Jrob78

Thanks Stratos, that helps a lot.

I'm going to have to do a little research. I don't know what kind of fishery the Chesapeake Bay is. I'm assuming largemouths will be in play though.

Something similar happened to Anthony Gagliardi recently too. I don't remember where they were, might have even been the FWC. Some guy came out in a boat and drove circles around him while he tried to fish. It happened in a certain area of the lake and went on anytime Gagliardi got too close.

I thought this was a cool new topwater bait from Molix. It's a soft, topwater, frog style bait. The front protrusions are soft as well to come through vegetation better. I thought it looked sort of Jitterbuggish, it's on the expensive side though. 3" long 5/8 oz $14.99

I'm doing well but it's hard to get to the top. You have to get lucky some too.

Your spool should still spin when the bait hits the water if you're doing it right, hence the thumb.

Everything in moderation. I prefer Dr. Pepper but like Coke as well. Hate Pepsi though.

Hite sucking and JVD bottoming out on day 2 really hurt me. Feider with his first top 12 and Martens in 13th should balance it out some though.

If I were in your shoes right now and couldn't wait until I had saved a little more money, I would buy a $89 TYD St. Croix Rage rod and one of the cheap aluminum framed reels from Academy. I hear a lot of people talk about the Mettle but I have no experience with them myself.

Aaron Martens Jonathon VanDam Brett Hite Seth Feider Chad Pipkens Hite is killing me.

Love that!! Post of the day!

What a freaking idiot.

If Brady doesn't want the balls deflated, they wouldn't have gotten deflated, simple as that. He got caught cheating, period. I personally don't think it's that big a deal but he has to be suspended.

Might want to change your bucket E guy. He isn't fishing the rest of the season.

I think the 7'11" might just be what I'm looking for.

I was looking at that one, the 7'8" MHM and the 7'11" HMF. I wonder if the 7'8" is a cranking rod? I imagine the 2 MF rods are flipping sticks. Not sure about any of the 3 really though.

I don't need one at all but that price is awfully tempting.

I've never played with a 4 man bench but I'm up for whatever. It will be fair for all of us, that's all that really matters. Does anyone know if you can play 2 teams in 2 leagues from the same email address on ESPN? It might be easier to keep it separate anyway, I don't know.

Those are great hooks, you did well.

If you're ok with the grips, guides and reel seat, go with the Rage. Edit...I didn't mean for that to sound so negative. I would fish a Rage rod.

That's what I'm talking about! Show that hook who's boss!

I have an original All Star Zell Rowland Topwater Special. I still love that rod.

Yep, and I don't think you can buy any of them in bulk.

That's really cool! I'm a huge fan of Duo Realis baits. I've caught a lot of fish on their crankbaits the last couple of years.

I've played 8 team leagues before and it was awesome. Scoring is higher but everyone has the same shot at a good roster.