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Yeah i might have to do that

Yep that’s been the 250 setup that i’ve kinda settled on. Not sure if im 100% satisfied but it does a solid job. Braid to leader is a good idea, i just dont want another thing to have to worry about with the connection knot. I run the 7:1 Tatula. I was trying out that line so that’s what was on there, but i’ll be going back to 25lb Invizx. Have you had instances where the faster gear ratio made a clear difference in a fish catch?

Keep after it! Figure out why you get the bite and replicate it 🤟🏽

I’ve thought about adding the extra treble in certain situations. Probably won’t matter with the real big ones but it’d be nice to get some of those short strikers too

Thank you for all the tips and insight! I’m definitely still pretty new to the whole swimbait stuff and obviously am learning thru my experiences. I use the san diego jam, but someone else recommended i use a double on the heavier baits so I’ll definitely be doing that going forward. A lot of the lakes I fish are clear, hence the lighter line, and this lake usually is really clean too. I hadnt been here in over a year and when i got there it was pretty cloudy in multiple areas. Definitely could’ve gotten away with 25 if i knew. I wasn’t slack line hooksetting. I’ve been making a conscious effort to reel down on my bites recently. I watched that fish eat the bait but you can see my line jump and then there’s some lag in between where i’m still reeling up slack before the hookset. I think the fact that the fish ate so close to me was apart of the problem. I also think I got a little excited watching her eat it and put a little extra umph in the set. Those two things plus a big fish barely moving on the other end just put a lot of stress on that line and something had to give. I think the knot upgrade would’ve helped. Hindsight is always 20/20! It’s good to be able to learn from my mistake and get good feedback like this so next time she gets in the boat

​@@_bassadd1ct_ That's good that you're doing tight line hook setting. I wanted to make sure since from what I could tell, it looked like you were slack line hook setting. With that said, there is no doubt in my mind now and I am 110% sure you lost that fish because of the single San Diego Jam knot. A single San Diego Jam knot with 20lb fluorocarbon, on a bait that big in size and weight is just too risky! I would never tie a single San Diego Jam knot on a Hawghunter going for large caliber fish. Like you said, something had to give. That single San Diego Jam knot was just too weak and couldn't hold on anymore and gave out on that big fish. I would definitely start tying the Double San Diego Jam Knot from now on. Honestly, if I were you, I would just start using the Double San Diego Jam knot for EVERYTHING going forward. Like I said, going through the line tie twice gives you more strength and a lot more peace of mind.

Definitely wasn’t getting any of these bites last year!

That’s half the battle!

I actually have some in the garage 👀

Thanks for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed it

@@kennysee15 thanks for tuning in!

@@galva777tx yes sir it does!

Tough pill to swallow forsure

It’s painful. The big ones are rarely easy to land

@@eddiehfishing thanks brotha! She hasn’t seen the last of me, that’s for sure

@@tbone3148 ya know what, you’re probably right 😹

@@swimbaitninja4761 it’s a part of the game unfortunately! Just gotta learn from it and get better

@@bassinbilliards6279 i was using abrazx. Trying something new. Before that i used invizx and never had any real issues. Probably gonna just go back to that

@@bassinbilliards6279 it was 20lb though

Red or yellow one?

Indeed

@@shaneomacski23 losing the bait sucked but honestly that mattered way less to me. I lose baits all the time 😹

@@_bassadd1ct_ for sure the fish hurt more..

Dobyns 836 (8’3 Heavy) 20lb seaguar abrazx fluoro. I was trying out a new line and definitely didnt get the result i wanted 😹

In that situation braid wouldn’t help but mono would. When the bites are close you want stretch “shock” in the line or a softer more parabolic rod. It’s a balancing act you gotta figure out depending on your style of fishing

Thanks for keepin’ it real bro, we can all relate

@@joe69trump69 yeah mono definitely would’ve helped in that situation. I always just think maybe if i had made a long cast instead of a short one would the line have broken. Would i have set the hook as hard if I didn’t see the bite. Who knows. So many what ifs

@@charlesnorton2441 no shame in losing fish. Only shame is not learning from it

Man, you’re telling me 😭 It’s been replaying in my head since it happened

Bro…absolute heartbreaker

@@PedroHernandez-vi7ne not at all!

