roadwarrior

WOO-HOO! Congratulations. That's a fine fish. 8-)

Soft plastics is my suggestion, but we have some notable fishermen on the Forum that like the XF Action for topwater and jerkbaits, too. For me, all treble hooks are fished on Moderate Action (AC70MM) or Fast Action with a soft tip (Avid AC66MF). My main soft plastics rod is the ES70MF. I also own the EC70MHF which I use for heavy spinnerbaits and Mattlures Baby Bass, but it is well suited for soft plastics and jigs, too. 8-)

Well...being older could have something to do with it, too. Fishing isn't particularly physical, but youth has its advantages. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

In the "Tacklebox" at the top of the page. Expand the size and print out several pages that can be used as a notebook. 8-)

Man, we never get those kind of numbers around here. Great post & pics! 8-)

Excellent advice!

Welcome aboard! I wouldn't concentrate on one fish, if you have seen one there are probably more. Target "big bass" in general and you will be rewarded accordingly. In low light that might mean topwater, buzzbaits or jerkbaits. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits also catch big bass. However, most big bass are tricked by soft plastics and jigs. I highly recommend fishing mid-day. This is when the majority of giants are caught. For me, that means 6" Senko, Fat Ika, 5 1/2" Mizmo Grandes (tube) or 1/2 oz jigs. Good luck! 8-)

3 1/2" tubes are big producers, probably the #1 producers for smallmouth bass. However, don't overlook the grub. I fish 5 1/2" GYCB Single Tails, mostly clear w/ silver flakes or smoke on a 1/8 oz jig head. 8-)

Practice, practice, practice...If there was ever a need for "thumb control" this is where it comes into play. Your brakes don't need to be completely off, but the line must flow smoothly without much (any) resistance. Coordinating the sweep of your rod and release of the lure is another challenge. I'll be interested to see if anyone has the magic answer, I could use some advice myself! 8-)

Just to be nit-picky, since the Forum is so slow this morning... I notice a lot of the combinations at the bigger retailers (BPS, Cabela's, etc.) seem to target something around $150 for their "higher-end" sale items. The difference in equipment between the $100 and $150 price breaks is fairly significant. So you may be right about the $100 pricing point, but if guys can stretch to the next level, I really think it's worth the money. After that, it's hard to argue against the law of "diminishing returns". 8-)

Another nice fish! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

No. Just fish the double tail as it is and you will be fine. I said I "prefer" a single tail, but that doesn't mean the double won't work. I am sure you will do well. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

That appears to be GMAN's jig. I haven't seen others with the dimpled jig head. The hook stands up to display the tailer very prominently, too. 8-)

Marty, I know spinning reels are faster and have higher IPC (inches per crank). They are just not as comfortable for me as baitcasters are for steady and/or fast retrieve. I certainly see your point, I guess you probably understand mine, too. 8-)

Man, I fish for 30+ lb stripers and don't have your problem. I wish I were catching the fish you are. Maybe you need a saltwater reel. 8-)

Spinning tackle: Finesse fishing Baitcasting gear: Power fishing All of your fishing can be done on either type of equipment. For lighter lures and thinner lines, I prefer spinning tackle; for heavier lures and thicker lines, baitcasting. I also prefer baitcasting rigs for fast retrieve presentations. 8-)

A stock repurchase has no impact on reported net income. Income divided by fewer shares outstanding will have a nominal, but positive impact on earnigs per share. 8-)

Okay, I have been told by some members that the search function isn't bringing up anything, so this thread is re-opened. Game on! I'll start... There are better alternatives that are easier to fish, don't require cheap attachments and are far less expensive. Slug-Go or flukes come to mind. Can you catch fish with the lure? Yes. When almost anything else would work better, the Banjo Minnow will produce a few fish. 8-)

I have had prertty good luck with the LC LVR-Max-500 and LVR 300, but the Yo-Zuri RattlN' Vibe rocks! At Guntersville last March I caught most of my fish on a XCalibur Xr50, blue chrome/ orange. 8-)

Gotcha! I understand, that explains things fine. I hope we have a few guys that will follow-up with some custom work. Good luck! 8-)

Welcome aboard! We have several members for Jersey, I'm sure they will drop by with a few suggestions. 8-)

Tennessee bass have a strong preference for tobacco and beer scents. 8-)