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what is your biggest bass
Longest smallie 19.5 inches
Longest Largemouth 23.75inches
Smallie was caught on a black/blue chatterbait with a Zoom vibra craw trailer
Largemouth was caught on a double propped buzzbait chart/white don't remember the manufacturer.
Just put some Megastrike Lure videos on You Tube
We are getting our samples of our new soft plastics within a week. I will send samples to the BR guys as soon as I receive them/
OK guys lure pass 2 is a done deal
Great, looking forward to it! Depending when it comes, obviously I may have a day or 2 delay because of thanksgiving, and I have a wedding on friday. So I'll keep everyone posted, and will get it out as soon as possible.
Fishing VERY Murky Water
Fish tight to any cover
Wide wobble crankbaits(With rattles)
Spinnerbaits with Colorado oversize blades
Large Plastics & Jigs with rattles
You need to move water and make noise
Reading material
Great site for winter reading!
THANKS! BTW....some of you may know that I'm rather fond of fishing
Blade Baits this time of the year. I've found that by crimping down the barbs on the trebles, using a 20# braid & 17# fluro leader with these lures; you can use a steady pull and the hooks will bend enough to pop free of most snags. I do like the concept of those spreadable split rings....going to have to give them a whirl as well.
Just Wanted to Share My Thoughts about Bass Resource
alot people talk about this being the best fishing forum , well for me , i ony am on one other forum ( swimbait forum ) but i am mainly on this one and i don't need any others !!!! being on bassresource and sharing info and questions with fellow members makes you feel like you know them even tho you never formally met and they live thousands of miles away !!! pretty cool if you ask me
odd things in bass mouths
I bet that squirrel gave a good fight
# of posts for stars
thanks
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by flukemasterRe: if this video doesn't give you the itch to fish, quit fishing
nice video, I take a trip to ottertail county every year and the bass fishing is awesome. The lakes are pretty good size and not many people target bass so even the lakes that get alot of fishing pressure the bass fishing can still be outstanding cause most boats will be out there targeting panfish or walleye. Bass fishing in MN is not something that alot of people do.
Bass Pro Sneaky?
Fishing Cowgirl wrote on Nov 6th, 2009 at 8:16pm:rubba bubba wrote on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 8:49pm:Fishing Cowgirl wrote on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 6:36pm:Did that for customer's many times. It is easy to look up a rewards member info, and credit them their discount amount.
In this case it wasn't rewards but literally a $10 off $50 purchase coupon, so they had nothing to go on but my word. There was nothing to look up.
In that case, we would have been briefed that coupons had been sent out, and if you mentioned one, then you probably did have one. That was good customer service that guy provided. I just got one a month ago in the mail, so they still send them out..the bait monkey is calling me.
I wish I got a 10 off 50. I always seem to get the 20 off 100 IF it's an online order. Once you get to 100 dollars, the shipping is 13 dollars so really it's only 7 dollars off 100.
Lost a bass from drag not set right. What do you do?
Randall wrote on Oct 31st, 2009 at 11:07pm:...As far as the soft fleshy mouth and no hookset needed. I have seen a big bass take a crankbait bend the rod over get reeled in about twenty feet and just open it's mouth up and let the crankbait go. The hooks never set because of the amount of force, and lack of space in side the mouth a big bass has when it clamps down on a bait with a closed mouth. It's not even about the hooks getting penetration it's about moving the crankbait inside the closed mouth of a bass. On smaller bass the hooks usually catch more often on the way out. But with larger bass the hooks miss most of the time as the fish opens it's mouth because of the larger open areas created by a big open mouth of a large bass.
Real good stuff from Randall, as usual.
To add to the big bass expelling a lure easier -I don't have much specific experience here -but it would seem to me that a large mouth and set of gills behind it could expel a lure pretty forcefully.
As to soft fleshy mouths: Bass do have a lot of soft tissue and fine bones up front -except for one: the maxilla (maxillary). That slab of bone is the one area that can be tough to maybe impossible to penetrate -since it is also free to move, being attached by tendons.
