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I see the X2 and X3 used on this forum all the time to repeat someone else's information. Sometimes, I'll just state that I agree with the original poster. If someone repeats someone else's advice, it is usually because they didn't read the thread thoroughly which is an honest mistake.

Raul, you're a bad man. You are a very ba-a-a-a-d man.

If that is the case, then it would probably be better to run it from the console. I agree that the images I've seen are absolutely awesome, but can anyone tell me if the side imaging has made it easier, compared to other high quality depth finders, to locate fish holding structure. Are you catching more or bigger fish, or do you just like the cool images? I'm considering upgrading electronics so any information you guys can provide about these will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, that bass was getting a little ragged. She was tough old fish and jumped twice, coming up from about 17 feet of water. 29" long, 28 1/2" girth and in her prime a possible record fish. WRB Those measurements make her a thing of beauty. I don't care how ragged she is.

Did I miss something, or did this thread ask for a resume'?

When bass are holding tight in cover pinpoint accuracy is paramount. When they are active and roaming, a cast that is a foot or two off may be accurate enough.

I haven't seen these. I use the Yum Crawbugs quite a bit and these are completely different from them. I see how their profile is designed for thick mats. I may give them a try.

I agree with CJ. I would want to be in the boat with him and watch him locate and disect spots to fish, especially on an unknown lake.

Just to clarify, learning chords isn't theory. Learning how the notes relate to each other within a chord and how the chords in a key relate to each other is theory. This is why learning the chord type formulas is more important than learning the chords. If you know the theory you can build the chords. But starting out you will want to memorize some simple chords and scales and practice them enough where you will have the physical dexterity to play some simple songs and see progress. If you start out and get into deep theory right off the bat, you won't have the physical dexterity to play it yet and, for some people, it could be discouraging. Hookemdown, your bass knowledge will apply to guitar since the standard bass is strung with the same four tones (E, A, D, G) of the four lower strings on the guitar. They are just an octave lower.

I've played since 1977. Continual practice is your best friend. If you let it consume you, you will play well. My first few years I was in high school and college and I probably played and practiced 4 - 8 hours a day. After you have some basics down with learning a few chords and scales, try to learn songs by ear. This takes time and can be frustrating at first. Spend the time on it and it will make your skills increase tremendously. Chord books are great, but memorizing chords is like anything. You forget the ones you don't use. Learning scales is great too, but, again, you forget what you don't use. So how do you remember all of this stuff? Easy, you don't remember it. You learn how to build chords and scales yourself and then you'll never have to memorize again. I suggest you buy Fretboard Logic I, II, and III. Go to http://www.musiciansfriend.com and search for Fretboard Logic. These books will teach you the formula for each type of chord and each type of scale so that you can build them yourself. They will also teach you the CAGED sequence of how chords follow one another up the fretboard. Learning this stuff will allow you to master the fretboard so you can play any key, in any location on it. I wish that I had these books when I started because they would have saved me a lot of time learning things on my own. There is some other stuff I could give you that is more advanced but start with everything above. If you find you love the instrument and stick with it, PM me and I'll give you more.

I haven't caught a hoss like that, but I agree with Senko that I do catch larger fish on t-rigged craws. I use the 2 1/2 inch and 3 1/4 inch Yum Crawbugs. I use a 1/0 EWG Gammy for the small ones, and a 3/0 EWG for the larger ones, and generally use 1/16 oz bullet weights if the wind will allow it. Otherwise, I'll increase the weight.

Yeah, Jimi restrung it so the strings were in their normal place. Low E, A, D, G, B, High E on bottom. I think he started out on the right-handed guitar because it was what he had available. Once of the main reasons Jimi stuck with the right-handed Strat was because this placed the whammy bar at the top of the guitar and he could engage it with his arm while playing notes at the same time, rather than having to reach down below the strings to engage it. The smaller cutaway at the bottom would have limited most people's access to the highest frets, but Jimi's fingers were so ridiculously long I don't think he ever had this problem.

Hawgin, I'm glad you're still around. I've been missing the KC guys on these threads. I actually took a good sabbatical from the forums myself. I didn't even look at the "Old vs young" thread until now so I didn't know what was up. Ok, so you misunderstood what was going on in the thread. I have, on more than one occasion, skimmed and mistook the attitude of a thread. I'm sure a lot of other people have done the same. You were man enough to apologize. I think there is something this forum can take from this. While this issue was due to a misunderstanding, there have been other threads where the "home boys" may have been a bit too quick to defend each other and they may have missed a good point that is being made by an unfamiliar member. We all can do a better job of communicating with our BassResource.com community.

Strike King Zeros float and work well with the Spot Remover.

It's all good, fourbizz. We all do this now and then. Maybe I'm a bit odd, but I think it makes the forums more interesting as long as it doesn't get out of hand. If we never had a post like that now and then, that would mean that we are all biting our tongues.

I thought of Buckethead, also, after I posted. He's a mutant.

You know I'm starting to see why you feel this way, Muddy. I feel the same regarding fishing. It is my way to unwind. Initially, this contest really didn't sound stressful to me. You know what I mean. I go out and catch whatever I catch and don't worry about it. If the fish is big enough to put me in contention, fair enough. If not, so what. It's really no skin off my nose. It's just fun to fish and if I catch a nice hawg, that would be fun to post whether it wins or not. PDBs original suggestion that LBH has followed up is a great way to run the contest. It is objective and fair. Let's do it and have some fun. Who cares who wins as long as it is fair?

WRB, that's a beautiful fish.

. . . and the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, etc.

Few people know that, in addition to the ukulele, Tiny Tim could play a mean guitar. :

Absolutely. FishChris is the real deal. Fourbizz, your humility is to be commended. Your 13 lb 1 oz fish is a hell of a catch and deserves notice.

Here's the bass I caught while visiting East Asia. I didn't have a camera with me so an old peasant drew this up for me.

You have a good point, Dominick. There have been a lot of boring metal solos and power chords do get old, though a number of the better players have incorporated other chord types in their playing. And thanks for mentioning Joe Pass and Charlie Christian who both belong among the greatest. Joe Pass was a monster on the guitar. His chord-melodies are unparalleled in my opinion. To some, his playing may not sound that difficult, but when you try to do what he did, it's some intricate stuff and beautiful at the same time. To me his technique is a cross between classical finger picking and jazz chord progressions. The substitutions used by these jazz players in their chord progressions are wild.

X2. Good stuff. Thanks.

Another point . . . . when we speak of great musicians are we speaking of playing ability or composing ability. Having the ability to play anything and everything is far different from having the ability to write and play a song that sounds great to many people.