Tackleholic

Arkansas has rules, I believe they are for ages 15 and under.

I wonder how many of the great old timers in competitive bass fishing have lost their standings to the young generation simply because they will never achieve their expertise with the new electronics. I also wonder how many talented young anglers are unable to move up because they cannot afford to financially keep up with the constant barrage of upgrades. Unfortunately, in my opinion, these trends will grow because of all the contributions and sponsorships provided by the companies who manufacture and market these products. I'm a 100% catch and release guy, and I had all the newest goodies put on my new Vexus when I bought it 3 years ago. Guess what?......six months later they were obsolete and I'm too dam_ stubborn to buy the upgrades. "I like that old time rock and roll". It's taking away the sport, turning it into a video game, an expensive one.

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Pad; rinse with a cloth and clear water.

I have the exact same truck. I bought it because my F150 V8 was laboring while going uphill pulling my boat. The V6 Ecoboost has considerably more torque and never sweats a steep hill. I live in the Ozarks and there is no such thing as level roads here.

I've caught and snagged lots of them. When caught on a crankbait they have usually sucked the lure all the way in. It is a B____ to get that lure back because of the small mouth and the fact they can't be lipped or held like a bass. On the other hand, when snagged, a carp could make a person think they have hooked a nuclear submarine.

I've been using that very line for 2-3 years; .015". I am beginning to wonder if it has excessive stretch. Can any of you members give me a knowledgeable heads up on this?

To correct myself......that is the R Clunn "Trickster" spinnerbait, double Indiana blades, 1/2 oz., white skirt, 3" Damiki for a trailer.

R Clunn 1/2 oz. double willow, white skirt, 3" shad look trailer.

PH Custom Lures.

Going back to 1954, yes, I do remember. Lynx Lake in Wisconsin, staying at Lynx Lake Lodge with my parents. I left a stringer of fish attached to the dock and went to the lodge for lunch. When I came back I saw two large Muskies swimming away and all my fish were in shreds; that was my first case of "Muskie Fever".

Were you fishing a famous Bass Lake with live bait, by chance? Sorry, you said you were using a jig.

I am 81 years old and have been fishing since I sat on my grandmother's lap at the creek bank while my father was away at war. Still at it nearly every day and if I was not interested in continuing to learn I would not be following Bass Resource and what all you guys have to contribute.

Back then I used Uncle Josh black porkrind eels, same technique. In the 1950's one of my favorites was the Tin Liz; at times I wish they were still in production.

Ringworms, still have some. Banjo Minnow, remember them? Still have those too.

Ringworms, still have some.

If unweighted, a Dinger will sink slower than a Senko.

Same thing happened to me, the swivel pulled apart.

Sometimes the fish seem tuned in to eat only the blades; this will bend the wire frame nearly every time, no matter what brand.

I have a ridiculous amount of lures and I'm constantly updating. Many of my friends tell me I'm crazy and they catch as many fish or more than I do with a fraction of what I have; however, I frequently observe there a lot of guys who have lure and tackle stashes who make me look like a piker.

I am 100% catch and release. I have used barbless circle hooks for maybe 30 years when using soft plastics. They take some getting used to, but my hookup and landing ratio actually improved, releases are slick and quick. Two very good methods to employ them are wacky rigging and drop shotting. Remember not to jerk!

I'm fortunate to be living within 5 minutes of that very area of the White River since 2012. Before that, I go back to 1988 taking many trips there, and being guided by Tim Hot Dawg Curtis. I do not use a guide any more, but I recommend him to people who ask.

Over the course of 50 years I lost my priviliged access to two small rivers which were a Smallmouth paradise. Each time the Boy Scouts bought the property and closed it off. I was able to retain my privilege on the second by helping the Boy Scouts in financial manners. Eventually, they began Land Leasing the property to deer and turkey hunters for additional income, and the hunters did not want me around. Paradise Lost, again.

Several sensible answers to this post; thank y'alls, I will try them all.

@JNorman Why do you want to sell that Zillion?

Congratulations are in order, I'm very jealous. You are to be commended for the clean and quick release, many people would not have done that. One question.....was that pectoral fin deformed?