A-Jay

I was very sorry to hear of Indy's passing. I hope the memories of the fun you had together can bring you comfort. A-Jay

Outstanding Video ! I Really enjoyed it, especially the music which seemed to fit the trip perfectly. Congrats on landing that Hawg of a lmb too. Thank you for sharing it. A-Jay

Dwight - you beat me to the punch ! Story of the year for me - a day late and a pound short . . . A-Jay

I don't get it - A-Jay

I'd like to go back to Friday, November 22, 1963 @ 12:25 local time, specifically to Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas and put a bullet in the brain of Lee Harvey Oswald. A-Jay

Ya man ~ We are being rewarded for a typical winter with a fantastic Independence Day weekend - No plans to fish with the crazies but nice to sit out with friends, grill it up and hydrate with plenty of adult spirits . . . . A-Jay

And it's BLIND ! A-Jay

And the term "Coon Hound" was born . . . . . A-Jay

I recommend using a weight that is heavy enough to keep the rig on the bottom. The Rage Tail Eeliminator on a Carolina rig is Lethal ! A-Jay

Chris is back to posting Monsters again ! Catching trophies smack dab in the middle of what looks like a gorgeous sunny day - Good Times. Congratulations A-Jay

I'm bare foot in both. Besides, I'm not old enough yet to wear sock with sandals. A-Jay

Hey tough guy - you're right there with me . . . . A-Jay

OK - you could also call them "job security" - for you specifically . . . A-Jay

And I don't remember most of them. A-Jay

I wear Keens and are happy with them, except when the biting flies are chewing my feet (through the spaces in them). I would say try Croc's before you count them out. I used to think they were THE most ridiculous thing I'd ever seen until I tried them. They are quite comfortable and very functional in a wet environment. A-Jay

Congratulations ! Sharing an evening like that together is fantastic. Don't look now but I think, fishing as you know it, might never be the same for either of you. A-Jay

Who are these clowns you speak of ? A-Jay

Can't sleep ~ so I'm pinning the boat to the truck, strapping a headlamp to my squash, packing the black spinnerbaits, jigs and Big worms and getting out on the water. A-Jay

Northern Lower Michigan ~ You can find members who have located themselves on the members map. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/membermap/

I've been on a self-imposed hiatus of sorts as I was getting a little burned out (mostly from having little success right after the spawn). Day started out slowly with small fish coming on a SK series 5 from a secondary weed line. Once I decided to move a bit deeper (15-25ft) I started to get into a much better quality fish (at least for this neck of the woods). A jig and rage tail craw in the middle of the deep wood close to a drop outside of a spawning bay was it. I found four separate places that fit the bill. The fish were chowing the bait. I love the "no-doubter" strikes that bounce the rod right out of your hand. Best part of the trip was, no bite off from Pike, didn't even see one which for June is rare indeed. A-Jay

Fantastic ! Way to give back Big-O ! A-Jay

I fish allot of gin clear water. I think about trying to "hide" my bait but in clear water there's little chance of that. By choosing bait colors that match the color of the bottom or the cover I'm fishing in (weed, rocks or wood) often bring success. That goes for hard and soft baits. With the advent of "silent / no-rattle" lures, I've taken way more fish on these quieter baits. Lighter line, longer casts and as already mentioned, Stealth, plays a big role. You might want to turn off your electronics when you don't need them and be conscious of the shadow your boat casts as it could turn fish off. After arriving on a spot, I often anchor rather than holding position by cranking the trolling motor on and off a hundred times. Sometimes putting the boat in skinny water and casting to deeper fish helps, rather than sitting on top of them which is what a good majority do. When the fish are in suicide mode, very little of this is necessary, but when the bite is tough, these things might help. Good Luck A-Jay

Yea - I hear ya - I'm just jealous & busting'em a little. A-Jay

Although you had no reason to think of it ahead of time, a video of you guys taking that first walk down to the lake upon arrival would have been an Instant Classic ! That was nice of the owner to hook you guys up with all the arrangement and so forth. Glad it worked out. A-Jay

You sir, are indeed a Lucky Man. Having access to water that is chuck full of gorgeous brown bass (that apparently go unmolested) is a beautiful thing. Nice photo's as well. I do however hope that you lathered up generously with SPF 80, as you appear to have quite the alabaster thing going on. A-Jay