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Nice Bass ~ Congrats A-Jay

Hello Danny and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Looks like things are picking up Buddy ~ Sweet Bronze right there . . . A-Jay

Congratulations to you both. Now you get to tell him - "Get a Job" A-Jay

Classic shimmy. You know I'm with you on the posting of weights, but I guess what I didn't realize was that you take those obviously bogus submissions so personally . . . . A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Scatter Rap Not Swimmming Right Isn't that the whole point ? A-Jay

OK - perhaps I was a little over dramatic on that one. It's been a while since I've even used FC line and I think I've finally gotten over how PO'ed I was when it kept parting. I am enjoying being on the other side of the fence though. A-Jay

Eventually anglers are going to have to face the reality that Fluorocarbon line is just a PIA. The problems associated with it seriously out weight any benefits realized. The shear number of threads where post after post document all the same problems by so many anglers tell the story. Manageability and weak knot strength are routinely detailed as challenging characteristic of the line. Believing that Monofilament line is inferior to fluorocarbon is a matter of opinion; but it's not mine. Have there been many threads recounting where anglers are having problems with mono line leaders parting at the knot ? A quick search will answer that. The low numbers in the search results would indicate that it's not a problem. To the anglers who use fluorocarbon leaders successfully, congratulations, you've managed to slay the dragon. We rarely hear from the mono leader uses. except to post up pictures of nice bass. A-Jay

After I read this thread title, I knew who the OP was without even looking . . . . . Slamming PB Bass btw A-Jay

He does that sometimes. A-Jay

Asking for advice from anglers who have experience in an area or technique that you may not is an excellent idea. Receiving the benefit of years of trial & effort in advance is invaluable. However, discounting the responses because you don't like or agree with them makes one question why you initiated the inquiry in the first place. A-Jay

Nice Job Man. A-Jay

Sure - for me, fishing in waters that provide the possibility of larger bass is important. I Do you prefer fishing on less pressured waters & in solitude. Also I think I'm in a different situation than you in as much as I live in a pretty rural area and the lakes I fish do not get much pressure. However I do travel to places to fish that have much bigger bass than I have here. So if I could have the best of both worlds less than an hour away - I'd do it. A-Jay

The Senko Special is 6'9" in length - it has 10-17 lb line and 1/4 - 3/4 ounce lure rating. A-Jay

I have "The Senko Special" and the composite crank bait rod. Nice rods - a little heavy but decent actions. I really like the crank bait stick and would even consider getting another one. Works well for mid-sized cranks and in some square bill bait applications. A-Jay

I guess you need to decide what your priorities are as far as your fishing is concerned. Some thoughts that come to my mind are: Is fishing is waters that provide the possibility of larger bass important or can you be satisfied with the public waters dink fest ? Do you prefer fishing on less pressured waters & in solitude (or at least something less than the Public Lake Circus) ? If it was me - I'd be casting there right now. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Something to consider right here. There are many different types of chemicals that are used to preserve utility poles from insects, rot, fungi, and fires, some of the more common currently found in the United States are Creosote, CCA, and Penta. Coal-tar creosote has been used as a wood preservative in the U.S. for over 100 years. The creosote used in wood preservation is produced by the high temperature carbonization of coal and consists principally of aromatic hydrocarbons plus some tar acids and bases CCA, another type of preservative, is made up of the oxides or salts of copper, chromium, and arsenic. The arsenic and copper are toxic to insects and fungi that prey on wood. If needed, adding structure is usually beneficial. However introducing the above chemicals into a small pond may not be. A-Jay

X2 Why do you feel there is a need to stop fishing either one ? Both produce for me from the start to the finish of the season. A-Jay

Sweet Smallie ~ Congrats. A-Jay

Yes, you could do that. It will be just like throwing a 1 ounce spinner bait on a medium spinning rod. Or for a little over $100 you can get an Okuma Guide Select Series Big Bait Casting Rod which will work much better. A-Jay

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Congrats ~ Nice Report. Sorry to hear you lost that footage. Some sweet bass though. A-Jay