RobbyZ5001

When I fished the Virginia Tech Invitational on Smith Mountain early in season I wish I had one. It was horrible weather there was freezing rain, heavy winds, and some snow. I think my head was between my knees the majority of the ride. My partner had a goggles and his face covered.

I am 21 and I have had three knee surgeries on my left knee. I was playing soccer hyper extended my knee heard three pops. I was walking on it after the game with pain and then the next day swelled up couldn't move it. I got an MRI and found out it was a fully torn ACL and torn meniscus. If you tear your meniscus you will have a very hard time putting weight on it. The meniscus sucks... once you tear it the majority of times you tear it again and again which is why I had two more knee surgeries. I think it was smart for you to get an MRI. Just because you can walk around without a limp doesn't mean you didn't tear a ligament. It most likely means that you didn't tear your meniscus which is a good thing. I think you either have a partial tear or your strained a ligament badly. Keep us posted, I am curious. You really don't want to mess around with ligaments in your knee. Get it done right so you don't need to pay for it the rest of your life.

Welcome to the forum! I am sure you have twice as many years of fishing experience then I have been alive (which is awesome for me)Looking forward to learning a thing or two from you.

So I should use flies with a spinning rod?

I am looking into fishing for steelhead within the next couple weeks around mid to late October. I will be fishing in some tribs out of Erie. If anyone has advice on fishing for steelhead with spinning gear or tribs to fish either shoot me a PM or reply. It will most likely just be me, and it will be my first time!

If you guys want to know a little more about it PM me. I will give you my phone number and we can talk. I spoke with the man in charge of the college fishing league at FLW. I am also a member from Penn State.

Scott (5bass) KNOWS That lake. He helped me and my partner for Penn State. He would be my go to guy again.

Fisheries pay is not THAT bad. Here are two sites that I have saved for when/if I get out of college with the fisheries major. http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm http://www.fisheries.org/afs/index.html#jobs Check them out there are some very good paying jobs. They will of course vary like any other depending on the level of the job.

Why don't you rig up some plastic with a pegged oz on a t-rig?

Fourbiz you have some beautiful pictures there. Those native trout have amazing color. I am the same way with my trips, and I am glad I am not alone. It is nice to have a couple of buddies that know what they will be getting into, and still go with you for the show. It is nice to have some sick friends to drag into these trips!

How ambitious were your roommates? Were they only looking for a job 10 miles from where they live? I am a senior majored in Fisheries Science, and need a few classes for a minor in business. I have been looking at jobs in the field for about a year. I had the same concern which you just voiced, but I found that there are a ton of jobs out there you just need to look for them. You also need to be somewhat flexible. Cujo you will have a PM from me I am an undergrad at PSU.

I am surprised you can actually snag them. They have those tough ganoid scales that are like armor plating.

I am waiting for LBH to reply. I heard he used to use them 24/7, and also use to fish them deep.

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Tin we should meet up. I will still be in State College.

The G-Splash is my go to topwater.

I fish a good amount in western pa, and eastern pa.

Here are some threads about books http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1196124069/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1186429249/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1186466676/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1178114685/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1147522796/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1131943031/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1101831726/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1111114541/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1111100502/0 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1102524482/0 If thats not enough here are my top suggestions: 1. Advanced Bass Fishing- John Weiss 2. Fishing on the Edge- Mike Iaconelli 3. Kevin VanDam's Bass Strategies- Kevin VanDam 4. Kevin VanDam Secrets of a Champion- Kevin VanDam 5. Sowbelly- Monte Burke 6. Buck Perry's books seem good from what people hear (site listed below) http://www.buckperry.com/product_info.php?cPath=122&products_id=1231 Back to top

I was at chunk yesterday. Didn't get rained on at all. I put the put in and sat in the vehicle until the storm passed then fished. I had a 17.5, 15.5, 15, 14, and a few dinks.

I am a senior in college, and have all the time in the world. I want to really see my options, get some ideas, and get a handle on things.

Jig Man that is a good idea. I am unsure how that would workout though. I would be worried about theft, knowledgeable people to sell the gear. It is an interesting concept, but seems incomplete. Muddy I know a few within decent distance from Mauch Chunk I know of quite a few. Buck's sporting goods- hunting/fishing/bait decent but $$$$ A&C bait- ran out of a ladies garage nice store carries essentials cheap bait B&C- Cheap minnows buy by the pound Wal-Mart- Enough said Joe's shop in Lehighton- President from team bass again $$$$ Wacky Worm- Better than cabelas hands down in broadheadsville Four Seasons- You know how it is. There are places around, but most have some specialty. I would love to have the one stop shop.

Is there anyone here that HAS made it in the retail business? If so could you state why you think you succeeded? I think there are a ton of different ways to build clientele, promotional ideas, and other services other then bait/tackle.

I agree 100% on the location aspect. The other huge problem is competitors. Zel and muddy know where I live, and the area I would be looking at. I would love to know their opinion on a new shop in the area. There is one big problem with my area, and that is there aren't enough tournament anglers. One aspect I would like at my shop if I owned one would be carrying the gear other places like walmart can't sell you. High end gear such as the shimano/abu garcia/daiwa. One place that I could think of that would be perfect is in Scott's (fivebasslimit) neck of the woods on Smith Mountain Lake. I think I would need to open a shop near a well known tournament lake. When I was at SML there were a few shops nothing that special. If someone went in opened up a good shop with tournament grade gear, and the bait it would be a hit. The ideal shop in my mind would be a gas station/bait/tackle/deli. Basically it is the one stop shop which people are looking for. They need to fill up their tanks, then buy a sub, then buy the magic lure of the day. In my mind the "ideal" shop would be the most likely to be successful. The main problem with the "ideal" situation is the capital followed by the confusion of how it all works. With a gas station, and a deli you would be talking a whole new sort of legalities, and paperwork that I have no idea about. I am just tossing ideas around. I am surprised none of you have attempted to open up a shop yet.

I am forseeing this down the line, but I am really trying to get a handle on everything. I would really like to have it both physical location, and net sale.

Thanks muddy that would help out greatly!