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What a Knuckle Head ! A-Jay

So I had the distinct pleasure of making all the calls and changing all my accounts around because some scum bag got a hold of my debit card number and went to town. My card has a big "Total Security Protection" logo on it - hehe - not so much. But here's a question - why do they always buy PORN Memberships with stolen card numbers ??? My bank did handle it quickly and efficiently. Two things to get from this 1. Set up a automatic/e-mail alert with your bank so you are notified ASAP whenever your card is used. 2. Find out who to call and what to do BEFORE you need to cancel a card because while your looking it up - your credit limit / checking account is getting maxed out quickly. Chances are you'll get it all back, I did, but the 7-10 working days it takes to get a new card is a bummer and that's nothing compared to the fun you'll have trying to fix your credit report. Rant over - I'm good now. A-Jay

I am not, but I would be VERY interested on how you make out. If this is something that has a practical application, I will be checking it out. Please let us know. A-Jay

I hear ya, Fishing from a kayak and a canoe respectively, we are forced to have faith in the smaller selection we have room for and most importantly, know how, where and when to fish them. A-Jay

Very nice selection - J A-Jay

My 3 largest bass have come doing this in the fall, I only use a single willow though, largest came in 44 degree water doing this! Very cool - I have not taken any mogan bass like this but it is Definitely one of my favorite ways to fish in the early fall. I have never used it in that cold of water. If you don't mind sharing, what size (ounce) bait do you throw for this and what is the single blade size you prefer ? A-Jay

^^^^ ~ Here ya go. Pink and on sale ! A-Jay http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20388&id=0030669119074a&navCount=1&podId=0030669&parentId=cat20388&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

A white bait with 2 white willow blades can be a hot bait. Burning them rapidly just under the surface when the water is hot in summer and the fall migration when both bass and shad are schooling up are both proven tactics. A-Jay http://reviews.ebay.com/Spinnerbait-Tactics-Burning-White-Spinnerbaits_W0QQugidZ10000000004402547

^^^^ Nice LMB ! I used the Hawg Trough concept as a guide to turn the center bench seat of the canoe into the ruler. It works very well, takes ALL the guess-ta-mating out of play and still allows use of the seat if need be. A-Jay

I took the poll as if they were actually two different fish and chose B. So, I would agree (and always have) that you cannot accurately determine size by photographs. That's why I am all about a scale and I made my own built in ruler board. A-Jay

We all think our dogs are pretty special and know some cool tricks...but I have to say "hats off" to this girl and her dog Gin. The part that blows me away is she (Gin) is so cool under pressure and is completely oblivious to the crowd. The owner, is a 16 year old who doesn't do so bad herself! Looks like a good time! A-Jay http://www.familytiez.com/video/gin.htm

There's no waiting required ~ you both get both, regardless of the gender ~ That's the beauty of it. Congratulations ! ! A-Jay

Hello Bill Welcome to BR. A-Jay

I have a couple of the 4" Spro BBZ-1 Shad Swimbaits and have thrown they for smallies a few times with limited results. With the single treble, although high quality, the bait does not have the best hook-up to strike ratio for smb. I've done much better with soft swimbait on a jighead for a down deep "big bait" bite. I'll be interested in how you apply them and the results. Good Luck. A-Jay

Yes, my wife and I have a combined 44 years of active duty service. United States Coast Guard. Semper Paratus! A-Jay

^^^^ Great Fish ! and from the Bank no less ! A-Jay

I don't think I can answer that - I just let the success speak for itself. Maybe it's the waters I fish and/or the type of bait in those environments. It casts well, and it's a bit shorter than a husky jerk (which I do use as well). And with the new (2010) smaller 3/8 version I am looking forward to a better hook up ratio, especially with smb. The smaller version will may fit into the smb's mouth a little better. It seems like that they more or less slash at the standard size one. A-Jay

