BassFishin.Com Forums http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/ Forums for bass anglers to discuss bass fishing tips, bass fishing tactics, news, and topics. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:04:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/images/misc/rss.jpg BassFishin.Com Forums http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/ Bad hook set, and I caught a bird. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25281&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:59:42 GMT Image: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__SjVPUS9xNU/TIBuEMAEwDI/AAAAAAAAAyM/AQ6lx25NMBk/s1600/100_1532web.jpg 12oz Image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__SjVPUS9xNU/TIBuDxMu_gI/AAAAAAAAAyE/A-jXvzrLk2Q/s1600/100_1531web.jpg Bad hook set. Image:...

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Bad hook set.


First on a shakyhead!


Why me!?
Well, I caught the bird's nest anyway. A pretty bad one too. I had to cut out a lot of line, but I had more than enough left to fish.

I threw my buzzer out under a ceder tree on the bank and got a good strike, but missed the fish. So, I casted back over the same sot and pulled slower, and wham! Not a big bass, but these topwater strikes are violent. I love it!

However, I hooked the poor thing in the head. The hook got him through the eye, and came out the bone in his head. It ripped him open pretty good, and he lost the eye. I am very upset about this. He seemed ok, but I know that he could still succumb to stress, and/or infection.

The second one was my first on a shakyhead worm. Of course I was using my Creme worms for it. I have considered this lure before, but never tried it. I actually have mixed feelings about it. It seems to me that the strike/hookup ratio is quite low. I have lost every fish except one that I have hooked with this method. Including a big one tonight that I got on shore but came unhooked and flopped back into the lake before I could get to him. I don't plan to give up though. It is a fun way to fish, if not a little slow. I was using a Gammy skipgap with round jighead, and a watermelon red flake 6" worm. ]]> BassFeverJohn http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25281 Tw Monkey lurking http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25280&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:40:44 GMT Image: http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/mailings/mailer_labor.jpg ]]> ]]> bcklash http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25280 What battery to buy??? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25279&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:41:09 GMT I need to get a Trolling Motor Battery for a canoe. I am looking to spend 100 or less. How big of one should i get? anyone have any preferences on brands and size for a for a canoe? :confused: I need to get a Trolling Motor Battery for a canoe. I am looking to spend 100 or less. How big of one should i get? anyone have any preferences on brands and size for a for a canoe? :confused: ]]> BigBurlyBass http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25279 Night fishing ??? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25278&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:40:03 GMT I'm wanting to really get into fishing for bass after dark. I have a bunch of questions that are, well stupid I guess. First of all, how do you guys see what the heck your casting at? Every time I stay on the lake fishing after dark I always seem to spend more time getting my lures out of tree limbs or off the bank than fishing. I have enough light in the boat to see how to change lures and retie but without the ability to see the bank, tree top, laydown, or whatever it is I'm casting to it seems to be a counter productive manner of fishing.
I have seen guys use blacklights on their boats to see thier line while night fishing but I use alot of flouro that doesn't glow under uv light.
My next question is, Can I use blue or green leds rope lights to light up the area I'm fishing (from the boat to the bank) without affecting the fish? Or would the rope lights even put out enough light to do that?
Lastly, What are some of the best setups (ie, lights, light colors, and mounting options) available.

Thanks DJ ]]> DJ_Callahan_27 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25278 Is it too soon? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25276&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:59 GMT Guys, 2010 has been a really unpleasant year, both on and off the lake. However, I remember how happy I was this time last year, because we were already talking about a member event. Do we want to tentatively discuss a 2011 event? Personally, I would love something like that to look forward... Guys, 2010 has been a really unpleasant year, both on and off the lake.

However, I remember how happy I was this time last year, because we were already talking about a member event.

Do we want to tentatively discuss a 2011 event? Personally, I would love something like that to look forward to, as I still have met and fished with far too few of you. Our time on this Earth is just too short to not go fishing with friends.

Shall we officially get the discussion going? ]]> nofearengineer http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25276 Lake-link.com http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25275&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:20:04 GMT I was browsing around online for some new lures when I found lake-link.com and the monkey bit hard I bought 10 rebel lures 15 rapala dt flats, 10 rapala deep tail dancers, and 6 bomber fat free guppy all for around $90. by the way the website is really cheap on all of there lures. I was browsing around online for some new lures when I found lake-link.com and the monkey bit hard I bought 10 rebel lures 15 rapala dt flats, 10 rapala deep tail dancers, and 6 bomber fat free guppy all for around $90. by the way the website is really cheap on all of there lures. ]]> florida fisher http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25275 Lost my father http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25274&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:45:54 GMT Man what a tough time. Lost my mother on Christmas 09, my little sister took her own life a few months after and my Father passed away Sunday very unexpected. He went in piece and comfort at least unlike my mother but man way too many family loses in one year. Times are so tough all over... Man what a tough time. Lost my mother on Christmas 09, my little sister took her own life a few months after and my Father passed away Sunday very unexpected. He went in piece and comfort at least unlike my mother but man way too many family loses in one year.

Times are so tough all over just need a break from all the grief but I guess that would be selfish.

I was just with him last week and everything was fine. They said Saturday he felt tired but we fished more than normal while I was there. We found some baby tarpons on Friday AM that kicked our butts but other than that completely normal. He even drove the truck and boat to the ramp. Just really sucks.

