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Sacramento, California As much as I hate to say it (Due to a recent disagreement), I have to agree with "Muddy," on this one. I do enjoy the sport of landing Bass, & there's nothing more I enjoy then taking the boat out & spending the day on the water. I release way more fish then I ever keep. (My release to keep ratio 20-30/1: which equals about one every 2 weeks: Bass only). I do enjoy the taste of fish, & Bass over an open flame...well there's nothing better in my book. Its my personal choice (Just like its yours too or not) to enjoy fish as a fine meal, if you think that is bad you might not get along with me in any case then, I usually keep all other LEGAL SIZED fish that I hunt for. These include Striped Bass, Steel Head, Salmon (When Legal-Not Legal in the state of California at this time), Trout, Sturgeon, Halibut, the occasional Catfish & Shark. (I am BIG, BIG on fishing). My Fishing License total cost: License $42 & change, California Delta-Bay Enhancement Stamp $6.50, California Ocean (Salt Water) Enhancement Stamp $6.50, 2 Pole License Stamp 12.50, + $7 Steel Head Card. (You don't even want to guess how much my yearly hunting license costs). I think with all that I pay for my licensing every year I have the right to keep any legal size fish that I want, & its your choice if you want to do it to. AS FOR PEOPLE NOT SPORTING A FISHING LICENSE & CLEARLY DONT HAVE ONE (THAY SHOULD BE VISIBLE ABOVE YOUR WAIST LINE) CALL FISH & GAME, THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO RIGHT TO RUIN THE THINGS THAT WE PAY FOR. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

Love to see that your getting so worked up. That just makes me smile. Its obvious that I have hit a nerve with you. You dont have to like me, you dont have to read my posts, there no sweat off of my back in not having you as an internet friend. :'( If you dont like me, dont comment to my things, dont read my posts & we'll all have a better day. Now get happy & go fishing or something. Cheers!

Hey knuckle head (In reply to thanking you that you noctice that I am in fact a genius! :) If you would have read the posting musch closer (glasses might indeed help, dont worry I wear contacts & can seem to read fine) (and I quote) "SPAWN & POST SPAWN," periods. LARGEMOUTH BASS SPAWN IN SHALLOWS. P.S. The last ones that I landed at this time of year, um...... I think from what my depth finder says were in 48"s of water or less. (THE MATH: Lets say 4 a day, 5 days a week, 2-3 hours a day: I say that I must be doing something right, or at that learned right, even know what I am talking about!) :-X

I thank you for your post. I cant relate to you more then some of the others that I have read on in this forum. My intentions are not be an ***, but as you said give advice through my experience. Thats all that I am trying to do. I just want to help others in becoming full in there potential to successfully land fish on every outing, & to judge everything around them a factor into catching fish. Thanks again, I have taken what you have said into great consideration. -Phil

;D Do you suggest the members save this thread as a favorite and refer back to it for an explanation every time they see you posting in CAPS? Maybe you should just as a reference. 27 posts and posting a rant about other members already? Good luck man.

27 posts and posting a rant about other members already? Good luck man. Hahaha. I find that pretty FUNNY. It seems like this guy thinks he's His greatest gift to forums.. He might think so. He's a moderator, so what does this tell you? :

;D ;D GOOD LUCKS TOO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

WOODY ALLEN WHO? ;D GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

It seems that I have been stirring up a little trouble on here already. I just want to address a few things on my mistake &.. The first thought that I would like to get out is.. 1. I TYPE IN CAPS ALL THE TIME: THIS DOESNT MEAN THAT I AM YELLING AT YOU, TALKING DOWN ON YOU, OR EVEN TRYING TO GET NOTICED TO GET MY POINT ACROSS! (MY ANSWER): I have & always will type in caps, its just my style. I don't mean anything by it so stop getting grumpy. If you like I'll play you the violin. There is no rule book that says otherwise. (But I was asked nicely not to write in caps by a moderator, so I am going to try & follow his request as close as possible) 2. (REALLY THIS IS MEANT FOR ONE PERSON THAT I KEEP READING ON) Stop giving advice to others if you don't know what your talking about. That is just going to give the advice taker the run around, he isn't going to learn anything, & is going to be back at square 1. NO I don't know everything, no 1 does, no one on here is Gods gift to fishing no matter how much we want to think that. All I am saying is if you don't know what you are talking about don't waste everyone else's time and post. Just chill. :-X OK FRIENDS: I am done with my rant, sorry. Sometimes I just get so irritated with folks. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

