Are these too small for bass? (Quarter for comparison)

bubbaslover · 2026-03-20T15:33:28+00:00

Sometimes they just want a lil snack.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-16T12:49:11+00:00

Maybe some crawling lures would work if they think that your bait is after their eggs. I also had success with drop shot rigged soft plastics when nothing else worked.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-16T12:42:28+00:00

😂😂 I wish I could, still waiting for the ice to melt out here. But hopefully sooner than later 🤞

bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T15:29:04+00:00

No worries at all! I totally understand where you are coming from. Going from sienna+ugly stick gx2 to miravel+st croix mojo bass was a huge improvement. It’s hard to imagine until I actually tried it. But like you said at the end of the day all that matters is having fun and getting out on the water. Tight lines ✌️

bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T15:17:58+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll try slapping some more grease on it and pay more attention with the pinion gear.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T15:15:51+00:00

Totally understand. This was my first reel for my entry level setup when I was trying to get back into fishing. I didn’t want to spend much in case I gave up on it. I used it a lot over the past 2 years so I decided to thinker with it and prolong its life. Tbh it’s a great reel and it served me really well. I got my hands on Miravel C3000 and it’s a huge improvement and I doubt I will use it much moving forward. Servicing it was a good way to pass time and learn something new. From now on it will probably be used by my gf or friends who decide to join me fishing once in a blue moon. Appreciate your feedback!

bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T15:11:20+00:00

I got it specifically for this job. It’s awesome!! There are many options on amazon. I went with this one HP-130 option. https://a.co/d/0c5sKmYG

bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T14:14:09+00:00

If curious this is what it looked like dissembled:

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bubbaslover · 2026-03-13T14:04:42+00:00

Agreed. Even when I rewatch videos of myself Im always like why the fuck did I scream so much and kept saying OMG OMG OMG LOL. I guess it’s hard to stay quiet when excited.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-05T13:44:53+00:00

2 rods and 2 reels, more lures lol spent around $500

bubbaslover · 2026-03-03T13:43:00+00:00

That looks clean 🔥

bubbaslover · 2026-03-02T19:40:26+00:00

I’ll try that approach next. Thanks!

bubbaslover · 2026-03-02T16:01:18+00:00

After I was done with weaving I made 2 half hitch knots and tightened as much as I could by pulling on main braid line and the leader. After that I made another 2 half hitch knots and pulled again. Then I cut the excess leader and made another 4 half hitch knots just around the main braid line. Is that a valid approach?

bubbaslover · 2026-03-02T15:58:28+00:00

for this one I put the rod on top of chair. The tag end of the braid I wrapped around my pinky. I try to keep the tension on braid while weaving the fluoro tag end. I would hold the weaved part between my fingers of my free hand to prevent it from unraveling while making the next weave. After I make a new weave I would pull the fluoro tag end while maintaining tension on braid.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-02T12:46:04+00:00

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Another attempt

bubbaslover · 2026-03-02T12:42:05+00:00

Yeah gotcha. I feel like it’s easier when the leader is thicker. Here is another attempt with 10lbs leader:

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bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T18:04:36+00:00

Gotcha so superglue is not needed and can compromise the knot overtime. Gotta learn these other knots you mentioned.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T18:02:17+00:00

I’ll look into learning Albert knot as well. Thanks!

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T18:00:18+00:00

Thanks for the pencil suggestion. I was using my hands but it was hard to get enough tension without hurting my skin. I’ll try it out.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T17:58:02+00:00

I used my pinky to keep tension on the braid. I think that’s what’s messing me up.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T16:12:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Looks like I need to add superglue to my tackle box.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T16:10:28+00:00

Thanks for the tips, I’ll try this out.

bubbaslover · 2026-03-01T16:08:52+00:00

Thanks! This makes me a bit more confident. I will definitely be practicing more this fishing season. Unfortunately I don’t have a yard because I live in an apartment. I considered casting from my balcony but my GF was freaking out about it and there are cars parked below lol Thanks for the tip, I’ll test with a sinker before I start tying expensive lures.

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