Big-O

Look at it like this Beast.....you are the guide and outfitter. You take folks fishing on your time and in your rig and they catch alot of fish and you don't interfere with their catch opportunities..... Friend that's guiding in my book, did it for 25 yrs and maybe you ought to start charging for such an excellent service.... ;D Glad you had a great time with your wife, "Those who fish together, Stay together" Big O www.ragetail.com

All of us like a nooner now and then.......WTG Basser89 Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG those are two nice ones for sure...got that ole Florida color to'em ...Niiice Big O www.ragetail,com

Welcome to the group and hope you enjoy yourself. Big O

Sounds like some fun fishing to me....WTG Big O www.ragetail.com

Absolutely Awesome Assasin, both the fish and the photos.....congratulations to you and your friends for a terrific time. Big O www.ragetail.com

Looking at the smile on her face, it all worked out exactly the way it was suppose to. Congratulations to both of you Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Ron, Gotcha one of those little warriors there, didn't you.....just think if those guys got to be 8 or 10 lbs...We would change our gear choices a bit. ;D Big O www.ragetail.com

It's a lake.....She'll be back!!!! You will be too. Big O www.ragetail.com

Tremendous fish Nitro, and great photos of the BIG GAL.....U-Da-Man Big O

exactly Big O

Nothin' like a little night action....Wtg and I hope you score a more appreciative job soon Big O

Now thats a Photo.....FRAME IT !!!!!!!! Big O

Looks like your getting down to business now Hawk, Great Fish Big O

Yes it is, and glad you had a good shad outing.... And DominionDan, If you can't find the 6/0 superline ewgs locally I usually order them from *** or Bass Pro. You will never go small again on any of the bigger frog style baits and hook ups are much increased. Big O

Beeeeuteeeeful Fish.....WTG and great photo Big O

Wow thanks for the photos and what an adventure...WTG Keri Big O

Hey Hawk, sorry for the late reply. 1) Tx rigged 1/4 oz max weight in 10 ft or less or casting in tree tops with light wind conditions. 2) Over grass in shallow water weightless 5/0 minimum Superline hook EWG or keelweighted 5/0 minimum EWG hook, light short lifts and slow fall (Hold on) This is a big slow finesse style that no fish can resist. I have caught as many XL fish with this presentation as any other on the ANNIE...She's irresistable. 3) Deep water Carolina rigged or 3/8 or larger Tx rigged weight. 4) This Bait also works extremely well as a light weight Carolina rig or rubber pegged upline light weight, 1/4 to 1/2 oz. Big O

Hey Group, Been out of commision for a while....had to get my plumbing re routed and a transfusion for my old wreck but the Doc that did the work said my rebuild job went well and I've got alot more fishin days in me. Been trying to keep up with everyone but my up time has been very limited. I am thankful for my wireless laptop. Sorry to hear that some of you have been having trouble with the toads running just right for you and if you follow these steps, I think you will find all soft plastic toads and frogs will perform right for you. A 5/0 Superline (Heavy guage wire) EWG hook is a minimum and a 6/0 SL EWG is a standard for the larger size buzz frogs in the market place today and when used properly, takes care of the majority of challenges and or comments noted above. The Rage Toad was actually designed around this larger heavier wire wide gap hook as this is the style most often preferred on the Pro circuit, and many use 7/0. On the Toad I prefer 6/0 because it is more accessable. The most important factor for these larger style hooks is that they give the toad the keel effect necessary to keep the toad upright 95% of the time and if toad lands on it's back on the cast, a simple pause is all that is necessary for the toad to upright itself. The Wide Gap adds depth to the keel effect and increases hookups, and adds distance to the cast as well. Also allows faster fall rate in pockets for reaction strikes on pause. The advantage of the Rage Toad when used accordingly, is the amount water noise, movement and buzzing action that it provides above and beyond the competition. But it will only provide you with such action consistantly when use as mentioned. There will always be one style hook that works best on each different design of bait, so it is important to mix an match accordingly. Also as mentioned above the Toads now come in the hard clam packages to avoid any shipping and handling deformation that is common on soft plastics. So look for them on the store shelves. Pigsticker got it right on the hook size and DominionDan when using a keel weighted hook like Rondef advised, just go to lightest weight available in that hook size. Attached below is the link to show photos of hooking insructions and when hooking make sure to place hook 1/2 inch deep into nose and be careful not to stretch the Toad out but maintain the boat shape or keel effect as illustrated in the photos. http://www.ragetail.com/ragetailtoad.html

Way to go, mudkart. All children should be as fortunate to have a dad like you. As you well know, they will remember these times for the rest of their lives.... Big O

Congratulations on the New PB Mudcart, The photo says it all, "Big and Beautiful" We are all proud of you..... Big O

Paul, haven't got that model yet but it won't be long and I'll have it. Good and informative post. Big O

Good Job Matt and glad you like those aggressive little dudes. Great photo and can see the slop behind you. I'm kinda partial to your stuff as well. Big O

WTG jb....Now that the ice is broken, go gett'em Big O

Tremendous photos fourbizz and my favorite is the first one where you were in the tube in front of the scattered brush line.....Gives credence to the true wonderment and love for fishing. AWESOME. Big O