I've had fish come to hand with just the point of a very sharp hook barely imbedded in the maxilla, only to have it fall out in hand. I'm guessing a large number of bass lost by hooks popping free at boatside (properly and not overly aggressively played) are due to this.
Bass Hallmark ornament
Yes, I have seen it.
Will not buy it as my wife lets me put only one LSU/Fishing ornament on the tree each year and so far LSU has been the winner.
Some thoughts on hook removal
nice post thanks man
how to fish for bass in the winter and fall
the articles on BR are the only reason I know anything at all about fishing.
I print alot of stuff off an highlight the most important stuff an keep it in a 3 ring binder. Works for me!
Targeting big bass
the right place at the right time
Do you consider "live" bait cheating?
I definitely wouldn't call it cheating. I jus prefer usin artificial cause it's more fun.
Had the chance to talk to an old timer yesterday..
I know you said he had arthritis pretty bad, but maybe on a nice day you could ask him if he wanted to join you at the lake. He may not be able to fish long , so just a nice boat ride or a shady spot for some catfishing. I hope when i mature to the point of someone clling me "old timer" that a younger person would offer to take me. good luck, fisher
the magic of bass fishing
next round is on me
what do you like about bass fishing
Bein out on the lake and seein the sunrise an sun set. The feel a fish on my line and not havin to talk to my girlfiend. Gettin to be with fiends or jus havin some alone time.
It's the perfect sport!
what to do?
Uncle Leo wrote on Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:18pm:You said there was a lot of floating baitfish, I wonder if it is possible that maybe the Bass just had too much to eat.
What state has the most BR members?
I figured Alabama.
Bass Fishing On CBS
The show ran from 1-2:30 CST. The DirecTV program guide indicated it only ran from 1-2. At 2 the guide asked if I wanted to record the College football show at 2. I said no and the DVR shut off for the last 1/2 hour of the program. What kind of goofy **** was that?
Didn't miss much. Pretty much another typical fishing tournament broadcast just without the meat show for a weigh in.
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by Glennoffshore structure
I would say dropshot also. A weightless plastic that wouldn't dig in or could be fished above it would be my next choice. Third choice would be a to fish lures on a three way swivel like a rapala that will stay up with a weight dragging in the snot grass. It would be like using a bottom bouncer for walleye just make sure you keep tention on your line to keep the swivel up.
The fish just stare at me
Wacky rig set up
Crystal Clear
i have found that my best clear water choices have been long casts and natural colored unweighted soft plastics. watermelon, pumpkin, black and shad colors seem to work best.
i normally just adjust the hook size for how i want the bait to fall.
also clear,white or shad colored topwaters can give you distance and big bites. i go with subtle ones though... torpedo's, spittin image, devil horses etc. you can catch clear water fish on buzzbaits and the like but i think you can up your percentage more with subtlety.
CBS not airing TTBC in Orlando...!? I don't understand...
Our crappy CBS affiliate (WKMG) is not airing the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Instead, they are airing, get this: INFOMERCIALS... (for Bosley Hair restoration and some age cream).
I mean come on. I live in Orlando for goodness sakes, home to a major fishing demographic. How do we expect Bass Fishing to grow as a sport and become more mainstream, if it can't get mainstream media coverage!?? and we lose out to infomercials...infuriating... LAME, LAME, LAME.
WKMG you suck.... I am calling them right now to give them a piece of my mind.
Red Teeth
Paul Roberts wrote on Nov 19th, 2009 at 11:37am:Was there much diff in water temp in each area? My ponds are pretty much same temp top to bottom now (mid 40s).
Same temp top to bottom. Low 60s
Crawfish
Thank for the info...I read an article about fishing with craw fish awhile back...this guy took craw fish traps in what ever area he was in and dyed his lure to "match the hatch" so to speak.
Special Preview for BR: Lunkerville Season 5 Premiere
Rats...I always watched Lunkerville, now we have Charter cable, and sadly NO WFN...
help me
cart7t wrote on Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:37pm:Sounds like you've got certain websites blocked, like photobucket or some of the other photo sites folks use to link pictures. I can't see pictures at work because the DNS server has those sites blocked. I imagine your school does, perhaps your parents have also blocked those sites from showing on your computer.
