roadwarrior

Take a look at both Pinnacle and Okuma. Glenn, Keri and all of the Moderators have recently written a number of reviews on gear we have been using for the last year or so. We have been VERY impressed with the rods and reels, many of which fit the pricing parameters being discussed here.

We need a pricing point to help.

25-30 yards

Sounds like a buffalo to me. Those dudes can be monsters!

I am especially fond of their Original Swim Jig.

Rage Lizard (Jika rig) & GYCB Kut Tail (ShakE2)

Rage Shad and Rage Toad can both be rigged virtually weedless.

Medium Power/ Fast Action This might be considered an "all-around" rod. More specifically it is designed for single hook baits/ lures.

pappajoe222 & RoLo GREAT posts!

Simple answer: Fish points. Mainpoints tend to slope more steeply into the deeper water of the amin lake. Secondary points, inside coves and away from the main lake, tend to be flatter and often support vegetation. Fish Chris has a proven method for catching MONSTER bass. He gets out of the boat! From shore or close to the bank, cast out into the deeper water covering the point and work your bait/lure uphill. Then fish both sides especially on the drop. Repeat this with a variety of lures. Perhaps start with a deep diving crankbait or swim jig, something "in motion". Then try a soft plastic or jig. Right now the ShakE2 and a GYCB Kut Tail is working for me. This morning I had some luck with a Rage Tail Lizard.

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For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics: #1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some soft plastics and spinnerbaits #2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook lures #3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a variety of techniques

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Congratulations, that's a GREAT day!

I have no issues with the Rage Toad. Under the right circumstances it is THE BOMB!

Siebert Outdoors Dredge Head & Football Head NorthStar Original Swim Jig MegaStrike Evolution

Medium Power/ Fast Action

It just takes practice.

WOW!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/35514-rods-power-and-action-%C2%A0defined/

You are probably better off with Medium Heavy as an "all-around" rod.

Spend some time looking around the forum and in the Library at the top of the page, especially "Fishing Articles". This will get you started: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/worm-fishing.html here are a few articles that might help: "Just Getting Started" Guaranteed To Catch Bass I just cant catch bass Learning to fish on your own

No. Without some specific training it is virtually impossible to tell a male from a female that are the same size.