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I have a photographic memory. Show me a pic and I know time of day, weather conditions and what I was throwing....... except the body of water I was fishing 😞

Some merciless beatings yesterday 😳 I'm looking forward to Georgia vs Tenn next week. Certainly don't expect a 70-0 game. I agree with the polls, especially Ohio State being # 1

I fish all over WV and while there is the occasional 5-6lb Largemouth and even bigger, 8 lb bag would be pretty accurate. WV lakes are beautiful and I'll keep fishing them.

Yes. On many occasions I've had bass hit a bait as soon as it landed and made a splash. No way they knew what they were about to eat. 😁 Buzz bait is a prime example.

@Choporoz Boat came stock with a 4-blade Spitfire. Didn't realize that 39 mph was uncommon with these boats. I'm usually cruising at 32 mph 5500 rpms but consistently reach 39 mph at 6100 rpms.

Love throwing a spinnerbait but for the last 2 weeks the fish won't leave my Ned alone.

I've really enjoyed the Stinger 175C. Mine is 17'7 in length and has a 60 HP Merc. It's a wide boat and very stable with ample storage throughout. Top speed is 39 mph when I'm solo. I believe the " C " stands for Crappie as there's mounting for 3 seats in the bow and the boat has 2 livewells. It's pre wired for accessories as well. I would say the single most impressive thing about the boat is it's stability, like walking on a kitchen floor 😁.

Slight variations do make a difference in my experience. Couldn't tell you how many times I said to myself " I finally found the color they want " . Then there's the placibo effect : Make a slight color change and cast directly into the area of a hungry fish and think you solved the puzzle. Finally, I believe we can overthink and complicate things especially with reaction baits where the fish don't have time to examine the bait.

Appreciate the compliment but not much stamina involved as the wife and I are camping right on the lake with the boat in view...... just hop on and go. Stonewall lake in WV

Fished 10 days in a row and found nothing better than a Ned, fished weedless on points and in cover........ that is for numbers. Today I threw " the deal " .

Fishing is picking up with every cool night but with the fog coming off the water I can't get on plane early 😞 but later it lifted to bluebird skies. Caught 14 this morning, 1 on a spinnerbait and 13 on a Junebug TRD.

That's a really nice spot 👍 The ones I've caught fight harder than Smallmouth.

Used them a lot in 70's and 80's, They were kind of the standard. Remember my jigs rusting in those pig savers. 😄 Great trailers on hair jigs as well.

Welcome to the forum.

Bite has been tough here, windy and water temps in the mid 80's. Averaging about a fish per hour 😳 and nothing over 2 lbs. This was a decent fish on a spinnerbait this morning in the fog.

I got flamed 🔥 pretty good several years ago on a similar thread 😂. Even though I'd consider myself energetic and like to stay busy, Mowing is not a high priority. Live 1/2 mile off a state maintained road on a dead end. Amazon and UPS drivers are the only ones who sees the yard. Soooo, I only mow and weed eat once per month.

All nice fish. I've not broken the 2 lb mark the entire month of August and probably haven't caught 15 fish. Water temp yesterday was 84*.

Agree 7 or 8 lb, but certainly a fantastic fish. 👏

Largemouth bass are aggressive predators with big mouths and tummies that need to be filled. " Not trying to overwhelm anyone with intellectual superiority " 😁 But what do they think a buzz bait is ripping through the water at 5 mph ❓ How many minnows are struggling at the surface with a cartridge full of bb,s ❓ How many edibles actually chatter ❓ Maybe this hobby is easier than we think, just make a ruckus and they are willing to dine.

I've found holy grail in rods from $175 - $200 and believe that is the most bang for the buck. St. Croix Mojo Bass, Dobyns Sierra kinda guy.

Farm pond this morning. Little bass, lots of Crappie and a couple of cats.

Doug Hannon anyone ❓ Over 800 bass of 10lbs or more.

Water clarity, substrate and current play a roll I'm sure but wouldn't think largemouth spawning at depths of 30' is all that common.

I prefer doing my own maintenance on the boat. Always keep all parts and additives on hand just for that cold dreary winter day, gives me something to do.

BladeZ they run true.