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bassdaddy

It used to be fairly easy to get into RM, but poaching got so bad and the fish got so depleted, about a year ago they posted all three lakes and started prosecuting non-residents for trespassing. Their residents and security now contact the sheriffs department and they respond. Something to consider.

bassdaddy

Just saw them on T.W. for $109.99

Okuma Guide Series Big Bait casting rods.

bassdaddy

Nice choice on the reel...all you need to do now is find an Okuma swimbait stick that you feel will fit your style of fishing. I own a half dozen of them...bought them when they first came out and have never had a problem with any of them. Best bang for your buck on the market...no question. It seem...

bassdaddy

I'll be damned...someone brings up Butch Brown's name and he shows up. Looks like he's posted before but it's the first time I've seen it. 1500 double digit fish and counting..he ought to be to able to offer up some insight on a few topics.
Good stuff

Tree

bassdaddy

I've been fishing Matt's Original and Ultimate soft BG baits for years and have caught several quality fish with them using them many different ways. When he said he was coming out with an improved version I was sceptical. I now have both the flat tail and boot tail versions and they are both awesom...

bassdaddy

It is actually very common...as is using FC leaders. I use an improved Albright, but you'll find many people like a uni-to-uni connection.

bassdaddy

I've been a diesel guy forever. There was a time when I didn't even consider a gas rig because the upside of a diesel for pulling heavy stock trailers and the price of diesel fuel made it an easy choice. I currently own a diesel, but I'm sure it's my last one. Now, a boat is the heaviest towing chal...

bassdaddy

Tom...no question...great call.
I know those roads well, it would be irresposible for you, with the information you have at this point, not to postpone.
Good job, my man.
Tree

bassdaddy

I have caught a couple small fish using the technique it but nothing significant. I saw it on a TV show where they were targeting smalljaws and figured I'd give it a shot on LMB's. I didn't use a bobber though...I took the hooks off of an older Spook bait and used it as the float. Improved my castin...

bassdaddy

Wherever you choose to throw them be sure to fish them all the way back to the boat. I can't tell you how many times I have had a swimbait crushed at the boat. It's frustrating when you've gone hours without a bite and one slams it at the boat and you're not ready because you're already looking for ...

bassdaddy

I agree with what Rich said, but I got a different take from your question. As with all presentations, you're not going to get many guys to agree with what is "the best" as there are just too many good baits out there not to create a vast array of opinions. To answer your question, I'd hav...

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Mike wrote:Dobyns 795ML and a Curado 300e....Money!

+1...and then some.

bassdaddy

It's always tough to say any bait of this type is as good as a Yamamoto Senko. Having said that, I had Capt. Whitie send me a sample of one and have to say it's as close as any stick bait I have compared previously. I will be putting an order in.
Tree

bassdaddy

I'm with Tom...my wife actually enjoys Zona's antics because she thinks he's cute and funny. She'll tolerate other fishing shows but Zona's show are definitely her favorites. I'm just guessing but I think that is his way of seperating himself from other more typical shows. I'll chew tin foil and put...

bassdaddy

Rich...I saw a picture of your collection of Hopkin's baits and I was absolutely amazed. Damn, what a nice set of tools :shock: It was refreshing to see they have been fished...opposed to some/most of the collections that get posted that don't have a hint of hook-rash, much less teeth marks. Your in...

bassdaddy

I didn't claim to have anything figured out, but Mickey and his crew definitely have the situation figured out and they're beating your rules like a garage sale tamborine. :roll: Wasn't that one of your sponsors that posted on this thread? I noticed you didn't have anything to say to him. Just a sug...

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Buzz...you have to admit it was comical when immediately after the Nation made it clear they were going to take a stand against 3:16 spamming the crew posted a bait giveaway that just happened to coinside with the release of Mickey's latest creation and the temptation was just too much. The Nation m...

bassdaddy

It's like the 3:16 crew suddenly went underground...

bassdaddy

I want say it's been around since the first week in November. It hasn't necessarily been on fire, but it is a viable alternative to the old stand-by site that seemed like it morphed into 3:16 Nation.

bassdaddy

Two thoughts on the topic...

I have a couple pairs of the Sealskinz socks and a pair of the gloves...couldn't be happier with the products.

Every time Monster Fishing Tackle has told me I'd have my order the next day...I had my order the next day.

Tree

bassdaddy

Most of the time I like to use Robo Worm 5 inch paddletail swimbaits in both the freshwater and ocean version...but if you want to try something a little different put on a Mann's HardNose Swim Toad. Excellent choice if you want to slow-roll your chatterbait above, around and thru weeds. The movemen...

bassdaddy

Thank you TBob and Rod...sincerely appreciate the responses.

If anyone has any current (last year or two) info regarding his boats, guides and accomodations I would appreciate it.

