roadwarrior

I have had good luck with the Rage Tail Menace, Siebert Jigs/ Rage Craw and BPS Tender Tubes #71.

My brother and I fished Toledo Bend for a week this spring. I did not lose any lures and neither of us had a break-off.

For topwater I fish the G. Loomis GLX PR844C (popping rod). For jerkbaits I like a shorter rod. I now have a custom, but for years I fished a St. Croix Avid AVC66MF which has a soft tip.

Worm binder https://www.walmart.com/ip/Berkley-14-x-9-Soft-Bait-Binder/33607329?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227022625366&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40971773072&wl4=pla-78914955392&wl5=9013543&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla_with_promotion&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=33607329&wl13=&veh=sem

Not really...I use remnants which are basically free. For dedicated line Seaguar Red Label will work just fine.

http://www.basspro.com/shop/en/owner-phantom-tube-hook

A "Go-To" lure for me. I have my best luck white on white using a Rage Tail Structure Bug for the trailer. My most productive presentation is a steady slow roll just off the bottom, occasionally ticking cover and structure.

And there is more in our library.

One example is Z-Man Chatterbait. The original is still VERY popular and relatively cheap (both in terms of price and quality). For a little more you get their "Project Z" which has MUCH better components. http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Z-Man-Project-Z-ChatterBait/productDetail/Skirted-Jigs/prod99999049916/cat101093?ref=google?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shoppingfeeds&utm_term=1448136&utm_campaign=GDF&gdffi=956ae87823e94c98adceb63322121bc0&gdfms=6A7A84E520724DAC98B810F6BA835F17&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItKSjiuDZ1QIVlIqzCh2_wAHjEAQYBSABEgKpZPD_BwE

Spending time on the water is the best way to learn, but we have a VERY extensive library and a huge selection of instructional videos. Here is one to start with: https://www.bassresource.com/how-to-fish/ Welcome aboard!

G. Loomis PR844S Shimano Stells 2500FD #6 Seaguar Tatsu 2/0 Trokar Worm Hooh BPS Tender Tube #71

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/hula-grubs.html

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-baraja-worm-tackle-binders.html?mainc=SHM-2502&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIncXGrf_Y1QIVUyOBCh3UWgqAEAQYAiABEgJ44fD_BwE

Welcome aboard!

Little ponds dry up occasionally. My most productive pond is a neighborhood around 13 acres. I still catch some nice bass, but my "pet" was removed last year by some jerk. When taken she weighed 10.4 lbs.

Not necessarily my all time favorite, but this was a fun read I just finished: http://www.michaelcrichton.com/dragon-teeth/

For the most part I use what is left as a remnant on a spool of fluorocarbon line. #6 or #8 is probably all you need, but you can go heavier if you like. If you decide to buy a dedicated spool, Seaguar Red Label is fine for leader line.

7' spinning tackle, M/F, #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid. https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/lake-guntersville-2012.html

My PB (smallmouth) is pictured in my avatar. That was January 2005. Still hunting for 12 lbs 1 oz.