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not to mention all the rain here in Souther Georgia.... making it hard to get out that is for sure... the rain wouldn't bother me.. but the occasional thunder clap is keeping me in... AL

thanks for the input Raul.. hahahah Thanks everyone... and the bait monkey thanks you too

Chronarch MG50 on a Loomis IMX with 10 lb test line... the 9 lber spun the basshound around twice before we could get it landed... not an hour later the guy I was fishign with landed a 12 lber *sigh*... that day I saw three fish over 9 pounds pulled out of that lake in less than 2 hours... it will be YEARS I am sure before I see something like that again..

that is one nice looking reel... I am envious of you beyond words... AL

wouldn't that be an awesome experience! Someday Mike I want you to come down and fish with me... leave the cameras at home if you want... I just want to thank you for being so good to me while I was in Iraq... that "swag" you sent me was GREATLY appreciated... come on now SOMEONE must be able to do this!!!! AL

Thanks Russ hat would be awesome of you if it wouldn't be too much trouble.... with the hurricane hitting down south we are getting a lot of rain... so I doubt I will even be able to get out until next week.. and yes I have the rod and reel already... so just need to get some baits.. Thanks for all the suggestions... Raul what is that one? Sorry I am kind of out of the loop on this stuff AL

Welcome to the Corps... AL

When I finally decide to pull the trigger I am sure that Mattlures is going to be one of the very short list of HAVE TO HAVES... I like Matt's attitude... BTW senko... start working your schedule to get down here anytime after the 1st of Sep... you can reveal a secret or two AL

I am looking to try a realistic swimbait very soon... what do y'all suggest for southern GA ... also if someone is frustrated with THEIR swimbait and want to give me a good deal on a used one I would appreciate that so I don't do like i NORMALLY do and go out and spend spend spend and then figure out its not my cup of tea thanks AL

well I know that they swim in water.... ummm I know I spend WAYYYYYYYY too much money trying to catch these critters just to put them back... ummm they keep me sane... that should sum it up nicely AL

BassinSoldier congratulations on the promotion 1 September... this is a milestone that you should be VERY proud of... I don't even know you very well and I am proud of you here is your "charge" : The sergeant operates in an environment where the sparks fly. The sergeant can be accurately described as being where the axe meets the stone. Although not the lowest level of rank where command is exercised, this level is the first at which enlisted soldiers are referred to as sergeant, and of all the grades of the NCO, this one, very possibly, has the greatest impact on the lower ranking soldiers. Privates, who are the basic manpower strength and grade of the Army, generally have sergeants as their first NCO leader. It is the grade sergeant that the privates will look to for example. Like the next grade, the staff sergeant, the sergeant is responsible for the individual training, personal appearance and the cleanliness of their soldiers. The sergeant is also responsible for insuring that: * Each member of their unit is trained to competency in their MOS as prescribed in the appropriate soldiers manual. * All government property issued to members of their unit is properly maintained and accounted for at all times and discrepancies are promptly reported. * While on duty status, they be ready at all times to report to the location and activity of all members of their unit. * Their unit is trained to function in its primary mission role. The authority of the sergeant is equal to that of any other grade or rank of the NCO. Often, however, a lack of delegation of authority by superiors improperly limits the sergeant's ability to act. Professionally competent leaders inherently command respect for their authority and the sergeant must be unquestionably competent in order to carry out the mission correctly, accomplish each task and care for assigned soldiers. The rank of sergeant is not a position for learning how to become a leader, no apprenticeship here. While certainly the new sergeant will be developing new skills, strengthening old ones and generally getting better, he is a sergeant!!! and is therefore, no less a professional than those grades of rank to follow. Once again congrats and welcome to the Corps of the NCO... the best "organization" bar none in the world AL

yeah but the trucks aren't stopping HERE :'( soon.. very soon... I will getting one... AL

awesome!!!! I am honored to "know" both of you... now I just need to figure a way to get both y'all down here for some BBQ and fishing on the Fort and Russ... I found you a new haircut.. its call a "joehawk" just imagine a mohawk only its 1/2 in long... and SHAVED on the sides... its how I rolled in Iraq AL

Thanks for rubbing it in RICHARD hahaha just messin... AL

I don't drink much so I haven't had a beer yet... but the margarita at Chili's wasn't none too bad ;D AL

went to BPS today... the kid went and checked and told me that they should have some in about the 1-7th of September.... *sigh* grrrr sure wish the Shimano Fairy would throw on into my mail box hahahahah AL

anytime... let me know broh... you are always welcome here AL

what are you talking about.... you ALWAYS have a place to stay when you come down here... silly man hahahaha AL

taking it easy and just enjoying down time with the family today... tomorrow is Church and then shopping at BPS... MONDAY... I am going fishing.. then for the next 10 working days we have training from 0730-1200... then after that 30 days leave... also Thursday I will find out if I get promoted on 1 Sept or 1 Oct... I have my fingers crossed for Sep since my Mom and Dad are coming out for the Promotion Ceremony either way they will get to see me and that is what is important right? hahahaha Thanks for all the kind comments... I can't even begin on thanking everyone that PMd me encouragement or offers for fishing and then the sticker campaign was AWESOME... AL

talking about how much time I have left... just got in about 3 am this morning... thanks everyone for putting up with my posting about nothing... now I can get back to posting about fishing... which I will be doing MONDAY!!! AL

3SB Main Body 2 08/16/2008 4:40 AM Cottrell Field gonna be a lot of tired breary eyed folks at 440 in the morning LOL this is directly off the Fort Stewart Website... http://www.stewart.army.mil/flighttrack/ AL

Second flight got cancelled too... now we aren't due to the Field between 0400-0600 on Saturday (MUCH TOO EARLY FOR THAT BEER) ... Senko, I PM'd you the link to the site to find out for sure WHEN they update it... not sure right now on a hard time... at this rate I will be able to go to BPS and buy me that new Curado and it will be IN STOCK ;D AL

I STILL CAN'T FREAKING DRINK.... made it all the way to the "sterile area" in ALI ALSALEEM AFTER customs.. and found out that the dang plane was cancelled due to mechanical issues... but I would love a beer right about now but on the bright side... hey... at least they FOUND the mechanical problem BEFORE take off Be back in the States FRIDAY sometime.. *sigh* sorry had to whine to SOMEONE... wife is at work so I had to spout off somewhere... or get mad and abuse a private.. which isn't a good idea.. they are ticked too... AL

GREAT NEWS.... congrats... and hope you continue to whack them bad boys... Northern fishing can be tricky to say the least... AL

well heck.. I was wanting to be the first on my block to get the New Curado... thanks for the info.. Mid September.. hmmm nice promotion present to myself AL