Definitely prefer the graphite crankbait rod to a glass. I use a 7-6 MH Crankbait rod and am not exhausted on days you're using it extensively
Was at a seminar some years ago. A representative from Berkely was giving a talk on tackle, the consumer, the company, etc., etc. What he said was Fishermen use 5% of their tackle 95% of the their time, and the remaining 95% of their tackle, 5% of the time. The trick is apparently is to identify what is your go to "5% of the time tackle" and eliminate the other 95%
i just got a new rod and reel for my wife. Best trade I ever made!!!!!! (Just kidding)
Try a Bulldawg rod. Extremely light, extremely sensitive, extremely strong. Many models in Baitcasters and spinning, can be seen at Trophy Technology out of Texas. Less than $100 and out perform rods twice the price.
Brian, Thanx for the tip. Lou
Thank you. Will look into it
Thank all of you guys for the info. I will look into some of these places. Although I live in Rhode island, i do my fishing in Maine where I have a seasonal home on Lake Cobbosseeconte. Anyone ever heading up there, drop me a note and I'll be glad to provide any info you may need. Lou
In the mid 80's, yellowfin found their way up to the Rhode Island area waters. Prior to that time, no one had ever heard of them in the area between Montauk Long Island and the waters off of Rhode Island. For a couple of years, fishing late Summer into the fall, we could go out and catch fish between 70 and 100 pounds. Although its been nearly 35 years, I still remember the yellowfin, as pound for pound, the hardest fighting fish you could ever fish for, and I've caught Bluefin, Mako, Tarpon and sailfish. In any event, after a couple of seasons of enjoying the yellowfin fishery, they somehow disappeared. Most believe there was a shift in the gulfstream that first brought them into the area and then another shift that kept them out of the area. Guys still go for giants and albacore in this part of the country.
A small group of us are heading to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia for 4 or 5 days of fishing. We'll be there beginning the weekend of March 12th. Would be interested in any tips, spots, methods, baits, where to get a decent depth map of the lake, weather expectations, etc. We'll be staying at a lakeside home in Moneta. Looking to do largemouth and smallmouth fishing. Also, are there any other "nearby" fisheries anyone would recommend for that time of year. Thank you, Lou
Sumcatone, thank you for the info. We decided to try Smith Mountain Lake. I found out that I had someone I know that actually lives there and will basically be able to give us free guide service there and in nearby waters as well. First time down there so going to play it safe on this trip. Thanx, Lou
Thanx for the info DeeJay. I found out I had someone I know that actually lives on Smith Mountain Lake. Because he's there and we'll basically be getting free guide service there and to other nearby places, we decided to to give SM a try. thanx again, Lou
Big A, thanx for the response, Appreciate the info. The Androscoggin has bounced back over the last 5 or 6 years. Struggled with water clarity issues for a good deal of time (it was dirty) but efforts on the part of everyone have cleaned it up quite a bit. Tournaments have been producing big bags of both large and smallmouth. Thanx again, Lou
Looks like we're going to look into Stone Mountain near Roanoke. found out I know someone there. Any Stone Mountain info would be greatly appreciated, thanx, Lou
Thank you. I fish in Central Maine, mostly in Kennebec Valley, with popular lakes being Lake Cobboseecontee, China Lake, Androscoggin River, and a myriad of others. I will go back to profile page