Boat back in shop :)
 

My boat is back in the shop and should be ready by the end of January. Brand new powerhead, all three cylinders bored 15 thousandths, new bearings, pistons, rings, new carbs, new ignition system, etc. I'm doing a little more than what I originally planned on being just a simple rebuild, but I would rather have everything brand new up top so I never have to worry about it again. Anyways, it should be ready by the end of January and hopefully I can not only get on the lake with it but get out across it right in time for the major influx of spawning bass.

After pulling most of my tackle boxes out of the boat before hauling it to the shop, I realized that I needed to do a lot of re-organizing and restocking. A lot of my favorite baits are running low in quantity and some of my lures are getting torn up pretty good so I guess now is as good a time as any to do it. Considering most of my fishing this month will be from the bank, this holds especially true for me.

So this brings me to my question:
Are there any lures that you would truely miss if you got to the lake and realized you were out of them? I have a few, but none more than
1. ZOOM Ol' Monster
2. a Swim Jig and Trailer
3. Rapala DT6

If I got out on the water and realized I didnt have any of these, it would probably take me a few minutes to re-think a game plan and change my fishing approach. Now, this doesnt mean that I use them exclusively, but they are my go-to's and I generally start out with these until I am proven wrong and need to change things up.

So what are your must have lures for fishing, whether it be bass, crappie, walleye, trout, etc.?

Must have lures ??

Will share after the tournament..LOL
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A black worm is my go to lure on any lake..all the other lures are according to which lake and what the fish are doing that day.

I could have guessed that worm would be up there Chuck :) .

Hopefully I will have a few pics for everybody after lunch today. Probably wont have more than 3 lbs total, but atleast I can claim the useless title of "first on the board" for the tournament, haha.

I plan to go out Sun.morning. I can go to one of my church services on Sat. 4:00 PM { Episcopal} they have Sat. and Sun services..

The full moon is Mon. so Sunday should be kicking. most guys are fishing for specks..I may do both..specks with minnows and worming for bass..but yes sir..regarding your post..depends on lake..
MAIN LURES FOR FOLLOWING LAKES

A,,Main Lure B. Secondary Lure

lake Gibson...horny toad ..Spinner Bait

Saddle Creek ..Black worm ...crankbait

Deer lake ..Black Worm...Horny Toad

Kissemmee..Fluke..Black Worm

Lake Parker...jig..Black Worm

Lake Tern ..jig Black Worm

Crystal Lake ..Rooster Tail..black Worm

Lake G ...black worm...fluke

Lake jackson..Black Worm ...jerkbait{ rapala}