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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Fish Finders | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ken, I just recently started using a Hummingbird fishfinder and I'm a bit confused. When I go ... A: Another very good question! This one is harder for me as I've never become much of an authority on ... | |
| reel handle | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: hey man how are you?i have a question about my ny reels handle its an akumo but i c this in alot of ... A: I think you've dropped the small fiber washer that should be on the screw that holds the handle on ... | |
| Fiishing line | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ken, I have been an avid bassfisherman for years I consider my knowledge very good when it comes ... A: You might find it helpful to use mono in situations where the stretch and sinking ability of this ... | |
| Sponsership for Elite Fisherman | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I came across this site in an effort to find any useful information for a very dear friend of mine ... A: and thanks for your question. Obtaining sponsorship is not easy. When we first start we must all ... | |
| moon phases and fishing | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i am 13 years old and in 7th grade. I have to come up with a science fair project so i thought i ... A: Honestly, there are differing opinions on the effect of moon phases on fishing and I'm not expert ... | |
| reel specs | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: How do you determine the maximum # test line that can be spooled on a reel? Specifically, I am ... A: In my opinion this is true to an extent. Reels,like everything mechanical,are built to design limits ... | |
| Zebco 33+ | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Let's say I have nothing but a Zebco 33 underspin reel, a new, but light action IM7 5' (some ... A: and thanks for this question. In my opinion the only possible problem with this setup might be the ... | |
| Bass Fishing | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know what is the best time for bass fishing? A: and thanks for this question too... it's a pretty tough one! The most honest answer I can give you ... | |
| spinnerbaits | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I' am a beginning fisherman. I wanted to know is a spinner bait the most effective lure to use to ... A: welcome to the great sport of fishing, and thanks for this question. A spinnerbait can be highly ... | |
| bass fishing | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I fish on a local lake every Friday night the tourament start at 7pm to 12pm. I catch fish but I ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm afraid I might not be much help to you as I don't fish at night ... | |
| how should my line be hooked up | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: how should my like be hooked up for fishing for bass i do shore fishing so the line has to go far ... A: I'm not entirely sure I understand your question, but I'll answer it as I understand it, and you can ... | |
| length of a pole | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I am buying my grandson a fishing pole for fresh water fishing in the NE. He is about 4'10" tall. ... A: and for being a good granddad and helping your grandson have an interest in fishing. While 6.5 feet ... | |
| Spinning Reels | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My son has a new fishing reel. A spinning Reel. This may sound stupid, But we do not know how to ... A: This is actually a good question because many people would like to try a spinning reel and don't ... | |
| lures | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: what kind of lures are good for bass fishing, and whats the best wasy to reel it in? also, what ... A: and thanks for your question. There are as many answers to this as there are fish and fishermen, but ... | |
| catching big farm pond bass | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: yes. him 17 years old and have been fishing since age 4. and to me theres no thrill like setting the ... A: Those are some nice fish you're pursuing... and some smart ones too! They've obviously become ... | |
| high but falling water level | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: The marshes are flooded 70 degree water temp post spawn, beutiful weed growth, near record high ... A: and thanks for the question. I think I'd try to get a limit fishing in the rocks where you've found ... | |
| new open face reel | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: How to set the reel to retract the line? A: and thanks for your question.I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but I'll start with explaining how ... | |
| Summer bass fishing | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: My name is Keith Jackson i live in Maryland I am 14 years old and i have been bass fishing in ... A: and thanks for your question. I fish a lot of docks and other shade producing spots in the summer, ... | |
| largemouth bass fishing | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville beach florida, two questions-- do you know what the best baits to use would ... A: and thanks for your question. I live in New England, and have fished in Florida only once, but it ... | |
| bass fishing again!! | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: however, i do have 2 or 3 more questions to ask. i stumbled across bass proshop today and a question ... A: Well, if you can see 3 or 4 feet into it, I'd probably call it clear. Here in New England that might ... | |
