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Pick your favorite color, it will be just fine. Otherwise, green pumpkin and some silver/ white are universal patterns. I like purple.

St. Croix offers several options depending on your budget. The new Victory series is a good "affordable" option: https://stcroixrods.com/collections/freshwater I would suggest MHF.

Yellow works around here too, but we don't have yellow perch or gobies.

Big Sister and Little Sister have been very productive. I like jerkbaits, but the Baby Diaper color Gitzit RULES!

That is a phrase coined for trout, not bass.

Bull Shoals is my recommendation in AR. I have a trip planned the first week of June.

I don't think New Englanders can appreciate how cold 23* is in Tennessee.

http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/ Mike has my complete confidence. You will be completely satisfied with your "new" reel!

I think I will get one!

6'8" Rainshadow custom/ Diawa Alpha/ #11 Sunline Armilo

Swim jig.

January doesn't suck!

Focus on one bait, specifically a GYCB Senko. Become proficient, then branch out.

G.O.A.T. No one is close.

Boys and their toys... I bought mine last fall and I have about a thousand dollars in it. That's not a "great value", but it is a great rig. The deal doesn't really fit me so I may sell the combo.

I have two packs of black shiner, but can't find that color anywhere.

SHIMANO CALCUTTA CONQUEST BFS HG (Right Handle) Megabass Destroyer P5 FOst-66X #6 Tatsu I have fished this a few times, but I think I am going to sell the rig. This might be the perfect BFS, but it's not designed for Tennessee River smallmouth. If you are interested, let me know. https://megabassusa.com/product/destroyer-p5-f0st-66x-siglett/ https://japantackle.com/casting-reels/shimano/round-shaped-casting-reels/reg0000212.html

All of my new (to me) lure experiments come from reviews, mostly from here at BassResource. Currrently adding this to the rotation:

He is a Memphis boy and seems like a great guy and solid citizen.

https://www.alapark.com/parks/lake-guntersville-state-park/lodge-rooms

Translation: Can we move to Florida?

The biggest mistake is "over-fishing" the rig. Cast to a fishy spot and let your weight sit. Twitch it and let it settle. Move it 6"-12" and repeat. Continue until you feel you are out of the zone. Slow is the ticket. https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos?field_tags_target_id=192&items_per_page=21

When you realize you like both kinds of music: Country & Western.

The "Fun Factor" was a Perfect 10. Either team coulda/ shoulda won. Regardless of the betting line, the next games are about even, we just have our favorites. Good luck to your team. I'm rooting for the Chiefs!