A-Jay

Hard to say what an average order-to-build-to-delivery time frame might be. Either way, that did seem pretty quick. Figures—because speed wasn't part of 'the plan.' But what it did for me was reset my lease turn-in date. My lease wasn't up until 01 November— Picking this one up now with a full 36 month lease, I'll be doing this next time in May 2029. Hope it doesn't snow. I am pretty pumped about this one. A-Jay

16 May 2026 #roadto1000 continues with Workout Day 2. When it's about building a strong, functional body, the scale only tells a fraction of the story. Tracking the relationship between my chest, waist, and hip measurements is one of the best ways to measure true progress. The Waist-to-Hip Ratio: This isn't just about aesthetics; it’s a vital marker for metabolic health and fat distribution. Keeping the waist leaner relative to the hips is strongly linked to lower cardiovascular risks. The Upper Body Frame: Tracking my chest measurement alongside my waist helps ensure I am building or maintaining vital upper-body muscle mass while not adding much in the way of visceral fat. True fitness is about composition, proportion, and longevity. #borninfiftynine A-Jay 19 May 2026 Workout Day 3. This session starts off with a cable sissy squat, which helps set the tone right off the bat. When I first started doing this one, it took me a while to learn how to get the balance and the range of motion just right. Once I did, my leg training went to another level. #borninfiftynine #roadto1000 A-Jay

04 May 2026 After another mostly killer day on the water and the required recovery off day, I’m back in the home gym for Workout Day 1. Today’s focus: 3 working sets of 12-15 reps this time, across 5 movements. #borninfiftynine A-Jay 06 May 2026 Feeling a bit gassed today after a rough day on the water yesterday—cold, wind, and whitecaps took a toll on the core and legs. Still, the streak continues. No excuses. #borninfiftynine A-Jay 09 May 2026 Workout Day 3 ~ Grew up a child of the 60's, next thing I know, I am in my 60's. Time waits for no man. Don't waste it. #borninfiftynine A-Jay 11 May 2026 Workout Day 4 ~ I’m currently running a slight calorie deficit and will be for a couple more weeks. Multiple and sometimes long days on the water make it a little easier to maintain. However, my training intensity, whether metabolic or mechanical overload, needs to reflect this as well. I think this one did that. Also, I called an audible and switched up my scheduled triceps movement. #borninfiftynine A-Jay 14 May 2026 Workout video #907 My two scheduled days off are behind me, and it was time to get back in the home gym for Workout Day 1. Those off days mean a lot to me for a couple of reasons: they give my muscles and CNS the recovery they need, but as soon as I start my warm-up routine, it’s crystal clear that I can never stop training. The work continues. #borninfiftynine #roadto1000 A-Jay

As of yesterday, my new rig is at the local GMC Dealership. There's a decent list of dealer installer options / accessories. So that will keep them busy for a few days. Looking at taking delivery at the end of next week. Can't wait ! A-Jay

@Kirtley Howe That seemed like a seriously harrowing experience, like you haven't already been through enough, man. Glad you made it through and are home. Hope you have better days ahead. A-Jay

Nice Brown Bass - I am jealous of that weather, as I need to be in a snowsuit to get any good ones. You should just go ahead and establish a new state record yourself. Just to put an end to all this madness once and for all. Congrats. 😎 A-Jay

Managed to add a bit to my last entry ~ She went 6.15 / 9.98 gets me 61.6 ~ I'll take any and all upgrades I can get. One brown bass at a time. Especially when competing against all you scary good sticks. A-Jay

Due to the recent lack of site availability— Any and all state vs. state entries caught within the thread rules—but during the downtime, will be accepted as valid. So the one-week time frame to post a catch here has been adjusted for these particular circumstances only. I might even have one myself . . . 😎 A-Jay

