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Any site that receives numerous files from outside users is a potential virus distributor. No matter how big the company, virus protection is always playing catch up with new viruses and worms that are created. nboucher stated: Get a Mac. Macs are susceptible to viruses also. There just aren't as many created for them because they aren't as ubiquitous as the PC. Linux is the least susceptible, but eventually viruses are created for all operating systems.

Bbipr8, I totally agree. I'll take my boat into any spot I can get to.

Yeah, when you get down past 40 - 50 feet I'm done.

I can't believe Boston is giving J.D. Drew 70 million for 5 years, 14 million a year. That's utterly ludicrous. If my memory serves me well, Pujols received 100 million for 7 years in 2004, 14.285 million a year. I think they're all overpaid for playing a game, but Drew definitely hit the undeserved jackpot. 'Nuf said.

Good luck, Cajun. If you seriously study and go after it you won't regret it. I wish you the best of luck.

I think Rolo uses the sizmic poppin' toads. Do a search on his name and the word sizmic over the last three months and you'll find something about it. Or you could PM him. I haven't used them, myself.

I try to take care of my equipment also, but there are going to be scratches and nicks. There is no reason to buy higher quality equipment if you aren't going to make use of the advantages provided by that equipment.

I like Tackletour.com for informational purposes. I have yet to see a product receive less than an 8.0 in their ratings. The very good stuff rates above a 9.0. The so-so stuff gets an 8.0 - 8.9. So you can tell what tests OK and what tests great. You just have to adjust your interpretation of their ratings. (My opinion only.) They have all of the vendors links posted on the site so they're not going to make anyone look bad. As for hook hangers, I like them. If you leave your lure hanging loose or you hook it on on a guide standoff it's just as likely to scratch the rod, but in a different place. I think if it is hanging loose there is more of a chance of scratching the rod, myself.

Great Photo, avid. And if they make any further sequels to "The Fly" you're assured a place in the casting call.

I watched a show on the National Geographic Channel where they caught one of these. They stretch a heavy duty net completely across the river and wait until one hangs up in it. Getting it to the bank is the hard part. I think the one on the show was 9 feet. (Maybe it was this one in your picture.) They have a big long wooden contraption that they have built and they tie each end of the fish to the contraption and then they pull it out of the water. It took quite a few people standing chest deep in the water to do this and the show stated that the possibility of injury was great with a giant 9 foot fish thrashing its tail and body.

When it comes to rocky bottoms, is there any bottom that is too rocky to bump your crankbait against due to hangups? If so, where do you draw the line.

Intellicast.com and Weather.com.

If you get the job, make sure you tell all of us Metro KC boys and girls so we can come by and take advantage. You did say something about discounts for BassResource.com members? Didn't you? I could have sworn . . . . . :

Good luck, Huskertko! However, if you get this job and become one of the agents of corruption for the Bait Monkey, we will no longer be able to trust you. I assume this is the store in Olathe? I drive by it on my way home from work in Gardner. Soon, I'll be moving to the Sprint Campus so I won't be driving by there at that time. Hopefully, this will help me deal with the temptation.

Great explanation, Glenn. When I agreed that an explanation was appropriate, I was thinking more along the lines of "From a business perspective, this is not feasible at this time." I don't think you should have to explain the technical details to everyone on the site, but thanks anyway.

That 2 lb 15 oz is a fatty. Sounds like you and your Dad had a great day, fourbizzle.

What kind of rod are you using? Some mediums can be on the lighter side of the action spectrum. Are you making long casts with monofilament? The combination of a lighter medium action rod and long casts with stretchy monofilament could all be contributors to your problem.

That's cool, ww2farmer. I'm happy for you.

Yes, the walking the dog lures are great for largemouth bass.

Shad_Master, I agree with you that a response to your question from someone "in charge" would have been appropriate.

I agree. This is an intriguing question. I use Rogues, Husky Jerks, and X-Raps the most but the Pointers are coming. I've noticed the differences in action of these lures, but I've never thought about which would be best for colder water.

I'm not a moderator but I see the wisdom in the way this site is run. A free forum is always the best idea. There are plenty of members and guests who frequent this forum. The vendors know this, so Glenn can make revenues from their advertising. These two work hand in hand. You get more hits on the site and the forum since it is free, which draws more advertising dollars. And the vendors can pay more than any member fees would ever generate. Changing colors? I've thought about that, but I've noticed that everyone who knows me and observes my monitor recognizes this site from all the other sites I look at. ("Oh, you're on that bass fishing site again?") The colors tip them off. It's a good business decision to have colors that make you stand out from the crowd. As for the other suggestions I've seen here, I like some of them too, but time and money rules when you're trying to make a living.

Speak for yourself, Paparock. I am not human, but I do notice that you earthlings do have flaws. Understand that it is this way on my planet as well. I was just considering buying a Lemar Ultra Death Ray for hunting the Mammoth Trogloditian Tigerdog, and my wife told me I shouldn't be so selfish spending all of this money on myself. Go figure. We'll see if she changes her tune the next time she faces one of these loathsome creatures with her nuclear powered spinning needles.

I agree with what you're saying Chris. The spinnerbait is truly one of the most versatile baits in your arsenal and can be fished slow, fast, like a jig, like a crankbait, helicoptered, waking across the surface, etc. Read up on when to use willowleaf, Colorado, and Indiana blades, which blade colors to use in murky or clearer water, how to tune the bait to veer left, right, or go straight, and how the length of the arm affects the bait. Then practice. I do agree with RW, that if you're fishing a highly pressured lake and everyone is using a spinnerbait, something different might be in order.

Like fivebasslimit, I need to work with tubes. I've used them a little bit, but I always go back to plastic worms and creatures. I also plan on working with the drop shot rig a lot more.