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Very mild November here but gotta be in a treestand. Shot this yesterday in 70 degree weather.

Not sure about the scent warning..... " hey don't do what I just did " lol BUT I'm not a pro and actually do throw in front of docks first. My youngest brother caught 7 keeper largemouth bass out of my boat on 1 single blow-down tree. Idk

Glad you had a great season. This was my first full year of retirement so naturally caught more fish than previous years. Odd year with pandemic as it forced me off the water earlier in the day do to the incredible HORDES of people. Much better now. Lol

Curious if anyone has tried one of these vibrating Jigs. Was talking to UPS man this morning who fishes tournaments that swears by them.

That's not nice. Lol

Yes heard about your father, an emotional blow for sure and hope you can recover. Fishing is hit or miss sometimes, great months and BAM ! I had a very frustrating week with a new Lews MH spinnerbait rod in late spring. Had 5 respectable bass tail dance and spit the hook.....it was 5 in a row. Was ready to give up on the pricey rod but gave it another chance and low and behold, haven't lost a fish since. Maybe a rod needs broken in. Lol Good to see you posting, keep fishing.

Brady is having an MVP type season and Tampa gives him another weapon. ?

Indoor storage is the optimal choice. I've been washing my kayaks with Dawn dish liquid and after dry, apply a coat of Aerospace 303 UV protectant. The stuff works great.

The fact she's driving a 2dr Jeep " you probably lifted it" speaks volumes. My wife of 35 years absolutely hates my Rubicon with a passion.

Luck E strike RC

I'll be sitting in a treestand for the next 2 weeks but will be back in the boat afterwards.......hope I remember to carry a rifle to my stand and not a baitcaster. It's an age thing.

All moving baits see straight braid, baits like buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, ploppers etc. Slow presentation baits and all finesse see a Flouro leader. I think where a person does most of their fishing can help persuade what line to use. 99.9 % of the lakes I fish are gin clear, I'm talking 20 ft visibility. Do bass see fishing line ? Is a heavily debated topic. Idk Am I more confident if I can't see it ? Yes

As expected, nice work and appreciated

I wouldn't rush an upgraded boat as that's a really nice roomy fishing platform. I've owned 2 bass boats, a Hydrosport and a Nitro and much prefer the simplicity of fishing kayak with trolling motor. Will admit though, if I lived close to or on a large lake, I'd be back in a bass boat.

As a kid growing up, not sure I ever released a fish. We had a large family that loved fish. As an older fellow, haven't kept a fish in many years. Favorite fish to eat ? Flounder by a mile.

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like we can expect to see some nice pics in near future.

Thanks, much respect.

Don't like to see ice in any comment but your grandson does sound cool.

Not trying to be argumentative but simply didn't realize that members pulled trailers with regularity. This trailer was installed in March of 2020 and was used extensively on this particular spinnerbait, never pulled and zero rust.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding or not very responsible with lures. I have spinnerbaits and chatterbaits that the trailers have been on since last year and not seeing rust. I do sharpen hooks in the off season. In my locker sits a rod and reel outfitted with a magnum fluke and 5.0 hook for 2 years and no rust. Very meticulous with everything but evidently not with soft plastics. Lol

Hmmm no wonder bass fight so hard.....they're trying to run from that deafening sound. ?

Definitely hear braid when fighting fish but otherwise, don't notice. Maybe that squeal is what triggers a bass's predator drive. Lol

Fish still hitting top water here in VA but heading to deer camp. Back in the boat in December but will pick my days wisely, hate cold fingers.

Lol, only brought 1 med heavy rod and was bouncing back and forth with plopper and spinnerbait. Those clips are quick and easy.

I fish both of those lakes but yesterday it was Kimsey run in WV.