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Congrats ~ All the best to you with this new position. Remember to stay abreast of the Latest & Greatest. A-Jay

Sending positive thoughts your way. A-Jay

LOL ~ BMS, I love It ~ And I probably have it. I heard it's going around . . . . A-Jay

Scored on a sweet assortment of LC SKT 105, 110 & 120's A-Jay

Looks like it's working again . . . A-Jay

That's a bummer - Glad I hit it early . . . . A-Jay

BAM ~ Done Deal. Love saving a hundred smackers . . . . A-Jay

"Sowbelly" by Monte Burke documents this quest for the world Record bass rather well. btw Tom, thanks for recommending it - I enjoyed it. A-Jay

Storm Suspend dots and suspend strips have been around for a while now. They are specifically designed to add weight to a bait without affecting the action. There is an art to it and it comes with quite a bit of trial & error, but it works well. In fact this is how the first "suspending" jerkbaits came about. http://www.*.com/Storm-SuspenDots-p/storm-suspenddots.htm http://www.*.com/Storm-Suspend-Strips-p/storm-suspendstrips.htm A-Jay

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Hello Andy and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

How about The A-Rig ? Though I was familiar with this style of "lure" as it applied to salt water trolling, I had a pretty low level of confidence that the bait would catch bass. Having major tournaments ban the bait in short order does speak to the presentations effectiveness. After throwing it the first time I really thought it was wacky . . . .Speaking of a wacky rig, the first time you saw that rig and before you used it, who thought this one was anything close to the fish getter it has turned out to be ? So "Gimmick" could just be a frame of mind. A-Jay

Yup - I read that as well. Nice article. There comes a point when using certain tackle in a technique specific manner, (in this case mid to deep cranking) that the majority of the baits used have a fairly similar weight / configuration. Meaning once set up, the need to be inside the reel again rarely arises. But it is nice having the option to do so. A-Jay

Do you own any of these reels ? No need to open them up for tuning. They come ready to go for both the novice & experienced angler. A-Jay

This is The Only Way to Go ~ You will not find a better deal on this reel anywhere A-Jay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Calcutta-CT200D-Round-Baitcasting-Fishing-Reel-5-7-1-Right-Hand-CT200D-/381065169111?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58b94108d7

The Calcutta D series is a very high quality product line. Small & compact the reel excels is everything it's designed to do. Clearly not the cheapest unit on the market, the reason for the difference in price in this case is blatantly apparent. I use them on my travel rods. It just makes no sense to take anything else on the trip of a life time. A-Jay

Perhaps, and the brown one might come from Lake Simcoe. Serious Brutes seems to be a common occurrence lately from that place. A-Jay

Lake Biwa in Japan. Since there was one, there is probably more . . . . A-Jay

I have never fished this particular body of water. But after some years of angling and being realistic regarding human behavior, I'll add this. The ability to "research" the places we fish is no doubt helpful, in many ways. However, in this case, it's not. The maps that display sub-surface cover (with exact coordinates mind you) might as well be putting up a big sign that says FISH HERE. They are making it very easy - so anglers who don't have the time to look for spots on their own (or don't want to) Will fish them - all of them, every trip. Count on it. This will change how the fish act there - especially bigger fish - usually the better fish will avoid the Intrusion. Instead I'd recommend using your ability to research lakes to help find a healthy fertile eco system with a good balance of bait and bass. Then look for your season spots as directed by contours, structure, funnels and prevailing wind direction and make a plan of attack. Next get out on the water and put that plan into action. This is what the anglers that make that "Milk Run" to hit all the publicized spots don't or are unwilling to do. This is a great way to help fuel your enthusiasm with the right kind of knowledge. Learning how to do this can and usually will enable you to fish all types of places, whether they are popular or not. I really do prefer fishing places that offer very restricted access or have no popularity at all. Neither of these things have any bearing on what the bass population is - I'll find that out myself. And that is one of the things I love most about this sport. Finally, some of my local waters have spots that are, lets say "local Knowledge", and I do fish them occasionally. But without fail, any "good" fish I get off these spots, are Taken At Night. Good Luck A-Jay

^^^^^ X2 ~ This The baits & techniques you'll be using should drive which tackle you select, not the other way around. After you've determined what baits you'll be using along with where & when, the choices made here will help you select which rod, reel & lines to use to make these presentation. Good Luck and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Good Deal ~ Nice bunch of "Drag Evaluators" Congrats A-Jay

One by one each year flew by, since you both said 'I Do' 45 years of memories, shared by the two of you. From big events and holidays, to simple daily pleasures. Some tearful times along life's way, some joys that can't be measured. One by one each year now gone, but still they're yours forever each and every memory, of a beautiful life together. Happy Anniversary Mike. A-Jay

I start out with a length measurement and then decide if a weight is in order. Bass over 20 inches (both Brown & Green) almost always get weighed. Depending on girth, the weights can & do vary greatly. Even after doing it this way for a while now, the expected pre measurement weight rarely actually meets or exceeds the true post measurement weight. Imagine that. A-Jay

Short answer ~ Yes. And being able to move the bait along a little quicker, is not always a bad thing. A-Jay

I would be most grateful if you would place me on the list to receive the initial run of Both of these Publications. Best of Luck A-Jay