Thanks again
Tree

bassdaddy

I'm not looking for suggestions to other lodges...just looking to see if anyone has any first hand experience doing business with Ron Speed...especially since he upgraded his lodge. I know all about Angler's Inn and I did business with Pro Bass Adventures last year. Answer here or feel free to PM me...

bassdaddy

Rich...that's exactly the solution I was considering, but I haven't tried it yet because for me this bait is not in-season so it has not been a priority. I don't mind tinkering with baits to try to improve them, but I really don't like having to tend/adjust/repair them right out of the package just ...

bassdaddy

Mike...I've only thrown it in my pool, but my experience was similar. Not only did I have a very difficult time getting it mimick the action in the video, but when I pitched it on a slack line it landed upside down on the bottom almost half the time. Good looking bait, but the action was very disapp...

bassdaddy

I could see putting up the cash for delivery if it penciled out on a smoking hot deal on a used boat, but it surprises me that it would make financial sense on a new boat purchase. Are the boat dealerships in So. Cal not able to compete with the East Coast dealerships on bass boats? And how would so...

bassdaddy

Why would someone buy a new boat 3000 miles away without knowing how to get it home or how much money it will take to get it delivered?
Seems to me, unless money was no object, it would have been more prudent to have researched that before the purchase.

bassdaddy

I don't spend much time targeting smalljaws, but I do throw swimbaits a bunch for largemouth and I agree with Rich regarding John's baits. I don't know of anyone out there who does a better job with custom baits. He put together a couple of really nice baits for me back when he first started and ove...

bassdaddy

I own several swimbait rods...the Dobyns 795 is without question the most versatile.
You'll need to consider different rods (Dobyns 806/807?) for baits on the larger end of the spectrum, but for most the 795 is a perfect place to start.

bassdaddy

Thank you for your efforts, Rob.
Tree

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Mark...I don't disagree with your list of guys who are willing to share valuable information regarding swimbaits, but they all have one thing in common...they all are extrinsically motivated because they sell/market related merchandise for monetary gain. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that b...

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Just another guy agreeing with the opinion of starting with a Curado 300 D or E and then moving up to a Calcutta 400 TE as needed. I have five of the Curados and two of the Calcuttas and throw swimbaits 125+ days a year. They are both great tools but the Curados get used more because they fit more o...

bassdaddy

I don't know what negative comments you have heard, but I have a couple pair of SealSkinz socks and I use them for the exact purpose you stated. I wear a pair of WickDry socks under them and I my feet stay both warm and dry in the wetest/coldest weather. The two layers can make a pair of snug shoes ...

bassdaddy

You and your boys at Monster out did yourselves this time...

My swimbait order went from your door to mine in less than 24 hours. I'm used to getting excellent service from you guys, but damn that was fast!

Thank you

Tree

bassdaddy

Mattlures HardGill in slow-sink
Senko...green punkin
chatterbait...shad

bassdaddy

Tom...I needed a quality stick for deep diving crank baits for a trip to El Salto. I contacted Gary and he told me I would not be disappointed with Randy MacAbee rod he sells. He was absolutely right...it is an awesome tool for the job.
Tree

bassdaddy

+1 on the Warbaits suggestion.

bassdaddy

+1 on the Warbaits suggestion.

bassdaddy

I picked some up last May and had the same problem. I put one in an envelope and mailed it them explaining/showing them what had happened on the third cast. Their response was to send me a couple of free packages. They said they were aware of the problem and had a solution for the "new" ve...

bassdaddy

Awesome season to this point. HUGE game this week. BEAT FOLSOM!

bassdaddy

I'm very anxious to see how this goes. I think it's a great idea, but it I thought it would be flooded by now. I'm hoping that it takes off like I thought it would.

bassdaddy

Matt...I don't think you leaving Matt's HardGill off your list is bashing the bait one bit. I followed up your post because my experience with the bait is different than yours. I have two fish over 9 lbs. pounds...one being 12-6... with the slow-sink version and several other quality fish, so I thou...

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Matt...I don't think you leaving Matt's HardGill off your list is bashing the bait one bit. I followed up your post because my experience with the bait is different than yours. I have two fish over 9 lbs. pounds...one being 12-6... with the slow-sink version and several other quality fish, so I thou...

bassdaddy

I don't disagree with anything Matt had to say, but I was expecting to hear him mention it is a MUST to own a Matt's HardGill in either the floating version or a slow-sink. I can't imagine there is any water in America where these baits would not be effective. He mentioned Matt's soft BG version, bu...

bassdaddy

I don't disagree with anything Matt had to say, but I was expecting to hear him mention it is a MUST to own a Matt's HardGill in either the floating version or a slow-sink. I can't imagine there is any water in America where these baits would not be effective. He mentioned Matt's soft BG version, bu...

bassdaddy

I had the pleasure of coaching Brian's son when he was a freshman. That young man is tougher than an old crow bar and mature enough to know he needs to keep the peddle down during practice. Old-school mentality and a joy to chase around the grass lot. PG is now 5-0 and his boy is a major reason why....

bassdaddy

I've had one for a couple of weeks and although I've yet to catch any significant fish with it, I'm convinced it's just a matter of time. A couple of the fish I have caught with it (nothing over 3.5) have absolutely crushed it. They were the kind of strikes that make your eyes dialate and your nostr...

bassdaddy

I've had one for a couple of weeks and although I've yet to catch any significant fish with it, I'm convinced it's just a matter of time. A couple of the fish I have caught with it (nothing over 3.5) have absolutely crushed it. They were the kind of strikes that make your eyes dialate and your nostr...

bassdaddy

I've been a teacher/coach more than half my life. I have met some educated idiots in that time, but I don't know any teachers who have three degrees and still have to work a summer job and I have never met a science teacher who is actually as tough as this guy talks. I sincerely hope he is just some...

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Dan's back in the game and Hippie is gone from the site.

Still laughing my azz off.

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