It seems to me that everyone loves that d**n JB Weld. Find something else, the Weld just doesnt cut it anymore. (DISCLAIMER: My Opinion Only) GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

Off-set hook, Plastics, Split shot above eye (stationary Texas Rig). Braided Line also cuts threw brush & debris, where as mono or fluorocarbon: stretch's, splinters, fray's, & breaks. ALSO: Dont be affraid to put a Spinnerbait right in front of the hairy looking stuff (dense growth). GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

I HAVE A QUESTION? WHY WOULD IT MATTER WHAT TYPE OF RIG YOUR USING? REALLY. YOU DONT THINK IT WOULDNT BE SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE DOING, SAY LIKE MAYBE NOT OBSERVING YOUR SURROUNDING AND CONDITIONS. I am not trying to be an ***, just trying to understand where your coming from. Thing is, I have no problem landing Bass on any type of rig. I land Bass every time I go out. Not to boast, but its just expected of me and myself. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Man what the hell is that thing? Wait it must be a Guppie! HAHA...Hey man I am just kidding around. But really that beast cant weigh more then 2LBS, give or take a couple of OZS. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU ON CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Striped Bass have a more mellow taste to them. They dont taste fishy at all. They are best fried in corn meal batter, like what you get on the outside of a corndog. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

STRIPED BASS ARE ONE OF THE FEW FISH THAT I KEEP. (STURGEON, STEELHEAD, TROUT, STRIPED BASS)(I KEEP ALL THESE FISH) GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA CAUGHT ON THE SACRAMENTO RIVER @ GARDEN HIGHWAY. 9LBS 2OZS @ 27 5/16"S STRIPPED BASS BAIT: LIVE LAMPREY EEL (WAS FISHING FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES WHEN I WRANGLED THIS GUY) (TACKLE: BASS PRO SHOPS 8' GRAPHITE REINFORCED POLL, DAIWA TD REEL, 14LBS SPIDER BRAID) I JUST WANTED TO SHARE W/ YA'LL THE OTHER TYPE OF BASS FISHING THAT I DO THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

MY FIRST FISH I EVER CAUGHT WAS A 7" LARGEMOUTH, OUT OF FOLSOM LAKE, FOLSOM (SACRAMENTO COUNTY), CALIFORNIA. I WAS USING A TOPWATER SPINNERBAIT, FISHING ALONG A DOWNED TREE & "BAM," THE LITTLE GUY TOOK THE LURE. I WAS SO PROUD OF MYSELF, & GOSH I WAS SUCH A LITTLE KID. I MEAN WHEN YOUR A LITTLE KID CATCHING A FISH FOR THE FIRST TIME ITS LIKE BEING LET LOOSE IN A CANDY STORE. I REMEMBER THATS ALL I COULD TALK ABOUT TO MY LITTLE BUDDIES IN SCHOOL, HOW I WENT FISHING WITH MY FATHER & CAUGHT MY FIRST FISH. GOOD GOOD TIMES! GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

