NateFollmer

Good advice River Rat... I never thought of it that way. I recant my previous post Guess I'm thinking too much into the 'job' aspect of it all.

Honestly, I make it as long as I feel like pulling off of the spool Usually it's 3 to 6 foot long. I have never noticed any difference using either size (or any in between). All the waters I fish are stained, so I'm sure it would matter in gin clear water, but for stained, your lengths would be just fine.

At the moment I am full also. I will have ChrisBass with me (are you still coming? ). I could also squeeze another person in, but only want to do that if we absolutely have too. Last time I had three people in my boat, I got a hook in the head... HA

Boil them for 15 seconds then pull on the tails. Lay them flat for a good 20 minutes afterward.

If you want good cheap line, get xps, spiderwire or berkley trilene. I found 12 lb. trilene at wally world on clearance for 5 bucks.

X2 Goes through guides like butter!

I try and pick up as much trash as possible while fishing. You know what else I hate... People dumping their deer hides and bones in the freakin' river! That stuff gets stuck on the bridges and stinks like you wouldn't believe (I counted 20 one day just at the bridge alone... that's PA for ya!). I realize most people aren't fishing in the middle of winter but I still do so keep your deers out of the water, put them in the hide bins along the roads or make a coat! HA Sorry, I hate litter....

And launch poll is up BOATNIK: MULTIPLES ARE ALLOWED! The only objection I would have to James is if there is a tournament. I'll troll the web and look at the area clubs but I don't think there is one that weekend.

Yeah, I'll get this poll made now... Everyone, post if your riding or bringing a boat. If you're bringing a boat, list if you have any spots open. I will def. be bringing the v bottom, but I may bring the canoe also if anyone wants to use it. Heck, I might have my second v bottom titled and ready to go by Sept. so maybe I could bring it also HA.

I am sure some will disagree but I throw all my jigs on braid. If I need to add a floro leader for picky fish I use an Alberto knot to join the leader to the braid. You also need to be an excellent line watcher. If you hold the braid with your fingers while the bait falls on a slack line many times you can feel the fish pick it up. A bass will spit a jig much faster than a plastic. I do not wait with a jig I set the hook right away. A good sensitive rod makes a huge difference also. x2 I love braid. I fish braid probably 95% of the time. It also usually has the flouro leader and it's tied on with an Alberto knot. I have never had an Alberto knot fail, just have to make sure the twists don't jump each other or it will cut the line when there's tension on it.

Ok Gentlemen, Saturday Sept. 25th wins! It was a close race, but that date took it. Now, I guess I should make 1 more poll to pick a launch. Anyone have any we should ABSOLUTELY avoid? I was thinking Snyder's Run, Aitch, James Creek or Shy Beaver would be ok for us to use. I'll get ya all a map in a second... Snyder's Run: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Raystown+Snyders+Run+Launch&sll=40.443224,-78.035631&sspn=0.021523,0.045447&ie=UTF8&t=h&split=1&filter=0&rq=1&ev=zo&radius=1.43&hq=Raystown+Snyders+Run+Launch&hnear=&ll=40.438129,-78.035245&spn=0.021525,0.045447&z=15 Aitch: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Raystown+Aitch+Launch&sll=40.438129,-78.035245&sspn=0.021525,0.045447&ie=UTF8&hq=Raystown+Aitch+Launch&hnear=&ll=40.373097,-78.15691&spn=0.021546,0.045447&t=h&z=15 James Creek (Bottom Left of the map): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Raystown+James+Creek+Launch&sll=40.373097,-78.15691&sspn=0.021546,0.045447&ie=UTF8&hq=Raystown+James+Creek+Launch&hnear=&ll=40.367016,-78.157468&spn=0.02073,0.045447&t=h&z=15 Shy Beaver (I've never been there, but I'm almost positive its off Logging Rd 31025... Sounds like it's out in the sticks): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Shy+Beaver+Raystown+Pa&sll=40.582671,-78.894196&sspn=0.687311,1.454315&ie=UTF8&hq=Shy+Beaver&hnear=Bedford,+Pennsylvania&ll=40.301834,-78.208408&spn=0.010375,0.022724&t=h&z=16 EDIT: let me put it this way... If you want Stripers, launch at Snyder's and head toward the dam, everything else, use any other launch