Celebrated Mother's Day this year by catching a couple ~ A-Jay

First off, Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Launched onto Menderchuck just as the NW wind kicked up. High 30s air temp made it brisk, but the 48-degree water stayed clear. After a slow start on the outside edges, I moved shallower toward some old standing reeds. That was the ticket. I caught two trophy smallies almost back-to-back. The first was a 6.15 lb tank (my biggest of the year), followed by a 5.51 lb beauty. I was having such a hard time reading the scale in the wind; I could barely remember the numbers, but the camera caught it all! It felt good being prepared for the conditions. There’s nothing quite like the sound of the loons and the weight of a trophy brown bass in the net. A-Jay

Welcome Back Bass Resource ~ Headline: Great to be back! Man, it is so good to see the lights on again. This place has been my online home since 2008, and it didn’t take long to realize how much I miss the daily camaraderie, the wealth of knowledge, and the great people here until the gates were temporarily closed. A huge thank you to Glenn and the tech team for grinding through the downtime (and the thousands of whiners like me) to get us back up and running. To the finest forum membership in the fishing world—it’s game on. A-Jay

There ya go ~ It looked like a super nice day out there with Tons of bites. Plus you got to chunk and wind all day. 59 bass is half a season for me. Congrats A-Jay

Thanks - Mr 108 bass in two trips ! I might not catch 100 bass by August. She was the right kind for sure. Fish Hard 😎 A-Jay

At some point between the 2nd, 3rd & final 4th attempt, I'd have been rethinking my life choice big time. You are not a girly man. 👌 A-Jay

Last century I used mono forever—Stren mostly. The first versions of FC I tried were really bad, so I went back to mono for a stretch. A few years later, the word on the water was that FC had finally improved, mostly in knot strength, so I gave it another shot. After cycling through a few brands, I landed on Seaguar. I started with Red Label (not a fan) and moved to InvisX, which is solid and still has a place in my rotation. But once I spooled up and fished Tatsu for a season? I was done looking. I still use all types of line for various applications, including Big Game Green—one of my favorite topwater and shallow jerkbait leaders. Braid lasts me a long time, but I’ll re-pool mono or FC the second I think the line is compromised. Bulk spools rule. A-Jay

Nice Musky Bud but that's pretty brutal ! Please tell us those daggers were barbless . . . . Stay Safe A-Jay

Sweet ! Way to go. And all of that felt very good. Now go wash your pants. A-Jay

When we say Tank loves to jump. We really mean Tank loves to jump! #bigair A-Jay

@FLYING HIGH I truly appreciate the kind words and the shout-out. It’s been a privilege sharing these moments and learning alongside everyone here for so many years. Regarding the tournament scene—while I’m flattered by the vote of confidence, that’s never really been my lane. For me, the 'win' has always been about the preparation, the quiet of the morning, and the personal challenge of the hunt. I’m much more at home chasing those 'brown bass' on my own terms than I am chasing a weigh-in clock. Thanks to the whole community for the continued support and for making this forum such a great place to talk shop. Fish Hard A-Jay

Thanks. And you always do. Chances of victory for me here are, let's be honest, slim. But I'm not going down easy. A-Jay

Thanks ~ She could not have been any closer to 6 lbs if she tried. 🙂 A-Jay

Splashed the Lund Pro-V Bass into a cleaner section of Lake Menderchuck this afternoon for a mid-afternoon run. Despite both air and water temps lingering in the 40s, the sun was out and a stiff NW wind was pushing some serious energy onto the main lake edges. Spent the first 30 minutes getting some "practice" in with keeper-sized fish on those wind-blown edges. Once I dialed in the pattern, I made a tactical move to a spot where an 8-foot flat drops into deep water. I ripped the jerkbait through, and it got absolutely hammered. I knew immediately this wasn't just another "trophy-in-training." After a valiant, heart-pounding battle, she finally slid into the Frabill. A 5.99 lb beauty—my best of the year so far. Moments like this almost make you forget about the long winter. Almost. A-Jay

Hello Pablo and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Made another little upgrade today. She went 5.99 lb / 9.98 lb gets me into the 60 point club. And I had a blast getting there ! I think I'm starting to get the hang of this . . . 😎 A-Jay

Another Day ~ Another Trophy Brown Bass ~ I'm almost ready to forget winter. A-Jay