A-Jay

Hello Daniel and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

How come I can't send you a message ( PM) ? ? ? Were you bad again ? A-Jay

I left the Bay State in 87. But my last few years of duty were in Very Southern NJ - Loved It. But after moving to a fixed income, this made better sense - at first anyway. A-Jay

That a Boy Stitch ~ ! Next stop ~ Land of the Giants . . . . . A-Jay

Coots there are almost as may knots one could use as there are lines. Tie some up, develop a trust and go with it. I use a uni to uni knot. However my prime distain with fluorocarbon lines stems from the "limited stretch" property. This is looked at by most as an advantage but to me it's a hidden problem which makes it a huge disadvantage. This limited stretch will only happen a finite number of times before it will part. Unfortunately there is nothing to indicate when that will be. Could be on a snag you've pulled quite hard to free. Could happen after fighting a couple of big fish if your drag is locked down. What an angler must be acutely aware of is that this happens over the entire length of the line that is experiencing the strain, not just the last few feet or just at the knots. Monofilament line stretches like crazy, but will for the most part retain the majority of it's strength and be ready to do it again and again. Clearly braid doesn't stretch at all but it's so strong I'd break a rod before the line parts. It took me a while to figure this out. Many very experienced anglers have a different perspective on the qualities of the line and I respect that. However my perspective is my reality. After enduring too many problems using fluorocarbon both as a main line and especially as a leader, now every time my angling needs require something instead of braid or as a complement to it, I use Mono. I'm catching more fish, wasting less time screwing around with my gear and I'm saving $$$ That's my story and I'm sticking to it. A-Jay

Right before Chunking and Winding became Power Fishing and right after the simple saltwater bait rig became the now infamous "Drop shot". A-Jay

I'm just glad it's not my day to day job & life trying to determine what the heck is what out there. It's a wild & crazy world we live in no matter where that may be. A-Jay

I don't live there so that makes me sad. A-Jay

Fair enough. I'll add this final thought and then I'm out. Having a family member LEO does afford one a perspective that most will never know. However, if my Dad flew fighter jets, though I may know a lot about it, if you put me in the pilot seat, I'd be lost. A-Jay

It's current 30 degrees Warmer in my Freezer than it is outside. A-Jay

As a former FLEO, I did the majority of my work on the water. While aboard a vessel, for my own safety and the security of my boarding team, I definitely wanted to know who I was talking to. A solo LEO making a traffic stop, will most assuredly want to be afforded the same information. Hi My name is John Doe, is not going to be sufficient in any scenario. The few minutes you may feel inconvenienced are always viewed as a life threatening evolution for the LEO, it simply must be approached this way. Though an ID does not completely mitigate the danger it does help drop it down a notch. So a forward thinking, law abiding citizen has the choice of working with the LEO during say a traffic stop for instance, by turning off your vehicle (radio & phone), turning the inside lights on, sitting still with hands on the top of the steering wheel as the officer approaches, and removing sunglasses. And I totally agree with your rights to do as you choose in this and any situation. However you should understand what the LEO's rights are during these as well. Safety will always come first, your rights will be afforded but not at the sacrifice of Officer Safety. With all this in mind, now add a hand gun . . . . . . . A-Jay

I Have Snow Fatigue ~ A-Jay

That would be "The Magic Lure" ~ and I've yet to find one. Despite the rather prolific population of smb here in northern Michigan, there are plenty of occasions that one is battling to keep the Skunk out of the boat. Still, a drop shot and some type of small thin soft bait can often get an angler at least a couple of brown dinks. But when the football sized bronze backs shut down, you might as well rollup the side walks and head for the barn. A-Jay

That's Ed Bassmaster - the internet sensation . . . . . . Not my cup of tea either A-Jay

Hello Jack and Welcome to BR ~ And I'd say Teal covered it very well. A-Jay

OK - I gave it a shot - couldn't hang. I'm out. A-Jay

Thanks for the Heads up. A-Jay

The OC vs CC topic will always be fuel for a spirited debate. Interpreting another mans intentions and abilities with a weapon as good or bad, solely on how he chooses to wear it, is something I would not do. I personally encourage Everyone to OC, and I mean Everyone. Just like every aspect of life, some are better than others, in everything. The responsibility of owning and handling a side arm is no different. Citizens who chose to CC are not a special breed by any means. They do not have any more or less training, practice or better judgment. They just keep their gun under their shirt. A-Jay

You're welcome - a simple 2 ounce deduction is necessary. A-Jay

You can't work a Texas Rigged Craw Wrong ~ As long as you work it Slow. A-Jay

On your next birthday ask for the ACCU-CULL Digital Scale. Here's the link. http://www.*.com/Accu-Cull-Digital-Scale-p/accucull-digital-scale.htm It comes with a tape measure. Perhaps you could have someone show you how to use it, correctly. A-Jay

And here ya go ~ A-Jay

Yes, I think that a record bass will be caught - when, who knows. But it's not like we're talking about aliens or Big Foot here. This is something that statistically speaking, is reasonably conceivable, at least to me. There are just way too many vast & fertile impoundments on this planet not to have a few fish in them that push the boundaries of the record. As the world and the global climate changes, so will the size of the fish. Might not be for the better initially, but as time goes on, sooner or later someone, some where, will set the hook and land the fish that we all secretly dream about. A-Jay

I live in what is by and large a rural area. Very little if any "Street Crime" seen on urban news casts, ever occurs here. This is an OC state and it's very common. A-Jay

I love everything about all the Cabelas Guide Wear I own. The price point you select is up to you, however this is one brand where you definitely get what you pay for. The insulated garments are very warm but not too bulky. As previously mentioned, purchasing the un-insulated gear and then layering when necessary is a viable option. Good Luck A-Jay