roadwarrior

Welcome aboard! The general answer is a "baitfish" immitator. The challenge is often being able to reach the target or schooling fish. If casting distance is the issue, it's hard to beat a Rat-L-Trap, Pointer or Johnson Original Silver Minnow (spoon). Otherwise, spinnerbaits or Floating Rapala can be effective. 8-)

Nice fish! 8-)

Palomar Knot: http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Overhand 8-)

Usually totally unexpected, on splashdown, but on occasion this happens with very shallow fish attacking minnows or bluegill. When they are "working" a spot, sometimes they will smack anything that "gets in their face!" 8-)

Well Paul, I can attest to the fact that I've caught numerous bass, big and small, by "hitting them on the head". One of my favorite stories was when I first started using a baitcaster, throwing a Senko in thick grass. The moment the bait hit the water the bass struck! I put on a Bill Dance hookset that would stick a gator, deep! The only problem was, I hadn't clicked the reel over. My guide's eyes bugged out as he stared at my big ball of cotton candy. This is the worst backlash I have ever had and required more than a little surgery, a total re-do! 8-)

Wow! So, how many 10 pound bass have you caught at the Lake of the Ozarks? I have heard guys talk about some pretty good numbers, but never size. From what I gather, the docks have become the primary target for most people. 8-)

Ick! What are you doing with a green fish? :

Too cool! Nice picture sequence and a fine bass to boot. 8-)

Sweet! 8-)

;D ;D ;D ;D WOW! ;D ;D ;D ;D That's one heck of a fish and some great pics, too. Congratulations! Job well done. 8-)

Soft plastics last indefinitely. 8-)

Great! I'll pay you $3 a bag plus postage...Don't care about the color or even if you used a few. Just don't send them UPS, those guys can't be trusted! :

Welcome aboard! BassResource.com has an extensive library. Spend some time in "Fishing Articles" at the top of the page. I think you will be surprized at all of the contributions and wealth of useful information we have available for you. 8-)

You might want to check this out in the Flea Market: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1215820266/5#5 8-)

Countdown Rapala, rainbow trout pattern Panther Martin, gold blade, black with chartreuse spots Rapala X-Rap, rainbow trout pattern 8-)

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Share your strength and faith with the family as they work through this difficult time. Lord, hear our prayers.

I'm not sure I understand the question, but here's the answer: http://www.roboworm.com/fxworms.htm 8-)

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Welcome aboard! 8-)

;D ;D ;D SALUTE! ;D ;D ;D 8-)

Palomar Knot http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Overhand For big, treble hook lures: Sixteen-Twenty (also known as Duncan Knot or Pitzen Knot) http://206.210.94.83/assets/recommended_knots/pdf/fhf_knot_sixteen_twenty.pdf 8-)

I don't think they bought the company to change the beer. :

Welcome aboard! 8-)

If you simply follow the specs, the Rat-L-Trap is really designed to be fished a little shallower. At the Guntersville Roadtrip we were fishing these lures in 2' - 4' of water! The Fat Free Shad 14' -18'; DD22 11' - 18'. However, all three can be fished at a variety of depths. I think all three will work for you and they are relatively inexpensive. 8-)