Glenn

This is probably one of the best articles I've seen on the subject. It answers this question very well. http://www.fishontario.com/articles/do-fish-feel-pain/

Here's some great articles for a beginner such as yourself: http://bassresource.com/beginner/beginner.html Welcome to the addiction!

Start here: http://www.bassresource.com/fish/topwaters.html Then follow the links at the bottom of the page. Be sure to set aside a chunk of time to read through it all. Enjoy!

Perhaps of interest: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Rick_Clunn.html

Today, a close friend of mine and his wife lost their 7-week-old baby. He died from complications from a heart condition. Please pray for them, for God's strength and guidance in their time of need. Thanks, Glenn

Here ya go! https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/senko.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/soft_sticks.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Bagwell/bagwells_bass_tactics_3.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/senko.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/weightless_worms.html

Check the menu bar at the top of the page under "Tacklebox". It's the 2nd item down.

My '03 Ranger 520 Commanche is by far the easiest boat I've ever driven. However, I learned real quick that it'll turn sharper than you imagine on full plane. About threw myself overboard a couple of times it cut so sharp! Some boats "skip" or "slide" when they turn on plane - not mine. It "digs" and turns!! It took me awhile to get used to that.

Yamaha has a pretty cool tool on their site that shows test results on various boats and motors. Check it out: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/otb/perfbull/ Includes GPH (Gallons Per Hour) measurements at various RPMs.

Here ya go! http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Spinnerbaitfishing.html ;D

Have you checked out the fish & pond management articles on this site? http://bassresource.com/fish_biology/about.html#fish Great stuff. You'll also learn alot about bass behavior too!

Most exterior paints by companies such as Krylon not only are tough but also dry in a matter of minutes. Any discount or hardware store will also have a wide variety of very bright colors in shades of orange, yellow and red. More info: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Painting_bass_lures.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/crankbait_care.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/lure_making.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish/gitzits.html

Above all, put the plug in before you launch. I think we've all goofed on this one at least once. How many here have tried sinking their boat?!

Yes, I do. I just didn't want to get into the fine details of it. The smiley face is a result of 3 question marks together. Eliminate one and it will go away.

Sounds like you're talking about the Kentucky Spotted Bass - essentially a hybrid between largemouth and smallmouth bass.

Try using zip ties on the shaft to hold the cable in place.

"Bronzeback" is slang for "Smallmouth" - not a breed or strain of fish.

LOL! Great post. Thanks guys. I'm still amazed at the sheer number of visitors to this site. Much more than I ever thought possible back when I launched the site back in '97. Glad everyone enjoys it, and gets as much out of it as I do.

We did it! Over 1,000 members are using the message boards now!! Outstanding!

"Welcome Aboard!" ;D

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/hung_lures.html ;D

Here ya go! http://bassresource.com/fishing/shoreline_fishing.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/bank_fishing.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/bank_fishing_shore.html Enjoy!

I have XM radio, 6-CD changer stereo installed on the Ranger. I got the XM so we can listen to NASCAR while on the water! That's the wife's rules... oh darn.

According to the WA Dept. of Wildlife website, it's open from the last Saturday in April to October 31. Since you're in the area, you might want to try Long Lake in Port Orchard. It's open year 'round.