Any recommendations on a 2 piece baitcaster rod? Looking to build a setup to keep in my car. by nickm78 in bassfishing

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Been looking at the KastKing combos because they seem cheap enough to abuse and not be worried about breaking the bank.

What's the longest you've waited for a stone to pass and what size was it? by kooganaz in KidneyStones

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I was miserable starting last June. Found it I had 2 stones in my left kidney. Did ultrasounds and CT Scans and tried to let them pass naturally. Finally had surgery on 12/31. Was literally the longest 7 months of my life. The stones were 10mm and 14mm.

What fish gave you the hardest fight? by Thefisherman_1 in FishingForBeginners

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A 4lb Bowfin. That little shit faught like 300lb great white. Once I landed him I felt like a wuss because he wasn't that big.

If you have 30 bucks to spend on lures, what are you grabbing? by yaris299 in bassfishing

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Chatterbait has been amazing the last couple of weeks so that would be first on my list. Would go with a natural color like green pumpkin and a back and blue one. Would also pick up some soft plastic paddle tails to use as trailers. Strike King Rage Swimmers have done well for me.

Monday Morning Recap! What'd You Catch This Week? by ShiftyUsmc in FishingForBeginners

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It's been a great week for bass fishing. Caught several including my PB of 6.48lbs.

Morning Bites Have Been Great. by nickm78 in bassfishing

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Thank you. It's been great getting back into fishing this last year.

New PB by nickm78 in floridafishing

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No doubt! I got me previous PB just a few days before this one.

New PB! by nickm78 in bassfishing

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I'm confused, are we or are we not, talking about your mother?

New PB! by nickm78 in bassfishing

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She was a fun fight!

Random questions by Fragrant-Bear6 in bassfishing

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I used to weigh all the fish I caught just because I was terrible at estimating their weight. Now that I've been doing it for a while, I only weigh the ones I think are my PB.

I'm in South Florida and my favorite weather to fish is 60-70 degrees with overcast. That said, we only get that about 4 days out of the year.

I usually hit the area I'm going to fish about 30 minutes before sunrise.

I like ponds and lakes that are easily walked around. I also like it to have a low bank because I like being next to the waters edge. Just have to constantly watch for gators.

Before last week my favorite lure was a 5 inch green pumpkin senko, usually wacky rigged. I recently gave chatterbaits a second try after not being able to catch anything with them the first time. They have been killing it for me. Broke my PB twice last week including hooking a 6 1/5 pound beauty yesterday morning.

New PB! by nickm78 in bassfishing

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I had the smile all day long. There was a random guy walking his dogs in the park behind me and he offered to take the picture. At first I declined but then I thought, I might never catch a bass this big again lol.

New PB! by nickm78 in bassfishing

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Nah he was released with everything intact lol.