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May have just found our next foster "Project" ~ Met "Timber" a few days a go at the local animal shelter. Kind of have a feeling we'll get along just fine. More to follow . . . A-Jay

Could not disagree more. There are thousands of men & women who operate at a level where the stakes are far higher & more important than what happens in bass fishing. Maintaining a level head , adapt & overcome usually leads to a better outcome. Pulling that clown act like at the circus might entertain some, but I'm not one of them. Temper tantrums are for 4 year old's, not adult men. YMMV A-Jay

I believe that most bassheads would be truly aghast if they knew just how remarkably effective this deal really is. I know I was. To the best of my knowledge, you pioneered this technique and it seemed purely out of necessity. So much water, So many Giant Brown Bass, so little time. A-Jay

TW site is not handling the added load very well. #freezeup 🙃 A-Jay

Well, just like most bass fishing, location plays a big role in success and that includes this deal. If one simply 'starts' at the ramp and just drags baits across the lake all willy nilly with no rhyme or reason, then I'd probably do something else. A-Jay

I'm not going to call it straight up trolling, but on big clear water, where the bass can be very spread out, a system of 'strolling' can be extremely effective; especially for smallies. Any number of baits are perfectly suited for it. Hair Jigs & jerkbaits just to name a couple. A-Jay

Me too. Rigging up a special rods just for such an occassion. btw. #4's are pretty big for bass baits. A-Jay

Owner size 2 works for all but the beefiest topwater baits... Bone & Clown you say ? A-Jay

They look much better in hand. A-Jay

Doing it right on a large scale ~ A-Jay

Is it just me, or does 'the nose' look like it belongs somewhere else ? A-Jay

An enterprising fan able to scalp enough tickets, might even be able to afford one of dem Bass Cat boats. A-Jay

Back around to Legs 1 this morning. Hoping this can help keep me stable & balanced up on the bow of the Pro-V Bass for as long as possible . . . #borninfiftynine A-Jay

I spool my own bass gear and have been for a few decades now. I'm sure it's just me but I honestly can't trust a retail human. A-Jay

It's been too cold to foster a dog, so I've had time. If I get the rest of this done early enough, there's a couple of potential candidates locally that we are keeping an eye on. A- Jay

73 Days ~ Temps in the single digits again this morning. However forecast is calling for a little bump in air temps up to the 30-ish range by mid-week. I'd take that right about now. All the rigs have been checked, prepped & cleaned for the next campaign. I'll be readying baits for sale all this week and am looking forward to giving them a happy new home. Either way, it's 'Tight Line Sunday' which up to this point has been dominated by brown bass. So let's fix that . . . . #likeagrouper A-Jay

A buggy whip, nine feet of baling wire, and Marge's husband. It was like magic happened. A-Jay

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Nice looking Lund. And those suggested monthly payments on the Bass Cat are more than my new truck & mortgage payments combined. btw how many bedrooms is the Bass Cat ? 🙃 A-Jay

Nice. I grew up in New England and before moving up here right in the center of The Snow Belt, I thought I knew snow. Lake Effect snow ❄️ is a completely different animal. 2-3 inches an hour is routine. And it just keeps coming and coming and coming and coming and coming. Turns out, I did not know snow. 🤪 A-Jay

Here's some fun info ~ With Temperatures in the single digits, keep in mind road salt is not as effective against ice in extreme cold temperatures. See chart below. At a temperature of 30 degrees, one pound of salt will melt 46 pounds of ice. As the temperature drops, salt's effectiveness slows to the point when the temperature drops down near 10 degrees and below, salt hardly works at all. Road Commission crews will use more of a salt/sand mixture during extremely low temperatures to give road surfaces some “grit” for better traction. The sand does not remove the ice! It is important to keep a safe distance from other vehicles, reduce speeds and give yourself adequate travel time to reach your destination safely. Stay Warm and drive safe. A-Jay

Local County Road Commission here is LOADED ~ and they need to be. https://www.facebook.com/100069352593875/videos/346774791536999 A-Jay

Not totally sure but I think low or non existent residential water pressure is part of it. It's also close to zero degrees. A-Jay

So do you watch a bunch of BASS LIVE ? 😋 A-Jay

Big fish Jeff in Memphis hasn't had water in a week. Dishes and poopies are really piling up. 😬 A-Jay