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I would give it all a try, just remember one day they might bite on one thing and the next day something else. Even different spots on the lake and weather conditions will determine what the bass are feeding on. Also a different lake will change things.

You can go to a craft store and get some floral wire comes, in green, silver or copper.

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Thanks for everyones input, Looks like the Owner flashy underspins seem to be the best bang for the buck for me.

Looking for some recommendations for a decent under spin. I have a few but, the wire for the blade looks flimsy. For you folks that use them what is your opinion good or bad, Thanks

Just started going through my tackle yesterday. Checking on what I will be throwing in the Spring. Going to try a few new techniques this year. Can always fall back on the old producers.

I use the same mainline for my leader. Most of my spinning. setups have braid to fc. I use Kovert FC line.

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I run 10#braid with 10# leader. They way I measure the leader is I extend my arms and go finger tip to finger tip gives me roughly about 6' leader or I go from reel to rod tip then back down. That gives me plenty of leader using either method.

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/petey-rig.html I use a #7 swivel, I also have some of the premade rigs in different weights.

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These are the ones I use. Xuron - Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers - 496

Just waiting on the storm to hit. Just hoping I don't lose power. 9 degrees right now with windchill -2degrees

I have both as long as the the rod has the length,power and action I am looking for. I guess it is just a matter of personal preference.

I have the tool and still can't tie it

Everything I have read is he passed after a brief illness. Nothing specific

Bass fishing legend Dion Hibdon passes away at age 58.

Just took a few minutes to adjust to the new forum. Same good content just a new face.

I haven't had any issues Use to use the crazy Alberto knot, but most of rods now have micro guides. So I switched over to the Red Phillips knot. It is very easy for me to tie, strong and small.

My setup is 7' F/ML with a 2000 spinning reel. Usually will run braid10-15# with FC leader6-12#.

I have a few setups 7'6 F/M with 30#braid/12#FC leader Baitcaster 7'0 Mod/M with 30#braid/15#FC leader Baitcaster 7'3 Mod/M with 15# Tripolymer Spinning 6'0 Med/F with 15#FC Spinning All the line have small diameter

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I usually just stay in the house, these old bones just can't take the cold anymore.