SoFlaBassAddict

Imagine how nuts it would be if 30k people posted on a regular basis...

I tried the whole binder thing and hated it. I just pull some plastics out of the bags from my peg board, fill up a 3700 size box and go fishing. I haven't had a problem yet with them drying out or anything like that. At the end of the day, I store them inside of the garage so they don't build up excessive heat. Seems to work just fine. One box for flipping/creature baits, one for worms, and one for craws.

x2 I've tried a bunch of different connections, and none have worked as well as the Alberto. I've got complete confidence in that knot. I don't worry about it breaking when I rear back and set the hook anymore. I use a leader thats about the length from the rod tip to the top of the reel seat. Generally about 6' or so depending on the rod.

Heck of a fish. Sounds like you had a hell of a day.

A F150 with the XLT tow and brakes package. It's stock, has 130k miles, and runs like it's brand new. No need for a lift, fat tires, or an exhaust. It hauls the boat with no problems, and is a great work truck.

Well yes, if they ask. I wouldn't take to kindly to somebody just digging into my bag. Ask, and if I've got it, it's yours.

Add Bing Maps to the list. I've found that the birds eye view has fantastic detail.

I try hard to talk to the person I'm going to be fishing with. I'll ask the boat what type of fishing he's planning on doing and bring whatever will fit the bill. Usually four or five rods and a tackle bag which holds basically everything for me. I'll bring my small cooler also unless theres room in the boat cooler. Any of my tackle or gear is fair game if I'm not using it. Doesn't bother me one bit if somebody wants to use some lures or a rod.

x2 Theres nothing I can really think of that I'd add. Perhaps a t-rigged worm or other plastic to work the edges if the fish aren't interested in the jig.

Lol. Good ole Ft. Hood. Man Killeen is a dump. I was in 1CD 4/5ADA when I was there.

You may want to try the rods and reels subforum.

Besides fishing? Does relaxing count? I spend a lot of time playing soccer(football, futbol, footie, etc etc etc). I've got a nitro RC car that I love to drive. Although I need to replace the main gear so I can use it again. My next toy is probably going to be a nitro RC boat. Xbox is always a fun nighttime thing when the kids are sleeping.

Never owned a Camry. I used to have a Civic that I beat the tar out of. Those older civics were great. The B series engine really was a fantastic series of engines. For some reason Honda swapped to the K series. The older ones would handle 200k on the odometer without much trouble. Just do the normal maintenance and you were good to go. Whichever you chose, make sure you use every tool available to you. Make sure you thoroughly check out the car, give it a good test drive. Have a mechanic take a look at it if possible. There is nothing wrong with buying a used car. There is a problem buying a used car that had it's teeth kicked in by some kid on a regular basis.

Man, there are times when I'd love to be on Active Duty again. If I didn't have my daughters (not that I don't want them), I'd still be wearing my old dirty field boots.

Ever watch a kid rip mom or dad a new one in public when something doesn't go their way ? And they stand there and take it ? Makes me want to slap the parents and then the kid... God help my kids if they ever do that to me. I'll bring the right hand of God down on them for something like that.

I've had to whack each of my daughters once. That's it. I was a horrible child. I got in serious trouble all the time. I got my butt whipped. It sure as hell didn't change how I acted at the time. Although now that I look at it as an adult, I can understand. I'm not going to say that I'm against spanking, but frequently it is used more out of frustration than anything. Maybe it's because of the discipline I learned in the Army. It could be the fact that I'm a big scary lookin dude, especially to a pair of seven year olds. I'm very strict when it comes to discipline with my daughters. If I need to say something more than twice, there is a problem. I've never had a single problem with them in public. I'm merely loud and very assertive when I need to be. Don't mistake what I'm saying though. I'm generally very laid back with them. They know what line they better not cross. Are there times when I want to rear back and just smack the heck out of them? Sure. I think I can accomplish more using different methods. There sure are a lot of straight up stupid kids though that need some sense knocked into them. The gap between my generation and my kids generation is chock full of just dumb kids. Personally, I blame the parents. Children aren't born bad. Bad parenting makes for bad kids.

I just want to know how he sent it back? Did he run it to the local UPS store? And did he "accidentally" drop it first....

Shimano Crucial drop shot rods. I've got one of the spinning and one of the casting. Fantastic rods. The 7'2" M spinning is one of my favorite sticks.

Line twist frequently happens with mono and fluoro. Basically it causes the line to literally twist up. Picture an electrical cord that has twisted up and becomes difficult to coil back up properly. Basically it's the same thing. The line wont coil onto the spool properly. You'll get loops, and sometimes the line will just spring off of the spool. This is why a lot of people have started going to braid with a fluoro leader for drop shotting. As far as the weight goes, you can use anything you want. The drop shot specific sinkers were made in case the sinker needed to free from a snag easily. With enough pressure, the line will come through the little clip at the top of the weights. I mean, you can use a rock if you really wanted.

Good stuff.

lol. I thought Bruce already knew each and every big fish out there by name.

Oooh....daddy likey...

Looks like something you'd see in the Target shoe department....

Chris knows customer service. I had the hooks break on a few of their football jigs. He sent me out some new ones the next day.

My primary cranking rod is a 7'6" M Crankin Stick. 5.2:1 Pro Qualifier. Handles just about anything I cast. It can be a workout on deep divers, but it can handle it. Otherwise, it is fine for everything I usually throw.