A-Jay

Been there - And even for some of the professionals - it's a puke fest. You either do or you don't. I was lucky, I don't A-Jay

I find this topic interesting. Right off, I'll admit to being one of "Those members" who has advised other members to conduct a search. Looking back - I guess that's not the best example of what makes this site great. I think there are a couple of factors at work here; and it seems like one side is fueling the other. From the newer members point of view; Without any history here behind them and perhaps being new to the sport, a newer member may have no idea how many "How do I cast" or "what's the best leader knot" questions are routinely posted here. Though very legitimate questions than need to and should be answered, the sheer number of them often times elicits the go search it response. Additionally, being a newer member, one may not be very well versed in the nuances' of the rather extensive BR search engine, which further exasperates the problem. From the veteran BR member point of view; When new members post up very basic and often seen threads, and the veteran members all know what they are, there is a decent chance that a good majority has responded to at least one of these. Probably more than once. And when there are 2 or 3 of the same thing up on the same page at the same time - this seems to trigger a quick "Go Fish (search)" reply. Doesn't make it right and as stated previously, serves no purpose. I've only been a member here for a comparatively short time when compared to many members. The main reason I enjoy coming revolves around the "Friendly Tone" the BR forum exudes. "Go Search" replies do not contribute to this. As a result, I will be working harder at being part of the solution rather than part of the problem. A-Jay

Welcome to BR Steve ~ A-Jay

And if I recall correctly ~ on your Birthday no less. A-Jay

Late last night, during a special secret session, The Scrounga Club held a very important meeting. A motion was made and a vote was taken. As a result of this unanimous decision - The Club's single minded mission is to get Stitch (Topwaterspook) on a Super Grande - And know this . . . . We Will Not Be Deterred ! A-Jay

Spinner Bait at Night Jig & Craw Spinner Bait at Night Jig & Craw Spinner Bait at Night A-Jay

I'll admit that there are times when the fish really prefer a very finesse type presentation which would seem to indicate that a leader might be counter productive. But considering fish will gobble up the baits off an A-Rig, with wires, and spinner blades hanging all over the place, I'd be less incline to concern myself with a short section of thin wire. A-Jay

Congratulations to you both ~ However, most of it goes to your better half. At 8-10 she clearly did most of the heavy lifting . . . . . . And what is the little stud's name ? A-Jay

Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Ten minutes later - Domino's delivered a Pizza Pie ~ A-Jay

Try it - if you don't get bit but your buddies do - take it off. Several of my home waters have a very healthy pike population so I use a tie-able leader material most of the time there - check out "Toothy Critter. Good Luck A-Jay

If you're fishing for fun and don't really care what or if you catch, then by all means - Jam Out. But if you're objective is anything else, I think you're mistaken. Think of it like this - if you are sitting in your home quietly minding your own business and going about your day, who has a better chance of sneaking up on you, a guy quietly tip toeing around or dude toting a boom box on max volume - C'mon man . . . . A-Jay

Now That's Weird. A-Jay

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This thread may have started out interesting enough. but after 8 pages, we are reaching the point where "Information is not knowledge" A-Jay

The Pats - B L E W I T . A-Jay

It's $50 bucks a rod and I am on it - thank you. A-Jay

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Welcome to BR ~ See you in March ! A-Jay

Have fun ~ It's been real here for a while. This is from Before Thanksgiving. A-Jay

Looks like a good time ~ Congrats A-Jay

Enjoying the brisk running weather and getting a head start on the Holiday Body Fat. A-Jay

During this past rather magical season, as the Red Sox closer Koji Uehara proved quite emphatically, that you don't need to throw 100+ mph to effectively save games. You do however, have to know how to Pitch - JP is still trying to figure that one out. A-Jay

"What You Don't Like About Fishing?" 1. Nothing 2). Nothing 3). Nothing Our lives have enough challenges to keep us duly occupied. Seems counter productive to find fault on the small things that are good. It's all about attitude. A-Jay