Dan N

I own several ALX rods, 1 in the enox series, a spinning rod(wizard) easily my favorite spinning rod, great quality. Very light wieght and sensitive. Can’t go wrong with any ALX rod, and customer service second to none.

Same as above, love the cranks, soft plastics… meh

6th sense Crush 50s (silent) been doing well on them, and come with great hooks. Also a fan of the rapala bx brat

Geez where I’m at some guys purposely kill bass , because many look at them as trash fish. Every legal walleye is kept to eat, yet the populations keep on. I really doubt a few fish dying of mishandling effects anything. That said, I try to release fish unharmed.

Red eyed shad was on today, last few times out it’s been getting better and better. Had a couple good days on 6 th sense squarebill also.

Like 5 pound perch!! Google search European perch, it’s unbelievable

I’ve seen a shown on internet where they fish huge perch using the same methods we fish for bass. Same boats, equipment, even some kind of tournament series.

To me , I do just fine with a standard bait cast reel in the 100$-150$ range. No need to spend more for me. But I learned at a young age how to use one. My thumb is well trained. I don’t ever even adjust brakes on a standard reel. just then tension knob slightly

What’s the deal with these? My nephew got one saying they don’t backlash? He still does all the time?? No thanks

Rapala BX Brat

I recently got a ALX enox wizard spinning rod , been using it a lot, absolutely love it. Best spinning rod I own.

Nothing wrong with eating a bass that’s gonna die anyways. Heck nothing wrong with eating a few here and there period. most guys that say bass aren’t good to eat, never ate one. They are great breaded and fried from my experience. I don’t keep any over 15-16”. Gotta be 14 to keep in Wisconsin. 12-13” would be ideal I would think.

Heck yes, I use medium light for Ned’s for large mouth. Got my best on that. 6 lbs. great fight! Lotta fun on the lighter stuff

I don’t believe I’ve ever felt like I’ve killed a fish I’ve caught on a ned rig. And I’m a big fan and user of them.

I’ll just go with at times you really don’t feel it. Watch the line. It’s awesome to feel the bump and slam into them , but I feel like watching the line is just as important. If the line is moving, set the hook!

I always have problems posting pics. Something wierd that says every photo is too big. Not sure why a photo from a phone won’t work. Would like to see a photo of these giant crawfish

A crawfish as wide as your hand??? that seems crazy to me. But maybe just none like that around here. I used to catch some bass on small ones years ago. Had to be from same waters as fishing in. I think I might just boil up the crawfish! ?

I feel the wacky always works. It’s just too boring for some guys. I like to try other stuff, but the wacky is always reliable.

I’m talking about a kid. Should he really worry about spending his money changing hooks to catch 2 # bass ??

I’ve never seen a reason to go under 10# braid. I stick to 15. It gets too thin for me to deal with. Old eyes I guess. And with a leader I don’t see the need. Uni to uni knot. 8# leader. Works for me in very clear water.

So my 12 year old nephew is asking if he should be changing out hooks on newly purchased lures?? I know many do, but he is a kid , fishing ponds and such. This seems ridiculous to me. I know maybe pro fisherman might have reason to. But cmon, this seems foolish. Any thoughts???

I use 7’ 3” bass pro shop crankin stick. Heavy action fast. Not really a heavy action rod thou as it’s meant for crankbait I believe. Love it. No complaints. 15 # mono big game.

ALX ENOX WIZARD spinning rod. Amazing. Best rod I’ve ever purchased.

Bass pro shops formula- limited edition bought my nephew one he likes a lot. Casted nice for me when I tried it 50$

Strike king is making one specifically for skipping I believe? Or maybe it’s a buzz bait