I agree, your parents probably have a block on pictures and certain websites. Tough luck. Looks like you'll have to create your own big bass pictures.
Does anyone remember/know the name of...
Strike King wrote on Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:28am:nm i found it.... thanks!
Enjoy!
Bobby Lane charity rod
having it signed would definitely give a little validation and back story....don't think it would hurt either
Tube jig fisherman.
We had an awesome day yesterday with Smallies on tubes and beavers in 41 degree water. 2 of us fishing about 7 hours wound up with 6 20" or better and another 9 that were 19" or better. Even got 1 LM about 18 1/2" in that 41 degree water, but she came on jig and Paca Craw combo.
What would be your bait and/or method of choice for this
The 4 lures I use under those conditions (shallow water) are;
1. Basstrix BaitFry, fly lined on 6 lb spinning tackle.
2. Schurmy Shad*, hollow aluminum spoon.
3. Nail head worm; 5" shad worm (split tail), 3/32 nail weight and #1 Gamakatsu weedless finesse hook, collar rigged, on 10 Lb FC.
4. Huddleston 4" shad swimbait.
Whenever bass are feeding on a specific baitfish like threadfin shad, it's match the hatch or use live shad.
WRB
*Jigshop.com
Share a Lunker Foundation and the moon phase
Again Share-A-Lunker data is hard to figure out since it covers the entire state of Texas and early pre-spawn through spawn can cover from December all the way to Early May.
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by flukemasterSam Rayburn, Boaters that don't Know or Don't Care
FishingBuds wrote on Nov 16th, 2009 at 5:08pm:J Francho wrote on Nov 16th, 2009 at 3:26pm:Yeah, there are ways to "educate" the people around you. I've had numerous occasions when I've been fishing deep structure, and another boat will pull into exactly where I'm fishing. I let them know what I'm doing, and they are interfering with that. 99% of the time they are apologetic, and figured I was casting towards shore, which is what they were going to do. I tell them they can come right inside of where I'm fishing, and have all the shore they want.
Agree, We should aways have creative ways to say something.
I have never pulled up on anyone, even as a newbie boater-deep down I knew it wasn't right, this is why I didn't do it, then again I try to treat others like I want to be treated.
Even that is a tough call.
This time of year, we bass chasers seem to intersect the with the perch jerkers up here. I know I've been guilty of screwing up, thinking they were doing one thing, when they were really doing another. I do what the guy that cuts me off, and apologize, and try to keep the peace. I now know to stay wayyyyy clear if I think they are perch jerking. Those guys are very fussy, and they will blame anyone around them for turning the bite off, including my electronics, paddling, or my bright kayak itself, LOL.
I know in a tournament, that may be a tough thing to do, but really, structure fishing is usually about timing and agitation, so it may be easier to wait, or fish another spot.
Whatever works....its just fishing. Keep it cool.
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by roadwarriorHow long before it can sustain life
yea, it should be ready pretty quickly, especially if they had planned to stock it. Think fishtank, or koi pond.... almost as soon as you fill it up, you can put the fish in. Most of the time you just wait for the water temp. to even out.
making sure your bass looks her best for photos
That is a great tip Paul, thanks.
I would like to add, make sure you are using this technique when it is your legal bass season. I know in PA, before the middle of June, this would be considered a "no-no" as you are required to immediately release a fish (photos are ok, but you can't put the fish in any type of container).
Where do the "spots" hang as compared to smallies?
Things really must be different in the SE. We have spots, smallies and largemouth in all of our lakes. The spots haven't increased near like the smallmouth in the last decade or so. In fact Table Rock is the only lake with a really good spot population.
Youtube Accounts
This is why I love frog fishing.
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The rush and excitement is priceless.
Fishing oriented charities??
I'm not sure if anyone here has ever had the opportunity (or the need) to visit one of the many Shriner's hospitals. Here is a link to a webpage that shows all of the various hospitals that the Shriner's operate.
