A-Jay

Which is decidedly more popular than the Foxtrot Uniform catagory. 😉 A-Jay

New state records always score in the plus 100 percentile. Very exciting. A-Jay

Nice ~ That's a bucket list fish for me. Good Luck A-Jay

Check out this 29.5”, 15.75lb largemouth caught on Nickijack Lake From freelance outdoor writer Richard Simms: “There is a likely new Tennessee state record largemouth bass under review right now. Sequatchie County angler Darren Nunley caught the 15.75-pound bass - weighed on certified scales - on Nickajack Lake Saturday morning (Feb. 28, 2026). If the huge fish is ultimately certified, it will best Gabe Keen's current state record by about a half-pound.” “Edgmon said the bass was 29.5 inches long. The Save A Lot scales were most recently certified just a month ago. Consulting with TWRA Biologist Mike Jolley, Edgmon helped Nunley download the necessary record application, and Nunley said he is scheduled to meet with Jolley on Monday to verify the species. “Jolley will likely take a sample from the fish for DNA analysis. If it is the same as Keen's record fish, the bass is likely to be an F2 hybrid, a bass that is the result of a true Florida bass spawning with a native northern largemouth, resulting in what biologists call ‘hybrid vigor.’” WHAT LURE DID HE USE? Saturday morning, about an hour after they got on the water, Hensley had given Nunley a half-ounce Z-Man Hammer bladed jig to fish with. "It was a green pumpkin color jig and I put a Hog Farmer tail on the back of it. I believe they call it a Spunk Shad," said Hensley. “It’s eyeballs were the size of a half a dollar, they were so big," said Edgmon. "I'm just glad I was able to help them and get them going in the right direction. (Biologist) Mike Jolly guided me and, of course, it is still only pending until Mike examines it and everything is officially reviewed." #infisherman A-Jay

Thanks ~ Yes. I put it together in 2009 at 50 years old. Honestly, it's the best investment in me I could have ever made. Being able to train at any time virtually eliminates ALL the excuses. The PowerTec Leverage Machine has been awesome. Completed one 'refurbishment' a few years back. Went with a new paint job and motivational wall coverings as well as upgraded the floor matting. A-Jay

Workout Day 4 ~ The smell of iron, tape, and matted floors, I shut out the world once I close that gym door. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

This is a canine PSA and something I wish I had shared here years ago. It's something many folks have been doing forever. However, in some instances, this does go unaddressed, and that's where and when problems can arise. The link below contains plenty on the matter and is from the American Kennel Club. It is for informational purposes only, and there's a metric ton of additional info available from any number of educated resources. There's a video at the top of the page that is not associated with this subject matter. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wash-dog-bowl/ A-Jay

Congratulations to you Both ! Three decades and still going strong. So lucky to have each other all these years. Here's to many, many more . . . A-Jay

So here we are, the last day of February. Admittedly, we're not exactly sad to see this one in the rearview mirror. The stability that we crave was interrupted a few times by rides up & down that roller coaster hill. My view from the cheap seats indicated that the down runs looked a little rugged. As always, Lynn hung tough, but she was feeling it for sure. In an effort to help with pain & nausea management, the VA recently set us up with a palliative care team. These folks are rockstars in their field, and were all about it when it came to aiding in Lynn's ongoing care/treatment. All said & done, there were some medications added, some were deleted, and a couple were changed out to an updated version. No way I can correctly pronounce or especially spell any of them. However, we're hoping for good things, which in this case comes in the form of a bit of daily relief for my wife. So far it's slow to come, but we're being patient. Stay healthy and hug someone. A-Jay

Wow- that's so nice. Very similar to our place here right now. Just without all the snow & ice. 😎 A-Jay

Can't guarantee a win for you, but the Accu Cull Digital Scale 55 lb has been very good for me. I replace the scale stock hook with the 6" Rapala Fish grip. Domestically & internationally. It has a bright digital readout my Old Eyes can read easily. A-Jay

X2 ~ This just about covers it all for me as well. I consider all my gear as tools, just not a hammer. A-Jay

That's the Lake Baccarac I know and love. His bass fishing is ruined for life ! ❤️ A-Jay

Yea Buddy. I was waiting a couple of years to go full on about this one but....... Both sizes are just a little scarey. In a good way. Btw, has anyone figured out why bass eat shrimp ? A-Jay

Lippless baits are a lot of fun to fish, and when the bass are on them, it's fun times for all. I like to slow-roll them and burn them over soft cover. I use a few different baits depending on the usage. Perhaps my favorite way to fish one is in cooler water and to present one like a blade bait. So think clean(er) bottom and short hops. The Duo Realis Tungsten G-Fix is my go-to. It's a 3/4 oz bait but has a 1/2 oz profile and is very thin side to side. Great way to cover water and get latched on to late-season brown bass. https://youtu.be/E8UfnBPoH-M?si=xuc-TZCsEKarfrVb&t=274 A-Jay

Workout Day 3 ~ My POS GoPro didn't record any of the raw audio. Still kicked ass on the training either way. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Hello everyone. My name is A-Jay, and I am a jerkaholic. Even though I am not in denial I'm pretty sure it's hopeless. The Only known cure involves in ordained priest, two buckets of holy water, and a ball peen hammer. #helpless. A-Jay (Aka ITO)

Just for reference, I watch for 2 factors to let me know open water may be close. Regardless of the size of the body of water. First is the snow is gone from the ice and has been replaced by water/puddles on the ice. Second is over night air temps need to be and stay well above freezing consistently until there's open water. During the partial open stage, lakes here will often have free floating sheets of ice that blow all over the lake. If I can fish, I do. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

I like it. Well, not the ice part, but everything else. A-Jay

Bet you didn't expect that one above.... A-Jay

So a potential Darwin Award winner. At the very least, a strong nominee. 🤡 A-Jay

It is a darn shame ~ And if you know who that is - you're old like me. ☹️ A-Jay

While I clearly don't have a dog in this fight, Do you guys expect the seasonal regs change to attract more early season Derby dollars ? A-Jay

@Jigfishn10 sorry for the hi-jack. @MontanaBasser It seems your user experience is different than mine. If there's snow - the tracks go. As for 'slow', - speed is not a priority for me. Whereas effectiveness is. Plenty of that up in here. I will never not have tracks on these units. I just wish I could get this beast up on the roof ! YMMV A-Jay