Everything posted by roadwarrior
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Line
Single hooks: Tatsu #12 or #15 for baitcasters, #6 for spinning tackle Treble hooks: #10 Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo You might experiment with braid and a leader to see if you like the combination, too.
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Thank you Bass Resource and Yum
Congratulations!
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Couple smallies from our trip
Nice fish, GREAT pics!
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Best hot dog and burger in America?
http://hueyburger.com/about/ In order to have your burger medium rare you have to know something out the management and reputation of the restaurant. I look for a 100% score by the city's health inspectors and the meat must be processed daily on site. Medium rare does not mean raw.
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Wacky Rods
Quantity $449.99 Add to Cart G. Loomis Jig & Worm Casting Rod GLX 893C JWR Length: 7'5" | Line: 12lb - 16lb | Lure: 3/16o.z - 5/8oz. | Power: Med-Heavy | Action: Extra Fast | Handle: C | MPN: 12541-01 2016G. Loomis Jig & Worm Casting Rod GLX 893C JWR an incredibly effective deep-water bass rod! It has enough tip to fish medium-sized jigs with total CONTROL and accuracy, yet it's powerful enough to drive the hook through a plastic worm and into a bass' jaw with authority. The extra length creates maximum tip-speed to increase casting distance, but more importantly, provides total CONTROL in deep-water situations. Additionally, that extra length makes it a great alternative for long-range pitching. GLX pushes the sensitivity meter to the max! Custom build is another option:
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Braid Color
I like everything to match or contrast. I care even if the fish don't. Black is another option you might consider. KastKing Black Ops
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I'd give my next born child for a decent user manual!
My son-in-law is an engineer. If I need a manual I'll wait for him to put it together next time he is in town.
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Underspin
Give this presentation a try: Cast and let the lure fall to the bottom on slack line. Keeping your rod steady at about 10:00, reel quickly, five turns, then let it fall on slack line. DO NOT pump the rod. Reeling allows the blade to lift the lure with minimum forward motion. A couple of years ago I had my best day ever on a BassResource RoadTrip at Pickwick. I fish the Sworming Hornet/ Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad.
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Realistic Paint Jobs
No, but as a collector the finer points really impress me. My favorite are Megabass or specifically the Ito Vision 110. Of my entire collection I have probably only fished three. As far as "catching" my #1 jekbait is a beat up, 10+ year old Lucky Craft Pointer (green Baby Bass). Otherwise my go-to crankbait is a Norman Fat Boy (redear pattern). You would probably consider this lure to be completely ruined!
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Making crankbait dive deeper
The line will "work", but it is is NOT the right line for a dedicated crankbait rig. I would recommend #10 Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo. http://www.sunlineamerica.com/shooter-defier-armilo/
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How to tell the difference on a crankbait
You just need to go fishing with a crankbait. The strike is decisive and the hookset can be either a horizontal sweep or simply lifting your rod and reeling quickly. Treble hooks tend to set themselves.
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Enjoying the finer things in life
I friend of mine buys this beer so no one will EVER ask him to share.
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Poster Child
Although G. Loomis rates the MBR844C as Heavy Power, I think this is the classic MH and could be the Poster Child you are looking for. http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loomis/us/en/home/conventional/rods1/bass/classic-bass/CLASSIC_MAG_BASS.html
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Who has the best Buzz bait???
Same-o, same-o...Cavitron for me, black on black.
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St. Croix Junk Rods
Me, too.
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Summer Time Fishing Advice
In the Mid South summer is all about ledges. On the Tennessee River the magic number seems to be around 20' or so. My go-to is the 10" Rage Tail Thumper, but there are several other choices that a lot guys swear by: 3/4 oz Ledge Buster spinnerbait (single willow blade), Lake Fork Flutter Spoon, 1 oz Siebert Outdoors jigs/ Rage Tail Craw or Lobster and BIG hair jigs (white).
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Good swimbaits
Rage Tail Swimmer http://www.strikeking.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=733&Itemid=1259
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Thought for the day
Congratulations!
- Need Help On My First Custom Rod
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New From California
Welcome aboard!
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Bass rig
"Just Getting Started"Guaranteed To Catch BassI just cant catch bassLearning to fish on your own
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Back to Bassing! PB caught yesterday.
Nice fish, great pic!
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New to the forum in TN
Welcome aboard!
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Knowledge-where to find it LOL (Novice Level)
Start here, take notes and read all the links, too! https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_articles.html Mix the videos in with your reading assignment: https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/