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You are right. That is a great bass. One I'd be very happy to slip the net under. But how about a 5 fish bag of 6's ? Now that's a prediction ! #dirtythirty A-Jay

So we're making predictions now ? You NJ guys are a hoot. While I'm not that excited about the restrictions you're setting for me, I absolutely appreciate the motivation. A-Jay

Another good trip for sure. And I think that big fish of the day would get you near 55 points in this years State vs State thread. Do it ! Congrats 👏 A-Jay

On what was his birthday, we're remembering my Dad today ~ Growing up this date was also "Opening Day" After I gave him his gift #apairofsocks, he would always take my little brother and I fishing. A-Jay

The GMC I am towing with now (as well as the next one on order) has an in vehicle trailering app. Provides detailed information on everything trailer. Keeps track of milage, tire psi, brakes, properly lighting and does self check on everything everytime I plug the Lund trailer in. Keeps tabs on my canoe trailer as well. Didn't think I'd use it at first. I was wrong. A-Jay

I use a 24 x 16 inch silicone food mat. Does it all for me and has been for years. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D54KV4HH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1 A-Jay

Not exactly resurrected. More like continuing. Helps plant the check the trailer tires seed in our often basshead distracked brains. A-Jay

Go Boldly ~ A-Jay

The joy of the north woods. Heat or wood stove at night and in the morning. AC by midday Good Times. A-Jay

@gim Here too. 22 degrees. I am so happy. 🥵 A-Jay

I purchased the longer bunks and simply trimmed them to match the length of the OE bunks exactly. Took 1.5 inches off each end Eliminated the guesswork for me. I essentially have the same or better support along with easy on & off and no rotted wood or worn carpet to replace. A-Jay

So that's a wrap here for this year. Thanks for playing along. Stay healthy & safe. and catch lots of basses. A-Jay

Yes A-Jay

Workout Day 3 ~ After a fun day on the water yesterday I was back in the home gym. Now that there's finally open water up here, any and all "good weather fishing days" will trump these workouts. Which is one reason I do them in the first place. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Old Lake Mexachuck strikes again A-Jay

Geez. The oversight committee here is pretty tough. A-Jay

Local Lake Menderchuck certainly took her sweet time opening up. But she finally did overnight, last night. So naturally, I'm splashing the Lund today. Took my time and got out there late morning. Conditions were decent. Clear 44-degree water (with some weed floating throughout the water column). Turned out to get worse as the south wind picked up to 15 knots or so. But before the jerkbait bite became problematic, I managed a very nice brown bass. I picked off a few smaller fish before the conditions had me hammer down back to the ramp. I've attached a short cast-catch-to-weight-and-release video. A-Jay

I thought I already mentioned it - It's scrapple—what is that, Chit? My dogs won't eat it. A-Jay

First trip today and I'm already dropping one here. First fish of the year too. A 5.73 lb corker. 5.73 / 9.98 gets me at 57.4 I not unhappy with that, especially as my first submission. But I think I can improve. That feels much better. A-Jay

125 days on the nose. First time that's ever happened. And I was rewarded with a gorgeous Lake Menderchuck specimen. A-Jay

It took me a while to get open water, but I made the most of it when I could. Started the 2026 campaign with a 5.73 lb brute. Bigger than anything I caught last season. I may have peaked early. A-Jay

All is right in my world ~ A-Jay

Current member @Dwight Hottle took me to school more than a few times. However, it's unique jerkbait techniques that left a lasting impression. Even came into play today. Past member known here now as Big Fish Jeff, introduced me to the oversized underspin swimbait deal south of the border. That was crazy talk ! A-Jay

Perfect. I am on it right now. And it's extra Menderchuck today. A-Jay

Hold on to your hats ~ @Dwight Hottle is only a few days away from dropping some Brown Bass A-bombs on our collective heads. Might not be pretty, especially if the weather holds out. Good Luck Sir . . . A-Jay