A-Jay

When you're right, you're right Dwight ~ especially that usless LC 128 . . . . . . . . A-Jay

What about the KVD Composite Cranking rods ? A-Jay http://www.quantumfishing.com/news/2786/New-PT-Cranking-Rods-Designed-By-Kevin-VanDam-TOUR-KVD.aspx

Nice job ~ Looks like a Mutant Walleye. A-Jay

I also prefer a glass rod for cranking. I use a Lamiglas that's no longer in production, however they still do make the Excel line which includes a glass cranking rod you might like. It lists for a bit more than you're indicated you're looking to pay but if you look around a bit you can get one for just over a hundred bucks. A-Jay http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=65

A Texas rigged Skirt & Plastic combo can be really deadly. Fish it deep, fish it shallow, fish it in any cover or fish it in open water; you're only limited by your own imagination. (and the size of the weight) A-Jay

There ya go - Thanks J Be careful out there. A-Jay

I thought that little orange / red colored deal was a pfd - If it's not, and he continues that technique - we're looking at a dead man walking. A-Jay

I was thinking that - but I've been there a few times. I have these vague memories of being towed down and off a few rock jetties by determined striped bass in the middle of a winter's night on the Jersey shore. The right tackle and planning ahead makes a difference. Of course, you have to stick to the plan. A-Jay

I just spent a week on Lake Baccarac in Mexico. The guides recommended and use 17-20 mono line as the rock and wood cover there is brutally abrasive. I have been a braid/mono leader user for the last several years. While there I used 20lb Maxima and Big Game exclusively. Both handled very nicely and did there part to land some of the biggest bass I've ever caught. I'll admit that I am rethinking my line choice after this experience. A-Jay

Holy Smokes - The man was definitely committed to doing whatever it took to land that Trophy salmon. The life jacket and the Long rod came in handy as we went down river, literally. I'm guessing here but that water was probably a might bit chilly. He probably losses that fish a good percentage of the time, so there was some good fortune there as well. A-Jay

WTG ~ ! Sweet Bass - Congrats. A-Jay

Cool Pics ~ And you didn't pick up anything ? Isn't there a Japanese Bait Monkey ? You're a strong Human. Don't leave home without it" - "It's everywhere you want to be" - What's in your wallet?" "There are some things money can't buy."- "Don't leave home without it" ~ All this would have been ringing in my head the whole time . . . . A-Jay

Way to Go ~ ! Pretty Bass - Congrats. A-Jay

Congrats ~ ! That's a Gorgeous fish. A-Jay

I didn't forget it Jeff, I purposely omitted that particular pattern. As you know, Baby Grennel is a special run custom color by LC and very rarely available. I lock mine in the safe . . . . A-Jay

Very Nice ~ And what a wide array of Multi-species action. Looks and sounds like you worked hard and were rewarded for it with several fine catches. Thank you for sharing your trip. A-Jay

Hope to be heading to Lake Erie soon to do battle with a few Mutant Smallies - Decided to add some Natural Patterns to my Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait collection. Sweet colors too ~ Pointer 128 - Brown Trout Slender Pointer 127MR - Musky Pointer 128 - Musky Pointer 100 - Brown Trout Pointer 100DD - Aurora Craw Pointer 128 - MS Gun Metal Shad Pointer 100DD - Red Musky Pointer 100DD - Aurora Green Perch Pointer 100DD - Brown Trout Pointer 100 - Small Mouthbass Pointer 100 - Lake Trout - American Ame Masu Pointer 128 - Aurora Craw Pointer 100DD - Baby Bluegill Pointer 100DD - Keta Bass Pointer 100 - Aurora Craw Pointer 100 - Red Musky Pointer 100 - Walleye Slender Pointer 127MR - MS MJ Herring Pointer 100DD - Musky Slender Pointer 127MR - RS MS American Shad Pointer 128 - MS American Shad Pointer 100DD - Walleye A-Jay

I know what that's like - the few who were witness - they never let you forget it either . . . A-Jay

Meeting the Zen Master had to be cool - he does look a little Bushed . . . . . . . A-Jay

I guess - but it's still funny. A-Jay

Can't speak for them all, but late last season I did take a few decent smb on the Rainbow Smelt & the Yellow Perch Jerkbaits. And I'll be hoping to duplicate that success here again in a few weeks. A-Jay

Those numbers above paint a pretty bleak picture, but they do represent an estimate from 2006 to 2010 or 2011. I did a quick search, and just as a point of reference, I found some interesting stats. Between the years 2001 and 2005 (81,634) people where murdered on the streets of America. Between the years 2001 and 2006, (104,140) people where killed in drunk driving accidents. If you combine the total murders and drunk driving deaths just from the years 2001-2007 in the United States the death toll is (201,140) people. It's a tough world. A-Jay

This is my pick - Mustad TG76BLN "Ultra-Point" KVD Elite Treble Hook The Mustad TG76BLN "Ultra-Point" Kevin Van Dam Elite Treble Hook features an opti-angle needle points which are chemically sharpened for superior penetration. These 2x short 1x strong treble hooks are great replacements for standard hooks found on crankbaits jerkbaits and virtually any lure with trebles. Kevin Van Dam and Mustad developed these hooks for the toughest fishing conditions. The advanced hook design ensures a 100% full power hookset with the TG76BLN. As for the sizes, each bait requires a certain size, though some personal preference does come into play. You can usually find hook sizes on the lure manufactures web page. A-Jay

Was there video of the event ? The rest of your class must have been very entertained. A-Jay

Someone sent me this - thought I'd share. I could almost see me doing this - almost. A-Jay Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife.... A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this: Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized Tazer. The effects of the Tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no long term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety...?? WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home... I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs. AWESOME!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave. Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong? So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and Tazer in another. The directions said that: a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; and a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries. All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries); pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, 'no possible way!' What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best. I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side so as to say, 'Don't do it stupid,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny lil ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and... HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT THE... !!! I'm pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room. Note:If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a Tazer, one note of caution: There is NO such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor! A three second burst would be considered conservative! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. · The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. · My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.. · My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. · I had no control over the drooling. · Apparently I had crapped in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was gone. · I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair. I'm still looking for my testicles and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return! PS: My wife can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it! If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!