Mobasser

At one point, I made a thread about this topic called Time. Managing your fishing time. When your working full time, it's not always easy. You could try some shorter trips in between, based around your job, family etc. Now I'm mostly retired, so I can fish more often. Sometimes it can still be hard to find enough time to go fishing.

Slow down with a soft plastic baits along the bottom. Use a light t rig worm or craw type bait. And fish them slowly.

For the last two years, I've tried my best to eat healthy. My wife is my motivator. We go out for a pizza or Mexican food once a month. Otherwise cook at home, and avoid fast food. Lighter portions with better options. As an example, a salad with a boiled egg, and some boiled chicken is a great meal. Exercise is important also, as is not snacking on junk stuff before bedtime. We also drink water, unsweetened tea, and coffee at home. I haven't had a soda in two years.

Two years ago, I bought a new President at Christmas. It felt rough and grindy out of the package. I returned it for another one, which was the same. I took it back also and exchanged for a Lew's Speed Spin, which has worked good. Phlueger has gone downhill. I'll be buying Lew's, Shimano, or Diawa from here on. Diawa LT series is way better.

Yes. I left my old mono on and stripped off about half of it. I just used electrical tape to wrap the old line tight, then spooled the new Yo Zuri over that . I figured I would on about 75 yrs. I'll get three refills this way- from one 275 yd spool. That's on a size 2000 Lew's Speed Spin reel.

Ive been looking for a good light line for my spinning gear, for fishing a very clear water lake that I've been fishing for several years. I've been using 6lb mono in different brands for years, but always on the lookout to improve my line. Many have recommended this Yo Zuri Hybrid line here on BR. I ordered two spools, one 6lb and one 4lb. I've spooled the 4lb on a med spinning rod. This 4lb has a break strength of around 7lbs or more. Fishing small plastics. Grubs, 4" worms, tube, etc, this line handles very well. Great casting, and excellent knot strength. Good durability, and abrasion resistance also. I haven't used any line conditioner, and I don't think I'll need it. The line handles good as it is. This Yo Zuri is affordable also. As for being more sensitive? That's hard to say? I'm using a sweep/ reel hookset, which works best with this line. If you need a lighter line for clear water fishing, this should work well for you. Im liking it so far, and plan on fishing this one until my lake freezes over this season.

Pick up some smaller thin 4" worms. Get some Charlie Brewers Spider Slider heads. Fish them very slowly on or near the bottom. Then, try slowly swimming them in the water column. Something will strike this old, proven , finesse presentation. The key is fishing slowly.

Since reading through the many threads on line here, I look at line more on diameter, and not so much lb test break strength. Some like Yo Zuri Hybrid have a much higher break strength than the lb test on the box.

All this is a compromise. Your too heavy for many trout, and too light for large pike. I'll say a good mono, no heavier than ten lb.

Yes. If you hook one in thick wood, he might not have any place to go but into more thick wood. Thick moss is the same for me. You can get them out, but sometimes bring 70 lbs of moss in also.

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It's a deal getting fish in. WRB has a good point here. Each bass is different and acts different.You might hook one in wood that will swim right out into open water, and make it easy to land him. The next one can go straight into more wood, and wrap you up. If all the fish did the same thing, we'd get tired of it quickly. That's what makes it all so fun, the unpredictable behavior of the bass.

My son in law plants a big patch of " honey and pearl," sweet corn each year. Just tonight, he said someone wrapped some in bacon and cooked on a charcoal grill. 1 slice of bacon per ear. Said it was super good.

Good idea. You can look at several models.

What I would suggest is go to a reputable dealer that stocks different brands. Check them out, and see which one you like. There's really several good ones out there now.

Look at the ABU Black Max. It's a good casting reel for the money.

Hibachi! I've always wanted one Catt.

Same holds true for my LM A-Jay. Ive been spending a good amount of time fishing for " grandma" too.

You'll wear yourself out trying to bass fish with a catfish rod. They're made for making a cast, then sit and wait. Far too heavy for casting bass lures

With weeds and moss, I've been able to ease up pressure on fish and have them swim out of this stuff. Wood cover is another thing. Even a small fish can wrap you up and wear down line in the fight. Docks with post and cables can be tough also. Both Charlie Brewer and Guido Hibdon talked about " leading" bass from cover to land them, on lighter line. I'm still working on it...

The Academy rod is called All Star. They have several actions on these. Cost is around 49.95. Good rod for the dollars.

I also have a Lodge camp Dutch oven, with three small legs on the bottom. You can cook most anything in these. Like any cooking, heat control is the key. Several years ago I bought my son in laws one for Christmas. Weve used them on family camp outs. One guy cooks meat, another cooks potatoes, and one cooks desert- usually a cobbler like yours. Always taste great. You guys should look up chuck wagon cooking. In old cow camps, the cook was the main man. Cooking everything in cast iron ovens. They say these guys were excellent cooks. The hands wouldn't stay with an outfit that served bad food.

For casting I'll say a Lew's LFS reel.For a rod, look at Academy Sports. If your new to casting reels, spool with Big Game mono in 12 to 15lb weight. For around 150.00 you can have a good outfit, suitable for bass fishing.

Qauntum. I have one Tour Grade Qauntum casting reel in my lineup. It's been very good going on three years. My other " sleeper" is a 24yr old ABU 4600c. It's been a great reel also.

I'd choose the Diawa. Better action for bass fishing. Academy Sports has some good rods in this price range also.