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Agree as far as a typical bass is concerned. When you move up in the scale say 7-8 lb fish then it's a different story. I'm pretty even on trophy Bucks vs trophy Bass.

Last several years, I've only focused on 4 baits in the colder months. Swim jigs Jerkbaits Swimbait on an underspin Spinnerbait.

I'm upgrading the console sonar in the boat so shined a light up under and there is a 5 amp fuse already wired hot and ground with open ends ready to be used. I'm going to use it as it's to convenient. Lol It's labeled " DROP " . Does anyone know what that may stand for.

I've got WAY more hours in a tree stand before I see and take a mature Buck vs boat time catching a bass. BUT I'd say that both, a mature Buck and a large bass are equally elusive.

No spare prop here. Biggest lake I fish is 24,000 acres so I can drop the trolling motor if needed. I've been towed in twice for other issues but surprisingly have never busted a prop on either end...... I'm slow and methodical.

Most of the lakes I fish are riddled with wood. Sometimes I don't have time for electronics.

I've never replaced a caliper until they fail. Temp gun reveals which one. If your like me and keep a vehicle until it expires. Now you have to consider a radiator flush, spark plugs and changing the fluids in the transmission and both differentials. It's easier than you think, seriously.

When I get skunked I think to myself...... ain't no way another fisherman could have caught a fish today. A very fitting song by The late John Denver " Some days are diamonds, some days are stone".

Absolutely devastating, been there many times. Dog lovers feel the pain but find some comfort from providing a loving home and comfort for man's best friend. It's obvious you provided and loved a dear friend...... much respect.

We're suppose to love our neighbors but I gotta problem..... don't have any.

Congrats ? Conditions weren't perfect and you persevered.

Absolutely love Jimmy Houston but he'd be to high strung to fish with......all that fish kiss'n. Doug Hannon and probably Hank Parker.

Close friend who manages a dealership claims he's losing quite a few catalytic converters, at least monthly. Thieves are becoming more abundant ?

I wear Banana Boat, fits like a glove. ?

Starting them has never been the issue, it's keep'n 'em running. ?

I think all fish should be chipped so we can track them AND an option to sedate them on demand. Simply float them to the surface, take photos.....oh and kiss all over them. ?

Oboy, I can certainly relate. Wife bought a low mileage 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, rode really nice. I changed the oil and filter religiously and noticed around the 60K mark the oil was really dark. Wasn't long, the wife calls with an engine code so we take to dealer. BLOWN ENGINE !!! Out of warranty, 16K for replacement engine. Only 72K on the car and Hyundai said nothing they can do. " We buy any cars.com " gave us a generous offer. Wife now drives a Honda CR-V.......done with Hyundai.

Very nice ? Don't forget trailer bearings.

Shakey head and Texas are the only 2 ways I rig them.

First I've heard, wow am I getting old. Iconic beauty, prayers for the family.

Caught this fish on a Keitech underspin that had a Keitech underspin lodged in it's throat.

I have more expensive reels but my Shimano SLX is a flagship....a 4 year old could cast it.

Next will be sonar that shocks the fish to the surface...... perhaps an additional battery required ?

Yep, simply hop on YouTube and punch up " idiots on boats" it's alarming the amount of videos.

It's been scientifically proven that sound travels faster (4X) in water and carries it's energy longer. Makes me think that fish are use to all sorts of sounds. I know for a fact that boat shadow will make fish scurry in a hurry.