For half a 750 of Captain 100 at 1am, I'm proud of myself, lol. Took them down. Sorry for being an .. HAHA, Darn drunks I know it's hard to keep the cool sometimes, but I know how it is to be a kid and get all excited about stuff so I cut 'em some slack

I have 3 rods (well 4 if you count the fly rod) 1. 6'6" M Baitcaster (I use this for probably 90% of my fishing) 2. 7'6" MH Spinning rod (this is a beast, I only use it when I need to throw HEAVY lures). 3. 5' Ultra Light (I use this for small lures and finesse fishing). I bet I only use the big spinning rod once or twice a season. The only reason that I hate not having multiple rods is because I go through a lot of line changing lures I think Dave Mercer puts it best. Fishing rods are like golf clubs, yes, you can putt with a driver, but it's a lot easier with a putter. A lot of things ARE easier with a specific rod, but you'll still get it done with ANY rod.

Another tip I'd like to add (I hope you don't mind) is when I fish an area with fast current and a lot of rocks, I like to use a weighted hook vs. the texas rig or jig. The weighted hook seems to craw across the rocks and get stuck less. It also tilts the craw up a bit, putting it in a 'defense' position. Swimbait hooks with a twist lock or peg work GREAT for this method. As far as the grass goes, Big-O hit that perfectly. When it's really hot (especially in the mid day) those fish are going 1 of 2 places: deeper water or right in the middle of the grass. You have to get that craw INTO the grass when it's hot. You'll pull out a lot of salad in the process, but trust me, the frustration is worth it. If you're pulling it through slow enough, you shouldn't get too much salad stuck on your lure. If you do, 1 or 2 quick snaps of the rod will get the grass off your lure. Great write up matstone, spoken like a true Pennsylvanian 8-)

Geez these threads ALWAYS have to turn into arguments... If the kid wants to try for sponsors, let him. If it's not a good idea, he will learn that himself. Always best to learn things on your own they from other peoples experiences. I'll agree with Tin on this one though. Make your resume sound a little more like you want to fish.. not PROMOTE. It's like walking into a job interview with a resume that states your objective is "to make money". They will laugh at you. Change your objective to something more geared toward furthering your own fishing career. Move all your fishing stuff to the top, get the rest (school and church activities) to the bottom. Again, like a job resume, you want the important stuff first. And Tin - If you're going to bash someone for grammar, at least check your own

Way ahead of you guys A guy I do computer work for has a couple old boat trailers that just need lights. SCORE! I love being a geek. It pays off! I can't wait to get this boat in my pap's shop and make some 'adjustments'. Oh, BTW I told him whatever my 360 sold for, is what I'll give him for the boat. So I told him to figure about $100 and he agreed.

I have this in Largemouth and Smallmouth: http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=0929384113 But mine is from the early 80's HAHA. it's still an awesome book. I would recommend ANY of the In-Fishermen books.

I hope you have your helmet on... : If you come, we are taking your boat too HA I want to fish with the camera... cheaters!

Right and guess who is in last place... Begins with an a and their logo looks like a blue Death Star... EDIT: Well well well, At&t just moved up to second place in C.S.... I stand corrected.

That's odd for verizon. They have the best customer service out of everything we sell at work... At least your getting a new one.

That's like taking meat away from a dog... You'll never do that again! Make her watch Bill Dance for a day, that'll fix her right up...

I have a Schecter Guitar and I really love the thing. I would look into some of their stuff. I have an old Hammer Slammer 5 string bass sitting around that I never use... I'd be willing to part with it but it needs a back plate (the thing that covers the wires and junk). It's black with purple and silver flake (it doesnt look as bad as it sounds haha).

Any color as long as it's sexy shad I don't really get hung up on color. I have two shades of cranks - lights and darks. As far as the actual colors go, they could be anything. I use darks for stained and muddy water and lights in clear water. Honestly, I bet I catch more crank fish on odd colors than I do natural ones.

If this is the only way you fish a jig your missing out. I meant on the days they won't hit a soft plastic, not EVERY time I use a jig If I can't get them to bite a t-rigged plastic it seems they won't bite the jig unless it's falling.

They freakin' suck... Sorry just thought I'd post something different from everyone else... Naw I'm just kidding, those are some great looking cranks.