I like to use these clips for my drop shot weights.  Makes it convenient if you have to change weight sizes on the fly and won’t twist. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Great_Lakes_Finesse_Quick_Shot_Clip_15pk/descpage-GLFQUCKSHOT.html

Why do you use an off set for casting and straight shank for flipping? 

I’m not sure where you are but I’m hoping you’re not still there stuck in the mud.  

When researching a new lake for a tournament, what are some tips on why you should focus on one bass species vs another.   LMB / SMB 

I would recommend the wool gloves from Striker

Hey i’m going to give it a go!  Don’t know until you try.  No matter what I’ll be fishing. 

Would love to be picked for this opportunity.  My father in law and I started bass fishing in 2018. We’ve been supporting the channel and BLat signature gear since. Bass fishing has been a work in progress but completed our first year of local Wednesday night tournaments.  Next year looking to take the next step and participate in a higher level of local tournaments.  Never been on or fished from a bass boat.  It would be an amazing experience to go on your new Falcon to fish, learn, and have some laughs with you.  Plus it would be a bonus to escape the Wisconsin winter and head down south to fish.

I am up in Madison, WI. Bass are still on the bank and docks, water temp low 70’s. As the temp drops, is there a particular type of structure smallmouth/largemouth go to as they head deaper?

Do you have the dates for SUF championship yet? 

Thanks Brian, good to know.  Deep V boat, fish all areas from rivers to Great Lakes.