Just an update, I finally completely removed live bait from the equation.  No more minnows, I have officially “kicked the bucket” so to speak ?

 

Such a relief to not to have to fool with the mess and enormous hassle of live bait. As a bonus, I’m catching way more fish! Not only covering more water but I have full control of the presentation for the most part, and I can put lures where I can’t put live.  I even got an 18” out of a creek yesterday!! More to come ??
 

I want all my time back from reading and answering your minnow questions……….

 

just kidding buddy!! Glad you’re getting after them.  But don’t retire the bait bucket forever, both live and artificial have their place 

2 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

I want all my time back from reading and answering your minnow questions……….

 

just kidding buddy!! Glad you’re getting after them.  But don’t retire the bait bucket forever, both live and artificial have their place 

Yeah for sure, I still have all of that stuff as I’m sure when the bite slows in the colder months that can help turn it back on.

19 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

But don’t retire the bait bucket forever

I agree, when you get older, you'll need something to sit on. 

 

BTW: Beauties for sure!!

? YES! Success!

Great job!!

You've earned it by putting in the work on the water and here trying to learn as much as you can!!

 

Nice, great work!

 

Nothing wrong with fishing livebait occasionally, but I couldn't imagine dealing with it all the time, at least not in the quantity needed for targeting creek bass. 

 

Glad it's working out for you.