Dwight Hottle

Mostly the really hot stuff was from the 60's. After the 1970 year models the government started to step in with emission standards and the raw horsepower went downhill. The small block Chevys were screamers then if that wasn't enough then the big blocks ruled. The fords & chryslers were pretty nasty as well.

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/river-monster-barracuda-is-nearly-7-feet-long-102-pounds/

Best of luck & a speedy recovery.

Spro popping frog.

A-Jay gave me a first hand lesson on this topic with my wife present last year. The point of the matter is tell someone when you will be back. If your going to be late call and let them know. After the coast guard gets the call my husband hasn't returned from fishing they will check your launch site for vehicle & trailer. If they are still there they will launch a search by boat or copter. The more info your family can provide gets you found quicker & makes the search & rescue more efficient. A detailed float plan could save your life. Great topic guys.

Congratulations on the new PB.

That's a sweet looking reel you just won. Might make for a great swimbait reel.

Just goes to show how popular you are.

Thanks guys. I'm almost as old as Long Mike.

Best way to get over a bad trip to Falcon is with a good trip to Baccarac. You have been invited Dinky.

Round reel Shimano jdm conquest 50 or 100 Low profile Shimano jdm Antares HG

What took you so long? You won't be disappointed

For deep & Speedbead no swimbaits allowed. Unfair advantage, rule 12b.

I used to be able to do one arm push ups. Used to!

The bass professor was a legend to many of us.

I picked up a package of five swim baits in the saltwater section at Bass Pro. They were 7" long with a large paddle tail. White in color with red eyes. I caught a 9.5lb largemouth on one last week. I think they were priced around 6-7 bucks for the package. So yes the generic stuff does work.

On a moving bait you could go straight braid unless the water is really clear then you might want to use a leader. .

Hey Jeff I got a little more left. LOL What is really amazing to me about that story is that fish is only 36.6 inches long but hit 42lbs-1oz.

If that ever happens some lucky guy will be the recipient of the lucky starcraft!

Steve, the only thing missing from that picture is a set of camo bibs.

Hey J can I be re-qualified if I get you to spend a little boat time in the starcraft?

Your are profoundly correct. I totaled up my best ten fish & they weighed 81.75 lbs. I don't now where else I could duplicate that except lake erie in my dreams.

Well I guess I better get in too. I'll play.

You will if you ...........

Jeff you beat me to it.