Gone_Phishin

Great to hear. If you can't fish, the next best thing is BR.

Why shovel before the snow ends? If your shoveling, I'm guessing 4 or 6 inches at a time is easier than 24 after it's done. Nah, just a waste of time. I see you stocked-up on crack this winter.

Some of the hook-up, puking, and messages to ex's made me laugh out loud. ;D

I really hope I am able to make this trip. I also hope Madison wins, though I'll be happy anywhere. As a kid, the chain was pretty much where I learned to ice-fish. Another reason I want to go is to check-out Koop's Dobyns rods. I have never even held one, and am interested in purchasing a few; if I have a chance to see them before buying them, then all the better. 8-)

Yup, my favorites box was full. It only allows for twenty threads. Bummer. Thanks guys. 8-)

How is it labeled? I'll be danged, I don't have that feature any more...oh, wait, perhaps mine is full and will not accept more. I'll check

How is it labeled?

Well, actually that may have been my problem, I got by using my MH fast action rod. Now I have a dedicated rod- a 6'6" St Croix glass crankbait rod. I haven't fished it, but I have thrown a practice plug with it and it seems to load up and really peel line off. I am using a Citica 201e. Do you think the rod will make that much of a difference? Without a doubt. Most MH fast rods will not properly load with a 1/4oz crank.

Same here, though I usually listen to the Brewers game on the radio. Once in awhile the local oldies or country station get play as well, but at a low volume...unless I'm drunk, then I get carried away.

I just noticed that there is a notification option. Is this in lieu of favorites? I ask because I still have favorites, as well as notifications, as options on my user CP, though the option to select a thread as a fav is not there. Am I simply missing it?

Prayers for a full recovery. I always get excited when he posts pics...great gear and nice fish too.

I cannot find the option to mark a thread as a favorite. Has it been moved, or perhaps removed? I used the search function, but could not find anything.

The BCR's will blow your mind. It is well worth the extra dough. If you want a dedicated jig/worm rod, one from this series is the way to go. If you plan on fishing jigs more than plastics, and fish a lot of cover, the 854 will be great. If you plan on fishing moderate to sparse cover, the 853 will be a better all-around stick.

With the right rod/reel/line, a 1/4oz crank is no problem.

Atta boy. I do during the waterfowl season.

Apparently a Packers fan has announced he will return to drinking. ;D http://www.theonion.com/content/video/packers_fan_announces_he_will

Nope, I'm in Franksville. I could be 2,000 miles from home and I still tell people Franksville, rather than Racine, Mil-town, etc. ;D With all these dang yuppie subdivisions, it's beginning to feel like the city. I knew we were in trouble when the speed limit on our road went from 55 to 30. :'(

Yup. I have to replace the weed guard on about 80% of the ones I purchased. Nice jig otherwise.

Where are you at? I am in rural Racine Co., a little east of I-94.

You should forward that photo to your insurance agent. Beautiful collection. Congrats.

It's not that I hate high-speed reels, but I am getting sick of them dominating the market. The 6.x:1 reel has gone the way of the dodo. > Also, it's much easier for me to speed-up than slow-down...I just get too dang excited when I fish.

I wasn't aware that Shimano was selling the chronic. ;D Free bump.

Here's a great one: http://www.thenextbite.com/forum/135

This is the first time I've seen this thread. Sounds like a great idea. 8-) I wouldn't be able to give a conformation until much closer to the date; it all depends on how my body is doing. I'm recovering from spinal surgery, so unfortunately I have to play it by ear.

I love the stuff. I've had great experiences with all of their lines except the fluoro, simply because I haven't used it. It is quite supple, and makes for a great crankin' line. A few weeks back I got a smokin' deal on a bulk spool of green AN40 in the Bargain Cave. I plan on using it on my slib-bobber rods this spring. This deal saved me a nice chunk of dough, as I usually spool Magnathin on my slip-sticks.