A-Jay

First off Welcome to BR ~ I've had a couple. I wouldn't call them terrifying but they certainly got my attention. Back in the day, I was as addicted to salt water striped bass fishing as I am for sweet water bass now. The best fishing was at night late and early in the year. So there I am, wearing a wet suit, standing navel deep in the surf, casting away into the blackness. Nothing to see. My focus directed solely on the what the big eel on the end of my line is doing. Hoping to feel that tell tale "thump" of a big striper sucking that bait in. And then it happens - something bumps into my leg. MAN ! It makes me cringe just thinking about it. Talk about needing a change of shorts. It happened once or twice every 2 or 3 seasons. I never would know what the heck it was, nor did I want to. Be each time it did, I would spend the remainder of that tide in about ankle deep water. Most recently I spent an hour or so battling the wind & waves on Lake Erie in November with a member here. We got caught in a squall or a cell or whatever you want to call it. Almost 30 years in the USCG, all on the Atlantic, I've not seen anything like that nor do I want to again. And just for the record, Dwight Hottle, can drive the **** out of his boat. A-Jay

X2 I agree with ww2farmer, this covers it. I'll add on by saying that if you're not using tungsten, you're missing out. Also by adding some Boss Skirt Hubs & Extra Skirts you really open up your rigging possibilities. A-Jay

As a young man and prior to my enlistment, I'm ashamed to admit that my attitude reeked of disrespect to everyone and everything, including myself. The first trip on the North Atlantic in December was life altering. With the rise & fall of every mountainous wave, I felt more and more diminutive and completely insignificant. As life has progressed and I opened my eyes, I consider myself every so fortunate to have been given that opportunity to serve. "Confidence" is now buffered with an appreciated dose of respect and an understanding of just how minuscule I am. A-Jay

It's a PFD when you don't wear it ~ (Personally Foolish Decision) a Life (saving) Jacket when you do. Glad you're OK. A-Jay

Since the Snow ~ New: Sun Gloves Sunglasses Spools of line Hat Rod Crank Baits Top Water Baits Spinner Baits Terminal Tackle and tons of Plastics . . . . . . However, the must have purchase was the fishing trip South. A-Jay

Welcome to BR ~ And Good Luck. A-Jay

This is an interesting take on the Richard Sherman interview - A-Jay http://www.forbes.com/sites/tommytomlinson/2014/01/19/22-brief-thoughts-about-that-richard-sherman-interview/

Yes I was - no doubt. But I stand by my assessment - because despite the injuries, they got my hope up and then CRUSHED THEM. Just like the Red Sox did for 4 generations . . . But hey, there's always next year. A-Jay

As a Patriots fan - that AFC Championship game was tough to watch. New England has had championships in the past but all of the recent success has been in the regular season and the post season has been a bust. I hate to say this - but it looks like the New England Patriots have switched places with the Boston Red Sox ~ Oh the Horror . . . . . . . A-Jay

Mr. Sherman squandered a prime opportunity, an ailment of youth. Looking back at it, I'm betting he'd admit it was not one of his proudest moments. If he possess the character to match his athletic ability, we'll hear more from him about this soon. A-Jay

My boy is 28 and his mother and I have been split for 18 years. All I remember is the last several years together I wanted to shoot myself in the head. A-Jay

Isn't that what started all this foolishness ? A-Jay

New rule proposal ~ I'd love to see the MLF officials institute a new regulation where by a line test restriction was imposed. There could be a few of different ways they could effect this, here a couple: 1. In the last round, any measurable bass caught on say 4 lb.test (or lower) counts as Double weight. That could be a way for competitors who are trailing to catch up. 2. Or they could really make it interesting by imposing a line test restriction to the entire field during an entire period. During this last event with the bite mostly in open water, this may have added even more drama and really tested the angler's fish fighting skills. Thoughts ? A-Jay

Love those Big Bug-Eyed Bass ~ A-Jay

Hello Dan and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Hello Brian and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

I look up not down to check the weather - except in the winter. A-Jay

Congratulations on making the move. I have not and still have the simplest of two way communication devices - just a phone. Living in a place and in a way where there is simply no need for more. Not to mention, calling the "coverage" here spotty, would be a compliment. A-Jay

That one has the Right Attitude. A-Jay

Hello Dave and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Congrats on what sounds like an excellent outing - Time to post up the pictures . . . . . . . A-Jay

Hello Chuck and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

MLF just posted some info on their facebook page regarding this clip - they noted that besides mine inquiry, there were many others. Good on them. A-Jay

Hello Chris and Welcome to BR ~ Good Luck with your current and future fishing adventures. A-Jay

OK so does anyone know what the name of or the maker of that quick release clip they have hung on the end of the Brecknell's ElectroSamson scale ? I haven't been able to get a good look at it and would love to add one to my own Accu Cull Digital Scale. A-Jay