Bass Number 3 in the Shallows | Set the Hook Fast on Light Line

Bass Number 3 in the Shallows

Set the hook fast on light line

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Bass Number 3 in the Shallows on ultralight baitcasting gear. Hook them in the jaw observation. When using light line, set hook quickly else lure may go past the jaw, and your line will rub and possibly break against the rough "teeth" of the Bass.

Hook Them in the Jaw

Bass number 3 in the shallows on ultralight baitcasting gear. Hook them in the jaw. When using light line, set the hook quickly — or the lure may go past the jaw, and your line will rub and possibly break against the rough teeth of the bass.

That’s the observation that matters. Shallow fish don’t give you a long window. Light line doesn’t forgive a late hookset. Drive it home while the hook is still in the jaw.

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Newest Reel: KastKing Kestrel BFS | Bass on a 1g Trout Magnet

Newest Reel: KastKing Kestrel BFS

1g Trout Magnet, 2-lb test, and a bass

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Fishing my newest reel - Kastking Kestrel BFS Reel. Fun little reel that can cast 1g Trout Magnets. Using 2 lbs test line, caught a Bass!

Tiny Lure, New Reel, One Good Eat

Fishing my newest reel — the KastKing Kestrel BFS Reel. Fun little reel that can cast 1g Trout Magnets. Using 2-pound-test line, I caught a bass.

I wanted to see if this thing would throw a 1-gram lure without a fight. It did. Light line, tiny Trout Magnet, and a bass that committed. That’s a good first impression.

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After Several Strikeouts, a Bluegill Finally Breaks the Skunk

Strikeouts, Then One Bluegill

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After several strikeout trips I finally managed to get a bluegill. Whew.

Not a pattern that lit the pond up. One fish after enough empty sessions that the next cast was starting to feel optional.

Whew.

After several strikeout trips I finally managed to get a bluegill. Whew.

That is the whole story. Empty sessions. Same ponds. Same honest casts. Then one fish that should not have felt that big and did.

A skunk streak does not always end with a bass. Sometimes it ends with a bluegill and a reason to go back.

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Small-pond bait for the days the fish refuse you — and the one bluegill that finally breaks the skunk.

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Yamamoto Senko in the Shallows: Watch the Line, High-Vis Mono

Yamamoto Senko in the Shallows

Watch the Line — Average Angler Life

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Working a Yamamoto Senko for bass active in the pond shallows.

How I fish it — emphasis on why I watch the line, and why high-visibility line matters.

The line lies before the rod does

Working a Yamamoto Senko for bass active in the pond shallows.

I work the lure and explain how I fish it. Emphasis on why I watch the line, and why high-visibility line matters.

Shallow fish steal a Senko. The rod does not always tell you. The line does — a hop, a slide, slack that should still be tight. Bright mono makes that readable. That is the whole method: fish it slow, stare at the line, set when the line lies.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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Another slow shallow presentation when you are watching the line. Soft fall. Twitch-and-drop. Same rule: set when the line lies.

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Bad Video, Good Audio: Rooster Tail Bass — And a Follower

Bad Video, Good Audio

Rooster Tail Bass — And a Follower — Average Angler Life

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Bad video. Good audio. You still get the feel for the action.

A bass took my Rooster Tail spinner while another bass followed it in.

One ate. One chased.

Bad video. Good audio. Still get the feel for the action.

A bass took my Rooster Tail spinner while another bass followed it in.

That is the clip. One committed. One would not. The blade did enough work that two fish showed up. Camera quality is optional. The take is not.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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The spinner that got bit while a second bass followed it in. Keep the blade running. Let the pond argue about who eats first.

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Couldn’t Get on the Water — Why I Fish the One-Lure Challenge

Why I Fish the One-Lure Challenge

Couldn’t Get on the Water — Still Talking Fishing — Average Angler Life

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Unable to go fishing with schedules and such. No problem — I can still talk about fishing.

In this case: why do I fish the one-lure challenge?

The box is a trap

Unable to go fishing with schedules and such. No problem — I can talk about fishing.

Why do I fish the one-lure challenge?

Because the box is a trap. One lure forces you to read water, change the retrieve, and stay long enough for the pond to tell the truth. Easy limits feel good. Hard one-lure days make you better.

When I cannot get to the bank, that is still the reason I go when I can.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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One-lure days are the point. When the calendar opens back up, a simple urchin-style bait is another way to stay with one presentation.

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Night One-Lure Challenge: Blakemore Road Runner Bass — Then a Break-Off

Night Road Runner

Bass On, Then a Break-Off — Average Angler Life

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One-lure challenge continued. This time I fished a Blakemore Road Runner at night.

Caught a bass. Eventually had one break me off. Good to know the little lure works in the dark.

The little lure still works after dark

One-lure challenge continued. This time I fished a Blakemore Road Runner at night.

Caught a bass. Eventually had one break me off. Good to know the little lure works in the dark.

Night water hides the retrieve. You feel the thump. You see the swirl. Then it is either a fish or a lesson about knots and light line. I will take both. The bait got bit after dark. That is the proof I wanted.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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A slow urchin-style change-up when a night spinner gets bit — or breaks you off. Twitch-and-drop after dark.

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Bass Moving in the Shallows — Casts, No Takers

Bass Moving in the Shallows

Casts, No Takers — Average Angler Life

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Bass were moving about in the shallows. Gave it a cast or two or three or more.

No takers. Oh well — that’s fishing.

Seeing them is not catching them

Bass were moving about in the shallows.

Gave it a cast or two or three or more. No takers. Oh well — that’s fishing.

