Kev-mo

I did really good on a school of spots in a creek arm on Norfork one April. Three of us in the boat and I was the only getting bit with any consistency. Just one of those timing things I guess.

That's an awful lot of holes...just sayin

So.... we'd be all thumbs?

I like my 50 size scorpion. You could probably use 15 lb. braid or 6-8 lb. mono. As far as a rod... my old 6' 9" ML Avid works. Not a fan of the Extra fast action but it works. If I was looking for a new rod then probably ML to M with more of the attributes @bulldog1935 mentions. The rod that @FishTank has looks what you want spec wise but maybe a bit pricey. Love me some Megabass tho...

I read somewhere or saw a show/video that calm water dictates a more subtle approach like a popper. Some chop, you move to a spook/sammy. More chop and your buzzbaits and ploppers come into play. One might think less aggressive in spring/fall due colder water so popper then? Frogs come out out of hibernation in the spring so looking at it that way a frog would be spring, summer and fall again before they go back to hibernation. Buzzbaits and ploppers seem like a more aggressive bait and with that slant you'd think that summer/warm water would be the better season. But you can kinda finesse a plopper so.... I get what you're asking but I think conditions are a better guide than seasons.

By feel. When I first started fishing I was taught to have some line out and have someone grab the end of said line and hang on tight. Honestly I think we sometimes had lures attached via a snap lol smh. The rod holder would then increase tension on the line until there was a 'normal' fish fighting bend in the rod. Then adjust the drag until it felt right. I think we also tried to mimic a run. Pretty much do the same thing now. Hard to get the right bend in the rod by myself but it's close enough. If it's not I've gotten pretty good at quickly pulling line out if it's too tight.

Maybe a 15 or 16 inch January 8 on a 110 knockoff. Then it got COLD.

Thanks, those are on my list to try for trout and smallmouth. Sorry Lottabass, back to topic.

What's on the top? Looks like something I would want to try for trout.

You could always throw those on over the snowsuit 🙃

A friend is happy with how they perform/get bit. I want to try them too but still have 2 dark sleepers and 6 knock offs to lose.

It's more of a cold water bait for me and they don't jump as much then. Would a more moderate rod help keep them pinned? Also they remind me a bit of a swim jig. My swim jig hookset is to keep reeling and sweep set. Wondering if any of the knock offs have a bigger hook?

Is it just me or is the Flea Market grayed out for others? Meaning you have to sign in to view it. Started yesterday. I do have an error code but maybe it's just the code for not being signed in?

All things being balanced... lighter line set up, heavier line set up, braid v. mono on each (don't use FC), I probably set the hook based more on the lure/hook type I'm fishing.

I can't seem to find the dislike button....🙃

Of the two I've only used McCoy and it was good line / no complaints.

Test - you have to right click on the image you want to post and choose copy image. Then click into the body of your post window and click paste.

Great article. I find it interesting that the senko came about due the sluggo.

They probably meant title. However a tittle is the dot above a lower case i or j. 🙃 And as to the question. Maybe on a big body of water that puts out records. No on small water.

Aren't we all just a little off... I think you have to use the link attachment in the tool bar at the top of your reply window.

Don't drink much anymore. But in the past... I know you said you didn't want to add a bunch of liqueurs but you only need one. Chambord raspberry liqueur. Basically PBJ and not overly sweet. Good stuff!

I have some random knick knacky stuff people have given me over the years. Neat crafty stuff like a “gone fishing” sign you hang on a door etc. However the only thing I would consider artwork is the needlepoint my mom made for me like 10 years ago. Truly a treasure.

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time. I'm already with you on some of the don'ts. I need to work on the do's.

I've been forced to have a uni knot in the 'middle' of the mainline when I couldn't get a wind knot out that was too far down. I don't like it and reline when I get home.

You've probably shared your diet etc. at several points in this thread. I'm wondering what you're currently doing and what an increase looks like. Idk if that's best described as a grams per weight or actual food eaten in a day. I had watched an interview with Mark Walberg a couple/few years and he described what he ate in a day. There's no way I could afford to eat even a third of that on a daily basis. I know need to build some muscle and I know I need to eat more protein. Just not sure of the best way to go about it.