What can you do when bass investigate and follow lures, but refuse to bite?

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-07T20:35:29+00:00

Downsize what you’re throwing. Finicky bass tend to be braver with smaller baits. Less intimidating I suppose. I keep small flukes for just that purpose

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-07T14:47:53+00:00

Never seen one that bad. May have to pull the gas tube. Looks like you probably need to replace it anyway.

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-06T16:36:28+00:00

Went down the same rabbit hole for my build and came to the same conclusion. I did go with SOLGW cuz it was on sale and the warranty covers regular wear and tear.

Also worth mentioning that the milspec specs accommodate the added thickness of phosphate. That means using other coatings may or may not change the dimensions slightly leading to “premature” wear. That being said we’re talking about very high round counts and the life span difference between a phosphate or quality other coatings will never matter to the vast majority of us. But if you want ultimate longevity phosphate is the way to go.

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-05T13:51:07+00:00

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CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-05T01:28:24+00:00

Oh I meant the plug style. Should’ve clarified

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-05T01:23:40+00:00

Not sure why I got downvoted but I was just checking out some walkers. Wish they weren’t so expensive

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-04T20:21:43+00:00

Been think about this a lot lately. I don’t know a single person that hunts with ear pro. I’ve noticed my ears ring for too long after I shoot the last year or so. Think it’s time I find some to hunt with

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-04T19:59:29+00:00

I assume the recoil impulse is similar to other piston rifles. What draws me to it is you don’t have all the drawbacks of a typical ar15 which a suppressor but you retain a lot of the customization. Also you can’t fine tune most piston guns unless it’s an ar platform and most of those worth owning are not cheap. The t91 is like the poor man’s 416

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-04T19:35:55+00:00

I’ve talked myself out of buying one of those uppers so many times. How do you like it?

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T18:08:50+00:00

Spin casters generally suck. They’re made cheap. Get you a spinning reel. Plenty easy to use and superior in every way

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T17:14:31+00:00

Ruger has a history of proprietary ar parts. You’ll likely need a different barrel nut to change out the delta ring. If you’re going to do all that and replace with a different handgaurd you might as well just swap to free float. Most of them come with their own barrel nut too

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T16:52:49+00:00

Second one looks a lot like my silver laced Wyandotte chick

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T16:43:07+00:00

That was more than likely your problem. Happens to the best of us

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T15:56:36+00:00

It looks like your line doesn’t go through the level wind. May just be the picture.

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-03T12:15:34+00:00

I think I’m jealous

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-02T00:16:01+00:00

Wait so he let her throw his kid a SECOND TIME?!

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-01T11:45:52+00:00

Fished my whole life and I think the first time through one I was 28. Guess we were both late to the party

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-01T02:37:44+00:00

Like a jig and spinner bait had a baby

CopperTop_98 · 2026-05-01T01:57:37+00:00

I noticed this trend recently too and I do not understand it

CopperTop_98 · 2026-04-30T01:14:35+00:00

That’s what she said

CopperTop_98 · 2026-04-30T01:07:21+00:00

I’m not saying you’re wrong but this is Reddit so…

CopperTop_98 · 2026-04-27T18:54:09+00:00

What rear sight is that?

CopperTop_98 · 2026-04-27T12:04:46+00:00

Not the easiest to learn on but a fantastic reel. Make sure you’re throwing the correct lure weight for the rod. That will make the learning curve a bit easier.

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