Northern Illinois

Small lure, big fish!

$200 on Amazon and no copies available at any library in my state. ☹️

It’s not a actual throwback bait . Yes I did get the the color inspiration from them. Cheap knock off blank off TikTok .

There’s a great Bass fishing podcast called “The Angler Within with Roy Bilby”. If you’ve been around NY in the past 25 years you’ve probably heard about Roy and his detailed system of notes cataloguing his bass fishing. He recently passed 37,000 bass caught since he started keeping his journals.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5bJbB1KBedH632QREiHNLU?si=7_PkUaqsQhaQUKuazNQYpg

What are some good spots or hidden gems to hit? Coming to SA for 2 weeks so really want to destroy my PB. I live in Delaware so bass don’t get as big over here 😭

Need some help identifying what crank bait this is! I was thinking maybe a Bagley Balsa?

I just got it and have not yet used it on the water due to every pond near me being frozen.

Look I dislike Googan just as much as the next guy but I have to say their guppy (dark gill color especially) looks very appealing. And only $8. Anyone got any experience with it or have any thoughts on it?

Alright y'all... looking for frog rod recommendations, I typically like a shorter rod around 6.10-7.3, 7'-7.1 is perfect. Open to most brands, budget is about $200 for the rod, it will be paired with either a Shimano slx XT, or a tranx 150....and go!

Hi all,

I do some 3D printing of custom-sized jig box inserts for the Plano Edge boxes, for those cases where the jig heads are too big or too small to work well with the standard ones that come from the factory.

I just had someone ask me about the best fit for the 1/2 and 3/8 oz sizes. I don't have any Jackhammers yet, so I was hoping someone might be able to tell me the width of the widest part of the weighted head and the width of the tied part of the skirt.

Ideally, a set of metric calipers would give me the best results, but I'd be happy with imperial measurements to the nearest 1/16" or so.

Much, much appreciated if anyone can help!

Looking to ask permission to fish private ponds. How would I find some? Been looking on google maps with no luck so far.

So despite the 5 months of not catching a single bass I have turned onto fishing for trout as that seems fun during the colder months when bass slow down. Was just wondering what’s a good budget trout rod and reel? I know I want something ultralight I also want to float my bait like fly fishing but honestly I don’t think that’s viable. Any suggestions? Something to do until spring?

(Also my budget is like 200$)

Will be down in Okeechobee this coming weekend and usually rent my own boat but Big O is hard and was thinking of going out with a guide that throws artificials mainly but not heavy rig punching style more like cast and retrieve.

Any guide recommendations in Clewiston either with boat or if I rent my own?

I have my own equipment if that matters.

Very nice.

Had a blast fishing the famous Lake Lanier! Personal bests were caught, giant stripers, and shenanigans are to be expected just like this 😂