With the loses on this board and all around just seems like inscribable amounts of human loss’s, economy victims etc. Man we need a break… ]]> Non-Fishing Related Talk Vegasspider http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25274 I got a Fantasy League http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25273&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:13:05 GMT I need one more player for my fantasy league. The league is very competitive and free. Its done through Yahoo.com so you will need an account with Yahoo. The league is very fun but you must have some tough skin. We have fun with the league and things are said mostly in jest. You may need some... I need one more player for my fantasy league. The league is very competitive and free. Its done through Yahoo.com so you will need an account with Yahoo. The league is very fun but you must have some tough skin. We have fun with the league and things are said mostly in jest. You may need some thick skin but trust me its all in fun. Either reply with on here or send me a PM. I will accept the first person on here. Just remember if your easily offended by strong language I would suggest you not apply.:D ]]> Non-Fishing Related Talk BassinBandit http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25273 When do you fish? http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25272&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:27:06 GMT When you do fish? I am wondering because I go any possible time I can but I don't do too many planned trips to more distant lakes. I've only done one overnight trip this year and very seldom in the past. But even when running in town to do errands I'll take a rod and spend half an hour at the city lake. I'm wondering if it would be worth my while to do a few bigger trips when time allows. ]]> General Bass Fishing Topics Bender http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25272 Done better, done a whole lot worse! http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25271&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:49:44 GMT Image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__SjVPUS9xNU/TH8pyWjx9gI/AAAAAAAAAxs/gw9p7LKTGKc/s1600/100_1522web.jpg 3oz Image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__SjVPUS9xNU/TH8pyPgSI_I/AAAAAAAAAxk/lZ-HIDVDslE/s1600/100_1524web.jpg 13oz Image:...

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I took my second and third bass on buzzbaits today. The first one came on a Strike King buzzer with a tri-blade, and white skirt. It's the very same lure that jay let me use to catch my first buzzbait bass. The second fish was caught on a $1.00 "Wal-Mart Special", that I modified as per this YouTube video, and added a Redfish Magic swimbait to. I got that fish on the first cast.

I got the last fish on a Blaze crankbait in chartreuse and blue.

All three were dinks, but seeing as how I have struck out recently, I'll take what I can get. I am still surprised how violently they hit those buzzbaits. The 13 ounce fish had me convinced it was better than two pounds before I got a good look at it. All in all it was a pretty good day on the lake. ]]> BassFeverJohn http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25271 Buzzbaits http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25270&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:28:59 GMT How come my buzzbaits never come in strait on the retrieve. They are constantly moving to the left on the retrive. They are all booya's ]]> BigBurlyBass http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25270 Gear ratios and baits http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25269&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:06:21 GMT What other baits are really hard to reel in other than deep diving crankbaits. And what gear ratios should I use for those baits?:confused: What other baits are really hard to reel in other than deep diving crankbaits. And what gear ratios should I use for those baits?:confused: ]]> BigBurlyBass http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25269 2009 Revo STX - Review http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25268&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:56:05 GMT Well, after putting this reel through the paces for two solid days catching smallies, I have my own review.

I'll compare this to the reel models that I currently own (Curado 201Bs, Curado Original SF, Curado 101Bs, BPS Extremes, and a BPS Pro Qualifier.

Casting Distance:

Curado 201B, 101B > A+ (these reels just can't be beat in this category)
Curado SF > B+
Pro Qualifier > B
Revo STX > B
BPS Extreme > B-

Overall smoothness of the retrieve:

Pro Qualifier > A
Curado(s) > B
Revo STX > B
BPS Extreme > B

Drag

Revo STX > A+ (the very best feature on this reel)
Curado(s) > B+
Pro Qualifier > B
BPS Extreme > B

Feel/Comfort

Curado(s) > A+ (Shimano has the most comfortable reels ever made IMHO)
Pro Qualifier > A+
BPS Extreme > A
Revo STX > D - I'll be wondering forever why they decided to have the magnetic brake protruding from the side plate.

Construction

Curado(s) > A+
Pro Qualifier > A+
BPS Extreme > A
Revo STX > A - I'll will give it an A just because it seems solid, even though it should be knocked down a little because the thumbbar on the one I got has a very rough edge on the one closest to the spool.

Overview -

IMHO, this is not a $199 reel. Even at the $119.00 price I paid, I think it's a little high. If I had it to do over again, I would have just got another Pro Qualifier, or a Shimano Citica. I will probably just put this one back in the box, and keep it in my boat for a backup.

I said 8 years ago that I'd never own another Abu. I should have stuck to my guns I guess. ]]> CamG http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25268 Ebbetsguy......an apology. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25267&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:07 GMT I definitely owe you this apology in a big way. When I saw the post on the other board and then on this board it never dawned on me that they were both posted by the same person using two different user ID's on both boards. Of course, my being not the sharpest tool in the shed I thought the worst and reacted poorly. I feel badly about the whole thing and am honestly regretful. Sincerely, Mac ]]> Mac2 http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25267 New Quantum Cabo PT Reel http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishingforums/showthread.php?t=25266&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:10:19 GMT I have a new Quantum Cabo PT reel. This is a saltwater series reel but is great for fishing deep diving crankbaits, cat fishing or stripe. It has a 5.7:1 ratio and is left handed. Comes with a cover and tool. These retail for 174.00 but I am letting it go for 110.00 obo. I dont have a need for it... I have a new Quantum Cabo PT reel. This is a saltwater series reel but is great for fishing deep diving crankbaits, cat fishing or stripe. It has a 5.7:1 ratio and is left handed. Comes with a cover and tool. These retail for 174.00 but I am letting it go for 110.00 obo. I dont have a need for it and its just sitting so make an offer. Thanks
Jason
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