Glenn

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Welcome home! We're glad you're here.

Welcome home! We're glad you're here.

Welcome home! We're glad you're here.

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Like I've said many times before here, our reviews are based on personal experience, and are honest. When a company comes to me and asks us to reviews, I do so on my terms, meaning they'll be straightforward and honest, and will not walk the company line, follow branding, or regurgitate marketing messaging. I tell the company that if we like the gear, we'll say so. If we don't, we'll say that too. If we really like a certain feature/function, we'll be sure to call that out. But if something needs improvement or doesn't perform as advertised, we'll call that out too. I also tell the mods to put the product(s) through the paces as if you bought it yourself, and through the lens of "would I buy it again, or not?". And then tell it in your own words what you think of it, like your talking to you friend about it. Would you recommend it? I do provide them with as much info about each product (when available) to help them understand what the product is designed for (and NOT!), as well as to know what the marketing claims are, because, you know, we'll definitely want to test out those claims. Every company that has asked for reviews has agreed to those terms, and have steered clear of influencing those reviews. As I've stated many times before, our integrity is NOT for sale! It's critically important to me that we provide you with the right information you need to make the right decisions for your situation. The last thing I want is to lead you guys astray and provide bad advice. Our credibility would be lost, and you would never return here. This is why I have set forth the terms above, and will always stand by them. Glenn

Yup, I have several Okuma TCS rods, as does my wife and several mods. Yes, they're lightweight, sensitive, and functional. I was a little tepid about trying out my first one, but like I said, I have several now. Happy to answer any questions. Here's a few reviews: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/mat-daddy-helios-review.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/okuma-tcs-rod.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/Okuma-rod-review.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/tcs-cerros-reel.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/tournament-rod-reel-okuma.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/okuma-tournament-concept-series.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/okuma-helios-tcs-rod-reel.html http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/tcs-mat-daddy-helios-review.html

Happy Birthday!

Included Keri in this one. Let me know your thoughts!

It may sound like a silly question, but I am assuming it is more than just reeling in a fish. For me it's a lot more. It is much deeper than that. I am sure it is for all of us. For me it is about clearing my head, seeing nature, being on the water, trying to outsmart my quarry, the thrill of feeling that "tap, tap, tap", seeing if I can improve my effectiveness, seeing if I can fish a bait I have had no success and actually catching one with it. I love the fact my wife enjoys fishing as much as I do, and spending time together on the water as well as off the water at the campground is priceless for our marriage. It helps, too, that I'm never questioned about buying fishing tackle. I always like to strike up a hello or small conversation with other fishermen as our boats pass as we come up on each other . Where else can one strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and have so much in common with him? I like the whole package. Getting prepared, maintaining my equipment, etc. It is like the surgeon who prepares himself before a major surgery..everything in order and ready to go. I think of my boat as my "operating table" if you will, sounds crazy I know, I like to be prepared. : Maybe that is part of it as well. Also, there is a very special feeling about being "on the water"! The serenity of it all. I always see something I have never seek before. That is pretty fulfilling. I find my mood changes for the better after the trip. I am sure if one was to psycho analyze each of us, there are deeper reasons than just reeling in a fish. My thoughts anyway.... Why do you fish?

Not a typo. They have another series of jigs called the "Bankroll" jigs.

Going to give these a whirl for cold-water bass. How would you use them?

I was wondering what happened to you. Care to share? Either way, great to have you back!

Thank you for your input on what you have seen with Pradco (Booyah) on the site. It shows me that you are really engaged and paying attention and we appreciate that very much. I wanted to give you a little background on Booyah so that you can understand what we were doing. A couple of years ago, Pradco was a big supporter of the site with several of their brands...including Booyah. They have a whole new marketing team in place and we want to show them how impactful BassResource can be for them. So, what you saw, was a “courting” period, if you will. It looks like they will now be coming back as a paid partner in 2017, so what you saw helped. This is great news as it allows us to continue to provide this site to you and the other avid bass anglers free of charge. Please remember, anything that you can do through the site to support our partners will help us to continue to provide as well as update BassResource for our followers and members. Thanks again for your input and engagement!

Way to dig up an old thread. and scene...