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I'd go with the 10lb Mono leader for throwing lighter topwaters, crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs with the MF. And if I had to I'd go with the 10 Seaguar for drop-shotting, ned rigging and finessing with the ML, but you might be better off with 6 or 8lb. A-Jay

Nice Bass ~ And way to brave the elements Congrats A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Intro A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Too small for me too - never throw any walking topwater smaller than the Duo Realis Pencil 110 - which is a killer bait. But I do in most instances prefer the 3 hook variety like the Repo Man and the 4.5" Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg. And Brandon Palaniuk won the Texas Bass Fest throwing the 5 1/8" Storm Arashi Top Walker this past weekend. (along with a big worm) Might check that one out. A-Jay

WTG Lake ~ And dare I say . . . . . Lake - Master . . . . Sorry, could help myself. Nice Crappie though. A-Jay

Hello Mike and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Interesting first post. A-Jay

Sorry to hear you got ripped off - and on your birthday no less - That's Bogus. May I suggest a different type of "security". Sort of Old School but time tested & often rather Effective. A-Jay

Hello Jon and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello Andrew and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Great Bass ! PB's are always a Blast Congrats (sorry about your friend's passing) A-Jay

"Old Blackie" ~ A-Jay

What looks like a perfect day for boating can quickly become hazardous if someone ends up in the water. Boating safety advocates across the United States and Canada have teamed up to promote safe and responsible boating – including consistent life jacket wear every time boaters are on the water – during National Safe Boating Week, held from May 20-26, 2017. “Each year hundreds of people lose their lives in boating incidences, and they may still be alive if they had been wearing a life jacket,” said Rachel Johnson, CAE, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council and lead organization for the North American Safe Boating Campaign, a yearlong effort focused on boating safety that kicks off annually with National Safe Boating Week. “It’s not enough to just own a life jacket and store it on a boat, you must wear it,” Johnson said. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three-fourths of recreational boating fatalities in 2015, and that 85 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. New life jackets are much more comfortable, cool and lightweight than the bulky orange style most boaters know. Innovative options, such as inflatables, allow for mobility and flexibility during boating activities such as fishing, paddling or hunting. “It’s important to encourage everyone on board the boat to wear a life jacket,” said John Johnson, CAE, executive director and CEO of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. “Accidents can happen too fast to put on a stowed life jacket.” Throughout the year, the North American Safe Boating Campaign will also remind boaters to always maintain awareness of their surroundings and never boat under the influence. Campaign partners will host local events, teach classes, offer on-water training and perform free vessel safety checks. The campaign offers a variety of free and paid resources to support local boating safety education efforts. The North American Safe Boating Campaign unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating safety advocates and is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information and to follow the campaign on social media, please visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com. http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/boating-safety-advocates-across-north-america-promote-safe-and-responsible-boating-during-national-safe-boating-week/ A-Jay

I have & use a few Shimano rounds reels, & spinning reels - the rest of my 'arsenal' is all Quantum casting reels. For whatever reason I just have not had any of the problems that seem to plague others. And here is a small sampling of bass that were casted to, hooked, fought & eventually landed on a Quantum Casting reels. They work just fine for me. YMMV A-Jay

I'm good with that as long as he takes me out on Lake Menderchuck next April . . . . A-Jay

There are TONS of choices - at many different price points. I have been using the Streamlight 61051 Trident for years in many different applications. Offers 3 levels of lighting (two white modes & one Green) Best part is it's one button (one hand) operation - and over 60 hours continuous run time. For the money & what you get ~ I highly recommend this one. A-Jay https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00064YL78/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sounds like a great day ~ And PB's are Always a Blast ! Congrats A-Jay

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Skies & woods here have a healthy population of Eagles, Owls & Many different kinds Hawks up the ying yang . . . . But That Bird looks very cool. Might be a bit too far north for a visit up here I'm afraid. Still love to see one doing it's thing. A-Jay

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Thank You Sir ~ But you know how it goes - if I were tournament fishing, I'd probably be a dink magnet or someone else would catch them . . . . . A-Jay

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