roadwarrior

The Legend Elite series is comparable to the G. Loomis GLX. Probably not NRX.

Welcome back!

I don't know, some of those smalljaw days you have are just as amazing to me!

Looks delicious to me!

I'm with you! No double hook-set for me.

I don't think it makes any difference on hard lures and soft baits will be lost before any "build up" can occur. If you are really concerned, wash your hard baits in soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly.

The NRX893C is primarily designed for weightless soft plastics. I own the BCR version. I suspect this will become your favorite rod and you will probably find other techniques that fit (soft plastic swimbaits). The MBR 844C is a classic, generally thought of as a jig and weighted soft plastics rod. I think you will like the st. Croix also. I would keep them all!

You can find some great deals on "gently used" gear in our Flea Market. A Citicia E should run $85-$100; Curado E $115-$125. I prefer the 50E with the smaller frame, but I own both this and the 200. I bought both of the reels off the Flea Market.

Heddon Zara Puppy http://www.lurenet.c...ddon-zara-puppy Rage Tail Baby Craw T-rigged, unpegged 2/0 Offset Worm Hook, 1/8 - 1/4 oz bullet weight

I haven't fish the Black Series, but I love the new NorthStar Swim Jigs! I think the Sexy Shad pattern with a Menace Blue Glinmmr trailer is going to be killer for smallmouth on the Tennessee River this fall. I can hardly wait!

Great jigs! Get your favorite pattern, but buy at least a few of the Falcon color to pair up with the Rage Tail Lobster. It's a match made in heaven!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2202569/The-colourful-new-species-African-owl-faced-monkey.html New species!

Moaner Hooks has a similar product in a variety of sizes.

The Rage Tail 10" Thumper

Well, this thread has come to an end. Good night Irene! -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Your mono is just fine. Next time you buy new line give the Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 a try. I think you will like it, too!

If you want something other than NorthStar, give the GMAN Swim Jig a try: http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-baits-2

Here's a simple solution: Measure your hook against the Fat Ika. Run the point straight through the body, bringing the point up so it is either right on the bait or Texposed. Now, push the eye throught the body so it comes out on top. That's about 1/4" below the skirt attachement, but you don't need to be exact and you will get the hang of if quickly. Now, let's take a look at the rigging. The Fat Ika should be straight with the hook point right up against the plastic,

WRB, I hope I get to meet you sometime in person. Your insight and experience is mind-boggling! Great post. I know nothing about a ***, but I will!

Most of the hooks I use cannot be sharpened. I suggest replacing hooks. However, my friend and Administrator, Keri, is a HUGE fan of sharpening hooks. She tuned a spinnerbait I would have thrown away. I hope Keri sees this post and responds.

I like the LFT Live Magic Shad as a trailer. Cast the Sworming Hornet and let if fall to the bottom on slack line. When your line stops sinking on the surface, your lure has hit the bottom. Immediately reel up quickly without raising your rod. The blade will lift the lure. Four or five fast cranks, then let it fall again on slack line. Repeat until you feel you are "out of the zone." Two years ago on the BR RoadTrip I caught 78 bass in one day, mostly on this lure. Although it is very productive on the river, I can't keep it out of the rocks. I suggest you target gravel beds and lake points where you have some chance of retrieving a hang-up.

Looks like sunfish, shad and alewife: http://www.hrla.com/NCFish/fish.htm Threadfin dominate the Tennessee River System.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/13845-guaranteed-to-catch-bass/

1/2 oz white skirt with tandem silver willow blades

Well, let's be gentle... Spend some time reading "Fishing Articles" and "Tackle".