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If I was looking to be on really big LMB, I'd need to change my citizenship status. If I wanted to keep harassing the Brown Bass, I'm probably good where I'm at. Maybe I could go for dual citizenship. Yea, that's the ticket. 😁 A-Jay

I am always sorry to hear about this deal. Not matter what anyone says or how/when they choose to do it, it's always a personal decision and one that, if all possible, we can try to feel good about. @Jar11591 @gim I'll say sorry in advance. Pretty sure you guys know we've been through this many times. Dogs were of varying ages. When things go well, it's an old age deal. But own enough dogs, and over a long enough time, you're going to see everything else. We've had to say goodbye to a couple of puppies and just about everything in between. Sux - flat out. But I will open up a little here. This is something that I feel pretty strongly about but have no intentions of putting my version of this on anyone else but me. The day we get a dog, any dog, it's a happy time, especially in the beginning. Once the years add up, the good times get even better, and the memories multiply. All of this is knowing that this time will come. So after all that love and loyalty, IMO, there is no reason to be sad. Nor is this a hard choice for us. We want to ensure the dog retains its dignity for its entire life. We want the dog not to endure pain for its entire life. If & when that changes, we feel so fortunate to love the dog so much that we can again be there for him or her. It takes more love to say good bye than it does to get a new pup. But saying goodbye is part of the deal. It's sort of a bad deal, but it's the only way we can get to share our lifes with them. Tank is sitting here and probably wants to know why I'm sad. A-Jay

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No doubt. There's a line waiting to "foster " these pups. We might not be close enough to the top to see it through. One thing's for sure, the term "foster failure" is running rampant around this place. More to follow. A-Jay

@22RangerZ520R has actually been on a Lake Menderchuck. We met on the water. Super nice guy. A-Jay

That is insane man ! Talk about going over the top . . . . . . Just an outrageous bag of supremely Fat Bass. And Congrats on that New PB - Mr. Teener. Sounds good, doesn't it ? We just don't see too many bass shaped like that, and never in one bag ! My hands would have been shaking ALL Day. You'll probably have that big-fish smile pasted on your face for a good while. You've set the bar way up in the stratifier at this point. Might as well give up the sport. I'll PM you my address so you can send me that sweet rig of yours. Well Done, my friend. A-Jay btw very nice job on the covert pics

The site sponsor makes a nice bait. Most run between $6-$8. Which is a bit less than the going rate, and you get a quality bait. Siebert Outdoors LLCSpinner & Blade BaitsSpinnerbaits, Fogy's, and other moving wire baits.A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Did you know that in Ontario's Fisheries Management Zone 18, the bass season (both Largemouth and Smallmouth) runs from the third Saturday in June to December 15. This area covers southeastern Ontario, including the Rideau waterway and surrounding rivers ? Fishing for out-of-season species there is illegal, even for catch-and-release. A-Jay

Workout Day 3 ~ Being strong, lean, fit, and balanced in my 60's is a beneficial achievement that safeguards my independence, enabling an active lifestyle free from the typical frailty, pain, and mobility restrictions that often accompany aging. Maintaining this level of physical wellness not only boosts my mental health and energy levels but also significantly reduces the risk of chronic diseases and falls. It also helps me catch bass. I like bass. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

And there's been a development. We are working on perhaps fostering these two little ladies. . . . The general consensus/guess is probably some kind of German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix Oh my. A-Jay

