roadwarrior
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Today's high quality hooks are chemically sharpened. They should NOT be sharpend manually, but replaced.
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An oldie but a goodie!
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Your original post is still up. By editing in this format the original is not changed. So, here is your post as I have edited the content:
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Hmm... I suppose it could just be the lighting, but the markings on that fish look MUCH different than your typical largemouth.
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Catt, That is incredible! ;D ;D ;D 8-)
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I have been having some VERY good luck with the GYCB Kreature fished weightless along grasslines. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180909581
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Great story and a fine bass. Congratulations! 8-)
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Me, too! 8-) BTW, Welcome aboard!
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Yep. I was addressing soft plastics and single hooks only. My hook-up and landing ratios and everyone else's is MUCH lower with hardbaits and treble hooks. I don't really know how to put a number on that, but the range would probably be something less than 75%, especially if you count all the slaps and times THE FISH misses the bait!
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Very nice. Congratulations! 8-)
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...and the beat goes on... Great bass, great pic! 8-)
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Well guys, a few post have been deleted, but not because they were "bad." Glenn was trying to be nice and subtle, but not everyone got the hint... We are NOT going to bicker about Senkos and alternatives EVERY OTHER DAY. Glenn referenced and then posted the thread that lists most of the OTHER THREADS that talk about Senkos! STOP! We are not going to continue re-running this ongoing debate/ argument. We are NOT censoring anyone, we (most of the BassResource.com membership) are just tired of this being re-hashed EVERY OTHER DAY!
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Well, yes with regard to the line, but I suspect you will find that this is too much for your rod depending on the Power rating. Now this gets a little tricky. The weight you force your rod to lift cannot, by definition, be more than it's maximum capacity. You will have to play with your rod a little, but with a stick rated Medium Power the maximum flex* is not going to be much over 3 lbs. I want to be at 75% of maximum when setting the drag so I have margin for hang-ups and "aggressive" hook-sets. So, in this example 2.5 lbs for your drag setting might be a better choice. *Maximum flex does NOT equal maximum lift capability. At some point the rod will no longer bend, but it will not necessarily break. However, as you increase weight beyond this point, stress mounts and at some point the rod will in fact break. Regarding wacky rig: No, 4/0 EWG is probably not the right hook. I was addressing a T-rig presentation. I don't go wacky, but I think several members have suggested #2 circle hooks. Someone please correct me if that is the wrong size.
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I generally fish local ponds that take from 1 1/2 - 2 hours to fish from the bank. On weekends when I am not fishing big water, I'll sometimes fish twice a day or 5-6 hours per weekend. I also fish during the week occasionally, especially during the summer. On average I estimate that I catch one bass 5 lbs or better every four to five hours.
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If I detect the bite, my hook-up ratio is something north of 95%. Once hooked, my landing ratio is much higher. To improve your ratios I suggest the following: 4/0 EWG Gamakatsu or X-Point Offset Worm Hooks. Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Hybrid Ultra Soft, #6 on spinning gear, #12 for baitcasters. Set your drag, with a scale, at 25% - 30% of line breaking strength. "Snap-set" hook-set: When you detect a bite, lower your rod tip and reel down QUICKLY. When you feel the fish, snap your wrists to raise the rod tip without moving the reel position relative to your body. NEVER, double set. Keep your rod pointed up between 10 o'clock anf 12 o'clock. Reel when you can, let the fish run when it wants to. Maintain pressure on the fish at all times. NEVER allow any slack in your line.
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My partner always talks about the cows standing or lying down. I can always find one or two standing. :
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Welcome aboard! There are a couple of replies in this thread that address you question: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1183987811
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And during the spawn. :
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I think the marginal utility in quality of a spinning reel as per price increase is much less then that of a baitcaster. Different strokes for different folks. High performance spinning reels are something special for me, especially since they are my preferred tackle for all soft plastics and for most of my smallmouth fishing. So, since these activities represent a significant portion of my fishing time, the performance of this equipment is of the utmost importance.
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Hmm... Some spinning reels cost more than baitcasters. :