YES THESE ARE ALL GOOD POINTS, & A GOOD POST TO. BUT I SEE ONE THING THAT YOUR FORGETTING: YOU CAN LAND BASS AT ANYTIME, ANY TEMPATURE, ANY CODITION OF ANY DAY ALL DAY LONG. HERE'S 1 OF MY PSOT THAT I HAVE POSTED SEVERAL TIMES FOR THOSE THAT WOULD LIKE SOME TIPS ON WHAT TO DO IF THERE NO CATCHING FISH. (IT COVERS SOME OF WHAT YOU SAID, & SOME THANGS THAT YOU DIDNT. BUT MAY BE DIFFERENT IN WAYS, THAT I FISH FROM A BOAT, PONTOON, OR FLOAT TUBE WHEN I AM OUT. I RARELY FISH FROM THE SHORE) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Here's a couple of tips that might help you out. LOCATION, PRESENTATION, & CONDITIONS ARE ALL A FACTOR. AND ONE MORE THING IS THAT YOU IN FACT MIGHT BE GOING TO FAST W/ YOUR FISHING. DONT BE AFRAID TO SLOW IT DOWN: MEANING TAKE 2-4 MINUTES TO RETRIEVE THAT LAST CAST. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! ALSO: MATCH YOUR BAIT COLORS TO THE CLARITY OF THE WATER. THIS HELPS IN A BIG WAY. IF THE WATER IS CHOPPY, THEN YOU NEED (SHOULD) BE THROWING TOPWATER LURES. WHEN I GO OUT I EXPECT (I GUARANTEE) THAT I AM GOING TO LAND BASS, & DO THAT AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY: WETHER IS 0 DEGREES-110DEGREES OUTSIDE. IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO DIAL IN YOUR SKILL LEVEL, AT NO POINT SHOULD THE TIME OF DAY BY A FACTOR IN LANDING A HAWG. I live in Sacramento, California, right now the Bass are in a suspended state: Which Means: AT THIS TIME OF YEAR ON THE WEST COAST, BASS ARE IN SPAWN & POST SPAWN MODE: WHICH MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO BE ON REACTION STRIKES. THE BEST THING TO DO IN THIS CASE IS TO SET YOUR LURE IN FRONT OF THE BASS & BRING IT TO THEM. LESS EFFORT FOR THE BASS MEANS MORE FISH. THIS TIME OF YEAR ITS ALL ABOUT SENKOS, & SPINNER BAITS. (MATCH THE COLOR OF YOUR BAITS TO THE CLEARITY OF THE WATER). SPAWNING (POST) = SHALLOW WATERS & HEAVY COVER. AN OFF-SET HOOK RIGGED WEEDLESS W/ A WATERMELON SENKO (DEAD-STICKING) WORKS GREAT. 2 MORE TIPS: LARGEMOUTH BASS LIKE SHALLOW WATER W/ HEAVY COVER (BANKS, TREE'S, LILYS). SMALLMOUTH BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER W/ DROP OFF'S, ROCK BEDS, SLOPS. SPOTTED (BLACK) BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER YET (CENTER OF A POND, LAKE, ETC), W/ COVER SUCH AS GRASS & ROCKS. FISH ARE LIKE US WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE & THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ABOVE, WE FIND COVER, SO DO THEY. THEY'LL ALSO WILL DO THIS BY GOING INTO DEEPER WATERS. YOU CAN CATCH BASS WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE, 75% OF THE TIME THERE NOT GOING TO CHASE IT (BAITS) (WHEN IT'S LIKE A DESERT OUTSIDE) IT'S GOING TO BE WHEN YOUR BAIT OR LURE SUSPENDS. REMEMBER (SUMMARY): LOCATION, PRESENTATION, & CONDITIONS ARE ALL A FACTOR. AND ONE MORE THING IS THAT YOU IN FACT MIGHT BE GOING TO FAST W/ YOUR FISHING. DONT BE AFRAID TO SLOW IT DOWN: MEANING TAKE 2-4 MINUTES TO RETRIEVE THAT LAST CAST. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA I REMEMBER WHEN: I WAS YOUNGER MY FIRST FISHING MEMEORY THAT I CAN RECALL WAS IN FACT W/ MY MOTHER. (MIND YOU I WAS TO YOUNG TO REMEMBER ANYTHING ELSE FROM THIS TIME PERIOD & AT POINTS MY MOTHER HERSELF HAD TO FILL ME IN ON SOME OF THIS ADVENTURES DETAILS) I WAS IN SACRAMENTO. WE CAME ACROSS A PIECE OF BAMBOO THAT HAD FISHING LINE TIED TO IT W/ A HOOK (DUE TO SOMEONE NOT PACKING OUT THERE STUFF). BUT WHAT IS ONE MANS TRASH BECAME MY TREASURE FOR THAT INSTANT. AT THE WATERS EDGE WE FOUND SOME CLAMS, IN WHICH I WAS TOLD TO USE FOR BAIT. