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Yup ~ Still Winter here . . . All this cold is like a relentless hangover, without the red eyes and bad breath I mean. A-Jay

With 90 minutes left in the final period, J Wheeler is 8 pounds and change back behind Mark Davis for that 5th place spot. Scott Suggs is in 6th with one bass so far today. Which is much better than he did yesterday . . . . A-Jay

The Talon replacement Spike came in the mail Yesterday. Looking to effect repairs sometime next week. Minn Kota was nice enough to attach a complete replacement 'kit'. More importantly they included 'directions'. I need those; especially the nice little pictures. A-Jay

Not a fan of the all the Chatting with the panel . . . I want to watch fishing, not jaw jacking - 'How about it ? A-Jay

1st period's done - they caught a few And Mr. Ashley just got bagged dropping a dip in face. I think he was very hurt by that. A-Jay

Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning. ? A-Jay

Right back at ya and I could use a beer or eight right about now. A-Jay

Thanks - The little I did see was mostly like that. I like when they struggle. Not the most fun to watch but it's reassuring to see the Pro's try to figure it out. Especially when they are trying so many of the same things I would do and still take a digger. Just like me. #thatsfishing A-Jay

Knockout Round Group 2 about to begin. I got pulled away from watching most of Group 1. Hoping to see more of this one. Still waiting for that Grand Lake Mogan Bass to show her face . . . A-Jay

I fish that LTB rod & have the reel as well, although they are not currently paired. Either way both very nice IMO. I'd suggest for a braid mainline either Sufix 832 or Seaguar Smackdown - both in 20 lb https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sufix_832_Braided_Line_Lo-Vis_Green/descpage-S83B.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Seaguar_Smackdown_Braided_Line_Stealth_Gray/descpage-SMD.html If you chose to go with a mono leader (I do) Maxima Ultragreen or for something less $, it's hard to beat Berkley Big Game (I like green) Both in 12lb test is a decent starting point. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Maxima_Ultragreen_Line/descpage-MUG.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_Big_Game_Line_Green/descpage-BTBG.html A-Jay

Hello Chris and Congrats on your retirement. Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Guys miss the cut by an once or two all the time. Nature of the beast. Can't be any worse than a Called Strike 3 or a Ball 4 with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th in game 7 of the World Series. "Uneasy" is what fans talk about & remember. Plus weighing a fish on a moving, rocking & rolling, boat will always have variables. A-Jay

I cover up. Don't enjoy slathering on sun screen. Although I use it when I need it, I'd rather not. HUK, Columbia, Simms & Buff. A-Jay

I use 303 protectant . . . https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant/ A-Jay

We were looking good there for a few days but it was 30 degrees with snow yesterday and it's 30 degrees with snow today. Sadder part is single digit cold is coming for the weekend and into early next week before it warms up again near the end of the week. Expect very little if any sunshine that whole time. Count down to open water is at 1 week and 6 days. That's really seems in danger now. But it's Fish Catch Friday ~ This clip highlights a couple of Ned Rig Fatties I poked on a sunny May Morning A-Jay

Not Helping. . . . A-Jay

It's been snowing here all day ~ #notthismichigan A-Jay

Suggs made it without catching a bass all day. Less is more A-Jay

30 minutes left in period 2 ~ Been some notable movement on the scoretracker - in both directions. How about J Lee 3 for 9lbs day one and 7 for 24lbs so far day two. Good enough to go from the the bottom all the way up to 6th place currently. I like it. Even made me break down and order a few Stunna's - A-Jay

That can be a bit of a delicate balance. Like so much of it, I'll say honest communication might be key. I'm fortunate to be in a good place as far as that's concerned. And when the weather's decent & my wife's up for it, she'll wet a line with me. #netman A-Jay

Oh No ~ Sometimes life knocks us out for a bit and reminds us that we are not invincible. Fortunately, it also shows us how resilient and strong we are. And you certainly are that @Catt To speed up your recovery, BR is sending you a supportive bundle of strength gathered from all your friends here. And we’re looking forward to hearing that you are on your feet again. A-Jay

Hello Josh and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

These are pretty beefy ~ https://luckycraft.com/luckycrafthome/Products/jerkbait/pointer158.htm A-Jay

Ya well you can keep that. A-Jay

Air temps here are just above freezing, but it's been raining hard almost All Day. Back forty is a giant mess with a delightful combination of slush & mud. However the ground snow is being eliminated in whole sale fashion. Got to think the the hard water is too. Might do a second RECON trip on Monday morning, just to see. Down to a mere TWO Weeks ~ A-Jay