A-Jay

Not from here originally, but I'm living "at the tip of the mitt". And yes, we do get a little snow from time to time. A-Jay

Recreational water craft and weekend vacationers seem to make fishing challenging every summer season. I find that fishing mid week and especially at night, really evens the playing field. You'll have the lake to yourself and more importantly, the fish are usually much more cooperative. A-Jay

Congratulations ~ ! Those are some great fish and your PB is a Moose ! Must be that Full Moon . . . . A-Jay

Thanks Chris - I got on the mailing list a while back and am now receiving the advanced sale announcements as well. The Grande's south of the border have a distinct preference for the albino white bait. A-Jay

Pictures are often notoriously deceptive when it comes to determining fish weights. But that Hat is Styling . . . . . A-Jay

Sufficient high quality sustenance is a priority for us and we're quite willing to make the $$$ commitment required. I will also say that when I cross over the bridge, I would like to come back as one of my dogs - They eat like Royalty. A-Jay

That's quite a list of calamities right there. Perhaps viewing it as "experience gained" will help you through it. My Dad always insisted that assuming responsibility for and then learning from "Bad Luck", helps reduce the majority of it. A-Jay

Congrats on the Killer Day ~ ! A-Jay

Berkley Big Game - reasonably priced and does the job. A-Jay

Way to go Jeff ~ So what's the average calorie count of a Scrounga ~ ? A-Jay

Yes - Black is a Staple. A-Jay

Good Luck my friend ~ Hope those bass are Starving . . . . A-Jay

I agree. A 6 inch bait is a great size to use when looking to gain swimbait confidence. Check this out. The Huddleston 68 I was using here is a 6 inch bait with an oversized boot tail. A-Jay http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk-JSYwbaz8

And the Fat Girls All Love you too Brian, All Year Long . . . . A-Jay

A most excellent report ~ Thank you for sharing it. Find & catching smallies (during the heat of summer) is always a challenge and one most guys aren't willing to take on. Good for you. It's interesting & typical at the same time, that so often they just are not where we might expect them to be. But you were willing and able to adapt and you were rewarded for that. Nice Job. A-Jay

Skeet's a Nutt ~ ! A-Jay

Congrats ~ ! That's a Trophy right there . . . . A-Jay

Clearly safety is the main priority. However, I use a dim red lens head lamp to change baits, tie knots, unhook fish, etc. Otherwise, I try not to use any light at all, especially white. It totally kills your "night vision" for close to 30 minutes. Moonlight nights are easy and dark nights are more of a challenge, especially if you're target casting your presentation. Letting your eyes acclimate to the darkness takes several minutes but is usually sufficient on all but the darkest of skies and or against a blacked out back round; like the back of a wooded cove. A-Jay

My wife and I do share several common interests as well as enough different / separate interests to provide us enough time alone to make it all work. While I would tend to agree that some common ground is generally considered favorable, I’m not certain it’s the best / only indication determining a relationship’s success. Are there Mom’s out there advising their daughters to look for a man who thoroughly enjoys going shopping at the mall, getting his hair and nails done, doing yoga, playing volleyball, knitting and baking a cake ? A-Jay

Rage Blade ~ very Interesting . . . . A-Jay

I don't - there are just too many other better tasting fish available up here, just depends what's in season. A-Jay

Hey I like fishing in the rain - especially in someone else's boat. A-Jay

Yes Sir - but easier said than done. A-Jay

OK we'll switch - send me all your tackle . . . . . Oh - and you'll have to shave. A-Jay

I’m making this entry to apologize to the masses. I haven’t been on the water for more than a week and I feel like I’ve left you hanging. Truth is I had an opportunity to turn my “Part Time” Consulting Job into much more. In some ways, it’s a double edged sword; especially since it’s an optional deal. I appreciate the opportunity to broaden my financial horizon but miss the time afloat. Clearly the timing wangs but the $$$ is nothing to sneeze at (and does help support these adventures). So for the next several weeks away, there will be very few (if any) opportunities to pursue The Fat Bass I’ve been looking for. My future plans are to carve out sufficient time as the weather cools to continue my quest. You just never know what each new day will bring . . . . . . . . A-Jay