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I like the new logo on the right in the list of sponsors ~ A-Jay

I fish that rod with a Calcutta 300D on it. I like it. A-Jay

This is the Only heavy cover jig I use. It's a home made job that anyone can make. A-Jay

Well at least he didn't murder anyone - as far as we know . . . . . . . A-Jay

When the Bass are whacking at a top water bait but not to eating it, they are making a choice not to do so. And it is a choice because if they wanted to eat it they certainly can and would. Often times a weightless fluke worked quickly just under the surface through the area turns a few of those "Hit & Miss" into fish in the net. A-Jay

I know that feeling . . . . . A-Jay

A Texas rigged 10 inch Black Berkley Power worm. It's a bass fishing staple. A-Jay

First Off ~ Welcome to BR ~ ! Looks like a Nice Smallmouth bass to me. A-Jay

Check out the Duo Realis Pencil 85 ~ It's a super easy bait to work correctly and comes in several great patterns. A-Jay

Did you happen to ask him for the time ? A-Jay

Hang in there Stitch - you had some business to tend to. But if your looking to scratch that south of the border itch, come with us to Lake Baccarac in March 2014 ? Or if you can't wait that long (and if you're up for it) - how does this October sound ? ? ? Decisions, Decisions . . . . . . A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/121029-welcome-lake-baccarac-lodge/?p=1323098

PM sent. A-Jay

Thank you Goose. Your story matches mine situation closely. I guess I'll just stick with the OE. A-Jay

PM rcvd - Thank you. A-Jay

Thanks Wayne - Why would the warranty be voided ? A-Jay

Anyone using one of these after market trolling motor props ? Did a search didn't find much. Read some on line reviews - mixed results reported. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance A-Jay

After the last trip in the rain - I'm waiting for my boat and gear to dry out. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. As for heading to Lake Baccarac - been there and have 2 more trips planned. It's not super easy fishing there - it's just that your efforts are often rewarded with something in the "Holy Smokes" category. It's really quite a special place - perhaps you should consider it. A-Jay

I start to get a little worried right after I see and smell the smoke . . . . . A-Jay

Cou Could even be a "Teener" at that place . . . A-Jay

Dear BR members - Here is a little reality check for you - Bass Resource IS A Fishing Friendly Version of Facebook - get over it. A-Jay

He does talk about suspended fish. His experience led him to fish open water during mid thru late summer; which in this area is right now. I just reviewed this chapter in the book. He talks about open water long line trolling, a technique that is done by such a small select group of anglers, that if it works - no one is talking (or writing) about it. Clearly the thermocline plays a role here. Any and all efforts have to be above it. There is no doubt in my mind that unless Bill was unbelievably lucky, his success using this particular technique must have come very slowing and required hours upon hours of nothing before he started putting together anything close to a pattern here. The more I think about what's happening on the waters I'm fishing, the more sense this makes. Right now the thermocline on the lake is at about 25 - 30 feet. The water is very clear, you can often see the bottom in 20 ft plus. Without much shoreline cover, there just aren't many places for the fish to hold close to the bank where they can't be seen. This is not going to make them feel safe at all. I don't think it's a stretch to believe that since they can't go down to get away from danger, moving "out" is the only option. This would make them very hard to find and even harder to catch. Clearly a very time consuming task and not one any tournament angler could reasonably consider which is why I believe that you just don't hear or read about it. I have the ability (boat & tackle wise) to make a decent attempt at this. Unfortunately this bite is fairly short lived but it's one I don't necessarily have to do at night which provides more fishing time. Mr. Murphy discusses the lures he found productive and I have some of the same or similar baits. But with this being a trout lake, I'm seriously considering adding a treble to a couple rof 12 or 16 Hudds and slow trolling them up, down and across the open water of the lake. Can't catch any less big bass than I already have so far . . . . . More to follow. A-Jay

And That's really the best way to go. Is it October yet ? A-Jay

I do mark quite a few suspended fish. Some seem to be associating with structure and some do not; or if they are, they're a good distance from it. The lakes loaded with trout so I've always imagined that's what they were (not really being able to know for sure) A-Jay

Could Be . . . . Need to get LC to make a 128 DD A-Jay