Big-O

RW... it's the SHORTS Dwight's got me pegged. And that's my favorite shirt too... Same color as my Baby GrandGirls Eyes

WTG and sounded like a good time for you guys! Big O www.ragetail.com

This is an excellent forum with many knowledgable fishermen and the majority are extremely helpful to everyone. I hope you have a great time here and keep on catching those fine BASS! BTW, since I'm only 4 foot tall... All of my fish look a bit on the hefty side, LOL Big O www.ragetail.com

Had to do it... Fish once more before I leave for ICAST. Got a chance to fish with another old retired guy like me Kenneth Walker (Six Time Bass Master Classic Qualifier) and he wanted to take his boat so I was even happier! We covered the water from top to bottom with him throwing mostly cranks and spinnerbaits... and me following up with Flipping or bottom bumping jigs and/or soft plastics. We caught a pile of fish and I jerked on this OLD Gal with bulging eyes, using a T - rigged Lobster. It was alot of fun to fish out of the back of the boat for a change as well as spend the day with another old guy! Big O www,ragetail.com

It appears that you're doing well and WTG! I agree with the "slow down and relax" theory... especially when fishing soft plastics, I always catch more and bigger fish when I'm taking the time to pick apart every bit of structure that the bottom has to offer. As for timing on the hook set, when you're using a relatively small presentation and slowly crawling it across the bottom, ASAP works best for sure. On bigger baits like 10" worms on the bottom or quicker moving top water soft plastics, it's often best to pause one count after the strike while reeling the slack up before setting the hook. Hope that helps and congrats on the nice fish! Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Fat-G, haven't seen one with that type of deformation... strange for sure but cool she's still around! Big O www.ragetail.com

Those are some nice ones CWB and glad your Dad got to go with you for some "Good Times" Big O www.ragetail.com

Very nice video and some good fishing too! Big O www.ragetail.com

Yep CWB, it's all about the SHORTS I have 10 pairs and a couple on the boat just in case I might soil a pair or two from the EXCITEMENT Our Buddy Dwight might want a pair... of the clean ones, LOL! Big O www.ragetail.com

Those are three good fish and I like the rain too especially this time of year... WTG Big O www.ragetail.com

Had another good day on the water and the Jig and Lobster seemed to be the best set up again. This Pretty Girl was also the biggest one and the link is a slide show of the others. The third fish that I'm holding was blind in her left eye and I've noticed more and more this year that have eye injuries. Headed to ICAST next week but hopefully I'll get a chance to get back on the water one more time between now and then. Slide Show: http://s1215.photobu...nt=27f247cc.pbw Big O www.ragetail.com

Independence Day at it's best... Fishing and thankful for the opportunity to do so! Great looking fish too WTG Big O www.ragetail.com

Beautiful Fish and Congrats to both of you on the new PB... When one of my friends catches a biggun with me, I'm equally as proud just to have been there to witness it and share the excitement! Real Friendship Stay after'em you two!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

It was a J Francho bass catching PARTY Some fine looking fish too! Big O www.ragetail.com

Fun video Shane! Looked like a feeding frenzy... for both Bass and Gators - Great morning Big O www.ragetail.com

Just like a buzzbait, but you can throw it in any type of cover, moss etc. without fouling. Try not to reel is too fast as it will stay on top at very slow speeds as long as you keep your rod tip up slightly. Pause 1 second after the strike reeling down to take up slack and set the hook... Have fun! Here's rigging instructions: http://www.ragetail.com/ragetailshad.html Big O www.ragetail.com

Yep, that's a biggun to be proud of Fo Sho!!! WTG Big O www.ragetail.com

That's a big fish wherever you fish, WTG! Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Clayton your timing on the hookset and technique on the retrieve as well as controlling the energy that the fish has left when you get him to your hand is GOOD... Those are big factors in the longevity of soft plastics, along with not over casting (rod whip) and line choice of braid fluoro/mono etc. You obviously have all factors firmly in tune! Also glad you had a great time with the Shad. IMO, it's the best too Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Tim... Nice fish and fine looking young men! Big O www.ragetail.com

Ohhh! That ones HEALTHY... WTG Big O www.ragetail.com

It was a GOOD DAY! And I hope that I get a chance to have a few more "Sweet Land of Liberty". Can you believe there are those who actually wonder why we fish. Hope y'all have a Safe and Happy Fourth... It's my sons 34th Birthday and we will celebrate!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

I've never fished your lakes when that bite is HOTT... Sure would like to though Big O www.ragetail.com

Good to hear! I don't leave home without it Big O www.ragetail.com

Those Bass wanted some CANDY and you were the CANDY MAN! WTG Fat-G, nice one... Big O www.ragetail.com