A-Jay

Hello and welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

It's a Simms Sunshield Hat ~ Tell Jeffro it only comes in Tan . . . . A-Jay http://www.amazon.com/Simms-Sunshield-Hat-Tan-Size/dp/B001PV6GG0/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1396995834&sr=8-13&keywords=simms+fishing+hat

I always feel like a dufus wearing it but it helps keep the melanoma down to a minimum. Plus, it seems to bring me a bit of good luck now & then. <<< A-Jay

Nice Bronzeback ~ Congrats. A-Jay

I'd like to suggest a Coontail hat or perhaps something from the Milfoil or Cabbage Weed Line. That way when it goes into the lake you'll actually be improving the fishing . . . . A-Jay

Hello Cory and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

The waters here all have a very healthy population of pike. I do catch them while "bass" fishing, more than I'd like. However, early and late in the season is a time when the bigger pike make themselves available in the mid to shallow depths. Early in the season, it's tough to beat the slow lazy wobble of a spoon. It's like magic on pike. These two articles discuss some bait options and pike fishing techniques. Good Luck A-Jay http://www.in-fisherman.com/2011/07/15/beyond-traditional-pike-spoon-tactics/ http://www.in-fisherman.com/2013/02/23/allure-for-pike/

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Hello Joel and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

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Lake Baccarac in Mexico. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< A-Jay

Check to see if he's wearing shoes . . . A-Jay

These brand threads serve No purpose and routinely illicit the same type of responses that Political & Religious threads receive. Asking members to list why they Hate something and then being surprised by the negative responses seems seriously counter productive. A-Jay

Try a Rapala Subwalk ~ A-Jay

Before I purchased my canoe I looked at as many options as possible. I sat in and paddled several different vessels including both types of kayaks. For me it boiled down to space and comfort. I do have some lower back concerns and though I am not a huge human ( 5-9 180lb) being stuffed in that seat for hours wasn't going to work for me. The canoe I chose allows me to fish standing, bring a second angler and carry too much tackle ( a serious personality flaw of mine). I use a small trailer so transporting the boat could not be any easier. And to help me get into remote waters, I use a small two wheel collapsible cart that straps on one end. I can haul that thing anywhere and do. I'm only limited by my own ambition. It's a matter of preference and need as well as the areas / type of water one fishes. A-Jay

For me - It's Yes & No. 50 here today and there have been geese flying south for a week or so; always a good sign. Several pairs of robins have been sighted as well. Unfortunately, they are finding the worm picking a bit tough because of the foot of snow with still remains. Along with the lake ice, it's all melting away slowing. Air temps are forecasted to be above freezing over night which is the biggest sign that we are heading in the right direction . . . . . .finally. A-Jay

Interesting sentiment. There's a certain "sponsored" angler from Michigan who has been using Quantum Tackle for quite a while. He seems to do OK with that laughable gear. Additionally, he can't seem to find the time to hang out at the local shop, too busy winning Classics. Those guys must know something he doesn't . . . . . . . . A-Jay

Congrats ~ Nice Bass. A-Jay

Hello Matthew and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Hello Drew and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Thank you for you input - I'd be very interested to know if & when you find and/or choose a braided line that you like, which one it is and why you like it. A-Jay

If you could, what was it about the Sufix 832 that you were displeased with ? A-Jay

Hello Nick and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

I'm not a fan of twist lock springs so I don't use that style hook The Falcon Lures Bait-Jerk Superline Hook has been good for two season now. A-Jay

I have just been informed that the Ice is officially OFF Lake Erie . . . . And so now it's on . . . . . . . . A-Jay