bp_fowler

I’ve tried braid to leader setups twice. The first time I used the double uni because like you I was more proficient with it. The first time out on my fourth cast it snapped going through the guides. It actually soured me on braid to leader for a while. Recently decided to give it another chance. Used the FG knot and have had zero issues with it. I also think it’s worthwhile to say that this was the first FG knot I’ve ever tied. I’m not saying that you have to use the FG, but in my opinion if you’re going to do braid to leader don’t use the double uni.

Well learned something new today. I never knew that this happened outside of the springtime. Thank you all who responded.

Today I went to a small man made lake to fish and noticed at two separate locations that the bass were in groups of 3-4 fish moving through the shallows. I’ve seen this before but it was earlier during the pre-spawn and to a lesser degree the spawn. I haven’t seen it since then. I’ll admit I’m no expert but I’ve never heard of bass doing this in the late summer. Am I missing something or is this a common occurrence this time of year?

No, I don’t really need to. I’m fortunate enough to work a 24 hrs on/48 hrs off schedule that allows me plenty of time for fishing and pretty much anything else.

Same here with my wife. Every once in a while she’ll catch a catfish too.

I don’t have a boat, but I have fallen in. ?‍♂️

For me if I’m pitching with weights lighter than 1/4 Oz. (sometimes even unweighted). It’s mostly going to be into the shady areas created by overhanging trees or bushes or sparse weeds. It’s not something I would do around lay downs or any sort of substantial vegetation. I learned this the hard way. I’m using a 6’10” M/F spinning rod with 8# fluoro or more recently 10# braid to 8# fluoro leader.

Ah, there in lies the rub. Speaking for myself only, I believe that my lack of success with jigs can be directly attributed to my lack of skill and experience with baitcasting equipment. I’ve come a long way from where I was a few months ago but I’m not yet able to make that accurate of a cast with minimal water disturbance and noise. Practice, practice, practice…

I’m in the same boat as some of you. This year was supposed to be the year of the jig for me. Not in the least because I think of the jig as being the lure most that is almost synonymous with bass angling in my mind. So needless to say I really wanted to get good at it. The traditional casting/flipping jigs have not caught me a single fish yet. Strangely though I have been very successful with football head jigs. I’m sure it’s because I’m doing something wrong or because the areas I tend to fish with football jigs are just more productive.

Zoom finesse worm on a 1/8 Oz. shaky head. In terms of pure numbers it has been my most productive technique so far this year.

To be fair there are bluegill in there as well, however this is the biggest bass I’ve ever caught outside of a farm pond.

Hit up a small local pond today that has a reputation as a good crappie hole. Well apparently there’s more in there than crappie.

I only know them from the gun side of their business, but have nothing bad to say about them.

I’ve had a few issues, I mostly blame myself because I definitely fall into the “use too hard” category lol. Not wedded to Lew’s though. Either way I’ve got a few more options to mull over.

I’d like to keep it around $50. I could go as high as $75 if it’s a good value. My preference is for a medium or medium light/extra fast or fast depending on manufacturer. 6’6”-7’ ft, really just a multi purpose spinning outfit. The Lew’s was my first choice just because it was cheap(er) and was easily had at my local Wally world. However I’m certainly willing to entertain other options and you guys have given me a few suggestions.

I’m not an expert on the blank manufacturing process but I was kinda hoping that there wouldn’t be a difference. Just wanted some confirmation before I pulled the trigger.

Broke my spinning rod today. Was eyeing a replacement rod which is a Lew’s Hank Parker Speed Stick. It is readily available and within my budget. Through the search function I’ve seen that the casting version has a positive reputation on this board and wanted to ask if folks felt that the spinning version was an equal value.

I use 8# on my spinning gear throwing almost exactly the same stuff as you. I haven’t had any problems with it. Especially once I learned to spool it on correctly. Also I use the cheap stuff (Vanish/Basix).

Another vote here for big worms. Recently I’ve been using them on magnum shaky heads rather than Texas or Carolina rigs.

I pretty much only throw senkos and senko knockoffs weightless Tex rigged. Catches just as many for me as the traditional weightless wacky but seems to get hung up a lot less.

I like it!

I thought it would be interesting to pick everyones’ brains. Here’s the scenario: It’s early summer and you’re a bank angler at your favorite hole. You’re limited to two rods & reels and an average sized fanny pack to fill with what ever tackle you want. What are you taking, and why?

To me it’s not an either or proposition. They are complementary not competing styles. Just like a major league pitcher, even if you have a 100mph fastball you still need a change up.

I think the folks on here would need to know how much you’re willing to spend before they could give you recommendations.