Not today. Just came in. been out all day. Caught a bunch, but catching a bunch doesn't interest me unless I'm tryin' to feed mouths.

Did you know that only .001% of Bass that survive make it to 7lbs?

Studies say that they don't think anything like the general population of bass.

My dad, step mom, and I took a two day guided trip at Texoma yesterday and today. We pulled in a few decent stripers yesterday. I pulled in an 8 lb striper. Biggest I've ever caught. We also jug fished for blue cats. We pulled in a 12 lb and 8 lb blue.

I was hoping for a 20+ lb blue but maybe next time. We have several pounds of fish to eat and some of it tasted good tonight.

The fluke is absolutely deadly out here. Walked out the door yesterday morning and caught 4 in about 15 min. including my first cast, and a 4lber, give or take, with a belly full of eggs.

The spawn is upon us in South FL.

Maybe this will be the year I get my lunker bass.

Very nice.

So, I'm getting a baitcaster for Christmas.

I feel like I'm not the fisherman I claim to be without knowing how to use one.

Attempts in the past have been........frustrating.


Any advice??

ALWAYS keep at least slight pressure with your thumb. Never let it free spool during a cast. Also, use your thumb to stop the line BEFORE the lure hits the water. Furthermore, don't try to cast too hard. Just give it a swift, steady swing.

Will do.

Thanks.

New Personal best! 5lb 7oz.
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I am averaging no less than 5 bass a day while spending no more than a cpl hrs out there.
It's the spawn, so I go out every day, and will continue to do so, until I have an, at least, 7 lber.
You guys will be the first to see the pics.

Baitcasters are my favorite reel. I'll never forget the first time casting one without listening to my dad. I spent the next 30 minutes fixing my line.

My dad bought his dream boat recently. A new 2015 Nitro V7. I think it's worth more than his house.

How's the baitcaster working out? Did you get the hang of it yet?

I can cast without backlash, but I'm still working on my distance.

I can tell that it's going to be my favorite, though.

Awesomeness !!


I'm ready to go fishing.

This year I'm wanting to plan a trip a kick ass fishing trip but I just don't know where to go. Great Lakes? Gulf of Mexico? Anywhere I can catch something awesome help me out anyone?

Amazon. Catch some big ass peacock bass.

FYP

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Go to Rainy Lake or Lake of the Woods. Either are 50 fish/day type of lakes. Pike, walleye, perch, smallmouth, crappie. If you don't want to be there 5-7 days, shoot to Tennessee for some world class crappie fishing and huge catfish fishing on some of the reservoirs there (get a guide).