Glenn

Keri, Fluke, and I will be there for sure.

Technically, you're correct. But most of the women don't feel welcome, speaking from personal observation as well as conversations with many of them. You only have to look at Burley's comment to understand why.

I had this problem years ago. I talked to the phone company and complained. They were able to put a trace on it, and verified it was calling up to 250 times a day! They contacted the offender and the problem stopped.

I've been following it since it's ***. Female anglers are the largest growing demographic of the fishing industry. It's a shame ESPN has decided not to support them any longer.

I agree with Tin. It sucks for the season ticket holders, but now their post-season is ruined because they tried to appease them. 6 of 1, 1/2 dozen of the other.

This was on the TV news this morning. Doesn't take much "searching" when it hits you in the face! ;D

Yep, I just recieved the official notification. So let's see if I understand this correctly...the economy tanks, which drives participation down, so BASS quits a good thing based on low participation. Brain damaged. If they had any sense about them, they'd realize even the best of best things took a hit the last 2 years due to the economy. This move only proves one thing. They are ... Brain damaged.

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So you have the same friends and me! ;D I'm known for falling off the boat....while it was in the parking lot in full view of a packed restaurant!

Depends on what you want to use it for. The same rules apply for all lines: use a heavier line for flipping/pitching, a lighter line for crankbait/finesse. Backing is not required, but some people do it in order to conserve the amount of line they use. I use braid line only for flipping/pitching, and use PowerPro. I've been happy with it, so really haven't tried others.

That's sorta like asking "what's the best golf club to use?" - hard to answer until you know what you're trying to accomplish.

With the goal of more big fish and a good time on the water, here are a few ideas for the coming year. Resolutions for Better Fishing

So if I'm understanding you correctly, you haven't been fishing for at least 10 years? Is that correct? And you've never used a baitcaster before, only spincast? I'm not judging you at all, just trying to understand your skill level and needs. I think that will help everyone help you in your decision.

Start with something simple: get a new boat plug. Also, I suspect when you filled the boat up with water, you didn't fill the livewells up. So just fill the livewells up and see what happens. You could have a loose fitting.

Ah, ok. I didn't read the caption.

LOL! Um...if having to dig your car out of the snow isn't "significant", I'd hate to see what's coming in the next few days! ;D

It's character hands down. Sorry to break to you, but tournament winning guys seeking sponsorships are a dime a dozen. There's nothing special about them at all. But find a guy with a genuine kind demeanor, outgoing personality, and high integrity - NOW you're talking! If he can also fish, loves getting out in the public, and can sell - he's just made it in. Those folks are rare and in demand!

We have several articles on this very subject: http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/tree_structure.html http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/pond_building.html http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/brush-pile.html http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/bass_structure.html

Excellent idea, and a great story. But dang! I missed it! Sorry, but I wasn't aware of this event. Let me know if you're doing it again next year.