Cam R

Would that be perfect for rat-l-traps,chatterbaits and cranks because i use those a ton

What pound fluorocarbon line should I use for an Abu Garcia Pro Max baitcaster? Theres lots of pike too so maybe heavier fluorocarbon might be better to use? I mostly go for LM and SM. Thanks!!

VMC hooks work great for me, I use 4/0 EWG for plastic worms!

Yea that definitely a bullhead. I night fish for them at a lake. All are usually between 10”-17” AAV of 14”. That one is huge you caught.

Bowfin good catch!!

I suggest Grabbing the pike on the back of the head when you’re just landing it like MickD said, always bring a net for pike though especially the bigger ones. Make sure to hold them firmly enough so A) the fish doesn’t flop out of your hands b. You dont get hooked most importantly

Thats awesome man, my walmarts never ever have sales. Good on ya!!

Mepps spinners and rooster tails are great especially for creeks. 1/4 oz is what i use. Usually get smallmouth/pike with them

I use 4” mister twister grubs with 1/4 oz eagle claw jigheads for smallmouth and pike they work like a charm! I never had an issue with fish swallowing the hook, i suggest getting long handle pliers for that!! Best of luck

Top- whopper plopper, popper (bone color) mid depth- spinnerbait and paddletail swimbait bottom- wacky rig senko (5”), any sort of plastic worm will work for finicky fish

I use jerkbaits for pike but you can easily catch all sizes of bass on bigger jerkbaits. Small guys will hit big baits too!

Any sort of senko curly tail worm with a simple spinning setup!

Thanks for the suggestions!

I never intentionally hurt fish nor do I ever keep them idk what you’re intending here. Im just asking if you drop a fish will it kill them later on or injure them. Thats all.

I prefer to use a Single Willow Blade on a Spinnerbait for Smallmouth and Pike. I usually just buy a normal spinnerbait and put my own blades on them. Does any company sell a spinnerbait 1/4oz—3/8oz with a Single Willow Blade. Thanks!

Thanks for the responses. I always catch and release and want all fish to be healthy when I release them.

When you’re unhooking a fish and it falls or you accidentally drop it, will it get injured in anyway?