Let's hear some of those tips that you've figured out along the way that saves time making you a more efficient angler on the water, preparing equipment, tricks of the trade, etc....

Also what kind of tips can you share that saves money making our hobby more affordable?

One cost cutting thing I�ve found is when changing out braided line I reverse the old, frayed, and faded line back onto another reel just like it was coming off the spool. You end up with the old line as backing and the brand new line becomes your main line.

The best way to catch bass is not from the couch/keyboard. I sure wish I were out there chasin' them now!

Same goes for flouro/mono as long as its not super old. Spray a little line conditioner on and you're in bidness.

......listening to Red Ranger!

Fish out of a little bass buster with a 30 lb. trolling motor like I do and you'll have the best gas mileage of any boat on the lake.

. My cost cutting tip is when you have caught a couple fish on the plastic your using bite about 1/2'' off the tip and rehook good for a couple more fish.

I hope you get some serious responses- I am interested to hear some tips-

I quit worrying about color years ago, so I could have a bait,(any bait), in the water more.
Now I catch more fish.
Once you're around fish, depth and speed of retrieve are way more important than color.

Mine was serious but here is another. When taking off your old line to recycle take the end to your old spool take a Dremel tool and tighten the rubber bit till it bits and hit the button take off what you want and turn in for recycle.

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I wasn't reffering to you sir- Great tips

Here's one for you tube fisherman Take some gauze soak it in your favorite scent. Cut some off and stuff it in the tube and when your pulling it off the bottom it releases the scent.

You can also add weight to your favorite frog by stuffing worm rattles in the holes adds weight and noise

As far as being more efficient on the water the biggest step I made last year was building a go to box. It�s a Plano box that�s loaded with everything I plan to use in a day on the water from hooks, weights, plastics, etc� All in the same box it saves lots of time and beats digging and digging for a particular bag of worms, speed crawls, senkos, or what ever I plan to use. They are all in the same place and it also keeps me on track and focused on catching fish rather than thinking of what trick I can try next. I leave that box out on the deck all day so it�s always at my finger tips no digging equals more time fishing!!!