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It is well worth a little of your time to click on a hospital location near you. If you may need their help, or know of a family that has a child that could use their help, pass along this information. Many local Shriner's groups hold special clinics locally to help qualify children in need of help.
And the hospitals? They are almost beyond description. The staff of doctors, nurses, and all of the other specialists are some of the most dedicated and caring people you could ever meet. ALL children are treated 100% FREE OF CHARGE. Hospital wards are segregated by age groups, with rooms dedicated for either boys or girls. When the patients are able to, the staff has a variety of programs to help these children keep busy. They don't just lay around, but are given the chance to stay as active as possible. They even provide for a parent to stay right in the child's room, or next door if a Dad wants to visit their daughter.
So how do I know about all of this? Because I am a Shriner's Dad. My daughter spent time off and on at the Chicago hospital for a number of years. I won't go into the details, but suffice it to say, the Shriner's hospital was her only option. They came through when so many other doctors couldn't. These folks will always hold a speical place in my heart, and they get all of the financial support I can give them.
The outdoor Almanac - Hannon's Moon Times: Best Times to Fish
Sorry if this isn't the proper place to put this.
So I recently bought a load of stuff from Cabela's and they included a magazine, and in the back was this table for the rest of the year. So I thought I would share it with all of you.
I also have a PDF version so you can email me and I will send it to you and then you can print it out.
BoatLee@gmail.com
Or if the admins want me to send it to them, maybe they can upload it to the site, so people can download it.
Happy Fishing, hope this helps you guys out for the rest of the year at least.
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pH
here is an interesting article:
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To change the pH for the pond he suggested using an air pump. The lower pH was caused by the hot temps and lowered water volume and to much fish by product. In the article above it talks about a layer that has poor oxygen levels down deep because of the fish by product. (the fish by product would act the same as weed decay on the pH)
I would agree that temperature would not be a factor in changing pH other than the fact that the change in season effects what the plants are doing in their life cycle. Like fall turn over and colder temps that kill underwater vegetation. I also don't feel that there would be a set buffer between good pH and poor pH areas. Like a change in water temp because of depth. I do feel that the farther away from the acid producing substance the better the pH. I believe fish will migrate to the more favorable pH.
Why would this be important?
Well areas that where clear that become muddy because of rain or run off will have poor pH and fish will move to clearer water. So if you where fishing a cove and catching fish on the deep side or channel side of the cove and the mud rolls in fish that where on one side of the cove might migrate to the other side because of clearer water and better pH. If you where fishing an weed flat that the state comes through and sprays it. The fish will migrate to areas that have more favorable pH which could be a depression area or the edge of the weeds. If the fish was sitting in pH that was 7.5 and it drops to 5.0 the fish will migrate to an area that is close and has the same 7.5 pH. The same would also be true that if that 7.5 pH was in 7ft of water the fish would more than likely be sitting in the same depth in the new area. Even if it meant that they suspended in 7 ft water in a tree top for instance. If air changes the pH of the water then areas that have more air like living weed growth or windy banks will have higher oxygen content. Because of this the fish would not need to move as far to find better pH. I would think oxygen producing areas would have a buffer effect to the acidic areas more so then normal areas that the acidic water slowly mixes or gets diluted. In the spring time areas that have good pH would be the first areas that fish will move up to stage and spawn. As the lake pH gets more favorable farther up the lake the rest of the lake fish begin to move up.
Any thoughts?
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by five.bass.limitBass and Seawalls
Lot of good reasons mentioned. Another reason is the heat that is retained from the previous day. Fish, not only bass like to hang out there early morning to warm up.
What method do you use when you want to quickly cover deeper water.
BobP wrote on Nov 13th, 2009 at 11:20pm:It's late fall, but any time of year I see a sonar pic like Randall posted, I break out a jigging spoon! Nothing catches active fish grouped in one spot faster.
I agree. Here are two fish from that school that I posted the photo of. We also had one larger than these that broke off at the boat as well. All caught on the spoon.
