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the two weights that were stated in the previous post are correct. it was an ABA tournament.

the water has been really low this year for the expected run off that is going to start here really soon. last i heard they brought the main lake up about 3 ft. and it is still about 2 ft low. it should be full pool in the next few weeks.

it is not that big of a difference. i used to live in california and coeur D'Alene fishes as well or close to many of the northern california lakes. 20 lb limits happen in every tourny.

i will be there next in two weeks for the federation nation western divisionals. are you going to be there? info will be tough to come by because of this, but all i can say is the big fish are starting to move up

i am in the same deal this year. i qualified to fish the bass federation nation divisionals and was worried that they would land on finals week. i just found out that finals is a week before the tourny. to say i am stoked is an understatement. it would have been heart breaking to not be able to fish...

I love my panoptics. I use them when guiding and i will never go back to any other brand.
just my .02

I wish that was me that caught that fish but it wasn't.
it is impressive though

this is an awsome smallmouth from utah. i have caught them up to 6 lbs up here in montana but damn this is a big smallie.
http://bassbuzz.outdoorsfanmedia.com/br ... at=5&id=94

i have been using my shimano crucial d72ml rod for wacky riging with light jig heads. i have been using 8 # test florocarbon and not had a problem with that.
Oakie joe

long,
just use some suspend strips and wrap them around the hook shank. This will give you the weight you want. they are cheep as well.
Oakie joe

fish over nine are big for up here in montana. I am mostly using them for smallmouth. thoes big ol brown fish love the a.c. minnows

Thanks tom the mission fish fit right in the slot. Now i just need to test it out on the water.

try the 3:16 mighty minnow. That bait is sick and it is very weedless. I have caught some big fish on it up here in the north. Fish it on braid if you are in the thick stuff.

i just purchased one and took it out fishing the other day. first cast bam 12 pound pike ate it. only one problem the soft plastic tail got split in half. what is the best way to fix this/get a brand new tail?
thanks, oakie joe

They work real well. my favorite color is green pumpkin purple/green flake. I fish them on 15 lb mono. don't be afraid to through them for small mouth.
oakie joe

I was looking at that okuma rod already. I am glad to hear something good about it.

what kind of rod are you guys using with this bait? i am looking to buy one and i want to have the right gear.

i have found that you need a 5/0 wide gap hook with a 10" worm.'
hope this helps

I fish the montana bass federation nation. i will send you a pm with more info.

chris rockhold

I fished with gene at the 2006 federation nation divisonal. he is a stand up guy. this is sad news! please e- mail me more info about the fundraiser. fishingfreak88@msn.com
oakiejoe

I am not that concerned with the guys on this site i live in montana.

last weekend i was fishing my home lake when i spotted fish. they were between 5 and 10 lbs.very big fish for where i am. the only problem is i couldn't get any of them to bite. i through everything from swimbaits to dropshot rigs. the water temp was 75-80. what should i do?

I have fished the panic minnow with some sucess. the smallmouth love them!!!

thanks for the info. i am going to give them a try.

I am looking to get some of these baits for an up coming turny. anyone fish these? how do they work in heavy cover?

what are the pay outs for this event this year. I may have to make the long drive from montana if the money is there!!

bob i booked with wet-a-line tours and am excited about the spinnerbait bite. i will keep you posted about how i do at mateos!!

oakie joe

I am heading down to mexico in april and just wondering if anyone has been to lake mateos in the last couple of years? need to know if there is anything special i need to bring with me.

thanks,
oakie joe

caught the fish in island pond in the back.... (2nd back lake)... all flippen'. main lake was kinna sketchy... gonna hit it tomorrow with swimbaits, looken for a Donkey

oakie Joe

hey long just got back from shadow cliffs caught 7 biggest being 3.5lbs. montana is good and very cold. it is nice to have some water that is not frozen over.

oakie joe

im back into town from monana and jsut wanted to check out one of the old fishing spots... any one fish there lately and can give some advice on where the fish are?
thanks..

Oakie joe

I have caught smallmouths that have the sores on them up here in Montana. I don't know what causes this though

i just saw the new "huddlebug" and it is so cool i know the smallmouth up here in montana will love them!!!!