They showed. They would not eat. That still tells you something. Stay off the bank next time. Change the cadence. Or accept the skunk and come back when they mean it.

Tight lines. I’ll see you on the bank.

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When shallow bass show and will not eat a spinner, a slow urchin-style fall can be the next look. Twitch-and-drop, tight to the bank.

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Blakemore Road Runner Steady Retrieve Gets a Bass

Blakemore Road Runner Steady Retrieve

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Blakemore Road Runner. Steady retrieve. Bass on. I stopped adding extra twitches and let the lure swim. Blade thumping. Same speed. Fish ate it.

Sometimes the pattern is not a dying-minnow show. It is commitment to one retrieve.

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Mastering the Inline Spinner: Catch More Fish with Average Angler Life's Tips

BFS Fishing is Fun!

Fishing with an inline spinner can be a game-changer for anglers of all levels. In this blog post, we'll explore the techniques and tips that make this lure so effective, drawing from my recent fishing trip at Sonic Pond.

Using a Mepps Aglia inline spinner paired with an ultralight bait caster, I ventured out to test the waters. The clear conditions and slight wind made for an ideal fishing day, allowing me to demonstrate the spinner's capabilities.

Techniques and Tips

• Steady Retrieve: The key to using an inline spinner is a slow and steady retrieve. This keeps the blade moving just enough to attract fish without spooking them.
• Casting Strategy: Focus on casting near structures like rocks and vegetation, where fish are likely to lurk. Adjust your casting angle to cover more water and increase your chances of a strike.
• Observational Skills: Polarized glasses are a must-have, allowing you to see fish movements and prepare for strikes.

Fishing with an inline spinner is not just about the catch; it's about the experience and learning from each outing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, these tips will help you make the most of your fishing trips. Subscribe now for more fishing adventures and insights!

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Pond Ultralight Baitcasting - Edited #mobile #fishing #livestream

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Edited version of the Mobile Fishing Livestream where I fish a local pond for Bass using Bait Finesse Gear!

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Great Ultralight Spinning Combo for Trout #fishing #tips #fishingtips

Great combo Berkeley Lightning Rod and Penn Pursuit Reel. Able to cast ultralight lures for stocker trout easily!

Little Lure Still Keeps Catcing! 😀 #fishing #update #fun

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Repost of an earlier trip to Lake Glenn. The little lure still keeps catching fish. Liking the Bait Finesse Systems Fishing for pond fishing fun!Little Lure Still Keeps Catching! 😀

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Ultralight Gear, Inline Spinners, and Stocked Trout... An Excellent Combination

Trout Stocking Season is a few months away in Texas. Here is a Shorts from last season where I am using inline spinners and ultralight spinning gear to limit out! See full video at COAF Field Team YouTube Channel

 

Light Strikes at Waterloo This Round

Headed to Denison Saturday afternoon and fished Waterloo.  Recently stocked in preparation for the Trout Derby held that morning; the bite was steady.

Three of us fished and managed to take three limits.  NucLaroche and T-Bone caught them on PowerBait and Ultralight Gear.  Fshng84 fished a COAF Guadalupana and a Four Weight Fly Rod.

The strikes were light but the Team did manage to take five each! Even caught one of the tagged Trout from the Derby!  Fun stuff!

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Cold Morning... Caught a Limit!

Stopped by Bethany Lakes to fish this morning.  Really cold; rod guides were icing up.  Did see one limit taken, else the action was slow.

Tried catching them using fly fishing gear; had a few strikes but did not hook up.  After a couple of hours, headed to the house to warm up and add a few more layers to stay warm.

After a cup of coffee and when the feeling came back in my toes, headed back for another try. This time was able to catch two on PowerBait and three on a GRHEN!

Fun stuff but do dress warm!

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Another Evening Round at Bethany Lakes!

Late start Saturday.  Rainy day but luckily it stopped by evening.  Fished with PowerBait and caught five Trout to make a limit.

Slow action, taking three hours to limit out.  The last one took over an hour to catch but did have two nibbles between Trout #4 and Trout #5!

Fun stuff!

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Late Start; Fished the Evening this Round!

Late start going fishing today.  Ended up fishing the evening bite at Bethany.  Action was slow with light strikes and missed hook sets being the norm.

Did get three using Trout Fishing Rig #2 (see PowerBait Fishing Rigs for Rainbow Trout) PowerBait after about 1.5 hours.

After another 30", caught one on the second rod rigged with Trout Fishing Rig #1.  And then, 30" later caught the last one on the second rod as well.

Fun stuff... not bad for 2.5 hours on a quiet and cool (non-freezing temps) evening!

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Another Round; Another Limit!

Back to Bethany this morning.  Temps in the 30s but no worries... action was steady on the Gold Super Duper!  Caught a limit of five!

Tried a steady retrieve without success.  Went back to what worked yesterday - count to 8-10, reel fast, then stop, repeat... and watch the line and rod tip for any hint of a strike!

Fun stuff!

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Trout Stocking at Bethany Today!

Trout stocking at Bethany Lakes today.  Missed the truck releasing trout but luckily NucLaroche was able to get some footage!  Shortly after, he started hooking up with Rainbow Trout using PowerBait.  Caught three and lost a couple as well as missed a few hook sets.

Fshng84 gave it a try working a Gold Super Duper.  Managed to limit out with five, and then stood by and watched NucLaroche catch two to make his limit also using a Gold Super Duper!

Did notice that the trout tended to strike the lure as it fluttered when we stopped reeling. First tried a steady retrieve without success, and then did a stop and go retrieve that seemed to work... at least for this round.

Lots of fun, a number of limits being taken.  Action should be steady over the next few days... at least until the Cormorant arrive!

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