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I'm looking at buying a new rig & I've narrowed it down to 3 Champion 183CX with a Yamaha V Max HPDI 150 HP Skeeter ZX 180 with a Yamaha V Max HPDI 150 HP Bass Cat Sabre with a Yamaha V Max HPDI 150 HP Which would you pick and why?

Ah the joys of fall fishing

Question: Doesn't the time of day dictate if bass are still in a feeding mode to be chasing shad? Answer: The bass itself will determine when it's in a feeding mood Question: How about summer versus fall. In fall are bass in a constant feeding mode most of the day chasing shad all day long? Answer: I'm not aware of any season when bass are in a constant feeding mode; during pre-spawn & fall the bass will feed more but constant isn't a term I would use. Question: So if you find a hump outside of the feeding times do you concentrate on reaction type lures only? Or will bass still be at humps at all outside of feeding times Answer: Depends on your definition of reaction lures; structure will hold bass 24/7, the key is to find where on the structure the cover is located and then you will locate the bass.

Picture #1 appears to be a Largemouth Bass, while pictures #2 & 3 appear to be Spotted Bass Spotted Bass A Irregular lateral stripe is similar to, but more broken than in largemouth bass. B Jaw does not extend beyond the back margin of the eye when mouth is closed. C Spots on scales form "rows" of strips on whitish belly area. Largemouth Bass A Definite lateral stripe B Jaw extends well behind the back margin of the eye when mouth is closed.

According to the Columbia Encyclopedia Anise: ([ch259]n '[ch301]s), annual plant (Pimpinella anisum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), native to the Mediterranean region but long cultivated elsewhere for its aromatic and medicinal qualities. It has flat-topped clusters of small yellow or white flowers that become seed like fruitsthe aniseed of commerce, used in food flavoring. Anise oil is derived from the seeds and sometimes from the leaves. The oil, composed chiefly of anethole, is used in medicinal, dentifrices, perfumes, beverages, and, in drag hunting, to scent a trail for dogs in the absence of a fox. According to The Scientific Literature on Selected Herbs, and Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of the Temperate Zone. While the entire plant is fragrant, it is the fruit of anise, commercially called anise seed, that has been highly valued since antiquity. The delicate fragrance is widely used for flavoring curries, breads, soups, cakes, candies, desserts, nonalcoholic beverage, and such liqueurs as anisette and arak. The volatile or essential oil, obtained by steam distillation of the crushed anise seed, is valuable in perfumery and soaps and has been used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. Anise oil is sometimes used as an adulterant in the essential oil of licorice. The oil is sometimes used as sensitizer for bleaching colors in photography. As a medicinal plant, anise has been used as a carminative, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, and stomachic. In addition, it has been used to promote lactation in nursing mothers and as a medicine against bronchitis, indigestion and lice. Oil of anise is used today as an ingredient in cough medicine and lozenges and is reported to have diuretic and diaphoretic properties. If ingested in sufficient quantities, anise oil may induce nausea, vomiting, seizures, and pulmonary edema. Contact of the concentrated oil with the skin can cause irritation Anise and oil of anise are generally regarded as safe for human consumption as a spice/natural flavoring and plant/oil extract (21 CFR sections 182.10, 182.20 [1982]).

Only one suggestion use PVC instead of wood it'll last longer

This has been the wildest college football season in years Every year I play the Yahoo College Football Pick'em, this year I'm 107-31 which aint bad but by the 7th week I usually have missed around 20-22. Makes me almost scared to pick anyone so I'll wait on the BCS and regroup.

Ok we gonna talk MSDS with an Engineer well alrighty then Botanical: Pimpinella anisum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Umbelliferae DOT Hazard Class Vessel & Air Hazard Class: Non-Regulated Flash Point: 182 F Closed Cup Extinguishing Media: CO2, Foam, & Dry Chemical Special Fire & Explosive Hazards: None Unusual Fire & Explosive Hazards: None Potential Acute Health Effect: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritate), of eye contact (irritate), of inhalation (irritate). Potential Chronic Health Effects: Carcinogenic Effects: Not available Mutagenic Effects: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast Teratogenic Effects: Not available Developmental Toxicity: Not available Repeated or prolonged exposure is not know to aggravate medical condition HMIS (USA): Health Hazard: 2-Moderate Fire Hazard: 2-Moderate Reactivity: 0-insignificant

Kentucky play well that's far sure; typical SEC football

I'll work baits slowly but yet aggressively Example: I'll work a jig with a series of fast short hops but covering little distance.

