roadwarrior

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Then why ask if you have already made up your mind? No one suggested that combination. :-/

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That is a nice pic. Congratulations! 8-)

BassBird, Your pics aren't working and reposting them isn't either!

Welcome aboard! 8-)

But there is only one Fat (Boy) Ika: http://***/cgi-bin/order/92F-10 8-)

That would be the case with all lures and techniques. 8-)

Hard jerkbaits: 6 1/2' baitcasting rod, Medium Power/ Fast Action with a soft tip. My rig is a St. Croix Avid AC66MF/ Shimano Metanium. The rod might be found on sale for around $100. Soft jerkbaits: 7' spinning tackle, Medium Power/ Fast Action with a firm tip. I use my soft plastics rod, St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MF/ Shimano Stella 2500FB. 8-)

Hmm... That creates a picture in my mind of some skinny dude in hip-waders, casting an original Floating Rapala into a 20 mph wind with his pink Pixy. : 8-)

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Smart-ellic! ;D ;D 8-)

It seems to me that Florida needs to produce its first 20 before talk of a new World Record is plausable. 17.27 lbs is a fine fish, but not really "in the hunt". http://www.floridafishinglakes.net/floridafishingspecies.html 8-)

I think that is considered a "typo" rather than a spelling error. :

Only sissies use spinning tackle! Just kidding. I fish both and like them equally, but I have a strong preference for one over the other for specific techniques. For lures requiring a constant retrieve (crankbaits, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits), I prefer baitcasting gear. More generally: Spinning tackle: Finesse fishing Baitcasting gear: Power fishing 8-)

Wow! Isn't that interesting? Certainly something I have never considered. Russ, is the plastic used by the manufacturer of *** all the same? I wonder how long it takes to dissolve and if there is a significant difference between soft and relative hard plastic formulas? When left in water, the Yamamoto formula swells and becomes mushy after a few days. I don't know whether they are more digestable, but it seems they might be. We may have to start fishing GULP! 8-)

Welcome aboard! There are great lakes and rivers throughout the region. Fundamentally, the major difference in bass fishing here vs. Florida is fishing structure instead of cover. Good luck! 8-)

Welcome aboard! This is some advice offered to another newbie: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1204551587 Good luck! 8-)

These threads should help: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1182371999/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180501296 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1196114229 Good luck! 8-)

Welcome aboard! This is a recent thread that addresses your question: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1204064274 8-)

CJ knows a thing or two about the jig bite, I have seen him in action! Slow and meticulous, or something different if that doesn't work. 8-)

If you come down to the Memphis BPS, let me know!

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! That fish looks healthy, but until you know more about the pond, you shouldn't keep any. A one acre pond is really small and may not hold but a few bass. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)