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Fortunately I have the tools, skill & ability to bring it back. So we'll see how it goes. Just picked up 'several' bags of seed. As for the stumps, I'm leaving them. I need a place to sit down and rest. Plus Tank likes them At least I won't be chasing around nearly as many leaves ! A-Jay

You are correct Sir. And an 8 lb plus fish does sound so very nice. A-Jay

Rained Hard over night here. So I took advantage of the 'softened soil' (relative term) and put the Drag Rake to work. Tree removal rigs (Bobcats and Bucket trucks) made really nice deep tire 'tracks' in what used to be some healthy green grass. First step is to level the ground. Done. I'll start the clod & clump clean up later today & tomorrow. Looking forward to the 'after' pics. However, it might be a few years before any of that action. A-Jay

And the Quest for 7 lb Brown Bass continues . . . A-Jay

Great bass being posted here recently. Congrats I can't get on the water here - ramps are all closed with no end in site. Not sure I will make it before going completely Postal ! A-Jay

That sounds amazing. Did they have cameras back then ? A-Jay

Giant Set Workout Day 2 on this Sunday morning. Despite sucking a little more wind than I'd prefer, I managed to grind through training session number 50 for 2025. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Remembering my Dad today. 20 April was his birthday - in 1927. 🙁 A-Jay

Anything not in my boat. A-Jay

@Don Harris I can't imagine a bait that does not get bites from big brown bass being one of my favorites. Any thing in that category, is probably not even in the boat. Either way, my arsenal size makes it a little tricky choosing just 3 favorites. But after quite a bit of deliberation, and just because the strikes are almost always awesome, I am going with a spinnerbait burned just under the surface, a bladed jig fished slowly on the bottom and of course. A Jerkbait. I'm exhausted. A-Jay

Can't honestly say MOST durable. But feel quite confident saying this one is Very Durable and a most decent reel too. Shimano Stradic FM Spinning Reel ~ A-Jay

Giant Set Workout Day 1 this morning. GoPro decided not to record any audio on this one. Not a fan . Training went well despite the electronic glitch. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

First off, IME, it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to fish a vision 110 totally Wrong. So get that out of your head. As long as the bait is doing some moving and some pausing, you are good to go. Now it's time for the factors that matter. Like water clarity, water temperature, is there bait around, is there any cover present (rocks/weeds) Water depth you're fishing, time of day you're fishing, conditions you're fishing in - sunny, flat calm, windy, cloudy - this stuff matters. Just because you moved around doesn't mean you've found the fish. Doesn't matter if your jerkbait does back flips if there isn't a bass around for 1/2 mile. Still means no bites. Note the stuff listed above in the places you've not contacted bass - call that eliminated water. And don't fish that stuff again. Look for something else or perhaps places you've caught fish early season before. Then duplicate that best you can. Good Luck A-Jay

IMO. You need no change with how you're fishing. But there's a decent chance you need to change where & when. Good Luck A'Jay

Took a while but I finally got the weather to clean this past winter off the GMC. Little before & after action I do feel better. A-Jay

R I P @RoLo A-Jay

I always look forward to your reports after fishing that lake. You've had some killer days feeding those fish that spinner bait. Good Luck. and thanks for adding on here. It's Like we have our own thread going. A-Jay

Congrats on the new Personal Best Bass ~ A-Jay

Sort of an under the radar option but don't sleep on the Reaction Innovations Little Dipper 3.5" Love me some Dirty Sanchez ~ https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Reaction_Innovations_Little_Dipper_35/descpage-RILD.html A-Jay

Losing big bass is always a major downer Especially when it's the sole mission of the day. @bishoptf no doubt you'll get her next time. Over the years I've come up with my own 'system' of fighting and landing bass. Clearly every fish & fight is different, but with such a large percentage of big bass being lost close to the boat, I try my best to be ready. For me, repetition helps a ton. So except for the dinkiest of dinks, I work to fight, net and land all my bass the same way. Same side of the boat, which is always clear of any obstructions, (nothing to trip over, get tangled in or otherwise add more of a challenge to an already emotionally charged deal) Net very close by and always at the ready. *** A-Jay's tip of the day ~ Choose to bring/lead the fish into the net and forget about lunging at the fish with the net going for the speed scoop. You'll be glad you did. Anticipating where the bass is going can help. Works best when the bass is mostly played out, which I allow her to do AWAY from the boat. A big bass boat side full of pizz & vinegar is an accident waiting to happen. Netting a mostly tired bass is surprisingly easy. Perhaps most importantly, I go slow - take my time. Can't stress that one enough. Looking back through my videos over the years most all of the fish I've lost close to the boat, were operator error on my part. But sometimes they just come off. Like this one . . . btw begging doesn't always help. https://youtu.be/yfnYSE-HjIE?feature=shared&t=887 A-Jay

I use the nicer stick jackets. some rod gloves and the TW brand as well. The secret is to use these KastKing Lure Wraps with them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3WRLBJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 A-Jay

The Quill is Loaded and Ready to go to work. Please open the boat ramps. A-Jay

Lawsuits aside. There will no doubt be legal action taken whenever there is loss of life. Responsibility will be assessed and folks could be found guilty of some level of manslaughter. Often includes incarnation. A-Jay

So very sad for all involved. A-Jay

It's a Goby Thang ~ A-Jay