A-Jay

Now That's Pretty Slick - way to go Mr Pink ! A-Jay

Shoot some video of it if you can - Oh and by the way - I'd leave your wallet in the truck . . . . A-Jay

Heads up - incoming . . . . . . . . A-Jay

I have not but these guys seemed to like it. A-Jay http://www.tackletour.com/reviewgogetit.html

When these baits are presented on that hook, they usually are designed to be fished in, around and through some type of cover; otherwise a jighead / open hook could be more effective. I'd say that all the rigs you listed could work with the exception of the light (8 lb test) spinning tackle. A-Jay

I saw that one coming a mile away . . . . A-Jay

That's a first. I especially enjoyed his "sentence" - "He was allowed to walk free after taking a two-year oath of good behavior. He will face jail if he breaks the terms." That always works . . . . . A-Jay

Here ya go ~ A-Jay

You're a Wild Man ~ ! WTG - Really nice Bass. A-Jay

X2 I agree. I watched all last year. I am a fan of the format and the coverage. Had I known that they were planning to air the TV episodes well before making the on line shows available, I would not have paid for the the Extended Version. I feel like they Boned me . . . . . A-Jay

X2 - and as a Pats fan I was one happy camper they made the switch. Just couldn't take any more plays where Drew would stand in the pocket, pat the ball for 7 seconds and then get clobbered. This years 49ers are enduring a similar situation at QB. Alex Smith was hurt and replaced by Colin Kaepernick. Smith, although now healthy, has been riding the bench ever since. Now if old Colin continues to run the ball, Mr Smith may get back in there as the hammer will fall on Kaepernicks head eventually. A-Jay

That's a fair question - but I'm betting that you did understand that I was making a reference regarding their inherent value to the Team and the eventual out come of the game. As the Playoffs roll around, we are reminded that every NFL season is a war of attrition and it takes an entire roster to win a championship. A-Jay

The Major League Fishing site advertises that The Exclusive Extended Coverage (seen only on line) provides over twice as much as seen on TV. A-Jay

That could be - but the top 25 scores in NFL history are all placekickers. Grass stains might be more desirable than blood stains. A-Jay

Might be a smallie inside there but this one made me say it - "If this is a bass - it's a big one" A-Jay

So many of the QB's who play a "Running style" gets Broke, Re-Broke, then Broke Again and finally just go away. And scrambling around in the pocket or moving to extend a play, is not the same as developing plays that send the QB directly into the meat grinder. In order to be fast enough for that style to be effective, a man has to be built a certain way. Unfortunately, this physique can not endure the rigors associated with the job. Even the dudes designated as runners, who do not look like QB's, have a tough time staying healthy. The Pocket Passing QBs who never run get hurt - look at Payton Manning, the guy never runs and he broke his neck. Unless something changes, I say that style will never allow a player to enjoy any longevity in the league. A championship could certainly be won using it, but history indicates that it is rare and repeat championship performances by the same player are few. The NFL made special rules regarding how the D can tackle a QB. So why is it a good idea to give them free shots at the man - Repeatedly ? Many of the athletes playing QB and running this style are amazing to watch. But I cringe every time they choose not to slide. A-Jay

Nice . . . . Knife. Really Nice. And I liked the music too - relaxing. A-Jay

Schilling not legendary ? ? ? Didn't you see the Bloody Sock Game ? - Com'On Man . . . People are naming pets after the guy ~ "heel Curt" A-Jay

Sweet ~ ! A-Jay

Use Rubber - at least for a Bass sized landing net, there is no reason not to and the advantages are many. Once you find the hoop and handle style / size that fits your fishing situation and needs, there are several companies that make and sell the netting separately and they are easy enough to change. A-Jay

I fish out of an Old Town Predator square back canoe. Here are a few factors that come into play when Flipping / Pitching from a canoe (or most manually propelled water craft): ~ Doing this from a seated position takes practice. Standing is better for many reasons but only a small percentage of canoes / kayaks are built / designed to do it safely. ~ I am using is technique when targeting fish in some of the heaviest & nastiest cover. The heavy gear is required to hook and immediately move the fish from where it is and to get it to where you are - Fast. When setting the hook and fighting a fish in this manner and with this gear, first time canoe flippers will soon learn that many times instead of hauling the fish to you - you'll end up moving toward the fish. Even when you're ready for it, this causes a few problems right away. Initially, you don't get the kind of hook set you'd get when fishing from a higher and heavier craft. Second, you might not be able to move the fish much right away so there could be some "noodling" involved in order to actually land said bass. And finally, if and when you swing & miss a hook-up completely - you might go for a dip. ~ I have never tried it - but two anglers flipping from one canoe would seem to complicate things quite a bit. ~ Wind makes this technique harder. If you can anchor (quietly) that will help a little. All that being said - Flipping from a manually propelled craft can still be done and quite effectively. It will take a lot of practice and there may be a few hard lessons learned in the process. As mentioned above, the obvious maneuverability advantages of these smaller vessels certainly come into play for both presentation and landing bass with this method. As a side note - much of this comes into play when throwing a frog sytle bait on the slop as well. Is it spring yet ? A-Jay

Man ~ Nitrofreak, that's quite a spread sheet of stats. All the numbers aside, on the final drive of the game, I can't say there is another QB playing right now that I'd rather have directing my team down field to score than Tom Brady. A-Jay

Well here is a Big Time Welcome to the Smithwick Lure Company ~ ! Congratulations to Jack Smithwick, for recognizing what Bass Resource is all about and the great things ahead. The attached paragraph is a little of the companies history from their web site. A-Jay "The growth of the Smithwick Lure Company is legendary. From its humble beginnings in my family’s kitchen in 1947 to its sprawling manufacturing facilities today, the lures have become the favorites of generations of anglers. The continued development of new Smithwick fishing lures, new colors and the latest in lure finish technology is a tribute to the foresight my father, Jack K. Smithwick, demonstrated back in 1947. All of us at the Smithwick Lure Company are proud of the standards he established for quality, value and performance, all attributes anglers have come to know and expect from Smithwick Lures for over six decades. This is how he set himself apart. Set yourself apart—with Smithwick." Jack A. Smithwick

I crank with 10-20 braid and a 10-12 ft mono leader. When thrown on a glass rod - it just works. A-Jay

The Hawk ~ Manuel Salazar - The Man, The Myth, The Legend. A-Jay