RickB

Thanks so much for the info guys, it is greatly appreciated. My uncle and his bud fish there often, we’ll have 2 boats and 4 folks fishing. He’s been trying to get me to come up for the past couple of years and I finally have the time to get there. My uncle’s bud has a camper he keeps up there so hopefully they have a pretty good scoop as far as when to go and where to fish. He’s always calling me telling me about their 100+ smalljaw days and I’m ready to catch my share of them. Any of you have a preference on tubes to use brand, color, size, hoping they will share but you never know. They may just be getting me up there to make sport of me and my southern fishing ways. So I had better have my own baits. Once again I can’t thank you guys enough for all of the info and hopefully I'll have some pics to share after the trip.

Bassguytom, I'm going for sure just wanting make sure I don't frost bite. Don't reckon my uncle will let me build a fire on his boat. I'm used to fishing looking for shade. Guess I need to get my tube act together. Hopefully will be able to fish 2-3 days work permitting. About 5hrs to my uncle's and 3 more to the river. Just need to have all of my ducks in a row before heading out. Thanks Guys

Thanks Gundog, definitely looking forward to the trip just don’t want to freeze and take all of the fun out of it. Been crappie and trout fishing when it’s been too cold for this old boy and I just don’t enjoy it. Got the invite from my uncle that lives up that way and cold to me and him are two different things. Good info on when to fish, I’m looking more towards April after reading your reply just have to schedule at least a month prior to get my vacation from work. So whenever I pick I’m pretty much looked in regardless of temp and water levels. Baits, I know he uses tubes mostly but I have never had any luck or just haven’t put the time in but they’ll be in my arsenal, I do like using cranks and spinnerbaits with spinnerbaits being my favorite. Once again Many Thanks

Got an invite to fish the Susquehanna river for smallmouth, as best as I can determine around Duncannon PA. Never been in that area of the country before and looking for any tips on baits and presentation. The invitation is open for when ever I can make it but was told mid to late March is the best time. If any one is familiar with area please let me know about it. I'm thinking mid to late March is going to be cold. I have fished in the cold before and being a southern boy I don't care for it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I have this situation under scrutinization, if after scrutinization the results are negative. I feel I should redouble my efforts in this area.

Any more updates on this NCbassraider. I had a basshunter years ago and it got settled, she didn't want it but didn't want me to have it either. Anyway looking for something small again and really like the looks of these but haven't ever seen one in person. GF doesn't think the pontoon type look stable enough for her. Thanks

I have a Ugly Stick w/ a ABU baitcaster reel that I use for worm and jig fishing. Probably been using it for 30 yrs or more. Reel was rebuilt by BPS a few years ago both have served me very well. Don't think I have ever caught a fish that was worried about my rod and reel combo. I have always told folks buy what you can afford learn how to use it and go catch fish.

I have a couple of different colors but I seem to do best with black/white stripes. 4.5" size have caught bass smaller than the spook on it.

Vienna Sausage, orange nabs and a fly cake (little debbie raisin cream pie) for those from other parts of the world.

Former Marine, 0351 Anti-Tank

First post to the site, so forgive my faux pas if I make them. From South Central Va, anybody ever heard of Martinsville Speedway. Been fishing for most of my life then caught my first Big Mouth and was hooked (pun intended). Been looking here for a while and finally decided to join.