A-Jay

This year I'm starting a new spring ritual - First, I take 2 MH and 2 H casting outfits along with 2 big Cranking rigs and I check all guides to ensure they are in perfect working order. Then the reels get a little TLC after which they are re-spooled with fresh 40 - 65lb braid as appropriate. Next, I go through my baits and I put aside a few of the following baits - Big Spinner Baits, Big Crank Baits, Big Rattle Baits, Big Swimbaits & Big Topwaters. Then, if not already installed, I change out split rings and treble hooks and replace them with a bigger beefier set. The next chore is to compile a modest assortment to over-sized plastic; to include 9 - 12inch jelly worms, 7inch Flukes, Rage Lobsters, 10inch Lizards & plenty of 10.5inch Yum F2 Mightee Worms. 5/0 - 8/0 Lazar Trokar EWG hooks and necessary terminal tackle complete this package. A small duffel of miscellaneous gear must be assembled which includes but is not limited to camera, sunscreen, bug spray, Boga grip, hook sharpener, pliers, fishing hat and sunglasses. Finally, all of this is packed up in accordance with FAA regulations and will accompany me this March for a week, of what will hopefully be Unforgettable Fishing on Mexico's Lake Baccarac ~ A-Jay

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Wish I had snatched up one or two more Lamiglas SR705R Glass Cranking Rod before they stopped making them ~ Anyone got one they want to sell ? They aren't really that good . . . . . . A-Jay

We all know color plays a role - But It Is a About - Location - Location - Location - and they won't get that from me . . . . . A-Jay

Hey ~ I resemble that remark . . . A-Jay

I'm with ya there - But "Misty Shad" is not too far behind . . . . A-Jay

This is a good rig for grass (and just about anything else). If you want to probe down into the grass use enough weight for the job. If you want to fish over / on top of the grass - lighten the load ~ A-Jay

X2 ~ Hollow Belly Swimbaits when rigged side ways (flat) allow for a weedless presentation on this head as well - Thanks Rolo A-Jay

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The Lamiglas Skeet Reese Special SR705R fiberglass crankbait rod A-Jay

This is appropriate here but might be something that is over looked by those who share the "we're all winners" mentality. "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." ~ Booker T. Washington A-Jay

I have not - But there seems to be a difference of opinion regarding the rig on TW. (below) A-Jay Comments: a month ago a 4lb fish broke this trailer hook. then yesturday in my championship tournament a 5 pounder broke the hook during the fight. On both occassions the hook broke right where the upward bend starts. i still have both broken hooks, but lost both fish. From: Chad: Green Bay, WI Comments: These are great, half of the time I get a bass in my kayak from froggin it's hooked with one hook and that's this trailer hook. Improves hook up ratio significantly. Definitely try these any time you fish a frog. In my eyes since these came out fishing a frog without one of these is like fishing a spinnerbait without a trailer hook. From: Justin: Virginia Beach, VA Comments: These are the best thing since the frog just got to day and had to use them. My hooks sets are 100 % better didn't loose a single bite thanks lake fork!!! From: S: Fredericksburg, VA Comments: Great idea and works great but I broke both of them in the back in one day... I don't want to have to tone down my hook sets to use these so hopefully they come out with some stronger ones Comments: someone is always coming up with a better mouse trap but and most of them do not work. these are bass traps and they DO WORK! i have fished fake frogs for years starting with the original harrison hodge foam rubber/single weedless hook design up to the present day models which are great. if you have ever fished these baits, you know they miss solid hook-ups now and then. this set-up will eliminate 90% of that problem. i have tried to use an additional hook with fair success but these are inovative in design and effectiveness. if you throw frogs then buy some of these little wonders, you WILL not regret it. whoever thought this up is a genius and may i say thank you. From: Wes: Salinas, CA Comments: This is the cure for short strikes. Just slip in the rubber skirts on each side, pull up to tighter and done. Turns my spro bronze eye frog into an even better fish catching machine. From: Rich: NJ

Ah - Sports - so many similarities to life itself. Sometimes you work so very hard and you win. Some times you give twice that effort and still lose - badly. And sometimes stuff just falls in your lap. As to when do you start the lessons ? My question would be - when does one start to experience life ? I guess that's when you start . . . . A-Jay

I'm a UFC fan ~ And I'd like to see someone make Jon Bones Jones actually Fight - He's a Beast - in the truest sense of the word. A-Jay

That would be a serious heat wave here . . . . A-Jay

I hear that - Back in the day, I was a DI (8 years worth) - that mentality was just starting to surface. Needless to say, there was a bit of a wake up call for many of America's youth who were fortunate enough to end up in my Company . . . . . Mentors and Consistent Role Models are Invaluable and irreplaceable. Realistic expectations go a long way toward teaching all of us that throughout your entire life - you'll only get what you earn, there's no way around it. A-Jay

Not feeling all that spring like here this morning . . . . at minus whatever ~ Hope the little varmint is right. A-Jay

Interesting - the similarities are striking to say the least - well, except for the hair . . . . . A-Jay

I say this idea from JF is the best yet. Also makes me wonder why this isn't a standard feature of most higher end reels . . . . A-Jay

I'm rooting for Jeff Kriet - and I hope he totally hammers and Laps the whole field - Can you imagine - he won't know what the heck to do . . . . He's always on the verge of Spinning Out (to use his term) so if he some how manages to win in completely dominating fashion - I think it would go a long way to helping his confidence. Come on Squirrel - you can do it ~ A-Jay

Good to hear you guys got out on the water - That sweet ride looks like it came for a time capsule. Hope it warms up for you very soon ~ A-Jay

After providing us more info - It seems like you are hammering a square peg into a round hole and trying to use what works for other anglers. My advice is cut your losses now, sell the craft you current own and start again. For your fishing, as you have described it here, you need a whole system. One that all works together, the way you want / need it to. Do the research, check out what's out there. Then match the type of boat you purchase to suit your needs. The water and type of fishing you do, how you transport the craft, if you fish alone or with a fellow angler; these factors all come into play and if they are addressed in advance of your purchase, the entire evolution will actually be fun. Good Luck A-Jay