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They blowd it up! Not my pic. I would've loved to hear that big boy go off!

21-19. What game were you watching? And while they lost that game, they also held the Rams offense and quarterback Matthew Stafford to one of their worst games of the season. They also saw from quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense an impressive level of resilience to get back in the game after four interceptions allowed the Rams to take a big lead. And even with those four turnovers and one of the best punts you'll ever see, which caused the Seahawks to start a potential game-winning drive at their own 1-yard line, the Seahawks still had a 61-yard field goal attempt to win it (which they missed). They since went on to win every game, one of them against the Rams to win the #1 seed. That last game against the Rams was an inflection point for the Hawks. They found their groove in all 3 phases, winning three subsequent games in dominant fashion by a combined 81-19. Meanwhile, the Rams barely squeezed out their last 2 games by a field goal each time. The crowd noise in Chicago made it difficult for the Rams defense to communicate. They can't prepare for what's going to greet them at Lumen field. When they sold out the seats, they sold standing-room only tickets. It will be the largest, loudest crowd ever.

So this happened on the way to the lake today.... And on the way back.... They said they're going to break it up by blasting it. Nobody was hit by or hit it. Nobody injured.

I'm having lamb chops for dinner tomorrow.

My hookset is dictated by the cover, technique, and hook size I'm fishing. My rod/reel/line combination matches that.

Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without the great folks on these forums!

You can still do that. The embed feature now asks if you want the image or link when you post a URL, so be sure to select the option you want. Copy-n-paste works as well as dragging and dropping in the area at the bottom of the editor when you're creating a post. Yes, established members can delete/edit posts, but only immediately after posting. If you delay, then it's permanent. If you're new, you can't delete/edit. It's been that way for at least a decade. It's amazing how much more civil people became when I implemented that feature.

We've had an unusually dry and warm 2 weeks here. Forecasted to be sunny and 45 today. Low 50's by this weekend. This is January, right?

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I use Bow To Stern so there's no need to wipe down every time. Works on everything too.

This video breaks down the most effective winter lures. Learn how to fish each one for lethargic cold-water bass, when to pause, and how to modify baits. Discover why fluorocarbon line, subtle presentations, and fishing near key pre-spawn structure can make or break your winter day on the water. Stay patient, fish smart, and get ready to catch more cold-water bass.

The best way to keep them from melting is to get rid of them! Seriously. There are so many brands of quality plastics out there that there's no reason to deal with that hot mess. I threw all mine away years ago and never looked back!

Bassmaster Elite Pro Brian Schmitt kicks off his Four Seasons of Neko Rigging series by diving into cold water tactics. Learn how he targets wintering bass around bait, adjusts his setup based on depth and cover, and maximizes his success using the Neko rig all season long.

Titans hired former 49ers DC Robert Saleh as their new head coach.

Same here. As I get older, I don't like the cold. I'm not a fan of winter.

Sorry Bears fans. I thought they were going to pull it off. Called it.

And another thing about the NFC West is...

Great pics and a lot of fish for the dead-of-winter! I didn't know you had water that clear.

Think jerkbaits only work in the spring? Think again! This video explains why jerkbaits catch bass all year long — and how to pick the right colors, sizes, and diving depths for any season. Learn when to throw muted, chrome, or translucent finishes, how to fine-tune your retrieve cadence, and which rods, reels, and line setups keep those treble hooks pinned. Master the jerkbait game and trigger more strikes no matter the season.

FYI, since most of you haven't been following the Hawks, remember the Seahawks Superbowl winning defense called themselves "The Legion Of Boom"? Well, they've been replaced. The #1 defense in the NFL is now called "The Dark Side", and they're stronger than their infamous predecessors - which is a scary thought. You might as well get used to the name. You're going to be hearing it for a while. The Seahawks scored enough points in the first 13 seconds to beat the 49r's. They didn't need a single offensive snap. The Dark Side hasn't had a single touchdown against them in 12 consecutive quarters. Rams? Bears? It doesn't matter. Bring it. btw, the Bills got robbed by the refs. They're the better team and should've won.

I think the PI call against the Bills was flat out wrong. Listening to these commentators during the Hawks game, Brady sounds awestruck. Sorry Niners....

New Article!! Winter bass fishing can be excellent. Learn where bass hold, which lures work best, and when bites happen in cold water. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/winter-fishing-bass-easy.html

The main characteristic of braid is that it doesn't stretch. That can be an asset or a liability, depending on how you use it. Crankbaits have treble hooks, which, by design, have small bites, small hooks, and average strength. With hooks like that, you need a rod/reel/line combination that gives and absorbs the fight of the fish, which keeps them pinned. They must work in concert, or you risk losing fish. The bigger the fish, the greater the risk. Any part of that combination that doesn't give allows the fish to use it as leverage to rip the hooks free. Fluorocarbon has some stretch, allowing it to give under pressure, which is perfect for crankbait fishing. Therefore, I use straight 10-12lb fluorocarbon for crankbait fishing.