BillyBob

Just an idea, sign up as a co-angler on the P.A.A. tournament on Table Rock, Sept. 5-7. $250.entry and you get to fish 2 days and observe the other.. The chances of drawing an elite or flw pro are great, not to mention a chance at winning $6000 Its the last qualifier for the TTBC and only the ones in the running will be fishing it. It'll be an experience of a lifetime, and a memory you wont forget.

Just got back from the tournament. Won the co-angler division. Fished with two locals who came in 57th and 92nd, but were great guys to fish with and my thanks go out to them. Had almost 19lbs in 5 fish using a a-rig. Caught one 3 lber on a chatterbait. The weather was all over the map from freezing line guides to rain, snow, sunny,40 mph winds to calm. If you guys ever get a chance to fish the PAA you should. I learned alot. It was my first time as a co-angler in years, and I wont be the same boater next time out because of it.

Would never order another boat without one! Last two had them. Not even in the water on plane so how could it affect performance ?

If you dont like wearing short sleaves down past your elbows and pulling your long sleaves up all the time, get one size smaller than you normally wear. Also at Gemini you must have permission to have a logo printed or embroidered on your shirt. The shirt I have on is from gemini. Mine is a custom worked out with my sponsors, but you can also send them one to have done like sending them a Bass Resource Shirt and having them embroider it.

Reliable enough, hardest thing was to keep gas in it. 4 carb, electric choke, gas hog!

LMB's can group or socialize by size. Lets say your honey hole is full of 3lber's. You are not able to cull up much...but you're getting bit every other cast. What would anyone do? Sore lip everyone of them and compare them all, on the carpet of your boat or go find a kicker ? With river fish it might be 100 yards and a different presentation. You can bet that the best anglers manage their course just like Tiger manages his!

Blacks hot and shows the dirt too bad. DUDE! wheres your Buckeye spirit ? Scarlet would be a great choice! ;D

Sometimes I think this thread, to be awfully tough, on the young guys, with very little examples of where to go, and what to do, and alot of grief on grammer. That being said, here's an example of what pro-staff is really like, at least in the beginning. Oh, by the way, go for it if you wish! Its one that was emailed, to me...and before anyone on this thread jumps my OZ , I don't endorse them, know them, use any of their products,ect. WWW.sfvu.com/prostaff/index.htm

Bring it all! You can fish with me Tuesday during official practice if you want to get your game together, and get over the jitters. Heading down on the 18th.

Blanked, let me see if I can help you here. I grew up with Lowrance and after many years of seat time and hours of instruction can use those very well. Not to say there arent others as good, I just know them better. But...one thing I didn't like was all the time it took to explore structure during limited practice. (too much zig-zagging) My 979si has cut that time in at least half and expanded my findings. Its parameters...1.depth doesn't affect it, however your center line is wider. Range does affect it..so the closer you look the more you see, 100' each side is where I put mine usually. 2. It'll find bait fish!!! 3. Great for ledges and underwater stumps and laydowns.It'll take you all of two outings to start to get used to it. But I drive and waypoint with (in the dash) LC27 and 525 up front ...remember nothing over 6mph with the humingbird and must be mounted transom center. If I had to give one up ..it would be the si IMO but I'm glad to have it along.

DeLeon springs ! Frog fishin the pads and 4"finese worms under them. (redbug) If you stay on the river find an outside turn shellbank leading to a cove. Crank or carolina ... but remember its a tide water river!!!!

B.A.S.S. did away with nets 3 years ago in the opens. Brought them back the very next year! (all but the Elites). Fish care!!! One other thought...nothing binds two strangers together faster than helping each other catch fish! 8-)

This is from the BASS Elite package sent out to help with title sponsors. Our Athletes Travel between 500 1,500 miles during each event generating $1.38/mile in exposure value Our Statistics 55k attendance 11 events 77% increase / Internet page views vs. 2007 28% unique Internet users increase vs. 2007 TV impressions - average HH TV impressions were 208,462 ESPN Media properties provided regular tournament updates on ESPN News and First Take. ESPN TV and radio affiliates provided local marketing support 2008 Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year interviews aired on Mike and Mike in the Morning and First Take Press Coverage from national newspapers and magazines generating over $4.4M in advertising equivalency, 1,400+ articles with a combined circulation of over 188 millionOur Playing Field Professional Anglers fish from their own boats all days of competition competing for over $11M in cashMike and Mike in the Morning Hope this helps.

Preach, I'm with you past and present. WBT is a two yr old infant that will gain experience and with larger participation the future for WBT is bright and will be as competitive as the rest. Kim will do fine..there is a scad of people to see to it! Alittle advice is don't argue with a man who loves his wife and is proud of her WBT participation...my Question to all is why the need for a Womens Bassmaster? There were already 3 avenues.

You are absolutely right. I just don't know if this thread qualifies as public internet info. I have had conversations with T directors and its vage at best, meaning more hard wired info like water levels and forecasts, not to solicit. I've heard of guys sharing secrets on blogs and leaving them posted for 15min and I think that should fall under ethics at least. Just being on the safe side..