@@xslayxallxdayx5550 bite has been super tough. Topwater is dead for me. It’s hard to even get bit on the normal go-to December baits. I’ve got a short little on the water first impressions vid that i can send, but basically all stuff i said in that message i sent you! Definitely gonna get put to the test way more next year

@@Ryder-s3y megabass vision 110+1 jerkbait

@ nice

Can I give you a lure recommendation for winter smallies

@ I don’t have too many smallies near me 😹 but sure!

@ a fluke with a weighted hook

@@Reefsmith can’t do it unfortunately. I was fishing thru shallow grass

@ that’s tuff!!!!! Just keep grinding tell you hit a fish big enough to get it lol 8+

@ i broke one off like 30 minutes after this on the hookset 🥲 Redemption coming soon though. Gonna get a giant to swallow it

@ ohhhh that sucks I feel that you will I believe!

@@thatoneguy9482 shoutout temu 🤣

I’m always happy when im fishing

Top 3rd of the bait. It’s rigged weedless so i can come thru grass

The weights they come in are too heavy for what im trying to do. I use a weightless hook and nail weights in the bait to creep it thru the grass or right above it without it sinking deep down into it and fouling up

@@Brandonkanzaki which model Dobyns. I’ve heard good things about both rods. I love all my exprides so don’t think you can go wrong there. Maybe compare weights. A light frog rod is definitely a bonus when you’re using it all day in the heat

@ thanks for the advice! Appreciate it brotha!

@@Brandonkanzaki happy to help brotha

That’s a 12/0, not sure how much bigger they get 😹

Yeah i wasnt really fishing here by choice 😹 definitely would’ve gone somewhere else

I need it weedless to fish thru grass unfortunately

@@Saps_bigbaits i know it will! Just gotta put in the time

I’m fishing thru grass fairly often, kinda don’t have a choice. To get bit i need to be in that stuff Obviously a open hook would be more ideal but cant always get away with it

It’s a 12/0 hook sir…

Yep. The grind is apart of the fun

😹 he got a little too excited

@@mikem2590 absolutely!

We caught em on a handful of baits. Jig, dark sleeper, blade bait, and shakey head

@_bassadd1ct_ sweet going out tomorrow same area

@ good luck brotha! It’s tough but the fish are there to catch. Just gotta grind it out

Yes. Plenty of bait around!

@@Eyeball_Fab_Worx go catch em!

@@_bassadd1ct_ that’s the plan haha unfortunately I have to get down there and work on my boat before I can do anything and that’s if my parts arrive on time

@ that’s why i love my kayak 😹

@@_bassadd1ct_ my kayak stays with me in Reno, Grandpas boat stays in Clearlake for now lol

The cats always show up on a tough day to at least give you something to pull on 😹

Just out fun fishing. I always like to keep track of my best 5 fish (if i catch that many 😹)

@@dougwarren1187 that’s my buddy Drew’s rig! I’m a kayak guy, but hopefully i’ll have one of my own some day! Definitely a sweet boat

@@DDbassin based on how that thing looks in the water i think you’re right! Can’t wait til that bite picks up

Yep, that’s when I went! Super tough

@ we fished rattle snake and over then Buckinghan / Soda Bay .... I was thinking it would be a solid Jerk Bait bite .. 1 on the jerk all the rest of my bites on a smaller jig 1/2 ounce ... still great to be on the water

Damn looks tough glad you caught a couple

@@alansarpy yeah they were not really in much of a chasing mood. The reaction baits were getting ignored. Still good to be out there forsure!

@@Bassfishertv yep, it was a grinder, but fun as always

@@petecampa she was a biggun forsure!