I'm with @Tennessee Boy, I want to know what the depth the active fish are at before I go out. 

 

I pick 3 though. 

On 3/10/2024 at 4:20 PM, TnRiver46 said:

E. None of the above 

 

if I knew any of those, why go ? 

Have to agree with this statement 100%. 

On 3/10/2024 at 3:52 PM, T-Billy said:

#2 Only big fish matter. The rest are just fun distractions in between the big's.

 

I love 'em all. I was drift boat fishing with a couple accomplished female anglers. There were three guys in another drift boat on a different river. The guys were boating smallies with about half a dozen being four-and-five-pounders. Ours were five ounces, not for lack of skill, but our river simply wasn't generous that day. 

 

And when I wished that we were on the guys' river, the lead angler said, "They're all good."

 

I've never forgotten that and I try to be grateful for every bass. 

 

On 3/10/2024 at 9:50 PM, king fisher said:

I choose #5 exact Latitude and longitude of Lake Menderchuck

 

There are a lot of Lake Menderchucks. Michigan is loaded with big bass. Some of the best fishing days of my life have been in Michigan. 

Went with #2. I'm always out for a big fish. I would rather catch one epic fish than a bunch of dinks.

I like #2 because I setup each rod with that exact same thought in mind, "what will get me that big bite?" I know that bite is there. I know it's only a matter of time. Along the way I still get a lot of #1's. 

#1  might make me not want to go.  At best it would make me leave early.

#2  yes, please!

#3  Don't need to know.  It's always windy here.  If you don't fish in the wind, you don't fish.  Today it's listed as SSW 23mph with gusts of 35.  It's probably a bit stronger than that in reality.  It sure feels like it is anyway.  

#4   I just assume someone always is.

I'm grateful for every bass @ol'crickety, but the little ones aren't what I'm after, and don't get me wound up when I stick one. 

#2 for me

I chose the wind & weather . I’ll go sit on someone’s spot with FFS and catch all of their fish lol. And with having FFS   I’ll know quickly what the size is and what presentation will be best.  Weather is my main factor.

None of the above. In a way I'd feel like I was cheating. For me, fishing for bass is a mind game and I want to do it all on my own (if that makes sense). I don't want to have an inside track unless I put myself there.

 

( I'm not passing judgement on  those who feel otherwise)........

So this one's been going for a couple of days now.

#2 ~ "Which presentation should I fish to catch the single biggest bass for today "

has garnered of 75 % of the votes so far.

Just for some context, 'the biggest bass for today'

doesn't necessarily mean a trophy or even a plus sized fish.

Might just be the only 12 incher of a day full of even smaller bass.

I'm not say'in, just saying.

Fish Hard

A-Jay

 

sorry but number 2 always reminds me of this scene 

 

I went with #2 when answering the poll question. I figured if that’s the case I'd be able to unload about 60 plus pounds of rods and gear from the floating tackle box which would equate to better fuel economy and time management. I’d be fishing with one rod in hand, one bait or package of baits and just concentrating on catching a monster bass. 

#3  Actually, the most important information for me would be the weather pattern for the previous few days.

I went with #3, knowing #1 and #2 would probably take some of the fun out of it for me.

 

You can always cast a heavy blade bait at #4....

#3

Weather conditions tell me more about fish location, thus telling me presentation and lure choices, thereby telling me how big and how many I’ll catch.