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Apr 26, 2020 16:33:28 #

It helps if you have a heavier weight on your line when baitcasting. Start with a sideward cast and turn your wrist at the last second. Adjust your control knob first to match the weight of your bait. I find it helps using braid. Frankly you will need some time on the water casting. It is a learning curve. You not force it too hard, this is when you get your backlashes. Do not become discouraged. Hey I had to learn with a baitcaster & fly rod so not to become one dimensional. Watch some youtube videos to get a general idea before you go out. Good luck. Every angler has experienced the same thing as you with a baitcaster when first starting out. Happy fishing.

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Jan 2, 2020 22:54:49 #

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Night fishing in "cold" weather.

I also live in your area but did not go fishing tonight. It is windy and had rain this morning. Your best bet is to use crankbaits for you will have current. Burn it. A good crankbait to use would be Livingston Lures with EBS technology or Rapala DT-4. Make sure you wear a raincoat at night & rubber boots. I caught 5 bass the other day using this method. The problem is you will have a lot of trash at the bottom so keep that lure moving. Your time window is very small due to the weather. You may also try a fluttering spoon or a Ned Rig. Move around a lot to find the location of the bass. When you find that sweet spot use your baitcaster to get to the Strike Zone & bombard it. High risk= high reward. Good luck my Cajun friend. Hope this advice helps. <thumbs up>

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Nov 30, 2019 01:52:36 #

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Any tips for bass fishing in winter ponds?

If it is 30 degrees and a river you might think about a gold fluttering spoon. I caught an 8 lb. bass on a freezing cold night. In that weather to be honest you will have to make a lot of casts. Fish nothing else but this until you catch a fish to develop confidence and develop a technique. A lipless crank like a Rat-L-Trap (chrome/black) might not hurt either. Good luck!

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Nov 30, 2019 01:21:05 #

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Heading to Bass Pro, need casting rod and reel help

For rods you can get the Bass Pro Qualifier 2 or the St. Croix Bass X-medium heavy. I would pair it up with a Lew's baitcaster. or: you can get the Carbonlite 2 rod & reel combo. The rod is super lite and the reel works with no backlash. Hey Ott Defoe uses it. Can't go wrong there.

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Nov 30, 2019 00:23:13 #

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Any tips for bass fishing in winter ponds?

There are 3 baits you can use: 1. rooster tail 2. baby shad 3. 5" worm with paddle tail rigged with round jighead (green pumpkin). Chartreuse is a good color. And yes, fish it slow. Don't give up on the wacky rigged weedless Senko either. Find where the fish are located 1st. Usually in the middle of the pond deep, vegetation or timber. Rocks are not bad either for they seek warmth. Fish early in the morning or just before it gets dark. I prefer the night. Use baits you have confidence in. Move around a lot.

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Nov 17, 2019 22:46:36 #

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I keep getting skunked

Fish the crickethopper & the rooster tail. Later try the gold fluttering spoon. Ned rig is good too.

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Nov 9, 2019 02:53:31 #

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Z man TRD colors

I find green pumpkin or Canada craw works best. At night black/blue. California craw is not bad either. Develop a good technique for your turd worm. I like a slack line with a slight twitch every 5 seconds. I find when you tease/annoy the bass. This helps for a reaction strike. Hookset is important. A lot of anglers get the bite but cannot hold the fish when reeling in due to impatience. They set the hook too quick. Realize this TRD is a small worm. The bass has to pick up the bait & run with it. Wait.

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Nov 7, 2019 00:59:23 #

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What do you do to become better bass anglers?

I try to develop a technique that works with different lures and learn to feel what the bite feels like. Since I night fish developing a "feel" is important. The nice fish like to come out at night in my pond. I have gone thru different stages. I started out with the spoon & cricket hopper, then the Ned rig, now the wacky rig Senko & rooster tail. I started out fishing near grass lines, moved to wood, now fishing in pockets. This is a learning process for me. Ott Defoe (BassMaster World Champion) gave me good advice at Bass Pro.

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Sep 8, 2019 21:15:10 #

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What’s the longest amount of time you went fishing and got skunked?

I got skunked for 2 weeks. They were just not biting. After that I was catching them regular. Try the Senko wacky rig, Ned rig or rooster tail for freshwater. Vary your cadence. Try fishing slow. You have to spend time on the water even during rough times.

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Sep 8, 2019 21:08:19 #

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Got this at a yard sale earlier today. Can anyone tell me about it?

I used this as a kid in the 60's for saltwater & freshwater. I liked it so much I bought the new Mitchell 300 pro which I catch bass on. Should last a lifetime if you keep it up.

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Aug 4, 2019 23:27:20 #

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Summertime Bass

During the summer I have caught largemouth bass on a Rebel crickhopper (brown), a marabou jig (chartreuse) and a rooster tail. Fish near shallow weedbeds, brush, rocks, or go deep. Pick the later part of the evening right before it gets dark when you see baitfish popping on the water. Also don't give up on the Senko wacky style or the Ned rig either with the turd worm or the Zcrawfish. Don't fish history so move around a lot and use a searchbait to locate the bass. Alternate baits to suit the conditions such as current or still water. I find before & after a rain is good. You are not alone in getting skunked in summertime. There is a reason why the largemouth bass is America's most popular fish. The best things in life are not easy. Good luck.

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Jul 8, 2019 00:32:49 #

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Struck out hard this morning, looking for advice.

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Fished a good size pond in Colorado this morning t... (show quote)

Sounds like a typical summer day. You be best to either go earlier in the morning or just before it gets dark in the evening. If the worm fishing does not work, try a GT 360 search bait (swimbait) to find where the bass are. If that does not work try an (electric chicken) baby shad or a yellow coach dog rooster tail & move around. Usually if you fish a wacky rig black/blue Senko on a weedless hook with O ring deep you will get results. If not of this works try a Rebel brown cricket/grasshopper lure on a slow retrieve. I am also a pond angler so getting skunked happens at times especially in the summer. Fish in the shade, on the edge of grasses, around wood, or deep. Like you bass love air conditioning during the summer.

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Jul 6, 2019 11:19:56 #

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Bought a baitcaster yesterday and tried it out. Went as planned.

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After setting up your baitcaster reel, you must learn how to cast it. Start with a simple side arm cast. At the end turn your wrist turn so it will line up & use your thumb to stop it before it hits the water. It will be more difficult with the overhead cast, this takes practice. Don't bomb drop this with force. Work on your presentation. For different weights you may need to adjust your knobs. If you have a serious bird's nest I find a dental pic helps. You can buy this for $5.00. I use 30 lb. green braid with a 4 ft. 12lb. fluorocarbon leader. With some proficiency you will be able to cast further in the strike zone. Every novice angler has gone what you have gone through. You are not alone. Don't get frustrated. Hang in there. The rewards are you will bring in that 5 lb.+ largemouth bass without difficulty. The best things in life are not easy. The sweetest apple is at the top of the tree. <thumbs up>

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