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I drink water all day long and well into the night. You don't need to be out in the sun to require water. I even have a case of powdered water - just add water and stir ?

I fish flukes quite a bit, nosed hooked using the spring and of course Texas rigged. What I've done in heavier weeds is down size to softer bait that yields better hook sets when rigged weedless. Try some 4" Keitech easy shiners with 3.0 hook and Shad impact 5". Weedless hooks up front never went well in vegetation for me. Here's a comparison for ya'....... fluke on the bottom.

Can't remember when I last threw anything treble on a spinning reel. Love spinning but not trebles and braid.

Wow ? My Border collie recently got sprayed so used the hydrogen peroxide formula but wife still had to sleep downstairs and dog with me in bed. Lol

Nothing surprises me today, seems like a normal day, sadly. ?

Well that's something that may be worth considering......that nickel. Lol I like a soft landing side/under cast and even with a 36" shaft, sometimes hit. Good Post.

The enlightenment seems non stop here. Have never considered a really shallow crank outside of Original floating Rapala.

Should have elaborated, my bad. Single battery operation, but have went to dedicated fish finder battery " lithium" and RV tounge mount " lithium " . If I were to tie two 12 volts together to make a 24, they'd be of the same gender, type.

A favored technique and to cover the most water for active fish is to position the boat tight to the bank and cast horizontal ?

You sir seem to be the battery guru on this site, much appreciated ?

If he casted the HAT, would that be considered an Alabama rig ?

I've been slowly migrating to lithium as lead acid batteries expire. I'm a supporter of technology advancement, why not ? Oh and the significant weight savings. But must admit, although heavy, my lead acid batteries never required but minimal maintenance, add water above the plates once per year. To my understanding, AGM batteries can be oriented in any position without comphromise to performance but why install one upside down? Lol At the end of the day, I'd say lithium would be cost effective with the benefits it provides....... longevity, lethargic charge intervals and weight savings.

I buy all my Meth.....I MEAN TACKLE at a very nice local bait shop, family owned. They stock exactly what bass fisherman want. Occasionally make a trip to BPS in the city.

This actually works ? BUT going to braid was quite effective as well.

Flouro leader gives me a breaking point when hung and promotes confidence in the very clear water I fish. Moving baits, I like straight braid.

Continued prayers for you're Mom ?

Where do soft plastics come into play ? Try weightless Senko's, Texas rigged worms, wacky rig worms and flukes.

Wife and I were lake camping again and she layed out the frying pan before we even got into the boat. This was a spring fed lake and the fish tasted fantastic. This was her catches and she did all the work.

Wife was fishing for Blue Gil and I was fishing for Bass. Been catching a bunch on a Keitech easy shiner 3" but yet to catch any size on them...... still fun ?

More research shows that they do run into buildings and windows quite a bit.

After further examination, you are correct sir.

Thanks, that's exactly what it is, surprising.

Was playing with my Border collie on the floor when this loud thump startled both of us. This Bird ran into the window at the house and broke it's neck " sad ". I've googled birds in VA and yet to find an answer. This bird is bigger than a bluejay but smaller than a crow if that helps....... what is it ? I've have several family members investigating but nothing. New species yet discovered ?

If you ever gigged frogs at night with a spotlight, this story is very believable. Shine a spotlight over bluegill beds and they jump straight into the boat, crazy.

Bought the drain plug at BPS and used a drill bit like this ( Lowe's ).