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They are no different than any other human being in that position. They are paid lots of money to represent their sponsors, so only a fool would display poor sportsmanship in my opinion. Sponsorships are their bread and butter. I'm sure for most of them its sincere, but the point is you never know when money is involved. And that's my cynical comment for the day.

Powells are very nice rods and for the price they are hard to beat. I have the following: 683CEF 684CEF 684CB 703MEF This is their website: http://powellco.com. I live in Kansas City and when I first bought one of these rods about three years ago, the only dealer near me was Sportsman's Warehouse in Wichita, KS. Now Cabelas in KC and the local baitshop, near the lake I fish most often, sell them as well.

Does he really need a costume?

Welcome to the forum, Colton.

From the threads posted so far, it doesn't appear that we have too many real life experiences with this bait yet.

Any situation that includes seclusion, forested hills, active wildlife, and the catching of good numbers of fish with a few big ones thrown in for good measure.

I agree. I'd really like to see him win this thing. That would be too cool! I think it is unlikely but what a big story it would be.

I think the link about 2006 is a typo. It's marked as new on Rapala's site. Here's a Tackletour link. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast08rapala.html

I just googled this and found a link that is titled "What's new for 2006." It has a slightly different shape when compared with the rattlin' rap and uses a single steel ball and external metal disks to create the sound. I wasn't aware of this lure.

Interesting post, Burley. Also, congratulations for making the longest post in BassResource.com history. 8-)

Use the analytical eeny, meeny, miny, mo method. I would choose the Citica but I'm a slightly biased Shimano guy.

Dave, dig in and learn. There is a lot of information in the articles and in these forums. I'm sure you'll be catching more than "very little" in no time. Congrats on the five pounder though!

Welcome to the community!

Welcome!

Welcome, Culln5.

Yum has some black trailers with blue flake that match the blue/black jigs I use quite well. You could also try this site where I buy my jigs: http://www.custombassfishinglures.com. Click on Bassnacks in the left column. I've heard good things about these trailers but I haven't tried them yet, though I should have an order coming in soon. The guys who make these jigs and trailers are members of this site.

Thanks for the mental picture, Sam. I think I'll have to put lunch off for a couple of hours as I just lost my appetite. Excellent pictures, Glenn!

To add to Wayne P.'s post, when you're up on that pad you shouldn't be plowing anything and if you push it until you chine walk, you're barely touching the water. If your motor is below the power specs for your boat, then you could plow the water somewhat when you get up on plane because the motor isn't able to lift the bow and midships out of the water.

Deja vu. This poll looks eerily familiar. I believe I relive this moment twice a year. I once voted for Power Pro. I tried Suffix two years ago and that relegated Power Pro to second place. For the last two years I have voted for Suffix and it still works for me.

You managed to get this nice one? You always manage to get a nice one! What a hog!!! I'm with the guys guessing around 9 lbs. That's a sweet fish.

That's a good bass in my neck of the woods. Nice fish! 8-)

Wow! Forty years of experience. I'm sure you'll have plenty of good information to share. Welcome!

There are lot of addicts on this forum! You're in great company. Welcome!

Excellent intro, Blade-Runner. Welcome to the community.

Welcome, DeliReb. It sounds like you're right in the middle of some good water.