On a serious note. I am a very lucky man to have the love of a good woman. I'm a bit of a workout freak. Assorted resistance and cardio training has been a big part of my entire life, personally and professionally. This life style has been a true challenge as I mature 8-) but it helps me feel confident that I can continue to be there for my wife. My dogs keep me gainfully employed. I'm partial to the Northern Breeds ~ Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. I also have a GTO (2006) There is nothing like RWD and some Giddy-up ! A-Jay

This is info that came from the Classic Blog last week. I think it was most of the totals for the second day. The morning was productive. A-Jay "Fisherman are always fond of looking at sonar tables to find the peak times. Here is the fish catch interval report according to BASSTrakk for the entire field today. 7:00 - 7:30: 5 fish caught, 11 pounds, 4 ounces 7:30 - 8:30: 30, 41-12 8:30 - 9:30: 25, 47-13 9:30 - 10:30: 16, 30-7 10:30 - 11:30: 16, 34-13 11:30 - 12:30: 17, 36-12 12:30 - 1:30: 11, 18-13 1:30 - 2:30: 2, 2-8 Here is what the final two hours looked like yesterday with 51 anglers: 1:30 - 2:30: 11, 20-3 2:30 - 3:15: 14, 25-13"

OK - How about making all this ice melt so we can stop talking about it and go out and do it ! A-Jay

Love the Black ! I had a Sierra C3 a while back and a little Sonoma as well. A-Jay

Thanks for the info on the GTO site - I'm all over it ! Been a member there before I even bought the car. And I LOVE THIS CAR ! I have some minor after market mods I've done myself - short shifter, CAI, Predator tune, plus size wheels and Rubber. I'd love to open up the exhaust with headers and a custom pipes, and a blower would be outstanding. But the most important mod I do have is the Beltronics STI Driver Radar detection system . . . . A-Jay

The subwalk has been a good bait for me almost exclusively for SMB., although I have caught a fair share of LMB and Pike with it. This is NOT the magic lure - it's just a bait that not many guys throw so the fish don't see it and accordingly I have quite a bit of confidence in it and it's fun to fish. As for "walking the dog" with this bait - I have found that there was no need to be concerned with trying to make the bait do the "classic" side to side walk the dog action underwater. Since the first time I threw the subwalk I was hoping to get a reaction type strike. (which makes this a good search lure). Using the water temp, season, and fish activity level as a guide for how quickly to work the bait and how long the pause should be. The cooler the water, the slower it's worked and the longer the pause - as it's warming up I speed up the retrieve and shorten the pause - just like a jerkbait. Early last spring I took many fish as the bait laid motionless - I think it just ticks the SMB off so much that the bait doesn't try to flee they just Can't stand it and they smash it ! So it's a short jerk reel pause, short jerk, reel and short pause. Don't worry about how it looks along the side of the boat, just heave it out there and use a erratic stop and go and if there are SMB around - you'll know it I have also found that by using a shorter casting rod I get the best action on this bait. Short is relative to your particular build I guess. I'm like 5-10 so by using a 6 foot medium casting rod (lamiglass actually) I can stand up in the boat and work the bait TIP DOWN with a quick short side jerking motion while immediately taking up the slack with the reel and then pausing as mentioned previously. A fast reel helps when you're moving the bait faster- I use a 7:1 ratio. The clearer the water the better. I fish some really gin clear lakes and I have taken fish on this bait fishing at the edge of drop offs that were over 20-25 feet deep early and late in the day. Certainly water in the 5-15 feet is best. The fish will sometimes come a long way for this bait. I have heard stories of fish coming to a Zara spook in these same conditions- though I have not done it. I think the SMB are more willing to commit to this bait because it is Not on the surface. And a follow is almost as good as a hit because at least they showed themselves and I can go back with another bait (tube, senko or whatever) and might get a few that way. Hope that Helps. A-Jay

For me . . . It's that split second between the strike and the hook set. That anticipation and satisfaction of solid resistance as the rod bows and the drag slips a little confirming that this might be a "better" fish. A-Jay

Here's the Winter ride and the Summer ride. Really looking forward to ringing out - the Summer ride. A-Jay