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Yup ~ but we knew that before this thread started. A-Jay

Interesting view point. I do wonder though, despite not being the "Prototypical" spokes person for the product - I would be interested to see the Logo you choose. Do you think putting treble hooks on it would boost sales at all ? A-Jay

"Also as Triton Man also suggested you can add extra weight to the bait. I would suggest doing this using a rubber-core sinker with the rubber removed and crimping it to the hook shaft." I do this using a short section of solder. Thin for less weight and a bit heavier gage for more weight. A small roll will last quite a while and you can easily customize the weight on any bait simply by varying the length used. A-Jay

THIS ~ ^^^^^^^^^^^ I had purposely stayed off this thread. My view of this topic may vary quite a bit from many mariners. But, here it is . . . . . Just like everything in our lives - when you combine the right tool for the job with a person who is experienced with that job or tool, you are much better equipped to have a successful out come. Despite the claims of any company that advertises to the contray, any boat with a very low freeboard and a planing hull, is just not designed to safely transit what most boaters will call "Rough water". Can it be done, yes. Is it safe? Depends quite a bit on the conditions and the experience and abilities of the individual at the wheel and throttle. A vessel with a low freeboard and planing hull, is much less forgiving in conditions that come close to or exceed the abilities or experience of the driver. This means there is very little margin for error which makes this combination less than the ideal "Learning tool". I would compare it to taking a stock car out onto a wet, muddy and hilly 4-wheel drive trail. An experienced driver in this situation would be challenged to keep from getting stuck. A first timer is much more apt to get stuck a few times. However, give the less experienced driver a vehicle that is made to handle the environment, and the rate of success, even in the beginning, goes way up. So when the conditions are right for the stock car, it's full throttle all the way, once the mud is encountered, the speed goes way down and full care is directed to throttle control and vehicle direction. ALL of this applies to navigating a vessel in "Rough" weather. Clearly, spinning your wheels in the mud and sinking a truck to the frame on a two-track is not the same as capsizing your boat several miles from the boat ramp - unless the mud puddle is 36 feet deep . . . . . A good way for a boater, especially a first timer, to evaluate his or her own boat's abilities and suitability for waves is to look at & understand what the freeboard at the bow of the boat is. For our discussion here, freeboard is the distance between the surface of the water and the upper edge of the side of a boat. Freeboard is what determines how well your boat will ride in any size waves. As mentioned in previous posts, using the trim of your engine may bring your bow up so that you do not "spear" into waves. Please remember that when you do this, you are also forcing the stern on your boat down. This can be as much of a problem as the rough water itself. And since it's behind you, you will not know you have sunk the back of your boat with the big heavy engine on it, until it's too late. Trimming way up is not the secret to handling rough water. It's a tool that must be used judiciously. I would Always Advise boaters to watch the weather both before you go and while you're out on the water. If the forecast is questionable, wait it out. While on the water, wind and waves can and do come on very quickly. Keep an eye out and head home BEFORE that "Bad Looking Sky" gets over you, this can often times make a Big Difference on the "Pucker Factor" - and anyone that's gotten caught out in something that they don't belong in, knows Exactly what that is. You can hammer in a nail with a wrench, several times being successful; but sooner or later you'll smash your thumb. Stay Safe A-Jay

That's Easy ~ American Airlines - Aeromexico and Luck-E-Strike Oh, and I almost forgot - Lucky Craft as well - since we're dreaming and all . . . . . A-Jay

Cool ~ Now You're talk'in . . . . . . . A-Jay

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families involved in the horrendous act that took place in Boston on Patriot's Day & the Boston Marathon. A-Jay

State - Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie Water Depth- 25 ft Lure/Technique- Lucky Craft 128 ~ American Shad Structure/Cover- N/A Weight and/or Length- 6lbs 4 oz State- Sinaloa Mexico Water Depth-25ft Lure/Technique- A-Jay Custom Spinnerbait - 1 ounce Baccarac Special Structure/Cover- Slow rolling up Rock Ledge Weight and/or Length- 10lbs 11oz / 25.25'' x 21.25" A-Jay

I'll second that ~ A-Jay

Talk about Flat Calm ~ Makes for a seriously captivating Photo. Of course that Gorgeous "Line Stretcher" helps quite a bit. Thanks for sharing. A-Jay

Way To Go ~ ! Congrats - and from a paddle boat no less. A-Jay

Teaching me how to fish that LC 128 - didn't help you out. Thank you for that. A-Jay

In an effort to help us remember our trip south of the border last month, my wife surprised us with these very cool, wall sized hangings from The Antzl Project. Each is made from our own photo's which are shot on to premium canvas - really different and very cool. The "Trophy" shown in my photo, was Jeff's doing. Before the trip we made a friendly wager. The best 5 fish bag would cature the "Angler of the Week" award. And though I came out victorious, I was only by the slightest of margins; and I know that I must have had a fairly sizable horse shoe up my butt. I only hope (but don't expect) to keep it in there for the next trip as well. A week after we got home, the trophy was delivered - very nice Jeff. Thanks. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/115628-a-week-on-lake-baccarac-video-added/

This winter I Painted (actually dipped) a handful of Tungsten weights in black jig paint - I've only used them on Lake Baccarac so far and that place is nothing but Rock bottom so it chipped off after a few hours. My home waters have virtually No Rock, so I'd expect the color coat to last quite a bit longer. A-Jay

Good Luck ~ Having made the commitment myself a while back, I'm betting that you won't regret it. A-Jay

Hook Cutter - a pair you can use easily with one hand. And I hope you never have to use it. A-Jay

Congrats on 40,000 and growing . . . . . I believe it has been The Quality and not the Quantity that has enabled BR to enjoy this success. A-Jay

I don't consider myself a big fluke aficionado - and I have only really throw the Zoom Flukes with any regularity. But south of the border recently, the Magnum Super Fluke was THE bait for almost a week. Plain Old White was tough to beat. The durability was what you'd expect with baits lasting a few fish each. A-Jay

Last week I decided to add some Natural Patterns to my Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait collection. And today, the guy in the Brown truck (who always brings my dogs Milk Bones) - delivered them. Lake Erie - here I come . . . . . . . . . . . A-Jay

Oh - Man That just ain't right ~ A-Jay

Perhaps if it was served accordingly, it could be called "Sweet Water Sushi". A-Jay

Very Nice Paul ~ A Great Read and Stylist Photos ~ Thanks for taking the time. A-Jay

I'll admit it - my fishing went passed the hobby status quite a while ago. We're talking habit here with a decent amount of dependency involved as well. My "hobbies" are what I do when there is some reason I can't fish. However those reasons are few but they include things like - my arms fell off, a hurricane perhaps and then there's "The Honey Do List" Of Course Bass Resource has been a very good Hobby too. A-Jay

Occassionally what I type doesn't exactly match what I meant to say. Is that the case here Wayne ? A-Jay