roadwarrior

CONGRATULATIONS!

You were anointed "Ruler Of The Basement" years ago and you are still doing a fine job!

Like the Rage Structure Bug, maybe?

PBJ (Grid Iron) with a Rage Tail Craw, PJB, too!

I use JJ's to tip some of my baits, but it is too messy to use in someone's boat. MegaStrike is THE BOMB and I ALWAYS use it on all soft plastics.

Welcome aboard!

$34.41 this morning http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-17/oil-set-for-third-weekly-loss-as-supply-glut-seen-relentless

WELCOME ABOARD!

Here is your reading assignment: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130091-read-this-for-your-own-benefit/ This is more: https://www.bassresource.com/search?search_api_fulltext=sponsorship

From the pinned thread at the top of this section: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/165790-the-best-rod-thread/#entry1881545

Oops! Corrected...

WTI $35.71 this morning. http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/12/16/oil-falls-on-us-supply-build/?intcmp=fnhpfbc

Defier is a great line, but you might like the Sunline Defier Armilo even more! http://www.sunlineamerica.com/shooter-defier-armilo/

4.8" The video has the bait swimming about and acting like a feeding minnow. We'll see...

I just received a package of these from my Secret Santa. The video looks pretty cool. Has anyone fished this bait? http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEITECH-SEXY-IMPACT-4-8-12-9-CM-8-PACK-select-colors-/191370530250?var=&hash=item2c8e928dca:m:mJ600-B2ENrpanother sitea0lCsjfw

7.7" broke the previous record set in 1897. http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/12/15/biggest-storm-this-season-breaks-daily-snowfall-record-in-denver/

Perfect...

I bought the mushroom heads and have several Ned Rigs ready to go, but I have not actually fished them yet. The two rigs seem to represent opposite ends of the spectrum, the Ned Rig for numbers of smaller fish vs the Alabama Rig for size.

General Purpose Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12 on baitcasters, #4 on spinning tackle I am also a fan of Izorline which we don't see much chatter about Monofilament for treble hooks Have been using #12 Sunline Defier, but recently upgraded to #18 Sunline Armilo Defier Fluorocarbon Tatsu #15 Braid Tuf-Line #40 Tournament 8

Nice fish and great color for this time of year!

Well, I fish a lot of small water locally and am not always successful. However, I believe the main reason for poor results is simply not being able to reach the fish from the bank, especially this time of year. The bass may be shallow occasionally, so that could be attributed to "timing", but for the most part the bass are simply deeper. For a specific example, yesterday I fished a Keitech Swing Fat on a 1/2 ounce jig head. With a strong wind behind me (think gale force). I was able to cast out maybe 50-60 yards to where the pond floor rises dramatically. I caught a couple of fish that were so pale they were almost white. Generally, I just can't get there. Now to a point you made that we have all experienced, sometimes we can find inactive fish. My observation is that these fish, much the same as suspending fish, are for the most part uncatchable. However, sometimes this is EXACTLY where The Rig comes into play. In this region and at Pickwick specifically, more double digit bass have been caught in the last four years than the cumulative total in the history of the lake. I believe most of these fish have never been caught and are basically "uncatchable" using convention lures. Enter The Rig and everything has changed.

I think the weakness created by a kink is characteristic of the fluorocarbon component. Fluorocarbon is a crystal and will "crack". If you notice a compromised line it MUST be replaced. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/68635-huge-disappointment/page-2

I fish these some, too. However, I strongly prefer the Owner Jika Rig: https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=A0LEViTy5W5WH6MAoToPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Owner+Jig+Reig&fr=yhs-adk-adk_sbnt&hspart=adk&hsimp=yhs-adk_sbnt

I think Rick Clunn summed it up years ago and his statement still rings true: Catching bass is easy, the challenge is finding them.