Everything posted by A-Jay
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From Central NC
Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay
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Tomorrow Is Saturday
My world is very Frozen & very White. Has been for a few months and will be for a few more. There's plenty here to keep me busy. Sometimes I have to look a little bit to find it, other times I do not. Either way, I do miss being on the water. Looking back at pictures, reports & videos from past Lake Menderchuck trips helps a bit. And while I do dream about my fishing, at this point and especially later in the winter, much of what I do reminisce about sure feels like it was a dream. https://youtu.be/TmYCAOq40xU?feature=shared&t=67 https://youtu.be/V3OYj82bUXQ?feature=shared A-Jay
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Fishing trip -- do you head North, or South?
It's alI I had handy. A-Jay
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Working to Stay Lean ~
Tackled Workout Day 1 in this one. Felt a little drained going into it as yesterday was pretty stressful. Either way, I put my nose to the grindstone and got it done. These are the ones I'm most proud of. #borninfiftynine A-Jay
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Fishing trip -- do you head North, or South?
I go North and West with a little Southerly sprinkled in there as well. I will also say the southerly adventures while being considerably further than both the north or the west, are ridiculously more productive. A-Jay
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Notice Of Planned Outage
Will do Sir. Thank you. A-Jay
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Notice Of Planned Outage
I'm Old. I go to bed at like . . . . Now . . . . A-Jay
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Notice Of Planned Outage
We're just minutes away from The Bass Resource Black Out of 2025. I'm already starting to get the shakes and my left eye is twitching. I think I feel a bender coming on too. No not that kind . . . . 🥴 A-Jay
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Flouro Leader lbs recommendation
Uni to uni. All I use for this. 4 turns with the wire and 5-6 turns with the mainline. FC or Braid. A-Jay
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My Days on the Water May Be Over
I smell a @NorthernBasser Big Bass trip gofundme Let's Do It ! ! https://www.gofundme.com/create/fundraiser/category A-Jay
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Coping with chronic heart ache ~
My heart feels good with all your well wishes. Surgery went perfectly & Andy has me back home safe, sound & comfy with my puppies. Lynn
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Flouro Leader lbs recommendation
I've been use this effectively for a long time. It's not cheap but when I add up the prices of baits NOT Lost to toothy critters, it pays for itself in short order. Sort of like a disappearing deductible. A-Jay
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Quantum Smoke S3
Been using Quntum reels for some time. Little to no problems, ever. Helps to maintain and not abuse them. Will be selling 'several' of these at a fisherman friently price next month. IMO a step above the S3. If you're interested, keep an eye on the Flea Market forum. A-Jay
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One ‘new to me’ plastic for next year- what are you recommending?
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Fishing Coaches?
#Wheeler A-Jay
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Tagging fish - Thinking of changing to Jaw tags versus metal Bands
Yup - that helped. A-Jay
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Winter 2024 / 2025 ~
Sorry, I had to do it ~ Extra points for thinking outside the 'box' https://www.facebook.com/reel/598617316357012 A-Jay
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Working to Stay Lean ~
Wrapping up the cycle with Workout Day 5. Been eating, hydrating, and sleeping effectively. Really makes a difference on how I feel before, during and especially after this training. #borninfiftynine A-Jay
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Coping with chronic heart ache ~
Lynn's 50 times tougher than I'll ever be - sissy is not part of her deal. A-Jay
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What do you do all winter?
I run a heater in my gym ALL year and it's in the basement of my home. I don't like to train when I'm cold and the average temp down there 's @ 60 all year. Small heater does the trick. I read as well. All types of stuff from history to Crime and who done it novels, you name it. Even did a long string of Stephen King books. Forgot how good they were. It's a Huge escape for me. Ear plugs and a couple of dogs at my side, wood stove cranking and I am good to go ! Good Luck Sir. A-Jay
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Coping with chronic heart ache ~
Lynn's been mostly 'stable' for a bit, which is always a welcome deal. However, there's been some minor complications with her Mediport, so it needs to be removed and replaced with a new one. A mediport is a small medical appliance that is surgically installed beneath the skin. A plastic tube (catheter) connects the port to a vein to deliver medicine, blood products, nutrients, or fluids into the bloodstream. The catheter can also remove blood for testing. Chemotherapy is typically given using a mediport. A doctor surgically inserts the device under the skin in the upper chest. The port appears as a bump or raised area under the skin, and is roughly the diameter of a quarter. It is completely internal. The surgeon also surgically inserts the catheter from the port into a nearby vein. The position enables medicine or other fluids to be spread throughout the body quickly and efficiently. Lynn's veins are totally shot from years of use & abuse, so this device is literally a life saver. Procedure is scheduled for tomorrow and is expected to be out patient / same day deal. We'll see. A-Jay
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Tagging fish - Thinking of changing to Jaw tags versus metal Bands
Why ? How about every time you 'tag' a bass, you also tag yourself. That way you'll be able to know how long they last, how many fish you've maimed and even how it affects your everyday life. OK, so I'm not a fan of tagging. A-Jay
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What do you do all winter?
Northern folks know what's coming and prepare for it. Or at least they better. So no home gym in an unheated garage. Snow removal every few days is normal. As is learning to slow your roll. Here's a novel idea, read a book. Good Luck. A'Jay
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Why would you buy an ABU over a Shimano or a Daiwa?
As of now, I'm undecided. But it's looking pretty good. Btw, how's that Electroconvulsive therapy going ? A-Jay
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Newbie to jerkbaits, looking for recommendations that arent Megabass
Regardless of the brand you decide on, and I think you already know my preference, it's solid plan to consider size, running depth and sound. So besides the 'standard' size bait that every one throws, that rattles and runs 4 - 8 feet. A smaller, deeper running and or silent bait (no rattles) ALL producers for me. Also consider the baits hardware quality, using a line size and type that allows proper presentation and action. Finally, when 'working' the bait, "Less is More". Good Luck A-Jay