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"Rod Selection"
 

Tuesday, Septmeber 2nd we will be focusing our weekly chat on "Rod Selection"

Choosing a fishing rod these days can be quite a challenge due to all the technique specific rods available. Sure, it would be nice to just own one of each but many of us must narrow our selection down to only a few multi-purpose rods.

Come join us this Tuesday as we discuss what kind of rod for what kind of technique and which rods you should not be without.

 

To join us, just be sure to be logged into the forums and click the "Chat" button in the top navigation bar.

NEW: All members who attend will earn 15 bonus Bass Bucks, which are redeemable in The Bassholes Rewards Shop! Also members who arrive on time (between 8:15 and 8:35PM EST) will recieve an additional 5 bonus Bass Bucks!

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there.

The Bassholes Staff

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The Bassholes Congratulates Kyle Raymer
 

Kyle Raymer of Brandenburg, Ky., became the National Guard 15 - 18 yr old TBF Junior Champion on August 16th and The Bassholes were there to speak with him about his techniques and thoughts. To view our video of this Click Here.

 
 
Tune-In to our Rod Build Follow Along
 

Follow along with The Bassholes staff member Jimmy as he shows us how to build your own fishing rod with step by step instructions and illustrations.

This thread is turning into a very informative read as Jimmy leaves no stone unturned and answers any questions members may have.

Check it all out Here!
 
 
 
 

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

~~ Henry David Thoreau
 
 
 
Weighting a Lipless Crankbait
 

Lipless crankbaits are responsible for many many fish and many tournament wins. A lot of anglers may use them right out of the box as they come but some anglers love to trick them out to get an edge on the rest of the crowd. Sticking a screw into the front underside of the crankbait will add extra weight and allow you fish the crankbait deeper and faster.

Adding the screw to the front of the bait is quite simple. You can use a small drill bit and a drill or you can do what I do and use an Xacto knife.

Simply push the point in a hair then slowly rotate the Xacto in a circluar motion and the sharp #11 blade will begin to drill its way into the underside of the bait. Only go as deep and as wide as needed for the screw you intend to use. You can change screw lengths different weight changes and effects.

 

Be sure to bury the screw up tight to the body of the bait so that there is no gap to grab and hang up on grass with.

Once the screw is tight and in place you are set to go, If you would like, to be sure it's good and water tight and you have no gaps to snag any trash with, a bit of clear nail polish over and around the screwhead will finish off your modification just perfectly.

 

I hope you find this tip useful and it helps you fill your livewell a little quicker. Please jump on the forums and post any pictures of the fish you catch with this modification. I am sure everyone would appreciate seeing your success.

To see this tip with full size images on our message boards Click Here
 
 
Ugliest Rod Contest $2000 Bass Bucks August Dink Contest
 

t2Do you have an ugly, old, beat up and worn out fishing rod that you still use but wouldnt think of retiring for one reason or another?

Well now you have the chance to have that rod completely restored to new condition.

t1The Bassholes is holding "The Ugliest Rod Contest" Post images of your old rod and you may be the winner of this unique and interesting conest.

View Details Here
 
 
 

34How would you like to win 2000 Bass Bucks? To win all you have to do is catch a hawg and post it on the site.

33The member who reports and posts a hawg closest to their state record will win 2000 Bass Bucks!

"What are Bass Bucks?" some may be asking. Bass Bucks are what we reward members of The Bassholes with. Members can earn Bass Bucks simply by posting on the forums. As your Bass Bucks accumulate you will be able to use them in our shop to buy all sorts of great items and tackle.

To read more about the 2000 Bass Buck Hawg contest Click Here.

To learn more about Bass Bucks, Click Here
 

24The Bassholes August Dink Contest has come to an end. We have had some great dinks photographed for this contest such as the fiesty five incher caught by member HuskyHush.

22We will be sorting through all the entrants and picking a winner which will be announced at Tuesdays chat.

Septembers Dink Contest is now starting so if you missed participating in Augusts, no worries. Read the details Here.
 
ALL Dinks MUST be Released!
 
 
 
 
 
Click This Map to See Our Progress

Round 4 of The Bassholes Share-A-Bait Program is turning into a very successful round! Click the map above to see our progress!

The Kamakazee Treats Swimbait is hauling in some very nice fish! The Bassholes member 15 year old jrbasser caught this awesome hawg and 2 others like it, on Lake Amistad in Texas. You can view his report and the rest of his fish Here.

Visit The Share-A-Bait Board to learn more about it.

 
Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm Eastern you can join Mark Goines Hooked on Fishin live in his video chat room Here
 
 

This week's Image comes to us from The Bassholes member lsmith aka Lee.

Lee sent us this image of his budy Karl Hensel hoisting up this beautiful fish which weighed nearly 7lbs!

Karl shared with us the details of his catch. We learned that this beauty was caught using a Karu Lures 1/2 oz Vibrashock with an El Grande Bluegill Swimbait trailer. Karl was fishing ledges in 5 to 15 feet of water.

To see the full size image and his complete story Click Here
 
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