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT CATCH ANYTHING, THE MEMORY THAT I HAVE STILL & ALWAYS WILL REMAIN. SOMEHOW I KNOW THAT THIS HAD TO BE MY START INTO MY NEVER ENDING FISHING ADVENTURES: THOUGH IT WASN'T TIL I WAS ABOUT 6 YEARS THAT MY FATHER STARTING TAKING ME EVERY WEEKEND. THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS THAT: IF YOU TAKE A CHILD FISHING, THAT IT IS IN FACT AN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY'LL NEVER FORGET, AN INFLUENCE THAT STRESS'S PRESERVATION & PATIENCE, & A LOVE FOR SOMETHING THEY CAN GO OLD WITH. I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I IN FACT AM THE FIRST TO TAKE 4 OUT OF 8 COUSIN'S FISHING FOR THERE FIRST TIME, & STILL TAKE THEM OUT ON THE REGULAR BASIS. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Here's a couple of tips that might help you out. LOCATION, PRESENTATION, & CONDITIONS ARE ALL A FACTOR. AND ONE MORE THING IS THAT YOU IN FACT MIGHT BE GOING TO FAST W/ YOUR FISHING. DONT BE AFRAID TO SLOW IT DOWN: MEANING TAKE 2-4 MINUTES TO RETRIEVE THAT LAST CAST. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! ALSO: MATCH YOUR BAIT COLORS TO THE CLARITY OF THE WATER. THIS HELPS IN A BIG WAY. WHEN I GO OUT I EXPECT (I GUARANTEE) THAT I AM GOING TO LAND BASS, & DO THAT AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY: WETHER IS 0 DEGREES-110DEGREES OUTSIDE. IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO DIAL IN YOUR SKILL LEVEL, AT NO POINT SHOULD THE TIME OF DAY BY A FACTOR IN LANDING A HAWG. I live in Sacramento, California, right now the Bass are in a suspended state: Which Means: AT THIS TIME OF YEAR ON THE WEST COAST, BASS ARE IN SPAWN & POST SPAWN MODE: WHICH MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO BE ON REACTION STRIKES. THE BEST THING TO DO IN THIS CASE IS TO SET YOUR LURE IN FRONT OF THE BASS & BRING IT TO THEM. LESS EFFORT FOR THE BASS MEANS MORE FISH. THIS TIME OF YEAR ITS ALL ABOUT SENKOS, & SPINNER BAITS. (MATCH THE COLOR OF YOUR BAITS TO THE CLEARITY OF THE WATER). SPAWNING (POST) = SHALLOW WATERS & HEAVY COVER. AN OFF-SET HOOK RIGGED WEEDLESS W/ A WATERMELON SENKO (DEAD-STICKING) WORKS GREAT. 2 MORE TIPS: LARGEMOUTH BASS LIKE SHALLOW WATER W/ HEAVY COVER (BANKS, TREE'S, LILYS). SMALLMOUTH BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER W/ DROP OFF'S, ROCK BEDS, SLOPS. SPOTTED (BLACK) BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER YET (CENTER OF A POND, LAKE, ETC), W/ COVER SUCH AS GRASS & ROCKS. FISH ARE LIKE US WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE & THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ABOVE, WE FIND COVER, SO DO THEY. THEY'LL ALSO WILL DO THIS BY GOING INTO DEEPER WATERS. YOU CAN CATCH BASS WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE, 75% OF THE TIME THERE NOT GOING TO CHASE IT (BAITS) (WHEN IT'S LIKE A DESERT OUTSIDE) IT'S GOING TO BE WHEN YOUR BAIT OR LURE SUSPENDS. REMEMBER: LOCATION, PRESENTATION, & CONDITIONS ARE ALL A FACTOR. AND ONE MORE THING IS THAT YOU IN FACT MIGHT BE GOING TO FAST W/ YOUR FISHING. DONT BE AFRAID TO SLOW IT DOWN: MEANING TAKE 2-4 MINUTES TO RETRIEVE THAT LAST CAST. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA I HAVE HEARD SOME STUFF IN THE AIR ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION, BUT DIDNT KNOW IF ANYTHING WAS CONCRETE. I ALSO HAVENT ACTUALLY GOTTEN THE FULL SCOOP YET EITHER. YOUR WEB LINKS ARE NOT TAKING ME TO THE PAGES NEEDED FOR THIS (I KEEP GETTING PAGE CANNOT BE DISPLAYED). SO FOR ONE FISHERMAN TO ANOTHER CAN I GET THE SCOOP FOR YOU, OR ANOTHER LINK AS TO WHERE I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROPOSAL? MANY THANKS. