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Got on the redears pretty good this past weekend. No giants, and lost one that probably would have gone 11" or so before I could get my hands on him, but ended up catching 24, most right around the...

What these guys said.... One way clutch is a bearing, and there is probably 2 in the handle knob.

Yup, Greenie. And a big one at that!

Man that is a great fish!

SK, always looking for new ways to prepare my favorite eating fish... What's your method for blackened redears? Full on proper with cast iron, or just some blackening seasoning?

I'm I'm agreeance with Alpha on this one. I I feel water temperature and photoperiod are the natural spawning drivers. I say do whatever you have confidence in. If you go in with positive...

Toad!

Man, I don't feel anywhere near the caliber of some on here....Lol. The 9 to 10.5" fish that usually make up my catch don't seem all that impressive... ��

Pretty new to redears as well, got 2 years under my belt with them. First year was slow, pretty unproductive, but it was all learning... Last year all the homework really payed off, and got on them...

I worked at a Bass Pro for 12 years... The stock stores based on regional fisheries and what sells "best". Anything not related to the "main fisheries" can be requested, but it's up to the staff to...

I also love the SS 700. Solid, dependable construction, and really dig the old school look and feel. Like mentioned already, just get another! Amazon has them, as well as other retailers like...

I guess it will probably depend alot on the taper of the blank, but I'm assuming the smaller size will show bites better. I would also bet that smaller will be alot more prone to breakage. Never...

Tips are measured in 64th of an inch and not mm, for whatever reason. So that's 4.5/64"

I'll second the Rainshadows. Any of their ultralight rated models should do nicely. I've become a big fan of the Revelation 6'8" UL.

Honestly, I let the intended reel for the rod dictate the guide size and placement and tend to view charts as a "starting point". Look into Fujis New Concept guide placement. Uses the intersection...

When you guys say "tip a jig", I'm assuming a bare jighead? Or are we talking like a soft plastic, or a hand-tie of some sorts?

Jungle, knowing guys out there tip jigs with crawlers is on of the reasons I'm asking in the first place! Is it that much better for taking the big fish, or is it preference? Just another way to...

Thanks guys for the replies so far. I'm fishing from a kayak, so double anchoring and sitting is a bit of a hassle, but manageable. Tried the sit and wait approach, but I much prefer and have done...

Pretty new to targeting Redears. Took a while to put something together, but since summer, I've done quite well as far as consistently getting on fish. The method I've used is drop shotting...

Nice. I'm getting ready to wrap one if those myself. Built the same series in the 5'4" last year. Liked it so much I decided I wanted a longer one!

ALOT of them end up back on a hook for cats. Not only do they work well, the freeze well too. My profile picture is on in the low 40s that I caught in February on s fillet from a perch that had...

Thanks Pete. That's sorta my consensus too. I've spent enough time on both systems to realize the grass on the yadkin lakes is greener in pretty much all aspects. Plan is to forego the spawning...

Sorta had my mind set on Badin as the top option, only because of the size if fish I've come across while netting shad. ��. Tuckertown would be the second pick, for the same reason. I can and will...

Pete, what has your success been like at Mt island, focusing more on fish size? Sort of got myself on a mission to catch a legitimate 2 lb sunfish. I know this area isn't exactly a hot bed for...

Sliding in on the last day!

In!

Thanks! Any particular favorite lakes, out of those. I know they all have them, and they all sorta have different characteristics.

Love to win some Sliders!!

Thanks slabinator! I fish from a kayak, so a slow drift or paddle is no problem! Thinking ahead here.... All said lakes are pretty heavily populated with white perch. From hours spent dragging...

I know this isn't the right forum area, but seeing as I'm looking for some local experience, I figured this might be the best place to start. Looking for a little advice on shellcrackers,...