A-Jay

Thanks ~ Getting out onto some of the best but distance waters might be a little tricky. But I'll go when I can and Fish Hard while I'm there. A-Jay

I fish a spinnerbait a ton in August and into September for smallmouth up here. Stiff Warm wind blowing across a big flat is prime time for this guy. Getting pretty pump too because it's about to go down again in just a few weeks. When a big fatty smashes a bait burned right under the surface, the strike is ferocious. (and addicting). A-Jay https://youtu.be/Z95g3H4qmp0?feature=shared&t=83

Really sorry to hear you lost your rig. We all hope to never need to get our premium payments back in the form of replacement but are so glad we have that option if needed. So are we going shopping ? A-Jay

Nice ~Thanks Like the nick names even stand a chance of ending there. A-Jay

Quality over quantity ~ Good Luck Btw, I must have missed it. What did you name your pup ? A-Jay

Mostly the Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow. Not interested in trailer action, and this one has very little. Instead I use it for the profile. https://youtu.be/NpVmd8ll1Dg?feature=shared&t=163 A-Jay

We used them in Mexico with quite a bit of success. Rig off choice was a 1 ounce swing head with a 7/0 Owner Beast EWG. Work especially well on deeper fish down 20 or 30 feet in the wind. A-Jay

Purchased the cap pictured above new in 2021 to go on the new AT4. Loved everything about the cap. No issues at all. In fact, when I purchased my newest rig 2024, (Pic below) I transferred the 2021 cap over to the new truck. Still love it and there's been zero issues. I could not recommend these toppers more. A-Jay

Workout Day 2 started with Step Back Lunges this morning. Always get my attention right off the bat. #borninfiftynine https://youtu.be/XxHB-1BAkfQ?feature=shared A-Jay

For sure ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

I buy in bulk and have a tricky little deal I came up with a while ago. btw amazon has decent prices in name brand supplements. I use this specific brand and container and it has to be the 2.2 lb jug. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Nutrition-Micronized-Creatine-Production/dp/B0CWMDFCGX/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1YYSLZEX3Z8N1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IW4Ty8LCCTYy5GZc6NL4P2W6_qJuIXTbWwzNIZsNRwLgD-oxNwqe-o0nYhTP-z45RBlYaJtj1J0_Ao1kkXmVBLveZ5FEQWBiyurTsfHxpRc99FyRRes2Jq-J_4_P7x4vP7I5qHK3zKNd_TKa26KolM-49C_KeIy57DIyTOMuBj0c9bXqMAOX4pvKgpflY7SxLViUSRZLW5a5bl1jqbK3nofoh1BaWyxnRfwlagElxI9j7uBEcaLsMqNEY_MifEZI8QIKYk6ktb5f2e5CfSiUrnnuHW_ekCNzzX-0wwDV-QA.uYdPNtTgwrKX0h5tG6_BKgxts0RHuY-buMejDR3VYgs&dib_tag=se&keywords=now+creatine&qid=1721827520&sprefix=now+creatine%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-6 Once it's gone and from then on, I buy this one below which is the same serving 200 size but less Cash. I pour it into the above container which is easier to use and seals better than the bag deal with the zip lock closure. It's a tight fit but it's full. tip - only cut a corner off the bag to pour it onto the jug, less waste. https://www.amazon.com/BULKSUPPLEMENTS-COM-Creatine-Monohydrate-Powder-Supplement/dp/B00E9M4XEE/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=1QTD0HBDFD511&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mt0NqMvDxkWbPGs4ooMBN61s55rNc1_IrVGthViUOG-s-gTPYngxz5nqIELno4fBuPAIEQB5ofhuwjMVvJL3UhQyuV7G5SPatp5VXc3yZyBqhRjsA8ymLnJf9AlavzfVwg1xDswrZ7ctYbPIMDlPsDw6sCbvc-7If8omDpfKvK5QVncZspVa8Knfa6nbOpNHNu1EOvRU6kcCZjQ-TmEhNqARFbgXDAYzaIjEL8FhNF-L4JLYBHXPJgSQMFk6PPaa4LrEtXnM-6MXCVEGadGJxeFFtcfP5YrehyqHhTCjgIQ.dPifjJH7DUmXwRlFi8xQBE2Z4FxI50r97y5DpJciM2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=creatine+monohydrate&qid=1721827612&sprefix=creatine%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-5 Good Luck A-Jay

Anything is possible. However, for more reasons than I'm willing to go into here, I don't see it happening here in the next 10-15 years. Which is probably just about all I'll have left. If I'm lucky. A-Jay

