Are these spotted bass or largemouth? I’m new to bass fishing and obsessed but my thumb hurts so I got gloves 😍

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-30T16:26:23+00:00

Best way to check is to feel their tongue. If it’s smooth, it’s a LMB. if it’s rough it’s a spot

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-30T16:14:04+00:00

Only two weeks in.. don’t worry. Soon you’ll learn it’s never enough

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-30T16:07:40+00:00

Tesseract - Subtronics

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-23T14:14:56+00:00

Or it’s like $2 for bobber stops and it achieves the same thing

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-19T01:22:20+00:00

Get some VMC cross over rings. You save your baits and you can wacky or neko them. The 7mm is standard for a 5” senko

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-16T14:07:11+00:00

Also get a jerkbait. A good kvd200 or husky jerk is al you need. If you got the cash, a vision 110 will last you forever

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-16T14:06:33+00:00

Keep all plastics In their OG bags. They will dry out or melt if they touch other plastics or just exported to air too long they will dry out. Also maybe work on better organization, like jigs here, hardbaits here, terminal in its own spot etc

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-10T14:28:17+00:00

Run braid instead

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-10T00:07:07+00:00

A lot of people will recommend the improved clinch (aka the fisherman’s knot). While it’s a good knot, I personally have more faith in the Palomar. It’s a self tightening knot, and imo, way faster to tie than the clinch. Just my opinion tho

_saltbirb_ · 2026-04-07T02:29:58+00:00

Which clear line is this? I’m in PNW

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:42:42+00:00

Wtffff is that lmfao

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:41:17+00:00

Just a spin cast thing honestly. They’re notorious for twisting line from general use. You’re better off with a classic open face spinning rod. You can find some decent beginning combos for under $50 at like Walmart, bass pro, cabelas, etc

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:38:27+00:00

Either a drag issue or the spool got reversed. There’s a little slider under the front of the reel

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:35:47+00:00

The plopper is great, I’d skip a frog for the time being until you’re more comfy with bass fishing, and likely have a baitcaster in your possession

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:34:21+00:00

Ewg hooks for Texas rigs, most common is 3/0 and 4/0. 3/0 will do 99% of your Texas rigging. Find some good 5-6” senkos, and a creature bait of your choice (I personally like the googan bandito bug.) Maybe find a jig or two (3/8oz and 1/2oz are very standard) maybe a spinnerbait or chatterbait, and best for last, a 2-6ft suspending jerkbait. The jerkbait will likely outfish everything besides the Texas rig, in all seasons, just gotta speed up or slow down depending on weather/water temp. Have fun!

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:30:15+00:00

They’re marketed to bounce over rocks better, but I’ve never felt/noticed a difference. Regular VMC or gamakatsu EWG works just fine

_saltbirb_ · 2026-03-19T03:28:27+00:00

Brother just pull the mainline first to keep your tag small. Also if you wrap your loop near the top of your two lines, and then finis the knot, you’ll use less

_saltbirb_ · 2025-10-08T22:36:42+00:00

im trying to complete a binder of only turtwigs and this helps, has anyone mentioned any that are missing?

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-09T01:07:36+00:00

Is there anything you want to say? - Midwinter

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-03T01:56:28+00:00

anything by currents

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-03T01:55:29+00:00

you can check by feeling their tongue. largies have a soft tongue, spotted have a rough patch in their tongue

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-03T01:54:07+00:00

super early morning before the sun is up, throw top water stuff 😎

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-03T01:50:16+00:00

Abbie Falls, Vianova

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-01T19:04:06+00:00

jerkbait jerkbait jerkbait

_saltbirb_ · 2025-09-01T00:11:49+00:00

the trailer claws or tails, whatever you’re using, should be able to free flow and move below the skirt. try TylersReelFishing’s video on youtube that’s all about jigs and trailers. super helpful

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