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Thanks guys for the info I will try the Bounce sheets this year and see what happens.

Hi fellas, Just wondering if anyone has good advice as to how to keep mice out of your stored boat in the winter time?? I used moth balls last year, seamed to work but every time I open my rod locker I about pass out from the smell!!

I'm sure there are many ways to use a drop shot, but the way that has been working for me has been Deep outside grass 10' to 15' with a 4" senko worm rigged wacky style. Tears them up!!

Remeber a bad day on the water is still better than a good day at work!! I fully expect to see another picture of a wopper!! Lots of luck

Welcome David, you have come to the right place to help you learn about fishing!!

I would say a 6'6" or a 7' rod medium action spinning rod. I prefer 7'. I think you get a better feel out of it and you can cast farther. Just remember it all depends on how much you want to spend. In most cases the more the rod costs the better the rod. IE St. croix and Glomis Happy hunting

Shaky Head Drop shot rig Stay on the deep side of the weed edges!!

If it works for you...... use it!!

I always try to stop my frogs in open spots in the vegetation and lilly pads and let it fall. Catch alot of fish this way. When it falls shake your rod tip and this will give the frog action while it is just sitting there!

One of the best baits I have found is a 1/2 to 5/8 black spinner bait with a single black nickle blade. Or a jig and pig with a big rattle! :D

I'm with you I can not catch bass at night on topwater either. I stick to black spinnerbaits

Need help. First question If I am catch good bass 2.5-3 lbs down in the weeds on a 5" senko worm, what would you recomend trowing to catch a good 5 lb kicker in those same weeds?? Also had a battery go dead on me today in a tournament, My livewells quit working so i weighed in an hour early so my fish would not die. I believe it cost me placing in this tournament. Useually 13 lbs will win you some money, but not today. Any recommendations on a good cranking battery that will run my livewells for a 7 hour tournament?? >

What a story that is awesome!!!!!!! Whats next catching them on hookless crankbaits. ;D ;D way to go!!

We call it a dog fish (bowfin) Your correct nasty teeth!!

Welcome abord John. You have come to the right place if you want to learn!! ;D

Whacky without a lot of weeds, t-rigged with alot of weeds.

Wow :o What hogs. It is so awesome to catch fish smaller than the bait you are throwing!!!! :o

welcome to the site, you will learn alot. I like to rig them anyway but normal something different that the fish have not seen. Wacky style or texas rig with a small nail in the tail.

Braid all the way!!! I do a lot of slop fishing and you can not beat braided line for hauling them out. As for the hook set you have to have patience and make sure the fish has the bait before you set the hook. Believe me it's hard to be calm when a 5 pounder blows up on your lure.

Last year I started useing the Manns Hard nose frog, these things are awesome they never slide down the shank of your hook.

thanks for the suggestions, I just bought my first pack of IKA's

I can't tell by the sound of your voice but are you excited about the new boat!! Congrads on the new ride, just remember there is always something when you are on the water that you are missing. Keep a pen and a note pad or you will never remember! Good luck

I think fishing cures all of the illness we have Talked about. But I have one question for everyone, Do you ever say out loud or in your head when looking for that perfect lure " MAN IF I WAS A BASS I WOULD EAT THIS" ?????

I like it best when I find baits and lures I forgot I had and have not tried in a while or ever. I think this also means I have way to much tackle!!!

I love throwing a spinner bait. When a spinner bait bite is on there is nothing better. And usually if the spinner bait bite is on the top water bite is on because the bass are feeding on shad. Look for shad popping out of the water trying to escape the bass!! Hope you catch them like that in your tournament! 8-) 8-)