r/bassfishing

First I bought the KastKing speed demon pliers (first picture), they’re great looking and it’s a well known brand. After ONE time on the kayak, and just two bass, the handle started to fray. I had tiny little orange particles all over my hands and kayak an clothes

I sent KastKing an email with pictures, I did get an apology and “thanks for the feedback” response but I bought them on Amazon so I had to return them that way. I did and got refunded.

Next I bought the KastKing cutthroat pliers (second image). I’ve had them for two weeks and it’s starting to rust, the like cutter barely works now, and it feels very flimsy (like parts jostling around) when using them

Hope this saves you some time, money, and hassle

Anyone have recommendations for good pliers?

I have the weight measured to the closest hundredth of a lb.

I have yet to try the Ned Rig, but I have a rod tied up with the Ned Rig-stylw hook and a pack of 4" Yum Dinger plastic worms. 4" too long? Seems like i see a lot of 2" and 3" baits. Just wondering if I need to purchase something else. Thank you.

Caught on a wacky rigged 5” watermelon senko

I haven't caught any monsters yet, but I never fail to catch a few bass on this knockoff urchin.

Caught this yesterday on his birthday and just wondering how big/old it maaaay have been!

No scale, just living in the moment

Didn’t expect to catch my PB this morning with my BFS setup

Finally got some some time to organize my gear. Now I'm realizing just how much stuff I have lol.

Caught this 2lber on a Cl8 Mighty Mouse and realized it had blue eyes. Both were like this. Is it blind/diseased, or is this a genetic mutation? TIA

I want to use the electric shad color Zako on the chatterbait to the right and the sexy shad zako with the chatterbait on the left. Would these trailers and skirts match? Thanks!

Went out on my buddy’s boat Friday each caught a bag then went out on the kayak this morning got another 3 fish.

5 stripers, 3 smallies

First time catching one on a frog and first time on wacky rig. Both were 2 lbs and really fun catches. Little guy rounded out the morning on the wacky.

Anyone know what this is? I was fishing for bass (swim jig) and this thing absolutely smoked it.

Caught in a marina that feeds into Lake Erie.

I have never seen of these before.

Had teeth and a large spot on its tail.

Thanks !

First time I’ve gut hooked a fish but as soon as I reeled it in I knew instantly this one was going to die because I could only see the tail of senko hanging out of its mouth. Would’ve kept it but this pond is extremely dirty. I feel like I set the hook a little too late but I’m new to fishing so I’m still learning. I wonder if using a bobber would work with a Texas rig? That way I can set the hook as soon as the bobber goes under water

Buddy let my fish his untouched for 7years pond!!! Best fishing in a minute yo!

Looking for some advice on how to fish this lake without a kayak/boat. A lot of submerged vegetation and scattered open pockets.. The water isn’t the most clear this time of the year

I mainly have 4/5” Senkos/yum fingers etc along with some Topwater frogs, poppers, and Temu urchins on the way.

A few questions: -Where would you make your first casts? -Would you start with topwater or go straight to a plastic? -What kind of retrieves would you recommend for this type of water? Feels like I’m mixing things up and still not getting bit -Would you throw a weightless or weighted Texas rig? Or wacky?

I’m still learning how to break down water like this, so I’d appreciate any tips on how to get the most out of this area or what I should be paying attention to! 🎣 🙏🏾

Everybody was on the big lake so I decided to hit up a small lake that still had a boat ramp. Was not disappointed. 23 inches almost 7 pounds. Water was glass in the windy midwest. She swam off just fine. Watermelon red flake dinger for the win