Swimbaits...

Guys and Gals, I have been doing a lot of research on the latest and greatest hype regarding bass fishing tackle. The plastic swimbait in the 3.5 to 6 inch version have been a mainstay lately on the pro tour and this year I am bound and determined to figure them out. The most important thing that I have learned about them is that you have to use a weighted hook when fishing them. The weight has to be on the belly of the hook or else your bait will roll and not swim straight. Unfortunately they are really hard to find!! If you are able to get your hands on a mustad power lock in the 2/0 size, you will have your best success when throwing the smaller 3.5 inch version. The larger sizes can be used with a 4/0 hook. The poorboy's silly rabbit comes with a few hooks and I have found them to be perfect for that size.

Just a little tid bit to help you before your next outing.

Stay tuned and I will be giving reports of my success while using them.

Flourocarbon...

Tonight I did some research on flourocarbon lines. My research came from tackletour.com, The results are interesting.

The top chart compares the strechiness of the lines. 10 lb gamma FC and 10lb seagaur invisx are the definit losers in this category.

The middle chart compares tensile strength or breaking strength. The 12lb Maxima F C broke at 16lbs of pressure and the 10lb Gamma Edge FC broke at 14lbs fo pressure.

The bottom chart compares the abrasion resistance compared to regular 12lb trilene XL. Toray Super Hard was the winner in this category.

I will let you take what you want from these comparisons but I am very pleased with Gamma FC but in the future I might try the Bass Pro Shops XPS Flourocarbon as well.

Snow this Weekend?

I just heard that it is supposed to snow this weekend. I think I'm going to cry!!!

Rare Event Witnessed

As the majority of you that read this know, the weather has been extremely nice lately here in southern michigan. Yesterday I had the opportunity to take a couple of friends out on the water with for some fishing but most importantly some R and R. While we were fishing we had the opportunity to witness a deer swimming across Lake Colombia. You can double click the image to enlarge it.

Rods for Sale

Guys and Gals, I have some rods for sale.... All $100 each.

* Casting *
1 - 6'0" Medium Action "SPB172M"
1 - 6'6" Med Hvy Action "SPB178MH"
2 - 7'0" Med Hvy Action "SPB184MH"
* Spinning*
1 - 6'6" Med Hvy Action "WSB178MH"
1 - 7'6" Medium Action "J190M"
* Not Pictured"
1 - 7'11" Heavy Action Flipping Stick

All Rods were used 1 year only!

Should I go for it?

Today my thoughts were consumed by how I could raise enough money to fish the Wal Mart BFL'S this summer. I would need about $2000. This is an ongoing dilemna that I have been fighting for some time but has really reached the fore-front of my mind by finishing well in Kentucky. At the end of last year, I planned to take this summer off and practice on St.Clair and Erie and maybe fish 3 or 4 tournaments with Nick. The BFL schedule is only 5 tournaments but I also HAVE to fish the Wonderland open. It's a must fish for anyone that competes on the east side of the state. Wonderland Marine West is a marina around the Brighton area that puts on this open tournament every year and the best of the best fish it. Tomorrow evening I will start putting together some sponsorship packets to hand out to local business people like myself.

Wish me luck!

Reflections on Kentucky lake

All I can say is WOW, I heard today that this afternoons buddy tournament out of KY dam had 3 fish over 9 lbs weighed in. That place is unreal. Almost as highly regarded in my eyes as Lake St Clair.

We had such a good time down there that we are planning on taking a whole week next year.

A few of my favorite places that I would reccomend to anyone going down there would be the Catfish Kitchen in Draffenville, the Aurora BBQ pit in Aurora and the Cabin bait and tackle shop near eddyville.

If anyone wants to travel with us next year, look me up. The more the merrier.