J Francho

Sharp hooks a bad thing? LOL.

No, Taiwanese, with a US branch. http://www.ticaamerica.com/company.aspx

We have one more, but I'm pretty sure I'm mathematically eliminated from first (we use a points system, not weight), but will be in second, and fish the classic.

It gets real sticky when you start blaming bad fishing on other anglers, even meat hunters. That divides us, and as a group that is constantly being taxed, regulated, and pushed aside, division is not a good thing.

The last three shots are wallhangers. Double Rainbow over Sodus Bay:

Good post Robbie. I'm actually pretty aware of this debate, through River Smallies, KBF, and personal relationships with guides on both rivers. I don't know enough about what's going on to form a detailed stance, but I've always been of the opinion that unless you can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the MAIN source of the problem is recreational angling pressure, then NOTHING should be put in place to prohibit recreational angling. My understanding of river environments is that its very dynamic, and it isn't unusual to see these radical fluctuations in data. Lakes seem to ebb and flow in much slower and predictable cycles. Please, this can get really hot fast. Keep it about sharing and working together to make fishing better.

No, by definition a Cutting Point is a "cutting point." I agree, they are more suited for hard jawed species, not bass. That's why I use Owner Stinger ST-36 for bass, which feature their Needle Point hooks.

I take what I need. That could mean 12 rods and 60 lbs. of gear, or one rod and pocket full of baits, split shot, and hooks.

That wasn't too hard. Try to be more upfront about your requests. Notice that NO ONE posted any info until you specified the purpose? Oneida: Big Bay Dumping Ground The H's Frenchmen Island Shackleton Shoals

Reread your query, then. You ask for lake, recognizable name of a spot, and baits to use. Again, for what purpose? How would any of this relate to your own circumstances? If you need help with something, be specific, and ask.

I'd be more interested in what was tied on the LAST rod put away after a tournament over any cut off baits strewn in the boat. 90% of the time, what's lying around the deck isn't what worked, unless its a pile of spent plastics, like one particular bait. Still, you wouldn't know the rest of the story on where and how to fish that bait.

For what purpose? I can't see any good coming out of posting spots on the internet.

Feeder shots don't count. ;D Is it Monday yet? Eh...another hour. High ISO, somewhat noisy, but I git the shot.

Some cranks are better at fishing grass than others. You want to look for a bait that backs up and rises on the pause.

You want a Daiwa Goldcast.

They sell NY style slices. He's no dummy. Besides, we're like 8 hours from NY City. There's only one place outside of NYC that has anything remotely close to actual NY style crust, Joe's Brooklyn Pizza.

Next time just go to Start > Run and type cmd in the box. At the prompt, type ipconfig /release and hit enter. At the next prompt, type ipconfig /renew and hit enter. You should have a new IP after that, assuming you have connectivity to the network.

You aren't going to find a low profile reel with a clicker. Flipping switch, yes there are several out there.

Neat shot. Is that lavender? Friday was falls day, now its flower day.

We're real lucky to have this place here in town: http://www.chestercab.com/chestercab/

LMAO, you guys do look alike. You have most of your hair, though.

I do agree with what the forage is doing, I just don't think barometric pressure has that much influence on hydrostatic pressure. And that correlation is backwards, anyway. The higher the pressure, then the aquatic creatures would have to move up to compensate. I think it has to do more with light levels, wind and current. A low pressure front moves in, clouds block the sun, there's wind, creating current, and the critters come out, followed by the baitfish, followed by the game fish.

I do agree with what the forage is doing, I just don't think barometric pressure has that much influence on hydrostatic pressure. And that correlation is backwards, anyway. The higher the pressure, then the aquatic creatures would have to move up to compensate. I think it has to do more with light levels, wind and current. A low pressure front moves in, clouds block the sun, there's wind, creating current, and the critters come out, followed by the baitfish, followed by the game fish.

I do agree with what the forage is doing, I just don't think barometric pressure has that much influence on hydrostatic pressure. And that correlation is backwards, anyway. The higher the pressure, then the aquatic creatures would have to move up to compensate. I think it has to do more with light levels, wind and current. A low pressure front moves in, clouds block the sun, there's wind, creating current, and the critters come out, followed by the baitfish, followed by the game fish.

I throw Pointer 128 and Sammy 128 for bass on my standard topwater/slashbait rod, a 6-2 M/XF. If I'm targeting northerns, then I step up to a 6-6 MH/F musky rod.