roadwarrior

No, it's not restricted to summer, it's the main component year-around.

Just didn't expect to see such a good looking guy!

This is the culprit 90% of the time.

Great rig!

#6 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook, up through the lower jaw and through the roof. Split shot rig or drop shot.

Keri May is the co-owner and frequent contributor, especially equipment reviews and technique videos.

You da MAN! Nice overview.

What a day! BTW, If I get to see 'em, they count.

My main river/lake system is about a thousand miles long and I don't like seeing any boat on MY water!

I change out my leader before every trip.

Great product and good value!

I just got mine a few weeks ago and have been waiting to post a review until I fished it extensively on the river. I have mine saddled with a Conquest 100/ #11 Sunline Armilo. In addition to the Jackhammer, this rod will be used with the Bull Shad and RES.

Here ya go: St. Croix LBTC 72HM Rip-N-Chatter https://stcroixrods.com/products/legend-tournament-bass-2022-new-models

Just put your soft plastic on the hook for weight and that keeps the line tight. If you are tying on a lure the weight of the bait works for you.

Fished my local stocked pond once, about 20 years ago. Not my deal. However, I did catch one of the breeders and gave it to a group of little kids. I told them to draw straws and the winner should tell his mom he caught it.

What do you grow in the winter?

25 lbs is classic, 27-7 is very impressive!

Try the Pitzen Knot. It's a great knot and easy to tie:

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/okuma-psycho-stick.html

These are what I like: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Katsuage_Out_Barb_Treble_Hooks_5pk/descpage-MBKOBH.html

Now you've gone too far...

I fish the buoys on the Tennessee River. These generally define the navigational channel. One one occasion I hooked up with my biggest smallmouth ever: