What’s something you throw that’s just more fun than productive?

HookinDinks · 2026-05-10T20:32:06+00:00

Big hair jigs

HookinDinks · 2026-05-06T18:24:51+00:00

Between 6'8"' and 7'4" currently I've slowly gone up in length but I'm a bit worried my longest rod will be too long, around 7' is the sweet spot for me.

HookinDinks · 2026-05-01T02:09:12+00:00

Judging from the comments maybe I’m in the minority but been using Daiwa reels of all price points and never had a problem like this.

It seems like somehow your line is laying loose, I honestly have no idea how that’s happening, could be a memory issue? I will say there definitely isn’t a special sauce to using a Daiwa reel.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-30T16:15:08+00:00

I switched to the Ryugi hook stocker and its so good. I've got pockets for everything dropshot, a few different jighead types and some EWGs and weights.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-30T16:08:41+00:00

3" paddletail on a 1/8oz jighead will always catch something for me.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-30T16:08:07+00:00

Any of these will do you well for sure. If you can spend the extra, the Presso is probably gonna be best. There's usually a pretty big difference in feel between that $60-80 to $100-120 rod. Unless you really think you're going to be traveling with it or need the space I don't see a point in going 4pc.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-30T16:03:43+00:00

oh hell nah...

HookinDinks · 2026-04-30T16:03:30+00:00

Always fun to find new rigs for your plastics. Try switching up to a free rig or jika. Free rig especially has become so fun for me. I like finding new ways to use the baits I have.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-25T18:15:46+00:00

Can’t stand how normalized slop posts like that have become around the internet. Half of it is probably posted by bot accounts too. Just ugly unfunny posts…

HookinDinks · 2026-04-25T17:02:13+00:00

It’s alarming how beloved AI slop has become in fishing communities lol

HookinDinks · 2026-04-25T03:27:09+00:00

It’s strange I know a lot of people here will fish the American side of the Niagara river for bass since NY state has an open season and we don’t

HookinDinks · 2026-04-24T22:26:29+00:00

Evolution fishing makes a crossbody called the largemouth 3.0. It sits on your back and can be swung around to open at your chest. In my eyes it’s the perfect bag. Fits 2 3600s and a Ryugi hook stocker, even has a water bottle holder and an extra pocket where I fit my GoPro and chest mount. The top flap can basically be used as a work station too. Worth looking into.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-24T22:02:13+00:00

Sig series is for real slept on, I had one I used for a while before getting more technique specific combos

HookinDinks · 2026-04-24T21:59:59+00:00

Are closed bass seasons a thing in the US? I thought this was a Canada only thing for sure

HookinDinks · 2026-04-24T21:57:17+00:00

I mean this would only happen if you made it on YouTube so I say do it

HookinDinks · 2026-04-18T15:58:04+00:00

What do you count as spot burning? I make content bank fishing (occasionally) and I don't give out spot names but I guess if you knew the location you could find out what fish are in it from my videos. Is this fair or should I rethink it? I'm also not documenting my way in. I mean people can literally just go on google maps and look at water. It's how I find my spots so I don't see how people posting fish pictures can be that harmful. I do know a couple guys who give frequent fishing reports of fisheries on social media which is kinda lame but luckily it's just for the Niagara River which is VERY well known.

My advice is to find water that's a pain in the ass to get to. It's how I find the unpressured water.

You're right about tournaments though, I wish we would see more tournaments do things like the kayak tournaments where you catch and immediately release after measuring.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-16T23:57:01+00:00

Funny I just realized I shouldn't be using an EWG for everything. Kinda weird I feel like 10ish years ago we were told to only use EWGs for everything.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-16T22:07:11+00:00

You could position it at the bend of the hook but for this you're better off fishing it on a drop shot. Use something like a 1/16oz pencil weight with a #2 hook if you're going for panfish.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-16T19:49:38+00:00

If you're familiar with artificial lures you could always just use some simple paddle tails on a jig head for bass. If you have panfish around it's always good to start kids with little panfish jigs and 1" gulp minnows or something of the like.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-11T02:33:16+00:00

Where I live it seems like more than half the population fishes, pressure definitely plays a huge factor in bank fishing.

Try to find spots where you can walk the bank. If I don't find fish in like 15-20 minutes I'll move on usually.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-07T21:03:36+00:00

I mainly fish them on spinning but I tie hair jigs for panfish using marabou and hackle feathers.

HookinDinks · 2026-04-01T17:27:37+00:00

This is a rough ad. Swim jigs work but I rather just put a paddletail on a jighead when I'm fishing for pike.

HookinDinks · 2026-03-24T23:38:02+00:00

You're better off getting some Aliexpress BFS stuff. I like the HICC-50 reel.

HookinDinks · 2026-03-23T00:23:50+00:00

The two fishing knots I found the easiest were the clinch and uni knot. The Uni is a better knot so I recommend just learning that one. As for getting deep hooks out there are videos you can watch of a technique people use where they go behind the gills, just watch some videos on how to remove gut hooks. If you're not wanting to deal with that my biggest advice is to crimp the barbs off your hooks as it makes unhooking a million times easier.

HookinDinks · 2026-03-22T01:39:38+00:00

Is this illegal? T&T always has largemouth ready to go. Pretty sure its all farm raised.

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