drew03cmc

That run looks prime for a seine. I kid. I would likely toss a Panther Martin, undressed, in 1/16oz and swim it with the current along those root wads.

Wrench, I agree.

Okay, what is the recommended tackle for a Ned Rig?

Dd, that is a shadow. They are gorgeous.

No. The rock bass, ozark bass and shadow bass are all members of the genus ambloplites, where the rock bass is a. rupestris, ozark bass is a. constellatus and shadow bass is a. ariommus. The warmouth is a member of the genus lepomis, with its classification being l. gulosus. The warmouth and ozark bass look completely different.

Mitch, I grabbed some X-80 TD and some Pointers that I can't wait to get bit on! Well done LRF.

I bought an Old Town 133K and have had it out on lakes at home so far...it is quite wide for a few of the creeks in KC, IMO.

That's a good point Wayne. Our waters are loaded with bluegill and green sunfish, along with various darters and shiners up to 4" long. Maybe that striped shiner Pointer will be the ticket when I hit the water this weekend.

I have gone on a jerkbait buying spree lately and was curious what colors you like in the various water conditions we all fish. Clear (5+ feet) Stained (2-5 feet) Murky (0-2 feet I bought 3 of each Megabass X-80 TD and LC Pointer 78SP . I also found two Xcalibur XEE4 in holo shad and one Rogue in some chromey black shad color. The MB are in French Pearl OB, Megabass Sexy Shad and GP Pro Blue II The LC are Striped Shiner, Chartreuse Shad and Aurora Black Let's discuss colors and tackle. What do you fish from and what tackle do you throw these on? Do you fish them all year or are they just a cold water bait? Go.

I was stirring the pot because I do know it happens, but have no idea how much, and because I have a bad case of cabin fever...well done fellas, great fish.

I think anyone who insinuates that the giggers try to gig every big bass in the river is a sensationalist. Are there bad seeds, yes, but do they gig every big fish? No, there are good giggers in the state. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but on the scale which it is presented here, not even close.

My experience has shown that small spinnerbaits work well along with 3" grubs.

The primary idea here was a pair of local lakes from 7-100 acres.

When you guys get on a pond from some sort of paddle craft, what tackle do you use for bass? Rod length, power, reel, line, lures, etc. I am curious if everyone has the same approach or if there is a great variance,

All we have is about 2" of snow and an inch plus of sleet on top of a sheet of ice.

I wish I could as well.

I carried my Disco 133k home in my S10 with gate down and didn't have a problem. That will haul two folks around sufficiently. If you will, what boat is it?

I have heard they are okay, but if they get punctured, there isn't much repair. They are also heavy.

I bought a used Old Town Discovery 133k with paddles and 2 new life vests for a killer price. I am going to redo the seats and put the right length yoke in.

Found a boat in Stockton, picked her up Saturday morning,

CW, that statement rings true with so many things. Do you mind if I steal that?

Thanks bud, I appreciate the heads up.

I never considered the Kaw for largemouth bass.

The Wakarusa there isn't enough water to hardly float a boat. I can wade it, Mill, and a few others in the area, but floating would have to be limited to the larger streams, Blue, Kaw, etc...Do you know what they target on the Kaw?

Kansas is wonderful? Do you fish rivers at all? Not in Kansas you don't. The access laws suck, management isn't great and our licenses are about 65% more per year than Missouri with less available water. I don't mind our small lakes, they fish well, but I want river access.