roadwarrior

The lake is on fire. It took 27 lbs (all smallmouth) to win last week. This is what I have been told to fish: The Rig, jerkbaits, Red Eye Shad and square bills. After the Classic in Guntersville I think you have to add the DT6 to the mix.

Is this the review we have been anxiously awaiting? I love to hear a little more detail.

Smithwick Rogues

Do you mean Leon Tidwell? If so, he is a friend of mine and took 2nd place in last Saturday's event. I'm fishing this weekend with his son-in-law, Chuck. Leon is coming over to the house tomorrow night in Sheffield to help us with a couple of ideas.

This is still running on Page 1 a few lines down: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/133031-squarebill-and-lipless-crank-rod/ For the reel, Curado G on sale for $90 - $100. The gear ratio is 7.1:1

No, it's more about The Rig vs. everything else. My buddy plans to start with what's red hot: jerkbaits, square bills and Red Eye Shad. He will catch some nice fish, but I think we need a couple of monsters. If we can boat four 6lb - 8lb fish and one big bass we will have a good shot at winning. If I were fun fishing I would target smalljaws only. A tournament was won last Saturday with 27lbs of brown fish. We may accidentally catch a few, but we are going after bigger green fish.

I'm fishing about 2' of fluoro, but I really don't think it makes a difference whether it's monofilament or fluorocarbon.

Testing the theory that threads will eventually die...I killed this one a week or so ago, but we decided to let it run its course.

Winter: http://www.danner.com/boots/rampant-tfxr-non-metallic-safety-toe-4-5-work-boots.html Summer: http://www.sperrytopsider.com/en/cloud-logo-razorfish-boat-shoe/10491M.html?dwvar_10491M_color=1297662#start=37

This is a common issue among "collectors" I think. When I buy new lures I generally tie them on and flip a time or two in my pool. Other than that I would guess 95% of what I own has never been wet! I am going to try to use every hard bait I own this year, but I have said that a time or two before...

Here ya go for $160 MSRP: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/128588-pinnacle-review/

I know everyone has their favorite brands and we have a zillion threads on "What's the best", but in some cases the specific brand can make a HUGE diffrence. Yes, I get it...most often just a matter of personal preference. However, when it comes to buzzbaits, the MegaStrike Cavitron stands out above the field. Try one and see if you don't agree. http://www.megastrike.com/#!products/vstc2=cavitron-buzzbaits

Yep...The Rig

Well, I'm not a tournament guy very often, a charity event maybe once a year. At any rate, a friend of mine had to bail on another friend so I have agreed to play. I'm set with the gear that has been working on the Tennessee River and the bite is on fire. This is a two man, best 5, so we are partners. My question is this: My buddy fishes tournaments all the time, wins a few and almost always finishes in the money. His strategy is to start with five "keeper" bass. as quickly as possible and then go after better fish. It will probably take 25 pounds to place and 30+ to win. My thinking is let him do his thing, but for me , go big right out of the chute. What do you guys think?

Well, we'll see how you like the line, but carry another spool of something else just in case. I didn't know Berkley was still making this particular formula. A lot of guys, me included, gave it a try years ago and for most of us it was "one and done".

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130634-rod-selection-the-basics/

We will have another one up soon.

Overlooked his chosen weight. Take a look at the Owner Twist Lock Flipping Hook: http://www.ownerhooks.com/hooks/basshooks.htm#5168

Wow! GREAT post.

Having fingers is way overrated...http://www.machetespecialists.com/tramontina-18-bush-wood-with-canvas-sheath.html

Here ya go! http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

16-20, also known as a Duncan or Pitzen Knot http://www.animatedknots.com/duncan/index.php?Categ=fishing

1/2 oz Siebert Outdoors Football and Dredge Heads 3/8 oz Siebert Outdoors Swim Jigs

G. Loomis BCR 893C

If you want to keep it simple: Spinning gear: #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Baitcasting gear: #12 Hybrid