I just recently got a citizen 6 and I’ve only totaled 1 follow from it so far. I want to know how people are retrieving this thing because it sinks so fckn slow and I feel like it’s my first day fishing again cause I just feel like I’m doing something wrong.

Plus the only follow I’ve got on it was burning it in the grass but I can’t 8 trap that well once they come up because I’m on the bank. Either way I just want some tips. I’m on lady bird lake fishing this mostly and I’m running it on a 1/4 beast hook. I see people abide by this damn lure and it swims super good but I just can’t really figure out the way to fish it.

This morning I was fishing a wake walker from throwback. After an hour or so it disappeared and what felt like my biggest bass of the summer was on the end of my line. What ensued was a calamity of errors. My drag wasn’t set, I was in the middle of a candy bar, and it was dark. The body of water I was fishing has this fake island for birds or ducks or some shit. Never paid attention to it. By the time I threw my candy bar and adjusted my drag the fish had found the only anchor cable, wrapped and broke off.
Losing an expensive bait sucks but it’s part of the game. The thing that is really upsetting is the reality of a bass that was on its way to lunker status swimming around with a 2.5 oz resin bait in its mouth and probably dying. Just a bummer morning all around

Whats everyones favorite soft baits between 8/12 inches? Besides huddelston. Debating on trying nates or a mag x

I've got a 7'6" Abu Garcia MH frog rod that's rated for lures up to 1.5 oz. Would it be any good for fishing with 2-2.5 oz. lures?

I have an older shimano Corsair cs 301a with P line CXX 17lb on it. Are these older bait casters a lot more finicky than the newer styles? I've also only ever ran braid to leader on my other casting reels so maybe I'm not used to running straight mono? I back lashed 75% of my casts, even tightened the spool tension knob down a lot more than I usually would have. Is this extra thick line the issue? Any input would be appreciated, I know there's probably a lot of trial and error to be had throwing larger baits and running heavier line and straight mono.

Edit: no brakes were set. Set all the brakes on and going to try again from there.

New Rod Recommendations

Hey all! just got the new 26 Calcutta DC (which is awesome). time to get it a rod worthy of the reel.

currently using a St Croix black bass which is good but I don’t think it’s especially spectacular. looking to level it up.

I only have two setups (one light and this one that I’m looking for). I am shore fishing only (I know I know). this is my versatility setup for everything between 3/8-1 1/4oz. mostly moving baits (chatters, spinners, swimmers, glides, top waters of all sorts etc.) but id like it to be able to jig etc. Basically the jack of all master of none concept but really nice jack like the jack of diamonds.

ideally 400 or less to target mostly bass, walleye, and maybe get into pike.

one last catch, I’d like it to break down. 2 pieces is fine and I’m not opposed to more I just want to be able to keep it on my backpack without getting caught up in trees while my hands remain free to drag out my crushed hopes and dreams from the lake along with the beer cans.

thanks for the advice!! also if the black bass is as good as it gets in this price range someone tell me as I just don’t have enough experience with nicer rods to know. thanks!!!!

Any one have good suggestions for wraps since swimbait underground doesn't seem to make them anymore. I just need to hold like 3-5 7 inch ones at a time.