The decline of lakes - must be a real thing as it's a often a recent topic of conversation here and in other formats. But like so many deals fishing, location and timing plays such a huge role. I can say that I have personally Not seen a decline in habits or the quality of fishing in very many lakes I fish here. The one caveat to that is when they chose to kill the weeds on a lake, and they have on at least two or three, I never fish it again. Because it's just never the same again. Luckily I have plenty of water to chose from. A-Jay

I've been taking it DAILY for 30 plus years. Here's why ~ Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids. Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain. Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements. The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of creatine per day. Your body stores creatine as phosphocreatine primarily in your muscles, where it's used for energy. As a result, people take creatine orally to improve athletic performance and increase muscle mass. People also use oral creatine to treat certain brain disorders, neuromuscular conditions, congestive heart failure and other conditions. Topical creatine might be used to treat aging skin. What the research says Research on creatine use for specific activities and conditions shows: Strength, muscle size and performance. Oral creatine use might allow an athlete to do more work during reps or sprints, leading to greater gains in strength, muscle mass and performance. Creatine is often used by athletes involved in high-intensity intermittent activities that require a rapid recovery during training and competition. Injury prevention. Oral creatine might reduce the frequency of dehydration, muscle cramping, and injuries to the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Rare creatine-metabolizing syndromes. In children with the certain creatine deficiency syndromes, oral creatine supplements might improve some symptoms. Cognition and brain health. Creatine supplementation might improve performance during cognitive tasks, especially in older adults. Sarcopenia and bone health. Creatine supplementation might help counteract age-related declines in skeletal muscle and bone mineral density. Heart failure. There isn't enough evidence to recommend use of oral creatine as a heart failure treatment. Skin aging. Early research suggests that a cream containing creatine and other ingredients applied to the face every day for six weeks might reduce skin sag and wrinkles in men. Another study suggests that a cream containing creatine and folic acid improves sun damage and reduces wrinkles. People who have low levels of creatine — such as vegetarians — appear to benefit most from creatine supplements. YMMV A-Jay

Most times I'll continue to revisit a spot a few times through a trip to try and get a biter. But every once in a while I'll camp out and try a few different presentations to see if that will work. It did on this fat brown bass. A-Jay

Back around to Workout Day 1 this morning. Feeling a little stronger every day but I'm in no hurry to rush myself back and straight into another injury. Baby Steps Bob. Maintaining the self discipline to keep my diet clean while getting sufficient sleep, regardless of the copious amounts of stress flowing up in here, is a big deal as well. #borninfiftynine https://youtu.be/sLtqESfxdGw?feature=shared A-Jay

"If money wasn’t a factor…What’s the most you’d spend on a Rod/Reel Combo ?" Is this a trick question 🤔? If money wasn’t a factor, I won't care about or even know the cost. A-Jay

Thanks for the update and you are The Man ! Keep it going . . . . . A-Jay

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-DAIWAROD.html?from=basres (military discount rules) Btw, IMO this one fishes just a but under it's advertised specs, So still close to H but not exactly. More like MH plus. A-Jay

We stay at Lake Baccarac Lodge. They provide the guides and yes they do pick you up at the airport if you fly commercial air. There is also a private air option where you are flown directly fm the US to the air strip close to the lodge. (still have to clear customs in Mexico first though) We use that although it's more $$$. We use own own gear - you can rent rods at the lodge if you want The lake is a deep mountain lake made when they flooded several towns. 25 miles long and five miles wide and is 30,000 acres at full pool. There's NO Mapping available for it other than paper maps which are more like a reference than something I would ever consider using for actual navigation. Water levels fluctuate WILDLY through the season and fall over 50-60 feet just about every year. It's a ROCK LAKE I say again IT'S A ROCK lake - no soft bottom anywhere. Depths can and do go from 100 ft to 1 foot in a 10 feet span and without any warning. Only cover is lure eating, bait grapping trees - that cut heavy FC like a hot knife through butter. Fish use them but it's a sketchy deal getting them out of there. Water has a green tint so visibility is usually 1 foot or less. Local guides know the lake well. I would NEVER consider operating my rig there without someone on board who knew the lake - you will hit something - only a matter of time. And there's No repair shop in the Mexico Mountains. Either way, the big bass fishing's usually pretty good. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Happy Belated Birthday @WRB Tom. Here's to many more. A-Jay

Lynn's home. There are no words other than Cherish the ones you love. A-Jay

I use 3.8 and 4.3 for stout brown bass. Aya and Perch are ate my go to. A-Jay