That was the worst play calling in overtime I ever seen

JBC Outfitters on E-Bay has them for $59.95

Bobby, I've use Fish Formula II or Baitmate (clear) with a ½ oz of 100% pure anise oil added and have caught tens of thousands of bass with this spray. I know for a fact it does not freeze at 52 degrees because I keep a 1 ounce bottle in my attack bag in the boat at all times. If it in fact anise oil doesn't work why is it added to many plastic types of bait sold on today's market? I to am not here to insult any ones intelligence but you response sounds like so many other sales pitches for their product. Pictured below is a bass caught on a V&M 9 Super Ringer worm which is enhanced with pork fat and anise oil already cooked into the bait.

Around my house no one even noticed

Didn't see the problem until I put my glasses on

I'm 100% Cajun & Cajuns like to argue Many times after a healthy argument I'll end up changing my opinions and agree only to find the topic locked; while I can PM the person I prefer to do it publicly. Sometimes what is perceived to be sarcastic to others is in reality an inside joke between members who either know each other personally or chat privately. One that really gets under my skin is the misconceptions concerning structural problems with boats; I have 15 years experience in the Aero Space industry as a manufacturing engineer where temporary fixes can cause lost of life, so I have to remind myself that for some people temporary fixes are acceptable to some. Over all the mods here do an outstanding job; Remember if you're wrong admit it, if you are right shut up

Most productive for quality and quantity #1 Texas Rigged Gene Larew 7 ½ Salty Ring Worm Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated (Camouflage). #2 Oldham's Lures Trailer Hitch Jig, 3/8 oz Black/Blue, Gene Larew Salty Hawg Craws in 6 with 1 ½ cut off the tail #3 Bill Lewis's Rat-L-Trap ½ oz Red Chrome

Underwater islands, mounds, or humps are a deep water angler's delight; these spots are especially productive when power is being generated at the dam, causing a current in the reservoir. Bait fish will gather on the upper end of these mounds and the bass will bunch up to feed on them. When located near a creek or river these areas can be your big bass spot. A crank bait/Rat-L-Trap fished across the top or plastics can fill your stringer quickly; position your boat shallow and deep covering the entire structure from every angle. The depth is not a requirement I use when selecting an underwater islands, mounds, or humps. There are other more important requirements desired like availability of cover, proximity to a river/creek channel, irregular features. Many anglers ask how long do you fish new structure before you give up on it; if all the above mentioned requirements exist I never give up on a location. Some times I'll get bite immediately on the first try; other times it'll maybe after several tries.

He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, and will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.

Bobby, since you and others have stated anise oil has nothing to do with catching fish then maybe you can explain why does it works so well?

Some times it makes you scratch you head when people ask for help, we answer, and then the FBI can't find em. It's not that we need the praise but as for myself I'd like to know if it did in fact help or do I need to explain it differently. I've given dozens of people help with Toledo Bend, Texas Rigs, or jigs and I get no reply back. 2 or 3 have actually sent me a PM commenting one way or the other. I guess the important thing is not to stop questioning

What's fascinating is everyone asks How do y'all find em but when we have outstanding anglers like Matt, Fish Chris, & Raul explains how to no one comments or asks questions. Either they all totally understand it or it when straight over their heads

There's no more real actors/actress just a lot of special effects

Looks like a Hydra Sport knock off; never heard of em

Raul When I go to a new lake I don't tie the first thing that pops into my mind, when I go to a new lake I look at it, look at the terrain, it's contour, it's vegetation, the composition of the soil; what I see tells me a story, it's a matter of knowing how to read the story and look for those things I learned through time in a completely different place, I know that bass are bass here and in China what lures them in my home lake also lures them in any other lake; I know where I'm going to find them. Matt If possible, I'll drive around and area surveying the dry land for miles around lakes. What you see above, will be what is below the water. The same dry creek that runs a few miles away is the same one that is now under water for years. What kind of timber is in the creek bottoms of the dry creeks? Chances are, those same types of trees if above water can be identified by sight, and I shouldn't need a map to see that a creek channel under the water is over there. Learning simple things, although they seem hard is really not if you want to really learn. This is step 1 in finding them; look at this computer generated photo of Toledo Bend, what do you see? This is what I see: The contour of the lakes bottom is extremely hilly meaning lots of depth changes There are numerous creeks running into the lake meaning lots of fresh water run off Creeks are highways bass us to travel from one area to the next Creek running through hilly country means numerous drop offs There are numerous roads meaning lots of roadbed which again are bass highways Starting to get a picture?