| bass fishing again!! | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: however, i do have 2 or 3 more questions to ask. i stumbled across bass proshop today and a question ... A: .. I'm glad you're asking such good questions...thank you! Yes, the Stren line is fine... though I ... | |
| bass fishing again!! | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: however, i do have 2 or 3 more questions to ask. i stumbled across bass proshop today and a question ... A: and once again, thanks for your questions! Bass are funny creatures, and very hard to predict. Try ... | |
| bass lures | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: well first of all i would like to say thank you! anyways, i have a question what color lure should ... A: You would more likely find the fish wary of a shiny lure on a cloudy day... live fish are quite ... | |
| bass lures | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: well first of all i would like to say thank you! anyways, i have a question what color lure should ... A: These are great follow up questions. Myself I would use the more natural color, which would be the ... | |
| bass lures | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: well first of all i would like to say thank you! anyways, i have a question what color lure should ... A: and thanks for your question. In general you'll want to use lighter, brighter colors in clearer ... | |
| Bass Fishing | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: How does an approaching weather front effect fishing? ie 71 degrees and tstorms one day & 56 & ... A: and thanks for your question. First, an apology...I thought I had answered this question yesterday, ... | |
| about santee cooper | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Do you know any good areas on the Santee Cooper lakes for bass. Do you know anyone who does? A: and thanks for your question. As yet I have never fished Santee Cooper, and therefore can't help you ... | |
| high water | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: when im trying to fish high water i always go way back in coves in the brush, the farther i go it ... A: and thanks for your question. Your question is one of those that there are more than one answer to ... | |
| high water | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: hey, Pro i got a bass tournament in a week we got basically largemouth and our lake is 20 feet high ... A: I think the answer to your question depends somewhat on your water temperature and the stage the ... | |
| Fishing | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: How do you catch bass out of a pond equal or less than a Quarter of an acre? ANSWER: As long as ... A: I think your question is, "is the back water a good place to fish?", and if so, my answer is going ... | |
| sound vibrations from am-fm radio | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16' Bass Tracker and thinking of putting in a am-fm cd player. Will the vibrations from the ... A: To be on the safe side, and also because sound carries very far on a lake I'd just not turn it up ... | |
| Fishing | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: How do you catch bass out of a pond equal or less than a Quarter of an acre? ANSWER: As long as ... A: If there's big bluegill, there's also smaller ones, which I'm sure the bass eat. I'd guess there's ... | |
| Fishing | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: How do you catch bass out of a pond equal or less than a Quarter of an acre? A: As long as you're sure there are bass in there you can catch them. In order to really give you a ... | |
| fishing | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I watched the Bass Masters tournament yesterday.And one of the top men said he was using jerry bait. ... A: I'll try to answer it as best I can. Depending on what part of the country that pro was from it may ... | |
| Bluegill Bream | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Are Bluegill Bream helpful of Harmful to us? Why? A: and thanks for your question. Bluegill, as they are called here in the north, are valuable as a food ... | |
| Fishing | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: Do you like catching sunfish with friends using corn kernals? A: I have never used corn kernels as bait, but used to use red yarn when fishing for sunfish with my ... | |
| HI! | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: * Yahoo! * My Yahoo! * Mail * Groups Yahoo! SearchSearch: Yahoo! Mail Welcome, ... A: and thanks for your question. No, in my experience a spinning setup is more likely to cast further, ... | |
| pro bass fishing tournaments | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: why do these pro fishermen use 12 to 18 pound fishing line? these tournaments are all about hook and ... A: There are a few reasons why the pros use heavier line most of the time. Perhaps the primary reason ... | |
Fishing
Answers by Expert:
Ken King
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to fishing for bass, and in particular questions about tournament fishing.
Experience
I have been a tournament director for 6 years and currently run two bass fishing trails in Massachusetts
Organizations
American Bass Anglers
B.A.S.S.
Founder, Funseries Bass Tournaments
Education/Credentials
none
Awards and Honors
Cabin Fever Bass Club Angler of the Year 2001
American Bass Anglers District 36 Army Service Team Angler of the Year 2005,2006, 2007
American Bass Anglers Northeast Region Army Service Team Angler of the Year 2007
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