A-Jay

Congratulations ~ ! That's one fine day of bass fishing right there. And on a Jig - Who Knew ? Nice work. A-Jay

"I rarely drink with an ancient American legend, but when I do, I prefer Sasquatch" Stay Hairy my friends. A-Jay

That's like an hour from me ~ WOW ! You Know I'll be watching this one closely. I will say they picked a great time to fish - with the exception of it being Labor Day weekend and All ? A-Jay

Using a “drogue” (water sock) on your own boat in anything other than fairly calm conditions is a dangerous and ill advise practice; regardless of where it is secured on the vessel. Because the device will radically change the way your boat reacts and responds to the sea state, a vessel operator who is unfamiliar with the devices use and design can easily get themselves in trouble quickly. One feature that is a must on these is a “dump rope”. It’s a separate line which enables the operator to reverse the direction of the pull in order to “dump” or release the strain on the device making it possible to pull it in by hand (without using the boats motor to gain slack). When using one without it, or being unfamiliar with its use, once the wind and or sea state is significant enough and engine power is lost, the only way to stop the unit from doing what it’s designed to do would be to cut it free. The waves described by the OP are a dangerous situation without the complications brought on by the drogue. And to be clear here, you can sink your own boat with an improperly designed or rigged drogue in waves much less. Best part of the story is that they lived to tell it; Doesn’t always happen. Btw the Great Lakes – should be considered “Oceans” by bass boat owners. A-Jay

Although there weren't many - I tossed a few in the live well ~ "Lunchies" as Manual called them. Funny - a 4lb Lunchie, they were tasty. A-Jay

^^^^^^^^ X2 I'm starting to lean this way myself. A-Jay

x2 ~ Only place I've ever fished where one cast yields a 2-4lb bass and the very next cast, in that same spot gives up a "Grande". Once I figured this out, every single strike and hook set was a Heart Stopper. Really very intense and definitely keeps you on your toes. A-Jay

Northern strain - Florida strain - All I've ever fished for is the northern strain so a Bass is a bass to me. 10, 12 & 15+ - when I'm using these numbers for bass I'm often talking Inches not pounds ! So for me these are the bass dreams are made of. - Come with us Tom - I'd be happy to snap a few shots of your new PB for you - as long as you're willing to return the favor. A-Jay

Cool Pics ~ ! WTG Wayne. A-Jay

Come on Tom ~ Really ? A 10lb bass isn't a Trophy ? You're just poking the bear now. A-Jay

I'm with you - Besides trying to be funny; relatively speaking, if those bass were in the 20 inch class, that Rapala might be 16 inches long (including the bill). A-Jay

And you proved it again ~ Big Baits Flat Out Catch Bass . . . . A-Jay

Holy Smokes - You have Huge Hands ~ ! A-Jay

Thanks - That's a classic. I just down loaded it and promptly proceeded to play it for an hour straight. I hope you're not lonely without me. A-Jay

I had No Chance until I went fishing where they live. A-Jay

Hey I fixed your post for you Dwight. Think positive Stitch - You'll like fishing with Manual. (Best Guide in Mexico) Besides being an unbelievable guide, he's quite a character. A-Jay

Yea - that's a bit of an Understatement. A-Jay

I like your style Tom. A-Jay

Use a Net. A-Jay

"through a keyhole at a hundred feet . . . . ." Good Luck with the results. A-Jay

Excellent Bass and an even Better Smile ~ ! Congrats. A-Jay

This is a little stupid but this morning I'm finding it pretty funny ~ A-Jay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zce-QT7MGSE

Bummer you lost the photo. Well here's a couple of 6's to keep you motivated. A-Jay

Looks like this is becoming a popular choice . . . . A-Jay

Rage Tail Eeliminator ~ A-Jay