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Yeah you aren't the only one. In this video series, both the pros agree on using a heavy weight most of the time - a 1/2oz - although Albert acknowledges that due to fishing pressure, he can sometimes get more bites on a lighter weight. I still stand by using a 3/16 or 1/4oz most of the time, but will go heavier or lighter.

Dude I just saw the lure too. That’s awesome. Go big or go home, even in Maine. You crushed it

CONGRATS!!! ?? I love hearing about new PBs. Seems like it’s been a while since I last saw one Awesome awesome largemouth

Cranberry I’ve never tried Plum Apple I tried recently and it does as good if not better than plum Scuppernong is hot

I can’t say I have ever skipped them under docks Same as Catt, 1/8oz to 1/2oz. If it’s thick grass and it pulls cleanly, contrary to what other people may do, I will use a heavier weight instead of a lighter one. I will also use heavier weights when it’s windier and deeper. Usually I stay somewhere around 3/16-1/4oz No pegging Zoom Mag II is my favorite ribbontail worm

White bass around 13-14” will put quite a bend in my spinnerbait rod, a heavy, here

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I MAYYYYBBE like the zoom mag 2 I've noticed that in this ultra-clear water, I get more attention from bass and bluegill throwing a more natural worm, so I particularly wanted to stock up on scuppernong and watermelon seed. This is not like a "catch one good fish on the worm and think it's awesome and buy a bunch". The mag 2 has performed for me for a while, particularly the last two seasons. This is an investment in a lure that I know works wherever I go (caught in NC, NY, MO, and TX), and especially in the summer.

Kinda a funky bait. Lot of different ways to retrieve them and they all work. Experimenting with depth and speed is important. Yo-yoing them does work and gets big fish but it isn't magic. They are great around, in, and skimming grass.

Yeah exactly. You think based on tournaments and little fish don’t win tourneys. Fall and winter I think spinnerbait is higher percentage for size. Prespawn too but I think jig surpasses it and perhaps a lipless too. Can’t hurt to throw them all. Have fun on Caddo throwing frogs!!

I think, from my humble perspective as a Texas N00b, that with the exception of a couple of things, that you are keeping yourself in a higher percentage for big fish in summer by choosing to stick with some lures you mentioned. But spinnerbaits will absolutely catch em in summer, at least in other places Ive been, and I think they also have a place for big summer fish too. I’m thinking particularly of rolling them along deep grasslines

You ain’t got grass though, right? Thank you for your comment!

I agree with solid black and I would like to see more scuppernong too

Hey y'all, Haven't seen too much posted on this topic. I am curious about the applications you see for black nickel blades on spinnerbaits. I have a Megabass SV-3 spinnerbait in bluegill color with black nickel blades. Seems like it should be a good bait for this time of year but those black blades are super unique and I wonder if they make the spinnerbait more effective at certain times. This bait was a Fishmas gift and I am certainly making time to try it and try to catch fish on it.

I would bet that you throw the plums, the tequila sunrises, and the red bugs just as much as me

ZOOM MAG 2 However, I am mixing in some larger. Giving Ol Monster and Magnum Ol Monster a fair shot as well this summer. I have caught fish on both in the past. Zoom finesse worm on a shaky head I probably will not throw worms other than these

I have no complaints. You should be aware though that I have never fished with a rod over $200. To me, the rod is sensitive. I use mono on it. I feel connected to my bait at all times and know what it is doing and can feel the bottom well. Do I feel every bite? Nah, but I don’t think all jig bites are gonna be like that anyway

Save some cash. iRod704C rated 1/4oz-1 1/4oz. Beast of a jig rod. The tip on this rod is the most impressive of my rods and may be why it is capable of throwing such a wide range of weights The weight of jig you throw on this rod does not seem to matter too much. I’ve gone up to 3/4, down to 1/4, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do 1oz either Update: I was talking about the Genesis III series but it appears iRod also makes this model in their “Air” series. I can’t speak to the quality of those rods, but they are allegedly higher end and cost you $100 more

I’d heard from @WRB that roll casting while using back hand to propel the butt of the rod forward is bad casting form and detracts from accuracy. Practicing last night I have to agree with him. Roll cast tight to the body with one arm is more accurate

Thank you for the recommendations yall!! Pitching is easy. Spend a little time with it and use a heavy bait, you will get the hang of it It’s flipping that’s just friggin weird.

So I figured that I’m going to start making a habit of practicing my casting. Went out for 15-20min tonight. Here’s the state of my casting. I consider myself accurate, but I never could get it inside a medium sized bowl. I hit the edges about 6-7 times and placed it right next to it plenty, but could not get it inside. That was humbling

Bourbon-wise, I’m not overly impressed with Wild Turkey 101 I like Old Forester, Benchmark Full Proof, Maker’s Mark, etc better as far as inexpensive bourbons go

Was this Raven in the weeds?

I checked Texas state regulations on bluegill and looks like I can do it, provided that they are used as bait in the same water body from which they are caught. I will probably fish with live bluegill this summer as well, @ironbjorn

Regarding whopper ploppers, I hadn’t used em a lot, hadn’t had luck on em, and then sometime around the spawn last year@Deleted account said “you should be throwing that.” So I said okay, and proceeded to get my biggest topwater explosion in NY (lost that big fish unfortunately) and I landed three other decent ones