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Really, Really Nice Jeff And a new PB ~ Sweet ! Best part is you guys were together ~ Does not get any better than that. Congrats my friend. A-Jay

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Diagonal cutters are popular cutting pliers and are offered in a large variety of lengths, shapes and cutting edges for different materials. Center Cutters provide good stability at the cutting edges combined with a favorable cutting edge angle, i.e. a relatively small amount of force is needed to penetrate and "split" the wire. Consequently, the amount of hand pressure required is also reduced. I am partial to the light weight & slim handle design of Model # 7112200 - I also like the spring loaded feature making one hand operation easier. Link includes decent video. A-Jay http://www.fastoolnow.com/7112200.html

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Nice Bass ~ PB's are Always a Blast. Congrats A-Jay

Good Looking Tool. A-Jay

Yes ~ I believe that it's very Good Luck to go fishing with anglers who really know what they're doing. A-Jay

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Same here - WFN gone. I was all kinds of Bummed out. A-Jay

Congratulations Charles Zarillo of Rochester, Pennsylvania ! You Won. A-Jay

Hello George and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ This should help - right from the "Articles" section here. There are several more there as well. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/dropshot_fish.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/dropshot_bass_fishing.html

Oh, I wouldn't go that far . . . A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource A flipping switch is a setting that allows you to hold down the thumb bar and flip, then as soon as you release the thumb bar the reel is already engaged without turning the reel handle. It can save you from losing a fish that takes the bait immediately before you have time to turn the reel handle that engages the reel. I usually leave mine in the 'off' or normal position while flipping and especially while pitching. Some people find a Flipping switch more annoying than convenient. Others always use it. The flipping switch is a no-brainer that few people ever use more than a couple of times although when they first came out on baitcasters, everyone had to have it. A-Jay

Right from the Texas Parks & Wildlife web site ~ How do I find out if there are any special water safety regulations on waters I want to visit?The rules in the Texas Water Safety Act apply to all public water in Texas. The local governing body of incorporated cities or towns, county commissioners courts, and political subdivisions can pass rules relating to restricted areas and the operation and equipment of boats it deems necessary for the public safety. You must contact the entity in charge to determine if any special rules apply. Find the local governing entity for a specific water body. A-Jay

I don't use frog style baits for Smallies - Doesn't mean they don't catch, it's just that very few if any of my smallie top water action happens right in cover where I'd need a weedless bait. Popper, spooks, chuggers & wake baits all with trebles do all the surface damage for me. So, no frog recommendations, sorry. A-Jay

The First "Stick" bait I ever fished. Fish it like a Senko: Weightless Texas rigged - Or ever wacky with a small weight. Can be presented on a jig head, a Drop shot, a Carolina rig, and just about any other way you can think to rig it. That Bubblegum is a Killer Smallmouth color btw - especially Pre-Spawn. Good Luck A-Jay

Good for you & I'm officially Jealous. Keep at it - I know you will. A-Jay

Perfect. A-Jay

Fishing alone with a hook in your dominate hand really limits one's options. The Knipex is a powerful tool that can be manipulated to successful clip the largest hook you'll use, with your weak hand only. Definitely Worth the price of a few crankbaits. A-Jay

The Jury is still out on this one. Further deliberation will be required before a verdict can be confidently rendered. A-Jay

I have one And it Will be accompanying me when I travel over your way to help document any & all action during this years most anticipated Lake Erie Giant Smallmouth Pre-Spawn Challenge. A-Jay

You may want to consider heavier line. 20 lb mono at least. A-Jay

There's really only one choice for me - Knipex Hook Cutters. They cost more but they're worth it because they work. Choose a model you can use correctly with your weak / off hand. A-Jay