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I'm glad you're enjoying it and thanks for saying so. It's fun for me as well. I have intentions of keeping this going as planned and will post trip reports and comments as I get out. Unfortunately my lady has been having a tough go of it this past week. I have not gone fishing. Her Chemo is on Monday, that usually takes her a few days to recover from. We are looking forward to better days and take nothing for granted. A-Jay

Congrats Chris ~ That looked like a very good time. A-Jay

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Congrats to you Both ~ ! Looks & Sounds like one of those days we all hope for every time we go out. A-Jay

I'm throwing 1/2 oz. almost exclusively. My swim jig use is usually pretty deep, and so as you mentioned, I am using a slower retrieve. The actually baits I use are pictured below. A-Jay

Directly from the man himself ~ A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/118549-favorite-swim-jig-trailer/?p=1297244

Though it's not new, it's effective either way. A-Jay

I'll say to you right off, this is not meant to discourage you as I'm right there with you, working out 4-5 days a week. Fact is, I've been resistance / weight training for going on 35 years. And as for routines, I employed many more than I can remember. One small bit of advice I'll offer to you is this; "Bulking" and "Cutting" is fun, and it takes a lot of hard work and commitment. But as you Push yourself past what is your genetically programmed state, it takes a toll. How much of a toll depends on how hard and how long you push. While in your 30's and 40's you might not recognize it. I didn't. Once in your 50's and beyond, mark my words, you certainly will. You may even adversely affect the quality of your life. Think about it this way, your body has only so many "Reps" in it. If you use them all up early, there may not be much left later. And later, is tough enough when you're in good shape, let alone if you're worn out. Instead of attempting Wild Fluctuations, I encourage you to find a place in your training where strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health and reasonable body composition all meet and stay there. This might not be what "The Cool Kids" do, but you'll be much better prepared to face your day to day life when you get to where I'm at right now. I wish someone had given me this advice 20 years ago, though I'll admit that I might not have listened. A-Jay

Since a "Punching Rig", instead of a standard jig, is the bait of choice to go through the thickest and nastiest Mats, how does a standard jig fish through heavy hydrilla and duckweed more effectively ? A-Jay

X2 ~ A-Jay

This is pretty close ~ A-Jay

X2 ~ A-Jay

Nice Job ~ That's a Pretty Golden color on that Laker . . . . A-Jay

Yes Sir ~ and don't forget all those margaritas I was forced to consume while doing it . . . . A-Jay

Check my avatar - do I look mad to you ? If you're referring to my mad skills - then yes. A-Jay

You're right and I do apologize for directing your thread that way - but so often these threads get loaded up with all kinds of wacky responses that just lead no where. A-Jay

Yes Sir and you'll thank me later . . . . A-Jay

Mags ~ A-Jay

Perhaps if enough customers make that suggestion to enough hotel managers in the locals where these tournaments are held some might actually entertain the idea. When calling to make a reservation and asking if the hotel parking lot has live security, including something to the effect that you will be taking your business to an establishment that makes an attempt to ensure that their property is reasonably secure, could help. A-Jay

"My Brand is better than Your Brand" threads are perhaps my least favorite topic on the entire BR fishing forum. Rarely if ever, do these threads add anything constructive to what is otherwise such an excellent site. I can't even call them entertaining as they routinely cause disharmony. Question regarding certain brands / models are routinely answered with inadequate information provided by members who have minimal experience using the equipment. Posts offering the opportunity to debate brand quality, performance and dependability, illicit responses that appear defensive, misrepresented and hard to interpret; completely different from so many of the high quality response elsewhere on the forum. In general, an opinion is a subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analyzing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs. Opinions regarding tackle inferiority are a waste of time. It doesn't matter. This site is loaded with photos of amazing fish landed with every brand imaginable. A-Jay

As mentioned, a Skinny Dipper is a nice and somewhat beefier trailer option. Think about a Rage Tail Eeliminator. Besides the classic swimming tail, this trailer choice adds a small but seductive side to side roll to the bait, especially on a slower retrieve. A-Jay

The Only way you will ever know exactly what's going on with the food you ingest, is if you grow / raise it yourself. A-Jay

Very Nice write up Jeff - and it is warming up here thank you very much. So, have you rigged up with a trailer hook for that Hudd yet ? Take a picture of Mr. Happy when you hook him up with that Rod & Reel. You're a good Guy Jeff. A-Jay

Let us know how you make out . . . . . . . . A-Jay

X2 ~ Precisely ~ ! This has been my Mantra for most every evolution including my fishing. Since I have choice, I just give them their time on the water. No sense fighting for time & space. The fish will still be there on weekdays (and at Night). A-Jay