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People actually watch the halftime show ? :-?

I use mineral oil - it has no odor, it's just a base for whatever I put in, which is garlic or anise.

Welcome, Davo. If you have not done so already, consider getting an ultralight rig. It's a blast pulling in bass on four pound test line. Also, the selection of ul gear these days is so much better than even five years ago. Here's a link to one of a few articles here on the site: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/light_line.html

I think "Animals" was their last good record. I just never got into The Wall. Most of their work up to and including Animals was killer. "Shine on you crazy diamond" is my all time favorite Floyd song. If I hear "Comfortably numb" one more time, I will take an axe to somebody and not be careful about it.

Got an Avid for Christmas. It was purchased Nov. 10, recieved it Dec. 25. While registering it online on the 25th , I read a notice that stated it must be registered within 30 days of purchase. I e-mailed them to explain the situation, haven't heard back yet. Are they gonna bust my stones ?

There's NO denying his Ironman status or his love of the game. But it's time to go while he still has a tiny shread of dignity.....He's got nothing to prove to anyone.

Most of our Wii troubles are from fingerprints on the discs. Even if they look small, they can still give you fits.

Palomar or improved clinch knot.

Big 'ol porterhouse medium rare, baby. Salt and pepper. That's all folks.

Sitting in my basement playing mad scientist. I'm working on a new way to rig tube baits, among other things. I also keep all of my torn plastics and along with a bottle of super glue make up some pretty crazy stuff. Also general rod and reel maitenance.

Taken from NJ Fish and Wildlife website, enjoy. Remember, pm any of us when you get here and we'll help you out. New Jersey is not the place to be if you are looking for the world record since we do not have the year-long growing season of southern climes. But we do have our fair share of 'respectable' bass including the current state record of 10 pounds 14 ounces, taken in 1980 from Menantico Sand Ponds in Cumberland County. The future promises even more big bass since bass anglers are second only to muskie anglers as the most ardent practitioners of catch and release. For those that want to increase chances of hooking larger bass, the Division has designated three 'Lunker Bass Lakes' where there is a 15-inch minimum size regulation. Parvin Lake in Salem County, Assunpink Lake in Monmouth County and Delaware Lake in Warren County are managed with this regulation and sampling indicates it is effective in making more quality-sized fish available. In addition to the lunker lakes, other New Jersey lakes known for good largemouth fishing are Lake Hopatcong in Morris County, Greenwood Lake in Passaic County, Union Lake in Cumberland County, Manasquan Reservoir in Monmouth County, Farrington Lake in Middlesex County, Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County, Monksville Reservoir in Passaic County, Mercer Lake in Mercer County and Menantico Sand Pond in Cumberland County. But don't overlook the many small ponds and lakes that dot the New Jersey landscape. You're sure to catch plenty of decent fish and likely sprinkled in will be a few braggin-sized hawgs.

OK, question for the computerally challenged : I'm running Vista. How do I know if I'm IE6 or IE7 ?

I would think any quality reel made would be able to handle braid.

I dont fish for trout, but once I was goofing around with a Johnson Beetle Spin looking for bass and I nailed a 2# trout. I remember the look on this guy's face who was fishing for trout. He stammered "That's the biggest one I've ever seen come out of this lake! (Small stocked pond. No wild trout there) . He just about peed himself when I threw it back because I didn't have a trout stamp.

I agree with this approach. Unfortunatly, like I said on the other thread tonight (about state records) I believe fish and game enforcement is a low priority in these tough economic times. I have been fishing for the better part of 25 years now. I can count the number of times on one hand that I have even SEEN a game warden. Not that I would ever think about it, I could have my way with just about any body of water around here. There is just not enough of them to effectively cover the state, and we're a small state.

:-? What do you mean ?

I'd be wary of that "Virtually impossible for the line to birdnest during a cast" claim. Poor quality line, too heavy line, improperly spooled line, etc. is the reason 99% of the time for line management troubles with spinning gear. Rarely is it the reel's fault. I'm not knocking the reel at all, just that claim.

Looks good. I just hope they don't mess it up. The first one was the best one IMO. The other ones stunk on ice.

I just did it to my new Supreme. Also did my entire rod (not the cork of course). In fact I'll end up doing all of my rigs. I make sure to get the spool lip and guides real good. Maybe I'm full of crap but I think I get a little more distance. Can't hurt.

patriarch would be nice. president available only in wide spool lefty.

That's obviously a Georgia bred crappy. Small children and animals on a 16/0 hook and you'll catch 'em all day

Why no lefty though? I'm too set in my ways. I wanna lefty wahhhh :'(

I don't care about the weight so much as the longevity. Here in New Jersey our record is fast approaching 30 years old. (1980 is when it was caught. 10# 14oz). That makes me wonder about a couple of things: How many fish just shy of or even equal to are caught every year? What does this say about the health of the species overall? With rampant development over the past several years resulting in the loss of (among other things) prime fishing locations, I wonder if our record will ever be broken. Not that this discourages me from fishing at all. I like catching fish period. I view large ones (any species) as a "bonus" if you will. Perhaps we in the northeast/mid atlantic region have a different view on things as opposed to those of you fortunate to live in the prime bass fishing regions. Development impacts all of us, perhaps we see it more just because we are a small state. Also it seems in these tough economic times fish and wildlife preservation takes a backseat to more urgent needs. Just observations on my part. Any thoughts?

The link does not work T-rig, at least not for me

Couldn't pass this deal up: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=EYCTYJCX101B5LAQBBKCCOFMCAEFKIWE?type=pod&id=0042540&_requestid=54317 It doesn't come with the boxes, but I have a ton of them already. I'll still get the vest too. Maybe they'll pop up in the bargain cave soon.