roadwarrior

Nope. From the bank you are going to lose lures/baits. However, you can use a variety of soft plastics rigged weightless to imitate a jig and reduce hang-ups and losses: Fat Ika, tubes Hula Grubs, GYCB Kreature or other brand's creature baits. This is an example: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180909581 8-)

Seems a lot like a Fat Ika with a slightly different profile. 8-)

Don't use the lighter lures with the gear you are fishing. I rarely fish anything less than 3/8 oz and much prefer 1/2 +. 8-)

Mattlures has recommended that trick for his baits, too. 8-)

Fishing live minnows on the Tennessee River we often catch smallmouth bloated with crawdads, sometimes stuck in the gullet! These fish, I believe, will "attack anything edible within its reach". There is no better situation a fisherman will ever find than actively feeding fish. 8-)

I hope you will keep posting and update us with your progress. You have a lot of friends here and we are all rooting for a quick recovery. -Kent 8-)

5" GYCB Single Tail Grub for me. 8-)

I have given away all my old buzzbaits. For me it's the MegaStrike Cavitron Buzzbait exclusively. No trailer hook and don't set the hook until you feel the weight of the fish. I fish them with a 5" GYCB Single Tail Grub attached. 8-)

Try the Fat Ika, it might be #1 in still water. 8-)

I would want to give the X-Rap (XR8) and LC Pointer 100 a workout. Jerkbaits are hot in the fall. In low light, topwater might be the ticket (Zara Spook, LC Sammy and Chug Bug). If there is a little breeze, 1/4 oz Cavitron Buzzbait is another suggestion. 8-)

I don't know, but if not he will have to ask again. This thread has become discombobulated! Good night Irene -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

From what I hear, I doubt that dude would be messing with you! 8-)

Well, I don't think you need to change up real fast when something's working. I would keep throwing the spinnerbait for awhile, for sure! 8-)

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WOW! ;D ;D ;D

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Minnows = "moving" lures Crawdads = soft plastics & jigs (looking up vs looking down) 8-)

Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft are both copolymers. The lines are a bonded, not coated, nylon/ fluorocarbon blend. Ultra Soft has a higher percentage of nylon in the formula which results in a line with less memory than any other copolymer I have used. The breaking strength of Ultra Soft is about 1 lb less than original Hybrid, e.g., #12 is about 18.5 vs 19.5. The other noticeable difference is original Hybrid blends better in water. In the smaller diameters, Hybrid is virtually invisible. In clear water, green is a perfect match; smoke in stained water. 8-)

I have read every post you have made on this forum. Your credibility is often questionable. Although we have many members just getting started, we have many others that were accomplished anglers long before you got out of diapers. Going forward, if you have something to add, do so in a courteous way or it will be deleted. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Confidence? This guy belongs to the "Noon-ish Club" http://www.trophybassonly.com/id61.htm 8-)

Outstanding! 8-)

sweet daddy, It's about time to pack your bags, I suspect you will be gone shortly. ______________________ Back on topic Whatever you have spooled up will probably be fine for a day or two. You already know this isn't the best rig for fishing weeds, but if you want to change out the line, 20/6 or 30/8 will work.

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Man, that sure looks fine to me! I didn't know you could find anywhere in California away from the crowd, too cool. 8-)

Some suggest it's a result of light penetration. More baitfish activity results in predators growing accustom to hunting at this time of day. 8-)