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Way to Go Warmer, now that's a Toad on a Toad. Can't complain too much about that , can you.....Fine photo too Big O

Sounds like you're into'em from every angle. Nice when they are turned on like that, huh. Big O

Great job on the swim bait and good Photo too Big O

Now that's a good time fishin', WTG ***er Big O

Hey Marshmaster, bet that one put a real strain on you gear....you must have been using braid. Great photo Big O

Cool stuff Rayre, thanks for the photos Big O

Welcome to you too ddigit, Don't be shy....wade right in, best fishin on the internet right here. Big O

Welcome to the group Kase and glad your here....Hope you enjoy all the conversation and new friends. Big O www.ragetail.com

Glad to have you with us Jim, make yourself at home and enjoy the fun.. Big O www.ragetail.com

Kent, you are a fine friend to all who know you and obviously many who don't. That says alot about you "and it's all GOOD" I live in Burleson Tx, just South of Ft Worth and my home is open for assistance as well. Can't do ribs as well as Kent but I bet we can whoop something up. PM me if needed... Big O

Hey Sam, I am ready for _all fishing.... ;D with Fall definitely being one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy that there is much less fishing pressure on most lakes too. Big O

Welcome to the group DADto4. We appreciate proud/dedicated/caring DADS and sounds like you fit that bill just fine.... The fact that you like to fish is the icing on the cake. Really glad you're here Big O www.ragetail.com

Hey Cory, Welcome to our "Fishing Family", we are a happy bunch of folks. And thanks for being a member of our armed services. We all know you made the choice proudly and we are equally proud of you as well. I live just South of Ft Worth in Burleson. Big O www.ragetail.com

Dabroncos, you may not be an expert with the camera set up but you are that and more in the Great Dad area. What a wonderful world you are creating with your terrific son and I know there will be many awesome adventures through out his life with you as his example. Congratulations to you and your Family Big O

My pb was on a jig and next to that was on a jig, guess you know where this is going.. ;D Big O

That young man looks like he was having alot of fun and kinda proud of that nice looking Bass. He obviouly comes by it honestly.....I guess his DAD must have a good influence on him. Good for both of you Micro and I'd "Frame It" Big O

Arul, It is my thought that 5/0 and 6/0 ewg superline hooks will help to keel all buzz frogs to maintain belly down and help hook up ratios as well. I personally like to stop the toad and let it fall in pockets (not too fast) but at a descent pace so that it is more likely to get the reaction strike on the fall. You mentioned the timing required to get the bait on top quickly upon water entry. As a designer, it's important to take into consideration the bouancy of the plastic relative the overal bait design to achieve the best of all worlds. A priority to consider would be the design and size of feet to provide water resistance, sound and water movement relative to the design and size of body to provide both appearance and stability for topwater action. More resistance provides oppotunity for quicker surfacing and the possibility of slower and varying retrieval speeds. I know this info is not directly answering your questions and comments but really puts into focus what we as fishermen can and should expect with the variety of bait designs on the market relative to our choices of hooks styles of rigging etc. Big O

Family Fun and Fishing makes for a great life and wonderful memories for all. And you,ve got it goin on Mrs. M.....Great example for family first and family involvement. Glad you're a "Fishin Gal" too. Big O

Glad your here Stormrider, hope you have fun and enjoy the group discussions. Big O

Hey Shawn, you are a GREAT GUY and AWESOME DAD. And your daughter is a fortunate and blessed little LADY Congratulations to both of you Big O

Eddie you did the right thing....Maybe just leave him some of the effective baits and hooks weights etc. so that he can go try them on his own...He will get the hint and thankyou later for thinking of his best interest. Big O

In my opinion Doubleheader is the "Hot Green Pumpkin" because it is a standard Green pumpkin/black flake on back and a Watermelon/black flake with a light amount of red flake mixed in on belly. My new "Favorite Color" Okeechobee Craw is Green Pumpkin /black flake back and blue flake belly....also very popular Big O

Hey Bandit, the Rage Lobster is a bigger profile bait all around than the Craw. It is bulkier, longer and the claws are bigger. As a trailer it makes a Jig look like a PIG. Big O

You guys are a bunch of Big Fish Catchin' Jig-A-Maniacs......Wow what a great bunch of fish. Big O

Thanks for the info Njbasser. Talked with *** owner late last week and they have shipments of the New Rage Tail's enroute now and will be filling orders soon. I also had a chance to ck out the new Curado while I was at ICAST, it is a lower profile design and feels much smaller and lighter yet has the same line capacity. I will have to try them out because I have several Curado models and have been very pleased with them all. Big O