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IAW the manufacturer: "Draken ONE is designed to behave predictably as conditions change, reducing interruptions caused by lure weight, wind, or casting tempo. Instead of constant manual tuning, the reel maintains a steady casting rhythm once fishing begins." IME this is the same deal with every quality casting reel I have ever used. Regardless of the components and/or design. When I use an improper casting technique, the reel performs as expected. I make a bad cast, often resulting in a spool overrun / backlash. When I use proper casting technique, the reel performs as expected. I make a good cast. IMO, these types of marketing claims are directed at inexperienced/novice anglers who do not yet understand casting dynamics and/or are not willing to take the time to learn them. Effective casting with a baitcasting reel is its own specific, somewhat athletic movement. It's not like throwing a baseball or a football; it's not like swinging a golf club or a tennis racket. There are very few similarities to launching a frisbee or shooting a basketball. Until I was able to combine the proper strength, coordination & timing of my hand, arm, thumb, & shoulder, along with the required slight torso rotation, I struggled. Having a better bat, ball, racket, or 9 iron was not going to help me. Practice did. The final word. The truth is every casting reel will overrun. Every caster at some point backlashes. As ability, experience, and familiarity with the equipment increase, casting results proportionately improve. Any other claims are flat-out BS. Buy a quality product and learn to use it. A-Jay

I learned from the best, my friend. A-Jay

Wow ~ For the bassheads looking to poke a few plus-sized brown bass, this is a very big deal and Great News ! Congrats. A-Jay

Just like every year, before I start, I'll tell myself "I'm going to carry a bit less gear this season." It just never happens. Ever. But I'll keep saying it and then not doing it. I have problems. A-Jay

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It was a cold but sunny morning, and so after Lynn's treatment, we snagged a couple of cups of Joe, and took a ride over to local Lake Menderchuck. This was the first one of the year, and admittedly, we expected to see the frozen white hate. Well, the winterness did not disappoint us. Totally locked up and not looking like there's going to be any change to that. At least not in the immediate future. Might return in a week or so to take a peak. In the meantime, if the air temps would warm just a tad, I could be convinced to start loading the Pro-V bass with some tackle. Just don't want to have to be wearing gloves while I do it. I will be so happy when the world here is green again. A-Jay

So many of the the older terms that I commonly use and have been for a few decades in most any setting, are now frequently deemed radical or politically incorrect. I can't even give examples for fear of being - oh, can't say that either. Fishing terms like Texas rig, Carolina rig, stupid tube, Childs rig, and fat girl might be on their way to getting added to the list. I'll probably just keep rolling like I do and blame it on old age. 👴 A-Jay

In 15 days I will have been posting fish pics (and eventually video on YT) for 18 years here in the BR forums. They might get shared on other platforms, but besides FB, this is it for me. I tried posting on another SMB platform about 10-12 years ago. Lasted a couple of weeks. Turns out we weren't a good fit. So it's BR or bust for me now. A-Jay

Very nice @Glenn ~ How long have you been holding on to that gem ? I can relate. I feel so fortunate to have been born with at least some patience. It was built into our lives. Example . . . Grew up writing out bills, filling out checks, addressing envelopes, buying and using stamps, and actually walking to the mailbox to mail them. And this was all just to keep the lights on in my house. At this point, I wear patience like a Boy Scout merit badge. Something I use varying amounts of just about every day. See plenty of folks who have very little or none. They are tough to be around honestly. Watching them is like seeing someone on the train tracks infront of an oncoming train, and not being able to say anything, because you know they won't listen anyway. Full disclosure. This is not AI-aided and, honestly, should have included much more colorful language. I like Bass. A-Jay

Mission Complete. Built this one with all the bells & whistles. The dealer will be transferring my A.R.E. CX Revo bed cap from my current rig to this one. Looks remarkably familiar for some reason. Delivery date to be determined. Expected to be in the August / September time frame. Now I have something else to 'wait' for. Like I don't have enough of those deals going already. #impatient A-Jay

Workout Day 2 ~ Key effective movement principles include the following: Progressive Overload: Continually increasing weight, reps, or set volume is essential to force adaptation and prevent plateaus. Time Under Tension (TUT): Slowing down reps (e.g., 2–8 seconds per rep) increases the time muscles spend under strain, crucial for stimulating hypertrophy. Range of Motion (ROM): Utilizing a full range of motion, particularly emphasizing training at longer muscle lengths, maximizes muscle fiber recruitment. Training to Fatigue: Working close to technical failure ensures maximum motor unit recruitment, regardless of whether heavy or light loads are used. I've had to modify my own version of training to failure because The old guy just doesn't recover like he used to. #borninfiftynine A-Jay