HighCountryBassAssassin

Hey there fellas - I checked into the forums, and can only find an old post from 2009 regarding storage solutions for trays. I have Plano Edge 3700's (THIN) and I'm looking for any ideas/products for clean and organized storage. I have unfortunately had to relocate to a home in which I do not have a garage, so, the cleaner the solution, the better. I was considering perusing IKEA or something, but wanted to see if any of you already had the problem figured out. Thanks y'all.

Sunglasses, line, and a solid pair of line cutters/nippers have all proven to be worth spending a little extra money on for me. I once decided I'd experiment with BP brand braid, that was a mistake. I've never strayed from Sufix since. Also - just recently scored a pair of Island Optics Mako XL sunglasses during a sale on TW, completely changed the way I look at sunglasses for fishing. Never thought I'd want to invest much money in a pair, but the comfort and clarity are totally worth it. Granted, half of that is due to the fact that they're the only pair I've ever owned that actually fit my giant head! 😃

Not seeing anything myself, either.

Thanks guys, great info as always. @GetFishorDieTryin I will absolutely be trying the Zoom as a trailer as well!

Hello Gents, Perusing TW and reloading on Jig stuff. I tend to get dragged into the rabbit hole which is YouTube Jig fishing, and I decided to try a couple packs of the River2Sea D Walker to pair up with my Dirty Jigs California swim jigs in accordance to the recommendations of TacticalBassin. Dunno how I'll feel about them, but I figure it's worth a shot. Outside of this experimental purchase on my part, I'm really just kinda thinking I'll pair the Dirty Jigs with a 4.75" Rage Swimmer. I know the Rage topic is discussed at length, so I'm not trying to beat a dead horse here, but I don't really see a lot of guys talking about these being great swim jig trailers, relatively speaking. I think these will impart a great action on the bait and I can get a larger pack for a more reasonable price point... Again, I understand that these are standard jig trailers in most guys arsenal, but they never seem to be at the top of most guys lists. Thoughts on this? Seems strange to me.

The bladed jig was a hit or miss for me until fishing the Mini Max in timber on Cedar Bluff last fall. I was definitely going to order the Baby Jack but might throw some of these in as well. Big Spunk Shad guy but I'm going to order some of those Ned Bombs @Bass Rutten . Sounds like a sweet combo to me.

Thanks guys.

Hey there fellas, Was wondering if anyone had some experience rigging this particular fluke? Looking for a good hook that'll fit the small profile well. I am thinking a 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG would work well, basically just a smaller version of what I use on Zoom Super Flukes, but I haven't actually tried rigging those hooks on a Baby Shad myself... Thoughts? I'll be using them like any other fluke; TX Rig, weightless, etc. Just trying to avoid getting a hook that's the wrong size here.

Thank you!

Hey there gents, I am curious as to what sort of success everyone has had in Colorado. I have caught some hogs, the Colorado version, 3-5lbs out of Quincy Reservoir, but I have relocated and am now closer to Horsetooth and Boyd... Any thoughts? I know that Horsetooth is a big Smallmouth lake, just wondering what everyone felt about both bodies of water. I am leaning towards frequenting Boyd on my Kayak, smaller and seems to be less busy. One other question here, anyone fished Milavec? CPW has it listed as only holding Perch, among other things, but I've found old posts about Smallmouth. Any recent experiences there? Thanks all.

Honestly, I've been using a lot that I bought on Amazon for cheap - like a dozen for 8 bucks. I have been debating getting the Buzbe, but that's only because I'm buying a Yakima rod holder that leaves the rods exposed. I would say that if your purpose is purely to keep lines/rods separated, you're good to go on cheap covers from Amazon. One consideration to take into account - cheap nylon covers do have the potential to scratch rods/reels.

I know everyone is recommending plastics, which makes sense for Florida, but a Squarebill is tough to beat for beginners. Easy to use, generally forgiving. I'd consider that option alongside a plastic of some sort, though, plastics can be a bit much for beginners, sometimes can turn them off. They require a certain amount of patience and confidence. Let us know what works.

I would look into Temple Fork Outfitters, (TFO). I have been using their rods in various configurations for all of my techniques, extremely pleased.

I have been happy using Sunline Shooter in 14lb for most of these techniques outside of topwater. I'll typically use straight braid for that unless I feel the water is too clear, but that's pretty rare at this point. I've found that it typically has to do with the size of the bait more than the clarity of the line. I'm using this line on a Lew's Pro-Ti, not sure how it'll perform with other reels, but I have been incredibly happy with it.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Much appreciated!