NorthernBasser

Also extra 10% off select brands.

The site keeps crashing on me tho.

I haven't but have heard good things. Fishermen's Heaven has 25% off Lew's reels right now with code lews25.

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head. Dirty Jigs Matt Stefan Guppy Swimbait Jig Head. Coolbaits Lure Co. "The Down Under" Underspin.

They told me there will be a Black Friday sale this year. Not sure of the details tho.

Do you know what reel that is? I'm assuming a Lew's since that's who sponsors him, but I can't figure out what model that is.

Yessir. Spro RKCrawler 55 in Melon Craw color.

Haha, Tackle Warehouse does the same.

Thanks man. Yeah, usually the smaller pike are pests when I'm bass fishing. Especially with the bite-offs, etc. But the nicer ones are definitely welcomed! Especially when you're targeting them.

6" Rage Cut R Worm (Black Blue Flake or Black Blue Swirl), with a pegged 3/16 tungsten worm weight. Nothing comes thru the weeds better. I usually straight retrieve and every now and then kill it. A lot of times that's when it'll get bit. I also like the Z-Man Turbo Fattyz a lot. It's also 6" but it's beefier than the Cut R worm. And obviously more durable.

Awesome pics, fellas! Just a few recent catches from some chilly water (47-51 degrees). What the pictures don't show are the tears in my eyes knowing fishing is coming to an end here in Wisconsin.

Looking at TW and The Hook Up, just trying to decide between colors now. Thanks.

Lol I bet! I won't be going if there's blizzard conditions..

Haha, I wish. I have a friend who complains about his wife...how she buys stuff even tho she doesn't need it because "it was on sale and just couldn't pass up that deal". That's me with fishing stuff. I'm starting to wonder if I'm still a fisherman or just a tackle collector. I'm holding off putting the boat away for the winter. I'm hoping we have a mild end of Nov into Dec like last year. This is definitely a sad, sad time of the year for us northerners.

Bait monkey? Pshh. More like bait ape!!

Funny you mention that, because an MS Slammer has been on my list for a while now as well. What size do you use?

I've had decent success on wake baits over the years. Definitely had more success on other topwater presentations, but then again I throw them a ton more than wake baits. I'll admit I am a tackle junky, so that's probably part of the reason I want a PB Rat. I realize there's other baits that'll catch more fish than a large rat, but I just love catching bass on bigger baits. I also like the fact that they're made of resin. Should last a long time. And lets be honest, they just flat-out look cool with the color swirled in with the resin. I definitely can only get one tho. Leaning towards the 2 piece but was hoping to get others' opinion on them.

I've been wanting one of these for little while now, and think I may pull the trigger. It'd definitely be the most money I've spent on one bait, so I'm a tad apprehensive. Just curious if anybody has experience with them? And if you prefer the 2-piece or the 3-piece. Appreciate it!

RIP, Legend. So sad.

Funny you mention the RkCrawler. Got my first smallie on it the other day.

This really sucks. The world needs more Aaron Martens.

The bottom lip doesn't appear to extend out far enough.

Here I thought I was the only one using it as a "toad". You're right, the fact that you can pause it makes it even more deadly. I would like to see an even larger version...maybe a Papa Goat or something like that.

How about "if the bass aren't biting it's because they're already full and there's literally nothing you can do about it". Come to think of it, that one I made up to tell myself on days when I'm struggling.