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Yeah I was thinking I would try hunting run next. It’s much closer to where I live. Lake Mooney definitely seemed good and it had a lot of bait fish. Maybe just an off day but I will try being more stealthy with my kayak and making longer casts. Any advice for hunting run? Like general areas or structure to look for? Might have time to go for a little bit on Friday. Although honestly I kind of thought Mooney would be more pressured than hunting run because it’s free. I was looking for someone local like you to ask about ni river and motts run too. I’ve heard that they are not good for bass fishing but it could be just a rumor.

Some guys have posted that they caught 80 fish in one day there. I think I need to back off the bank and make longer casts. Is 6 lb too light to be around some stumps/ stick ups in the water?

Ok thanks for the positive feedback. I was just looking forward to it because I don’t normally have time to go on a bigger reservoir, and I caught less fish than normal for the amount of time. None of them I saw were spawning. Water felt around 60 to the touch. Some of them I casted in the area, went to see what was over there and then saw a fish. Some of them didn’t even swim away from the kayak. Maybe they were just in a bad mood from the last 2 cold nights… I was throwing a green pumpkin jig and fluke in 5 foot clarity.

Hey guys, just wanted to ask for some advice to catch more fish on my next trip out to a reservoir. I live in fredericksburg, Va and I want to start fishing some of the local reservoirs and lakes (hunting run, ni river, motts run, etc or maybe lake anna). I have been to hunting run a couple times, caught a few fish but nothing big. Today I went out on lake Mooney for 5 hours and caught 4 fish. Although I didn’t get skunked, a lot of days I would catch that many at a pond in an hour. Are reservoirs just more tough to find fish and catch them? I saw over 20 bass cruising in shallow water today, some that were 5-6 pounds. But either they saw my kayak and spooked, or just wouldn’t bite. I went from 9-2 and it was sunny and calm if that helps. I’m just wondering if I’m positioning my kayak too shallow, but then if I’m deeper I can’t see the structure ahead? Hunting run seemed similar to lake Mooney. Lots of scattered stumps, some wood, and some grass and trees on the shore. Just looking for any tips to put more fish in the kayak.

So do you guys think flouro is worth it over a good mono?

I’m looking to buy a big spool of floruocarbon, maybe like 500 yards. I want 15 lb because I use it for a lot of stuff. What brand would you recommend? If you don’t mind include the price in the comment.

It must have sold before I saw it

Btw if anyone wants this expride on tackle warehouse for $196 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Expride_B_Casting_Rods/descpage-XPB.html

Thanks for the advice. That was what I was thinking, and I just want medium because right now I mainly have medium heavy rods.

Wow that’s nice. What setup do you think would be good for finesse jigs and light Texas rigs If I’m using flouro instead of braid? Do you think I should still use a medium heavy rated down to 1/4 or a medium rated lower?

That rod is a 2 piece though right?

I like my Kaden 714 but I was thinking a rod that’s a little lighter in power would be better. Although right now I’m definitely leaning towards getting a falcon

Sorry I’m a little new here, that is your site with stuff you are selling? If they are all 150, I would prefer a 6’11 or 7’

I felt the m1 in store, it feels nice for sure. Maybe I will just get a medium heavy fast.

Yea I have been throwing them on a medium heavy fast. Getting a new rod anyway because I want something even nicer than I have though.

It was the Mansfield 7’0 medium fast. It’s made for cranks which is what I used it for, another it definitely had a more moderate bend. It was too moderate for finesse jigs in my opinion.

I would be interested in the megabass Diablo, chromium, and megabass levante, and the alx zolo

How much does that cost

Yeah I was looking at the Cara

Which would you recommend for finesse jigs and light Texas rigs? I’ll buy one from those prices

I’m looking for a new rod for finesse jigs and lighter Texas rigs, which I’m thinking I would want a medium fast. If you recommend any other power let me know. I’m also looking for the specific model you would pick for around 200. If it’s more expensive that’s fine if it’s worth it. I had a falcon expert that I lost at a lake which was my favorite rod, and I’ve looked at the cara too. Let me know of any deals or anything on rods thanks in advance

I’m looking for a new rod for finesse jigs and lighter Texas rigs, which I’m thinking I would want a medium fast. If you recommend any other power let me know. I’m also looking for the specific model you would pick for around 200. If it’s more expensive that’s fine if it’s worth it. I had a falcon expert that I lost at a lake which was my favorite rod, and I’ve looked at the cara too. Let me know of any deals or anything on rods thanks in advance

So should I get a lowrider then? Or I could also get an ark invoker, they are buy one get one free on arks site and on sale on tackle warehouse. Heard good things about the invoker pro. What are your thoughts

Yeah sorry for the confusion don’t have the kaden moderate. I have the 13 fishing medium heavy mod fast, two bps extreme one heavy fast one medium heavy fast, one medium fast, and a dobyns Kaden heavy fast now that I just ordered. I was set on the dobyn Kaden medium mod fast but didn’t buy because tackle warehouse didn’t have the 7’3. Also, can you tell me which one is Mansfield on tackle warehouse for expert series? Can’t figure it out

But I already have a heavy fast from Donny’s which is close to medium heavy fast that I just bought and I have an old bass pro extreme medium heavy fast