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA SOME ADVICE TO YOU: IF YOU HOOK A HAWG ON SOME 8LBS I HOPE THAT YOU PROPERLY KNOW THE LIMIT OF YOUR TAKLE & HOW TOO USE YOUR DRAG. BUT 8LBS IS A GOOD ALL AROUND LBS TEST. I FIND MYSELF USING IT ALOT WHEN I AM FISHING PONDS. BEST LINE FOR BASS ARE: 12-20LBS MONO. LINE. (GREAT ALL AROUND LINE FOR ALL TYPES OF BAITS THAT YOU MIGHT USE) (MY PERSONAL FARVORITES ARE THE BERKLEY TRILENE, OR SPIDER MONO: BOTH CAN HANDLE TREMENDOUS LOADS) BRAID IS GOOD BUT WHEN IT COME DOWN TO JIGGING, FLIPPING, PITCHING OR RETRIEVAL STYLES SUCH AS "WALKING THE DOG," IT JUST DOESN'T PRODUCE THE ACTION THAT YOU WANT FOR STRIKES MAKING PRESENTATION MINIMAL. BRAID IS GOOD FOR THOSE EXTRA HEAVY SPOTS, WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK A FROG OR POPPER, AREAS WHERE THE BRAID WILL CUT THROUGH BRUSH & DEBRIS (WHERE AS MONO MIGHT FRAY, SPLINTER, OR BREAK). I HOPE THIS GIVES YOU SOME INSIGHT. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA GOOD FOR YOU BUDDY. YOUR TOY LOOKS VERY NICE. IT ALWAYS FEELS GOOD, LIKE YOU ACCOPLISHED SOMETHING WHEN YOU HAVE TOYS TO SHOW FOR. I WISH THE MY BOAT SET-UPS WERE FREE, UNFORTUNATLEY MY SS140 COST MY POCKETS A NICE CHUNK OF CHANGE. I HAVE ABOUT 15K INVESTED IN MY 2 BOAT SETUPS. 1.(I BOUGHT USED: 18' 98 Skeeter SS140 w/ 225HP Yamaha VMAX & Minn Kota Maxxum 55/SC (5 Speed, Foot Control, 42" Shaft) 12K INCLUDING TRAILER) 2.(BOUGHT NEW: (INFLATABLE PONTOON BOAT) 12' 08 Sea Eagle FoldCat 375fc Deluxe w/ Minn Kota Endura 55 (Electric) Trolling Motor. 1.7K (MUST ADMIT I CHARGE THIS ONE ON MY MASTER CARD)) P.S. AS FOR YOUR ANCHOR PROBLEM...YOU CAN FIND SMALL ANCHOR WEIGHTS AT YOUR LOCAL FISHING WAREHOUSE MADE SPECIALLY FOR YOUR BOAT IN WHICH YOU TIE TO A MARINE ROPE & HALF HITCH TO YOUR BOAT BAR. THROW OVER BOARD, STAY IN ONE SPOT & CATCH SOME FISH. GOOD LUCKS TO YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA Here's a couple of tips that might help you out. I live in Sacramento, California, right now the Bass are in a suspended state: Which Means: AT THIS TIME OF YEAR ON THE WEST COAST, BASS ARE IN SPAWN & POST SPAWN MODE: WHICH MEANS THEY ARE GOING TO BE ON REACTION STRIKES. THE BEST THING TO DO IN THIS CASE IS TO SET YOUR LURE IN FRONT OF THE BASS & BRING IT TO THEM. LESS EFFORT FOR THE BASS MEANS MORE FISH. THIS TIME OF YEAR ITS ALL ABOUT SENKOS, & SPINNER BAITS. (MATCH THE COLOR OF YOUR BAITS TO THE CLEARITY OF THE WATER). SPAWNING (POST) = SHALLOW WATERS & HEAVY COVER. AN OFF-SET HOOK RIGGED WEEDLESS W/ A WATERMELON SENKO (DEAD-STICKING) WORKS GREAT. 2 MORE TIPS: LARGEMOUTH BASS LIKE SHALLOW WATER W/ HEAVY COVER (BANKS, TREE'S, LILYS). SMALLMOUTH BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER W/ DROP OFF'S, ROCK BEDS, SLOPS. SPOTTED (BLACK) BASS LIKE DEEPER WATER YET (CENTER OF A POND, LAKE, ETC), W/ COVER SUCH AS GRASS & ROCKS. FISH ARE LIKE US WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE & THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ABOVE, WE FIND COVER, SO DO THEY. THEY'LL ALSO WILL DO THIS BY GOING INTO DEEPER WATERS. YOU CAN CATCH BASS WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE, 75% OF THE TIME THERE NOT GOING TO CHASE IT (BAITS) (WHEN IT'S LIKE A DESERT OUTSIDE) IT'S GOING TO BE WHEN YOUR BAIT OR LURE SUSPENDS. REMEMBER: LOCATION, PRESENTATION, & CONDITIONS ARE ALL A FACTOR. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA."

