only have it in 7'3 with the new model. As of now at least. $250 on their site but they always have deal where it cuts the price down quite a bit. You can call and talk to the owner (Trey) if you have questions.

Can you get a different handed casting reel/use a spinning setup for your jerks?

Just paint the top of your frog with some high-viz yellow.

Oh shoot, my bad! In that case, GREAT deal then (I notice they're out of stock now). Don't mind me, carry on...

They have a 13 Fishing Muse II Black rod for sale for $300. It says regular price $675. That rod retails for $225-$235. 🫤

I'm very sorry you are going through this, Tom. We're all here for you. 💛

50% off all rods at Kistler. Not gonna find a better rod for $150 than the Helium.

That's a deal.

Just wanted to drop in and say hi to you all. I'm not as active 'round these parts anymore. Haven't bought anything in about 5 month. Haven't had the boat out in almost 5 months. Really sucks, but it's how things go. Anyways, just wanted to say hi to my Bass Resource family. 💚

Dang that sounds brutal. Here's hoping for a quick recovery!

It's not craw profile, but the DieZel Minnowz (4") is one of my favorite trailers. It's a paddle tail which I usually don't like on bladed jigs, but it's very subtle in it's kicking action. Also, with any trailer, you can add a drop of super glue to keep them holding on longer.