A-Jay

Thanks RW - That's another one of those Lake Erie Bronze Beauties. Pulled the Boga down to 5-9. A-Jay

I guess it means I'm spending Way Too Much time hunting & pecking at this key board instead of fishing. A-Jay

And there it is ~ I expected all kinds of bells and whistles to go off. Maybe even a Big Horn to blow. But nothing. Perhaps some good Karma for a while - that would be nice. A-Jay

The NFL / REF Situation has officially moved to TRAINWRECK. A-Jay

Now That's a Compliment. A-Jay

Man - what a crazy day - Over times all over the place. A-Jay

Here we go again. What a complete and utter disappointment. I feel for the Stanley Cup Winning Los Angeles Kings Fan, who are waiting to hang that Banner. Come On NHL - Get It Together ! A-Jay

After taxes that's a bit over $300 bucks a week for the next 50 years ~ So it's really just Gas Money - barely. A-Jay

For Lucky Craft Pointer Minnow - 1 2 8 . A-Jay

The Okuma Guide Select Swimbait rod is a good choice. Very reasonably priced and has received decent reviews. I like mine. A-Jay http://www.amazon.co...ha big bait rod http://www.tackletou...uma711mhsb.html

It does sound like tough fishing. But I actually really enjoy it when these anglers come up against these situations. I enjoy the big bass and big bags but rather than watching them fish bass that are chewing the paint off every bait in the box and smashing 25 - 30 pound bags everyday - this provides us with a chance to see what the best of the best do on a tough bite. A-Jay

I'm a few hours north and yes - we've had several days of Rain, Cold and Big Wind. Haven't seen any turn over yet but the wacky weather has Not helped the bite out at all on any of the waters locally. It's been very tough. This weekend still looks bogus with still more rain, wind and cooler air temps. But on a more positive note, next week is forecast to better with something closer to seasonal air temps and a heck of a lot less wind. btw - I've got a ton of In-Laws down your way. A-Jay

Congrats ~ ! That's a Great Bass Right There ! And on a light line Spinner to boot. WTG. A-Jay

Skippy Fish ~ A-Jay

I do - Berkley Trilene Big Game, mostly in Green; in everything from 10-25lb test. It does everything I ask it to do at a very reasonable price. For a leader smaller than 10 lb I use Yozuri hybrid. I've given up on flourocarbon completely. It probably just me, but it has failed me more times than I'd like to admit. Additionally, I like the little stretch the 10-15ft of mono provides; especially during the last stages of a spirited fight close to the boat. The mono is getting the brunt of the work and might be less likely to pull a hook. So, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. A-Jay

I'm not a fan of either - I'll throw them to get bit but really would prefer to do something else. Almost Anything else. Push comes to shove ~ Drop Shot A-Jay

Nice Smallie ! And I like your fish measuring/box set up. A-Jay

Use this, at least you'll have a ball park figure - A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bassfishing/fishcalculator.html

^^^^^^ X2 What He Said. A-Jay

And sometimes BIG ! Can you say LC 128 ? A-Jay

I started mixing in the Lobster as a jig trailer from the Rage craw late this spring. I think the bigger profile and slower fall accounted for several of my better fish this summer. Where the Lobster trailer really shines for me is at night. A-Jay

I'm dragging a CastleCraft trailer - it comes in a box and you assemble it yourself. I took my time and I think it was a couple of days start to finish. I was unable to locate a suitable trailer locally so I was very glad to find this on line. This trailer has been trouble free and I'm pleased with it. Here's the link - btw - they don't exactly give them away . . . . A-Jay http://www.castlecra...noe_trailer.htm

I fish from a Old Town Predator square back canoe, I think it's just under 16 ft. Been in it for 5 seasons now. Suits me perfectly. Has a 40 inch beam and I stand to fish all day and night. I cart it around on a trailer - It's THE ONLY WAY TO GO. Launching and recover could not be any easier, especially when it's a one man show. It does fish my wife and I quite comfortably. A few modifications here and there and I'm good to go. A-Jay

I need to move - seriously ! A-Jay

It's taken way too long but the new 300D finally arrived. (A Keeper not the Demo). Vendors seem to be having a heck on a time getting them in stock. I'm about to find of why. A-Jay