Siebert Outdoors

Its done around here alot too. Some dump it in some salt the can etc. I'm not a fan of the salt in the beer but I also like dark beer. Those light beers are weaker then koolaid. If I drink a beer I want that punch of a good beer taste. One of my new found favorites is Schlafly's oatmeal stout.

Are we going to have the members challenge again this year? I know its a little early to start this up but I'm bored and jut thought of it. I think we had alot of fun with it last year and we learned alot.

I laugh every time I see those. Thanks for the laugh again

T for True Catt. I have broken alot of hooks here is what I can think of. Some are wide gaps some are not. All are premium hooks Mustad Gamakatsu Owner vmc With that said I have never broke one on a fish that I can remember. The reason I break them is I will get hung and bend out the hook, bend it back, sharpen and re use. This may happen 1 time or until failure. I dont really do this much any more because of breaking problems. Now I might bend it back 1-2 times or until point is dull, then its discarded. I've been trying to catch larger fish and dont need to break a hook when I do catch that 10lb fish. Hooks are cheap compared to the other tackle I use. No reason to skimp. Especially on an important part like a hook. As to wide gap or not to wide gap. I might have a total of 5 hooks that are not wide gap. I dont like the straight shank hooks because I've had to much of a problem with plastic balling up and the fish getting off the hook from poor hook set from the plastic.

I'll drink to that. LOL but it will probably be out of a bottle. Hmmm I might still have some cans with Budweiser in them. Who canned the first beer?

Agree 100%. One of my buddies came back from over there not to long ago. He said we have been building water stations, schools, etc. Did we really hear about that on the news? I never did. If we back out of this "War" and not complete it and give Iraq a stable government when we pull out all heck will break loose. From what I understand we really are not fighting Iraqi's. We are fighting against Boarder jumpers that are fighting to cause chaos for their movement.

Here we go guys. Here is how Whittler and I would like this to go. Limit it this time to the first 20 or we reach the date of Wednesday Jan. 31 people who want to join in. On Jan 31- Feb 1 Whittler or I will draw names. We draw 2 at a time and those are our pairings. After the pairs are selected we will list the pairs and let them contact each other via pm on the site to exchange name and address. We have set the limit at $10 for the fist trade to see how it goes. The trade is for any homemade baits, cranks, plastics, spinnerbaits or jigs etc. I would like everyone to post up even if you have already committed that way I can keep everything organized. Glenn has given us permission to use the board but just as a notice. BassResource.com does not verify or screen any individuals, so any transactions they participate in, they do so at their own risk. I dont believe we will have a problem just wanted to make this known and be honest with all that get involved. With the ones that have already said they would like to be in it. I dont see any issue at all. Remember lets have fun with this. I think this will be cool to see what all we get.

What really ruffles my feathers is what I posted before. Putting the blame on a private first class that has no control on what he was told to do. The blame goes to the commander in chief AKA President and other officials, Senate, and House. These guys make the decesions not the soldier. It doesnt matter if someone is for it or against it to me. I just hate when they take it out on the soldiers. Its disrespectful. I dont mean to pick or grip just thought I should answer. My cousin was in the Airborne Rangers for a few years. Some of his stories he has told me are out there. They would go on a mission , they only had what they could carry Ammo or mat. I know where my choice would be. They couldnt just pull over and stay at the local motel 8. On the voicing thier opinion. Voicing it to the wrong person. Whats he going to do. Like an X marine I know says. " I was just a ground pounding grunt" "I shot at what shot at me" I'm not saying that the soldiers have everything they need because I'm sure they dont.

How could you not support the troops. They have no say whether they go or not. Its our politicians that we voted in. If you have a problem with the war vote for someone else. Dont take it out on the troops. Climb out from underneath the rock you have been living and realize there is a bigger world then yours. If it wasnt for the guy fighting for our freedoms we would be in the same boat as alot of these other countries with no rights at all. Thats they type of response they would have gotten from me if I would have been that soldier.

Agreed. I have couple of these. This rod will do just about anything you need it to. From jiggin to c riggin. One of my favorites with the exception of the bcr series.

going with the colts. The colts dont need a defense when their offense can keep the bears defense on the field the whole time. Just like the 3-4 qts of the colts and pats. Wear down the big defense and start scoring points. Plus who would you rather have as a QB Payton or a middleman that just hands the ball to a running back. AKA Grossman. The colts defense is to fast for a constant run. Grossman will have to pass. And he is past due for a FLOP. COLTS all the way.

last year my best producers were Ghostbaits gobie Joes shakit zoom grub This year, I'm trying every plastic in my box to see what performs good.

All Righty Guys, Glenn gave us the A-OK to use the forum for our exchange. Thanks Glenn. I will post up the details in an a Tackle Trade post. Whittler and I will finish up all the regs and post it up. We should be done in a couple days. Just an FYI this is a honesty trade between members. If you dont intend to trade please do not sign up.

I have noticed the same thing. Fishing not only smallies but largies too(not as shy though) Always throw the smallest size line possible. For me unfortunately I cant throw less then 12 very many places but when I can I do. Typically I will throw 8lb flouro for senkos, sometimes 6. Open water fishing I agree RW go light there is no reason to use heavy line.

Gotta agree those amber ones are CRAP. I hate them. I think that is how companies sell baits is to put a crappy skirt collar on it. Those are the only ones I've had a problem with too. The easiest way would be to retie the ones that are barely holding on with thread or wire. The others would be to re collar them but that is a huge pain trying to get all the strainds through the collar. If you tie them on the wont come off ever. OR untill you catch a few pike and rip the silicone upl

I wish I had one. The guys on TU talk about it alot and how to build your own. I was looking at them and dang they are expensive. Suposidly they use less paint and alot cleaner look.

I used the mediums I believe the larges wont fit in the mold. You can use a #45 drill bit it works perfectly in the hitch hiker and holds in the mold. The best way is to cut and file down a pin but it takes forever, although it gives a cleaner look. Thanks guys for the good words. Unfortunately Bass Fisherman, I typically dont sell anything because I dont have time to make the quantities to keep up with a small demand. Pretty much everything I make is for personal use. One of these days I would like to have a little company but I need time and $ to do that.

wow that was an awsome game. Best one of the year. Looks like we will have our first african american head coach as a winner of the super bowl. A fact I learned yesterday that I didnt know.

and then some plastics

I would take my BCR854 15lb triple fish flourocarbon shimano chronarch my home grown jig/trailer

So I guess that is a No on my pm eh? LOL. Its great to hear they helped you out and took care of you. That sure was great service. WOW. Just for that I think I might need to order another rod! Hmmm. better stop thinking about it I was just kidding FOR NOW!

Sweeet, Good luck and catch the next WR. OH btw dont forget the camera and post us some pics.

cool, good luck. Hope you can make a ton. 8-)

Am I understanding that you need a road trip to Lake St Clair? If you cant catch one there you might as well give it up and stick with largie fishing. ;D I mean geez, I even caught a few there. :-? ;D If I remember correctly your from RI. I'm suprised RI doesnt have a good population of smallies. Check this out, http://www.***/states/rhode_island_fishing.shtml Might have some good info for you.

I really enjoy reading the articles on BR and was wondering if there was a place to click/go to see the most currently added fishing articles. Reason for asking is I have read probably 90% of the articles on fishing and dont want to miss out on any. Just really wondering if there is a Recently submitted articles page?