A-Jay

I have the Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video I purchased this one in 2012 and most every photo & video posted by me here (including Underwater Pictures & Video) was taken with this one. Water-proof, Shock-proof, Freeze-proof: ruggedly built for reliable and comfortable outdoor operation. Water-proof to a depth of 33 feet. Shockproof if dropped from 5 ft, operating temperature down to 14 degrees F 16 effective megapixel CMOS sensor ideal for low light shooting and fast operation GPS and e-Compass functions Points of Interest (locations, landmarks, etc.) and location information (latitude and longitude) can be added to your photos There is a newer model but I don't know anything about it. Regardless, I love this one. A-Jay http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JI0R8U/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You beat me to the punch - well said. A-Jay

OK let's look at what you're looking for by starting with the baits you intend to fish. Shallow and mid depth crank baits generally are not fished with a 5: something reel nor do they require one. When throwing Deep Cranks some anglers like a reel with a lower IPT ie, slower gear ratio. Pointers or jerkbaits when fished in the traditional " Jerk / pause" fashion can definitely benefit from a higher IPT ie faster gear ratio reel. So you could consider splitting it all down the middle and get a reel in the 6 something ratio range and make the best of it. Good Luck A-Jay

Thanks Guys ~ Those colors are a little zany and not for me. But I'll keep an eye out Thanks Again A-Jay

I use the BPS catalog (pages) and associated flyers (as well as the others I get) for stuff packing in flat rate mail boxes I ship. The days of using them for their intended purpose are Long Gone as far as I'm concerned. And that's a good thing. A-Jay

Send him my address PLEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSE ~ A-Jay

The Scrounger and Super Fluke Combo has accounted for several quality fish for me & these other two guys. They know who they are . . . . A-Jay

Saying you have Too Much Tackle is like saying My Wife is Too Good Looking. Both are rare occurrences. A-Jay

The Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper is a fairly versatile bait that can be effective in and around all types of structure. When you're faced with vegetation you can rig the Skinny Dipper weedless and swim it over grass beds or rig it on a weighted swim bait hook and run it through sumbmerged weeds. The slender design of the Skinny Dipper coupled with the paddle tail creates a vibration in the water. The Skinny Dipper can also be deadly fished on a Carolina rig over humps and creek channels with grass and brush. A-Jay

Today Is the Day. Starting in 2015, my wife & I have decided that we're going to start celebrating the start of each season instead of the start of the new year. Simply because there will be more of them left, we're hoping anyway. So Happy Winter 2015 A-Jay

For us too - Starting in 2015, Lynn & I have decided that we're going to start celebrating the start of each season instead of the start of the new year. Simply because there will be more of them., we're hoping anyway. So Happy Winter 2015 A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Same to you Stitch ~ A-Jay

Yup ~ sure is. A-Jay

Yea OK - See now Kent ~ Now I have to hate you. Nothing personal . . . A-Jay

Ev'rybody have fun tonight, Ev'rybody Wang Chung tonight and Watch Out for the Crazy People. I'll be at home so there's one less to worry about right there . . . A-Jay

The intent and tone of my OP was for entertainment purposes only. Whether an angler weighs a fish or not is a person preference just like anything else. Some care, some do not and that's fine by me. When a guesser presents a fish to a scale user, there's the possibility a debate could ensue. Been going on for a long time and will no doubt continue to do so. To be clear, I was not casting doubt on anyone's catch, I was having a little fun. Lighten up Francis. A-Jay

It is if you think it is . . . A-Jay

Guess how many holes it has . . . . A-Jay

Hello John and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

No Fair - you have a scale ~ I've seen it. A-Jay

After compiling & tabulating years & years of fish weighing data, the following “How Much Does This Weigh?” Scale has finally been completed. This most accurate unit of measure is particularly effective for those who have never owned a scale, refuse to purchase one and or have never weighed more than 3 fish in their entire life. And best of all it is being offered right here & now for the first time, totally Free of charge. See Below ~ If you (as the angler who landed said bass) believe the fish in question to be . . . . Between 3-5 pounds – the actual weight is at least 1 pound less than you think it is. Between 5-7 pounds – the actual weight is at least 2 pounds less than you think it is. Between 8-10 pounds – the actual weight is at least 3 pounds less than you think it is. Over 10 pounds – at this point our scale varies so widely that we cannot publish the results at this time. For those anglers who may have a question regarding the accuracy of these findings – get a scale. And see for yourself. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. A-Jay

Nice Bass ~ Especially for the back end of December. Congrats A-Jay

You could check out the Lamiglas X-11 Casting Rods. I do not own one but TW says this - Actually part of Lamiglas’ salmon and steelhead rod lineup, the Lamiglas X-11 Casting Rod offers all of the attributes you need for fishing big, heavy swimbaits. Designed for back bouncing for salmon in deep fast moving water, its strengths translate perfectly to swimbait fishing. It has the power to move a big bait at the end of a long cast and make a solid hooksets, and its advanced IM graphite blank delivers excellent sensitivity and feel as you slow roll you swimbait along the bottom or retrieve it through the water column. By no means a broom stick, the X-11 loads up well during the retrieve, on hook sets, and as you launch extra long casts to specific targets. Deep press chrome guides constructed from stainless steel also provide the durability to stand up to heavy weight bass and rigorous fishing conditions, while an exposed reel seat furnishes additional sensitivity. Perfect for fishing a range of swimbaits - anything from 1 to 8-ounces - the Lamiglas X-11 Casting Rod is a sophisticated tool, exhibiting astonishing sensitivity and control, with highly focused affordability. The reviews are mixed. A-Jay

I made a rather sizable TW Black Friday haul - even by my standards. But in an effort to ward off that nasty little primate, I deliberately did not unpack or open any of this load. My plan is to slowly open a few things a month to hopefully make this New stuff last the entire winter. We'll see how it goes, so far so good. A-Jay