When I was young, I "hoped" to catch a fish, any fish! Today, I expect to catch bass, big ones. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA WHEN I GO OUT ON THE WATER I ALWAYS HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT I AM GOING TO LAND FISH. I HAVENT BEEN SKUNKED IN MY BASS FISHING ADVENTURES FOR SOMETIME NOW. I CANT REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I DIDNT LAND A FISH GOING OUT. (NOT TO BRAG OR HOLD MYSELF HIGH ON A MOUNTAIN, I JUST HAVE HAD THE LUXURY OF LEARNING FROM PROFESSIONALS GROWING UP & ADVID BASS FISHERMAN ALIKE) HOWEVER THAT'S JUST NOT THE CASE WHEN I AM OUT FISHING FOR STRURGEON, STRIPERS ETC. THESE ARE HIT & MISS FISH. I DO ENJOY SPENDING TIME FISHING FOR THESE SPECIES OF FISH, BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT, I AM AN EXPERT W/ BASS, NOT AT THE WAIT ALL DAY WHILE YOU BAITS MARINATES IN THE WATER WAITING FOR A FISH TO COME ALONG & TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE. DONT GET ME WRONG FOR ONE MOMENT, I FISH FOR THESE GUYS JUST AS MUCH AS I DO BASS, & LOVE THE TIME YOU GET TO RELAX FROM IT. THESE ARE JUST TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS, & TYPES OF FISHING, BUT IN WHICH MAKE MY LIFE COMPLETE & ME, WELL....ME. 8-) GOOD LUCKS TO YOU ALL IN CATCHING THE "BIG KAHUNA." P.S. I LIVE BY THE YAMAMOTO SENKO. WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, THESE DON'T.