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Obsessed maybe...but Passionate, For Sure! I think this is a better way to put your thoughts and actions in order! IMO, a passionate person has very strong feelings about something or a strong belief in something...Those of us who become committed to learn more, to be better, automatically become more involved to any endeavor or subject thus being more passionate about it. Passion - Persistance - Preparation... IS NOT OBSESSION, that's what makes us more successful, and in anything we undertake. The three P's are not for the lazy and/or the weak at heart. If you're passionate about Fishing... you'll FISH. Sounds like we're all a bunch of Passionate fishermen around here, huh! Big O www.ragetail.com

A-Jay, Quantums are good'uns nowadays! But like you, I used to use the others...thanks SFA, You catch some nice bass there where you live as well... For many years I made an annual 6 week swing and fished from Tallahassee all the way to Kissimmee chain and Ocala National forest. Those were the days RW, I did panic a bit the first morning at the Pickwick Roadtrip, but not because of the bite or the number of fish we were catching... That 8 1/2" Monsoon rain along with the lightening and wind gusts had me and the 2 Soldier Boys wadin' ankle deep in the bottom of that big Triton all day long. And the double bilges never turned off. Wow what a great and memorable trip all of us had! Nate, Your questions were well thought out and glad to help a fellow BR Member... Senile1, that's exactly how Nate coaxed me into the interview... I still have wrist scars and nasal drainage from the ordeal And MrsM, Glad you enjoyed the discussion as well. There's just not enough Fishin' Gals like yourself in our world today... Fo Sho Big O www.ragetail.com

A-Jay, Quantums are good'uns nowadays! But like you, I used to use the others...thanks SFA, You catch some nice bass there where you live as well... For many years I made an annual 6 week swing and fished from Tallahassee all the way to Kissimmee chain and Ocala National forest. Those were the days RW, I did panic a bit the first morning at the Pickwick Roadtrip, but not because of the bite or the number of fish we were catching... That 8 1/2" Monsoon rain along with the lightening and wind gusts had me and the 2 Soldier Boys wadin' ankle deep in the bottom of that big Triton all day long. And the double bilges never turned off. Wow what a great and memorable trip all of us had! Nate, Your questions were well thought out and glad to help a fellow BR Member... Senile1, that's exactly how Nate coaxed me into the interview... I still have wrist scars and nasal drainage from the ordeal And MrsM, Glad you enjoyed the discussion as well. There's just not enough Fishin' Gals like yourself in our world today... Fo Sho Big O www.ragetail.com

A-Jay, Quantums are good'uns nowadays! But like you, I used to use the others...thanks SFA, You catch some nice bass there where you live as well... For many years I made an annual 6 week swing and fished from Tallahassee all the way to Kissimmee chain and Ocala National forest. Those were the days RW, I did panic a bit the first morning at the Pickwick Roadtrip, but not because of the bite or the number of fish we were catching... That 8 1/2" Monsoon rain along with the lightening and wind gusts had me and the 2 Soldier Boys wadin' ankle deep in the bottom of that big Triton all day long. And the double bilges never turned off. Wow what a great and memorable trip all of us had! Nate, Your questions were well thought out and glad to help a fellow BR Member... Senile1, that's exactly how Nate coaxed me into the interview... I still have wrist scars and nasal drainage from the ordeal And MrsM, Glad you enjoyed the discussion as well. There's just not enough Fishin' Gals like yourself in our world today... Fo Sho Big O www.ragetail.com

X2 I believe it is often the fisherman that moves the bait or his postion too fast... not the actual action that the bait provides. As catt mentioned, most relatively dormant and drowsy fish need time to get their senses in order before they can make a decision to strike. Arousing them from their slumber sometimes takes more time than we fishermen are willing to give, which makes us think that the fish are not there at all. I have stayed on my set up for extended periods of time knowing that the fish are there...only asleep. And often when one wakes up enough to eat, the commotion arouses others to do the same. Something that I believe is good food for thought is the following: Many cold water fish have fallen for the loud and fast moving rattletrap style baits. Wouldn't it make sense that the excessive noise from afar and getting louder by the second as it draws ever closer to a slumering bass is what begins the waking process. Then by the time the bait passes in front of the fish... she has become alert enough for a reaction strike on this scared looking shad bait running in front of her... She's cold, confused and hungry but you have to wake her up to get her to eat. Hope that made a little sense.. Big O www.ragetail.com

Nice fish and photos Bryce... Fall is the "OTHER" best time of the year for me and looks like it will be productive for you as well Big O www.ragetail.com

Appears your good health choices have assisted in waking Lady Luck for you Chris WTG and stay on'em Big O www.ragetail.com

Quite a feat Goose and congratulations for a terrific year... It's folks like youself and comments like those that are most appreciated by all of us here at BR.Terrific Post Friend!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

Quite a feat Goose and congratulations for a terrific year... It's folks like youself and comments like those that are most appreciated by all of us here at BR.Terrific Post Friend!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

Quite a feat Goose and congratulations for a terrific year... It's folks like youself and comments like those that are most appreciated by all of us here at BR.Terrific Post Friend!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

Yep, that's a good'un right there Chris! Big O www.ragetail.com

Glad you're doing well Chris and even happier you're back on the water... Big O www.ragetail.com

Good attitude young friend... Can't catch'em when you're not fishin' so stay after'em til ice out Big O www.ragetail.com

Now that's a real Smoke Break right there! WTG Eric Big O www.ragetail.com

WTG Boss and I agree w/Vinny that slow noisy presentation works magic in a lot of cold waters around the country... Bass and Bucks is a great way to approach the outdoors lol. Big O www.ragetail.com

Looked like fun! I Haven't got to fish below the dam as of yet but enjoyed fishing the Lake at the last Roadtrip! RW is a terrific guy as well and glad yall got a chance to fish. Hope to fish with'em sometime in the near future. Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent report and Congratulations on your new PB. Big O www.ragetail.com

Nice comment Streak, 'Bout sums it up for me as well Years ago, after locating the fish I would do my best to force feed them an offering... Now, I let them tell me what they want most and it seems they Eat much better Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent Day for sure! And your "Fine Friend" to share the day with you as well Big O www.ragetail.com

That's a fine day of fishing ETB And glad you had some time to out on the water again... I've been stuck in the office a bit more than I like but will be back on the water hopefully soon! Big O www.ragetail.com

Very Nice! Big O www.ragetail.com

Terrific Fish and Happy 63rd to your Dad... I'm sure he enjoyed your fishing day as well!!! Big O www.ragetail.com

Excellent Day Dwight and awesome smallies too Big O www.ragetail.com

Great Story Fan... Big O www.ragetail.com

Great Report and Awesome Pic's WTG Big O www.ragetail.com