Low_Budget_Hooker

We have a good size family at our lake too. It's always cool to see the new babies every spring,......till one night, when you are counting them, they go from 4 babies to 3 right in front of you!! Same area I hit a 7.11 in the night before. I'd rather have a Goose chase me than a Rooster. The rooster has that claw on the heel like a Raptor. Geese have a neck that you can grab like that guy did. I must say, kudos to him for protecting his dog and also not hurting the Goose, both on purpose or accidentally.

Forget all that,...Go golfing. ;D For me, it's time to settle into what I love,......TOPWATER

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I'm sure they allow volunteers If it's a closed thing, you're always welcome to participate at any of the CAST events down your way I think the "take a kid fishing" program is big in Va too. There's always a kid to take fishing somewhere,....just gotta look. You'll change him/her. Great job Burley

Well, I suspect Robert can afford to have the dog groomed. They don't jump on furniture, so unless you spend a lot of time rolling on the floor in your suit, I really don't think it's an issue. Hey Russ, I think it's pretty rare for a corgi to bite, but they really don't like guys in brown clothes who the dog thinks might steal his trash! Our dog gets along with two cats, but doesn't allow visitors. Malcolm's #1 enemy is squirrels. 8-) Don't get me wrong RW, I was on the dogs turf both times so I wouldn't blame the dog or the owner,...kids at the house both times too, I'm just saying that they mislead you (or me anyway,lol) into thinking all is good till you let your guard down. Like going to pet him for the tenth time and......YOWZERS,lol.

Been bit 5 times. Twice by Corgi's. Go figure. They are tricky buggers,pretend to like you and then out of the blue,.....SNAP!

Look at the muscles in the right rear leg in the last pic, holy crap. Very majestic. This weekend, the Lunkerville crew got footage of "OJO the wonder dog" hunting bluegill. She's an American Stafford (Pit) and she's a riot. Has the discipline and intelligence to get it done. The film grew thought it was a trip. Only problem is when she gets bored w/ the panfish, her next idea is to tote rocks the size of softballs around with her mouth. Just watching her makes me cringe and grit my teeth. Dogs are amazing (but so are cats )

Same place as last year right? Did you invite more kids this yr or just a better turn out with the weather and everything? Great pictures too Kudo's to your club and all who turned out to help with the festivities, looks like a great day. Right on.

Before I bulked up, my diet was terrible. I ate junk food and hardly any fresh veggies or fruits, etc. Real bad. Fat, salt, you name it. I changed my diet and used the weight gain stuff from costco and that was the secret that got me to my current size. I never had this kind of mass when I ate wrong. So if size is what you're after, follow my lead, the results are undeniable. Sorry, this thread just needed a touch of humor

Careful Sarge,....remember how quickly they get better than you at stuff,lol. Have fun, glad we could help

Welcome Sarge, disregard my post in the "just joined" thread, you beat me to it,lol. Thanks for your service, looking forward to getting to know you better. Any questions with the board, hit me up and fire away, we're here to help.

Staff Serge, welcome to you also! We here at BR are awful proud and appreciative of our brothers in arms. How about you start a new thread and tell us a bit about yourself.

I have found that "yard" casting is great for teaching kids (make it a game or competition, assign points and prizes) or for a serious angler who is trying to hone a technique but for a girlfriend or wife, it's boring. When they are on the water, at least they have the experience of an outing and scenery and a boat ride, etc. Which reminds me. TELL her to bring suntan lotion and a book in case she wants to take a break, it shows you are willing to compromise so you can both enjoy the day and that you are giving forethought to her comfort.

Oh geez, you're gonna fit right in Any questions in learning the board, feel free to contact a staff member, that's what we're here for.

If he's really from Maine, hr ain't tellin' lol He will however, probably invite you up and feed you the best venison and eggs breakfast before he takes you to the lake and let's you see for yourself. That's how they roll up there.

Welcome Aboard Freddy. Any questions in learning the board, feel free to contact a staff member, that's what we're here for.

Welcome aboard Mike

Welcome aboard neighbor Any questions in learning the board, feel free to contact a staff member, that's what we're here for.

click on the "MY FISHING VIDEOS" link in red below in my signature. Watch the first few vids and you'll see lots of lipping. The main idea is to make sure you keep your line tight by holding the grip of your rod with the non lipping hand and holding it behind you so as to keep it taught and keep the fish close. It also keeps tension on the fish which helps to keep him from thrashing. Start practicing this method using single hook lures, move up to trebles as you get better at it. Remember though, with trebles, we all are vulnerable, even if you've been doing it for yrs. It's a chance we take

try real food Chicken, fish, egg whites,etc.....

I hadn't noticed that you were quoting FB, I thought YOU were saying "hate to say..." my mistake

Welcome Aboard Lots here to help you, check out the "articles" section above, everything in there but the kitchen sink,...unless Glenn added a kitchen sink since my last visit,....wouldn't doubt it So jump right in, any questions, fire away, if you need any assistance with the board, don't be shy and contact a staff member. Enjoy, and welcome to the family

First thing is to get her comfortable with the rod. Heavy, larger lures, like a big spook (trebles removed, single hook in rear) to increase her distance and to learn to load and unload a rod. Use wide open water, no pressure. leave her with that for awhile, let that be the lesson of the day. You have plenty of outings ahead so don't give her too much to think about at once, tell her to just be conscious throughout the day of the things you just discussed and then go fishing. For accuracy, rig her a weedless plastic for throwing at tight areas like under trees, bushes,etc. There isn't a lot I can tell you here, the more comfortable she gets with the rod, and the more hours she practices, the more proficient she will become. To get her feeling more at one with the rod, encourage her to get aggressive with it, don't be afraid. Give her a cheaper set up and explain that the rod is disposable, you can't hurt it. Explain that line snafu's, tangles and lures in trees are the norm and to expect it. Explain that when trying to be accurate, you sometimes miss, this means you are doing it RIGHT. If you don't miss and tangle, you are not trying hard enough. This takes the pressure off her so when it happens, she doesn't feel defeated or like she's messing up your day. Laugh with her about it, tell her if she wants a squirrel, we can switch that lure to an acorn. Pack a lunch and during your break, interject some encouraging words and how nice it is to have someone willing to try like she has been. Keep it light and fun, remember why you're out there to begin with.

Clay Dyer-Lake X Capt. Norm Isaacs-Kona coast

GW- If you'll read my post, know that it is worded exactly the way it is because of the education I got from you on the subject last yr. Don't "hate to be this way", because "this way" has taught quite a few of us, quite a few things over the past few yrs.