Twinports Bassmasters/Info

[wormburner]

Is there any one on this forum that is from the duluth area,that is familure with TPBM,or has fished with them?Looking to join and heard good things about the club.Just wondering if any one has been a member and may have any input?I've got a boat,but was thinking of joining as a non boater to learn more technques,and was wondering if this would be the best way,or is it better to go in as a boater?Any input would be helpful.I have done a fair share in my boat,and have done ok,but looking for tips{there's always some}to match fishing with the conditions,slow,fast,deep,shallow,etc.I currently fish alot of jig n pig,traps{spinners and buzz baits in the mornings to locate active fish,and then slow it down from there}.Everyone has different methods,just looking to become familar with what's out there and will work when faced with tougher conditions.Don't mean to ramble on here guys,just checking to see if any of the big hooks out there have any input on the methods i've mentioned?Thanks guys,Good luck!!!!!!

[Guest]

Give this a try, JT is the president of the TPBM. [email protected]

[Guest]

If you know what you are doing definately go as a boater. Some clubs require first year members to go as non-boaters to ensure they have a quality experience. This can be bypassed if you talk to them at the club meetings and they feel you know what you're doing.

[wormburner]

Thanks for the info. I guess the whole reason for going as non boater was to learn as much as possible from the guys that fish differently than i do, but it seems to me most of what is out there is a trial and error type of thing, and what works for each indivdual and the speed of which to fish it at. I was thinking that 1 year as a non boater would bring most of the hows and whys into perspective? Any thoughts on that? Always room for improvment.

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[wormburner]

Has anyone tried, or had any luck on senko's. I have'nt tried them this year, but talked to a few guys, and will defintly have them in the boat for next season. From what i've heard, they seem like a "go to" for sure!

[Guest]

JT is a good guy, he took over the north region directors spot from me when I got too busy to continue with it. The bass club is a good deal for learning. One problem I had was that our club(Bemidji Bassmasters) got away from the Learning and promoting part, and into this "we're here for the tournament of champions and the possibility to move on and that's it" attitude. Took all the fun out of it. I fished the club for six years and made the state team evry year, but it stopped being fun when guys would keep info from the rest of the team during the TOC. Just to ensure their own moving on.

As far as boater/non-boater goes, just talk to your partner prior to the tournament and swap info. This info should include who's boat is better for the lake you're fishing, does your partner have a problem with you running his/her boat, are they at the same level as you skill wise, what kind of shape is the boat in(nothing worse than fishing in a boat that the trolling motor worked for two hours and died), or losing fish to bad livewells. You'll have a blast and good luck to you.

[wormburner]

One last time, but that is the other problem, no livewell. I've talked to a few people, and it sounds close to 4 bill$ to put in a good one. I'll probably wait, and just go as a non boater. I was planning on reboating the following year. Appreciate all the info so far!!!!!!!

[Guest]

It also lets you see other guys spots on lakes that you might not know!! There are definite advantages to going as a non-boater, the only con is getting someone who is below your level.

[wormburner]

That is a good point,i mean the con you brought up! But on the other hand i think most of the guys in club have been around for a while,the way J.T. made it sound. I guess last year there was a lot of compition. Like you mentioned though, if your in the boat with a new guy that joins as a boater, this could be tough,not trying to make anyone sound less than anyone else, but you could end up fishing some dead water in that situation. I'm sure either way ,it will be learning experiance. Thanks for the reply!

[basser]

Wormburner,thumbs up on the Senko! I caught the biggest bass of my life this spring on a little lake outside of Hibbing. She was a touch under 7#. The Senko was my go to bait all year,paid off almost every time when nothing else would work. Definitely give them a shot. By the way, I fished as a non boater this year,best move I ever made. There are some real advantages to being in the back seat. May not always get the best fish,but I put our team in the money 3 times this year from the back. Good luck

[wormburner]

Hey basser,"congrats" on the nice one! i've heard some pretty positive things, and that's enough to toss out a few bucks, not much to lose, but a good quality fish? What colors do you recomend, pumpkin,watermelon,motor oil? what lengths 5-6"? I'm looking forward to joining the club, should be a good learning exp! Are you currently a member of TPBM? Thanks for the reply! "GOOD LUCK"