retiredbosn

Thanks fellas

I can't believe its lasted 20+ minutes. There is a Senko sticky at the start of this forum, covers everything senko wise.

Don't Sheepshead eat barnacles? The teeth are for crushing the shells.

Another way I just remembered that is an awesome way to fish this lure is to do a modified drop shot, use a regular size offset hook and tie the weight really short, about midway down the lizard. This is a great way to fish in emergent vegetation, the lizard comes through head up, the legs really kick and the tail is down, the weight kicks up a little mud and seems to drive the fish absolutely crazy. Good luck

T rig with 1/8, I'll put it on a shaky head and throw it in a bed, weightless is another. Very versatile bait

I guess the surgeon and insurance company are finally on the same page. Going in for hopefully my last spine surgery on the 17th of April. Removing bone spurs, partial lamenotomy, and putting in 2 rods, this is to repair a previous fusion that is loosening up. Good news is I get to fish part of the spawn and will be recovered for fall fishing. OMgosh, so according to the insurance office the doctor has not even requested for approval for the surgery on the 17th. I was supposed to go to get my pre-op tests done on Monday. Considering their track record with this I called to make sure the surgery was still on, they told me that the surgery wasn't approved. That they would get in contact with my insurance and get everything worked out. Long story short they have not done anything and now who knows what's going to happen. UGGH so frustrating.

Congratulations!

Go as far up as you can, where the water starts shallowing up. I've had luck there with a white 4" grub on an 1/8th ball head, this time of year get upstream of a hole and cast downcurrent. Keep your grub just off of the bottom and let it out real slow. You fish away from you letting the current give the grub action and take it down stream SLOWLY through the hole. It is a slow tedious process but can pay off, you can do the same with a senko, use a 4". I would go to the river south of the lake put in behind that gas station at Sandstone and go up to the falls and fish there. I can't believe your fishing it was 10 this morning, and tomorrow they're calling for snow. So glad I moved south, no snow or cold weather.

The name says it all, they purchase overruns or excess stock and re-sale it. Unless stated otherwise its all new and first quality

I typically use the old style "casting" weights. If its really nasty I'll use a real drop shot weight its easy to break off and not loose three hook and bait

The reel in the pix is over filled

Glad it was"just" a muscle injury, although painful it will heal. There are several back surgery survivors here who will all tell you the same thing TAKE IT EASY, the needs will have you feeling better before u are better.

My 8 year old loves senko's

I've been making my own Jika and Rage rigs for years, nothing new about either. They just come packaged now. For the Rage I buy the slotted cylindrical sinkers made to pinch on the shank.

Last time out, tied the shaky head on my spinning reel, trim the "tag" go to stand up and watch the shaky head drift to bottom!

Happy birthday Keri

Blood knot is easiest. If u have a smart phone down load knot wars, shows how to tie a bunch of them. Its free. Actually the Wolff knot or European knot is easier but very weak

In betting trout, salmon

Do a forum search I'm sure this was covered about a month ago. Baitcasters made by quantum, even come in a quantum box. Spinning pfueger, if memory serves

If he sprayed the drag its very possible that it is slipping, does he set the hook violently?

If you have a smart phone get the north American fishing club's knot app. Shows how to tie most knots. Think its called knot wars, its free

Busy, I have trained English springers and English setters, pointers, German shorthairs, and wirehairs i've officiated field trials (all walking), planted birds, judged etc. FWIW from my experience spaniels are the easiest to train, then setters, pointers are a little harder. Force breaking to retrieve is not fun but can be done. There are trials for walking Hunters, the national shoot to retrieve comes to mind, but AKC had them as well. Good luck with your setter, I need to find some old pictures and post them.

Your Welsh Springer is a great looking dog and very accomplished. How do u find time to fish? When I was training it was all consuming. It is a testament to your breeding program and commitment level that your dog has earned that many titles. There are undoubtably untold hours of training, hard work, and sacrafice that people who don't devote the time you have, are clueless to level of commitment you possess. Awesome Congrats

