A-Jay

Who's Dwight ? A-Jay

Congrats again ~ So do you love that new boat smell or what ? A-Jay

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting KVD at a sports show in Philly I think it was early or mid-90's. He had won AOY the year before. He was giving presentations on spinnerbaits at the Hawg Trough. There were maybe 200 people attending. Afterwords he answered questions. I was impressed at his patience and over all good attitude and willingness to make sure he answered what people were asking. After his deal, the crowd dispersed and I was left standing there with him. He was eating his lunch waiting for his next show. So for like 90 minutes I was shooting the breeze with what has turned out to be a pretty famous guy. What I took away from it was that the man is genuine and I've been a fan ever since - really a nice guy. Oh and he can bass fish a little too. A-Jay

Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant ~ A-Jay

Sweet Looking Bait ~ ! That's got Smallie Killer written All Over It . . . . . A-Jay

I'LL NEVER FORGET THE TIME I WOKE UP TO ___________. This happens to me every morning. I wake up right next to the best person I know. And I will never take it for granted. A-Jay

I fish a black one at night routinely. Consider changing the hooks out with Owner Stinger Trebles And Hold On ~ ! A-Jay

Happy Birthday .Ghoti ~ Lynn and I both hope that this coming year is kind to you. But you must remember, that once you're over the hill, you really begin to pick up speed . . . . A-Jay

Short version - While in Junior high - the first year we started switching classrooms each period, 9th grade I think. I started finding my lunch, which was kept in my desk, most eaten. I brought it to the attention of the teachers who for whatever reason thought it was funny. I didn't see it quite that way and needed to find a way to catch the perpetrator, stop the thievery and maybe get a little pay back all at the same time. It seemed like who ever this was really liked the Italian cold cut sandwiches quite a bit as they were always completely eaten. So I made up a special one - it was loaded with hot peppers (at the time I didn't realize just how hot as I didn't eat them but apparently, they were pretty hot). The next day, some unfortunate sap was the recipient of an ambulance ride from school to the emergency room. Oh it was quite a scene. Never really came back on me as Mr Hungry did give up the fact that he had eaten someone Else's food. Either way Operation Fry Your Face Off was a big success. A-Jay

Both my wife and I are avid on line shoppers (abusers) - so USPS, UPS and FedEx are routine visitors to our residence. EVERY time I'm home when anyone delivers, I make it a point to go out, introduce myself, get the individuals name, shake their hand, I introduce them to all my dogs (they can hear them anyway) and thank them for whatever. It doesn't matter. I know them all by name, and they know mine, they all leave treats for the dogs. Granted I live in a place where each driver has a the same route and this makes it easier to keep track but these people are just doing their job. If something is smashed during shipping, there is nothing the driver can do about it. But I seriously doubt that any of the people delivering to my home would hook me up like the freaks in the videos posted above. And I feel that way because I make an effort not to provide them with a reason to do so. It's actually pretty easy to treat people the same way you want to be treated. A-Jay

I'll be keeping a log and . . . Oh Yea - you know me ~ there will be Plenty of Ugly . . . . . . A-Jay

I spent much of this winter / off-season reading In Pursuit of Giant Bass by Bill Murphy. I am going to devote at least this next fishing season to that end. By learning the techniques he employs and adopting the mind set required to use those methods effectively, I'm hoping to see a whole "New" side to the waters that I have been fishing over the past few years. And maybe while I'm at it, I'll sore-lip a few worth posting here. Regardless of how it goes, I'm planning on posting a thread at the end of the year covering this venture. A-Jay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-QUANTUM-SMOKE-PT-REEL-SL100HPT-NIB-/300585465849?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fc4a37f9 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-QUANTUM-SMOKE-PT-REEL-SL100SPT-NIB-/270790162416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c59f7f0 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-QUANTUM-SMOKE-PT-BAITCAST-FISHING-REEL-7-3-1-SL150HPT-/271163022125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f22935b2d A-Jay

Read this http://www.amazon.com/Pike--Fisherman-Handbook-Strategies-Lindner/dp/0929384520/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362116980&sr=1-1&keywords=pike+fishing A-Jay

There is no doubt that we you stick a good fish while drop shotting or any of the finesse rigs - there is almost always some period of time during the fight where the actual out come is a bit in question. I like that. A-Jay

It is - and I do agree but I can also smell what ww2farmer is cooking. Enough fish manage to escape the final lip or net job that I don't want to help them out any. So, and I know you've heard this, I play with them once they're in the net. A-Jay

Classic - you just never know what each day is going to bring. The Internet does indeed seem to shrink our world considerably. If it were any one of us - we would have registered and posted shots of these fish without being prompted to do so. I hope to see a few photos of these big bass here. And btw - I'd like to make it public knowledge and state that I do like J Franco and never want to be on his bad side. A-Jay

Yup - That publication has a lot in common with The National Enquirer. A-Jay

OK - but you'll never win any of the Major League fishing events with that attitude. A-Jay

A Carolina Rig ~ the old ball & chain just does nothing for me. A-Jay

Yea - I did see that Darren, but I was hoping to kick it up a notch ~ A-Jay

I'm a big fan - And you sir are a Wild Man ! Looking forward to hearing from you whenever you can chime in. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=forums&mid=41830&sid=10350aed33bf50f724981a0109789ce8&search_app_filters[forums][searchInKey]=&userMode=content

I use the lightest tackle I can for the situation I'm fishing. Sometimes, that's a 4lb test drop shot rig. Other times, it's a Heavy action stick and braid in the slop. As for a favorite - I like the system that allows me to land the fish I'm targeting as well as the occasional surprise. A-Jay

Here's a few shots of the other members of our pack as well as thier humble living arrangements. A-Jay Diesel Teddy Rescued in Nov 2012 Roxi - A Dutch Shepherd - she "the House Dog" Rescued in May 2012

That's Cool ~ So is selling off your spouses stuff dirt cheap a woman thing ? We rarely hear of a Dude having a "She left me so I'm selling all her hand bags and Shoes" Sale. Maybe it does happen but darn it, I just seem to keep missing them . . . . . A-Jay