Landis76

After looking at Will's website, I think he is right. I would have called it a drum in Kansas though.

It's a drum guys. Just about the nastiest worthless fish... second only to a grass carp.

I would do anything for one of those tags right now but I live in Kansas. The reason why I would totally dig one is because I was married in Tennesee and would LOVE to have one of those to hang in my fishing room even if it was blank.

Oversized split rings on my Sammies and Spooks help it have a little more freedom and action. That'll be $99 please.

If you are brand new, then check out the articles. This is an incredibly awesome site. Many of the people on the forum are highly skilled and knowledgable people that you can ask anything and they'll have an answer for ya. Welcome, man.

Well the question is who is your favorite fisherman but it seems a lot of y'all a replying with who you'd love to fish with. My favorite bass fisherman - Rick Clunn - He is nothing less than a legend!!! Who would I like to fish with most? RICK CLUNN!! OF COURSE!!!

GENIUS

KANSAS!!!! Just kiddin. I'd have to say east TX as well. But I am partial to bass fishing. I'd like to live down there cuz it's easier to fish all year round.

What lure costs $60?????? Seriously...I want to know, so I can buy one. All kidding aside, I just don't see a need for those super detailed high end lures unless you are fishing gin clear water. Sure, I have a bunch. But I doubt anyone can convince me my Sammys can easily out perform my Spooks. Let's face it guys....we are suckers.

Where do you guys buy your maps from? What are some dependable sources? I have considered USGS and this is probably the most accurate I'd have to guess. The Hot Spots maps aren't as detailed as I'd like, but they do have the nice GPS coordinates. Give me a few good sources if ya could please. I am specifically looking for Smithville and Table Rock Lakes in Missouri. Thanks! 8-)

I asked Ike about that shirt too. He said they'll be on his website soon. I don't kow if they are his design and such but he will be selling them. He also had snazy black shoes with fish and his name on them as well.

How do you suppose the best way to get definative forage information about a lake. I have always just looked around when fishing but I was wondering if there was another way to find this out easier, more efficiently and certain. I'd like to know the types, the predominate forage and the average sizes. Is there a website or something?

Hey, I was there. I liked Mark Davis but I didn't like how he answered my question about what makes the difference between a fisherman like himself and a fisherman like us. He said it was God given and sometimes no matter how bad you want it, you can't do it. Sorry, but I thought that was a wrong message to send to the kids in the audience. Randy Howell was nice but he was kinda boring and I don't remember much about his lecture. Ike? Well I walked in an Ike hater and left a fan. The guy is undeniably an awesome fisherman but he has a passion that cannot be denied. And the best thing is, he is geniune. He really loved teaching us and he put the kids first. Van Dam, he was alright. He taught basics of spinnerbaits and jerkbaits but it wasn't really anything I haven't heard before. Shaw is just an all around good guy. See him twice and he is another guy who enjoys teaching. Rich Tauber is an awesome speaker. You really enjoy his lecture. Honest and genuine. One of my favorites and I have been going for five years now. If you see him on the schedule near you, go, it's worth it.

There isn't a schedule as of yet. That is why this club is a good club to get into. We will vote on things like schedule, format and rules for the 06 season in the first couple of meetings.

Do you live in or around Lawrence Kansas? Have you been looking for a laid back bass club where you can learn from experienced anglers and get a taste of the competitive nature of big bass tournaments? The Lawrence Outdoors and Fishing Club is looking for members (boat owners and non-boat owners) to join for the 06 season. If you would like more information, please email me at: alandis311@yahoo.com

That is correct.

What's funny about this is, is that I used to rate myself just to kind of gauge where I am to the real good bass fishermen. I'd hear something like Hackney saying, "Well a year ago, I didn't even know what a pattern was," and I would think, "Well I knew what a pattern was and he's on the tour!" So I must be pretty good right? Not necessarily! What you tend to forget is the absolute natural talent these guys have. Patience, determination and focus that is hardly matched. Nowa year or two ago I would have said I was a 6, but now I know I was no where near a 6. As I get better, the more I know how little I know. And I think that's key. Always keep learning. I never want to see my plateau of skill or knowledge. With this in mind, I'd like to rate myself at a -10. YES, you have seen the first integer.

AMEN

He is a idiot but the guy is always in the running it seems like.

September 4th man. And to tie this in to the subject, she is awesome in backing a trailer. She's used to pulling a 30ft goose neck horse trailer.

Kind of a funny story related: I was fishing by myself the other day and when I pulled up to the dock, there were about 4 "privileged" college kids getting read to load their fairly new and very nice ski/wakeboard Tige boat on the trailer. One of the guys noticed I was by myself and tying up and he was nice enough to ask if I need help. I politely said, "Neh, I do this all the time." He seemed shocked and said that he wouldn't be able to do that himself as I walked off to grab the pick-up. Long story short, I was loaded and pulling away to drive home before those 4 guys even got their boat on the trailer. I also pride myself in my launch and load times. Not many faster than me.

Dance out! FINALLY! :

LOL, I think I meant Colorado blade. IT'S BIG AND ROUND OK?!??!?

The bass usually shallow up and hold really close to cover in muddy water. Fish slow, and use something really bright like chartruese or solid black. Try using a spinnerbait with a fat oklahoma blade or a wide wobbling crank.

Usually when it rains hard, the water gets churned up and gets muddy. The bass usually shallow up and hold really close to cover. Fish slow, and use something really bright like chartruese or solid black. I couldn't agree more with the buzzbait or spinnerbait. Just use a fat oklahoma blade on the spinnerbait.