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Old 02-06-12, 08:14 PM   #26
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6"+ flies for bass and muskie
And swimbaits over 5 inches if I can find the money, especially topwaters
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Old 02-06-12, 08:38 PM   #27
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Jigs, which I do not use, and more cranks.
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Old 02-06-12, 09:33 PM   #28
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i believe 2012 will be a good year for me
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Old 02-06-12, 10:02 PM   #29
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i believe 2012 will be a good year for me

I believe 2012 will be better for me than 2011.
That's not sayin much though.....
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Old 02-08-12, 02:45 PM   #30
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Jigs will be my main focus this year. There's 50 different things I want to work on, but with limited time on the water, this will be my main squeeze this year. Flipping's always been my favorite technique, but it's mostly been soft plastics. I've spent a good part of this winter making my own jigs, so I'm pumped to get out there and give them a soak!
I did pick up some BBB Warmouths here last fall that I'm looking foward to trying too. I think they could be pretty versatile. I'd like to work some flutter spoons and deep cranks too, but that will only be if I get on some clearer water. Most of the lakes I fish are dirty enough there's not much a deep bite usually.
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Old 02-09-12, 02:55 PM   #31
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I am going to put more time behind the bigger swimbaits to see what will happen. I have a ton of faith in the Triton Mike Bull Shad 5" now I want to move into the 6" and longer.
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Old 02-11-12, 11:35 AM   #32
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Yeah, I bought a couple Dahlberg frogs last year and didn't give 'em a fair try either. Had 2 or 3 hits one outing, but didn't hook any up. They do have AMAZING action. I just have to do better at making myself try them longer instead of always falling back on my old reliable...the Spro Poppin' Frog.
Are you guys using the diving frog?
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Old 02-11-12, 12:06 PM   #33
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Are you guys using the diving frog?

Yeah, I've got 2 of em.
They definitely have nice action, but the frog bite was just not there all season in my area, so I threw frogs sparingly.

I'm definitely hoping the bite is better this year!
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Old 02-11-12, 12:55 PM   #34
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I've been hearing a lot of talk lately about some guy in Finland...Lauri something or other that's making a floating balsa injured minnow type of bait. Supposed to have a little plastic lip up front that gives it a special wiggle that bass can't resist. Heard rumors that he hand tunes and tank tests each and every one of them....all this sounds like a myth to me but who knows....if yall hear anything definate let me know.
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Old 02-11-12, 01:21 PM   #35
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Are you guys using the diving frog?
Yep, the one you see here.
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Old 02-11-12, 08:59 PM   #36
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I've been hearing a lot of talk lately about some guy in Finland...Lauri something or other that's making a floating balsa injured minnow type of bait. Supposed to have a little plastic lip up front that gives it a special wiggle that bass can't resist. Heard rumors that he hand tunes and tank tests each and every one of them....all this sounds like a myth to me but who knows....if yall hear anything definate let me know.
Often a forgotten bait, but ranks right up there near the top of most successfull! Still a keeper in my bag of tricks.
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Old 02-12-12, 01:27 PM   #37
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I just starting pouring my own jigs this week so I can't wait until the lakes thaw and I can put 'em to use.
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im not changing my technique much from last year just bc ive already been trying to get good at using all types of lures. my goals r using my new boat a lot, this way ill b getting off ponds and getting more into lake fishing as well as tournaments. im looking forward to spending time on the water with my dad and hopefully sharing pics with my friends on here. im also really trying to get my wall hanger this year. i caught one last year that was plenty long but just didnt have the weight. good luck this year guys
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Old 02-12-12, 03:31 PM   #39
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im not changing my technique much from last year just bc ive already been trying to get good at using all types of lures. my goals r using my new boat a lot, this way ill b getting off ponds and getting more into lake fishing as well as tournaments. im looking forward to spending time on the water with my dad and hopefully sharing pics with my friends on here. im also really trying to get my wall hanger this year. i caught one last year that was plenty long but just didnt have the weight. good luck this year guys
Good luck on getting your new boat out on the lakes this year! If you do catch that wall hanger, make sure to get good measurements and lots of pictures and then release her. I'm sure you know this but it bears repeating, you don't need to bring the fish in to get a good, accurate mount. Release her and let her get bigger and keep her reproducing baby bass with superior genes!
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