Yak, you have some very nice Welsh Springers, AKC reigns supreme when it comes to spaniels both working and companion dogs, when it comes to working pointers and Setters its the FDSB registry that most people look for. AKC does hold field trials and also has the JH, SH and MH categories, but it doesn't have the same standards either physically or in regards to field work. I'm not knocking you or the great work you are doing with a rare breed, but I think that Busy has field dogs and looking at his Irish Setter it's definitely field type, the FDSB may be its registry and it may be registered as a red setter, I'm thinking from the bloodline it is. Anyway there are some differences between the AKC and FDSB dogs. Many times FDSB dogs look so different from the AKC breed standard that you wouldn't recognize it as its AKC counterpart. When it comes to English Setters only AKC Setters look like the ones you posted, there is a vast difference between AKC and FDSB. And AKC English Setter is between 50-65 lbs, in FDSB 35-50 lbs, Gordons 50-70lbs FDSB 35-50 lbs. When pointing most AKC dogs point with a horizontal tail, FDSB dogs are 12 o'clock tails, a straight horizontal tail is almost considered a fault. I'm not defending this, it is just the way it is. Within the FDSB certain blood lines of dogs are highly prized and sought after, Ryman English Setter, Smith English Setter, Springset Gordon Setter, Elhew Pointer, Damascus Pointer, Hemlock English Setter, etc.The LLewellin a subset of the English has to be proven through DNA testing before it can be registered as such with FDSB. I'm posting some thumbnails to show the difference between AKC Setters and FDSB Setters as well as Pointer. If you look at the pictures you notice the AKC Setter and FDSB setter are vastly different, the AKC is heavier and has a heavier coat with alot of feathering, the FDSB pic is untouched and the dog isn't shaved, the head is shaped different and the ears are set higher. The pointer has a totally different head and ear set as well, additionally the tail sets higher, the same with the Gordon. AKC people really frown FDSB because the physical standards are so vastly different, sometimes to the point of looking like a different breed altogether. FDSB dogs are bred for performance only, most trials are held on horseback and the dogs may cast up to 500 yds away from the hunter. Speed and nose are the only thing some people care about. I think there should be a balance.

Over the years I've had the pleasure of being owned by several different dogs and many different breeds, lol. During my birdhunting years I normally kept three, a pup, a young dog in training and an older dog that could hunt well. I'm by no means an expert, but I would like to share some of my experiences garnered over the years of training varied breeds of dogs, living with them, and also helping others train or training their dogs. I have been affiliated in the past with an all breed bird dog rescue, where I was tasked with determining the dog's personality and suitability for adoption, some dogs for example couldn't go to a home with young children, or cats, etc. You stated that this will be your first dog, and as such I would advise studying the different breeds, there are some breeds that ppl new to the world of dogs should not consider either due to difficulty in training or that the breed requires a strong leader. I would recommend that you stay away from the larger working and sporting breeds, these dogs are highly intelligent and energetic. If not properly trained these dogs develop bad habits quickly, due to their breeding, temperment and activity levels they require strong leadership and training. Typically working dogs have high energy levels that must be relieved either through work, training or eating your couch, lol. Some dogs remain puppy-ish for a long time, some retain that personality their entire lives. Dogs are like people, no two are alike and each has their own unique personality, just like people some are easy to get along with and others are complete jerks. Get some books on the different breeds, or a book that describes each breed and their training, grooming, exercise, and food requirements. AKC has breed descriptions on their website and also a checklist type of thing to assist you in getting the right dog for you and the family. Having a well behaved dog is great, having a dog that doesn't fit your lifestyle or personality is awful. Rescuing a dog either from a pound or from breed rescue organizations can be a rewarding experience or it can be a nightmare. There are a lot of resources available online and in print to help you pick the right dog from a puppy to an adult. There are things you can do when playing with a litter of dogs or an adult that will give you a good idea on the dog's temperment and personality. Before getting your dog I recommend honestly evaluating what you want out of a dog, your personality, lifestyle and everyone's desire to add a new member to the family. At this point in my life I want a dog that is laid back, eager to please, requires minimal grooming and exercise, with those criteria I can reasonably narrow down my choices to a few breeds or mixes of breeds to get the dog that will fit my life. For example a Giant Schnauzer would be a terrible choice for me, they require extensive exercise, grooming and eat alot, a breed that would work would be a English Springer from a breeder who breeds for companions and not for the field, however Springers can suffer from a condition known as "springer rage", knowing that is important. Some breeds have short life spans, are known for health issues, etc. Do some research, take your time and find the breed and then the individual within that breed that will be the perfect match for you and your family, good luck. A couple of links that may help A breed selector based on what you want out of a dog http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html another http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm A pretty good article on what to look for in a shelter dog or rescue http://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/dog-adoption/choose-shelter-dog-adoption/