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Now there's the right attitude. I'm an old fart, who's been fishing as long as I can remember. I still get a charge out of any fish I catch. A good day on the water for me is a day on the water. A fish is just icing on the cake. To answer the original question; neither. I don't like drop-shotting. It's been a dink magnet for me. And, I don't much care for those big-arsed swimbaits. Fishing for me is fun and relaxation. Tossing around those giant sized baits is neither fun nor relaxing.

I too used to think that the price of KVD was too high. That was, until I used it once. I'll never buy real magic again. I will always have a bottle of KVD on hand.

forgot to add this. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I rest my case. ;D ;D ;D

I have a "connection" ;D

I love stoopid threads. ;D With Muddy, Long Mike and Avid around to stir the pot, these threads are great winter-time entertainment. I wear Eddie bauer jeans, FYI

I really do not care for country music, BUT, Jerry Reed was one awesome guitar player. And a funny son-of-a-rooster to boot. I met him once, and he was just about as nice a guy as you'll ever find. Another great one is gone, and we're all poorer for it.

I tried this a couple of years ago. I used to fish for crappie every spring to start off the fishing season, and my best producing rig was a small tube/jig below a float. I caught enough bonus largemouth to make me try it when the water warmed enough for bass fishing. I tried it quite a few times with different sized baits, floats and weighting, and all depths. I couldn't make it work for me. I'd be interested to hear more. Give us some details, please.

Looked like a lot of them didn't get airborne. Pretty darned cool anyway. Hat's off to redneck ingenuity. ;D ;D ;D

Can I get a big AMEN to that? A good time was had by all. Carl does a mean steak. It was the first one I've had in a long time. I've been on the cardiologist's diet; the one that says if it tastes good, spit it out. The steak Carl put on my plate was worth the wait. AWESOME!!! Carl has a great place on Barkley. He very graciously opened it to all of us. Thank you, Carl. I owe you a big one. CJ took Kent and me out on his boat two days. This is a fine young man, and a kick arse fisherman. Thank you, Chris. I owe you one, too. I didn't get to fish with either Carl or Ronnie. That's an oversight we'll be correcting soon, I hope. It was great to see everybody. I wish I could do it more often.

I'll be wearing my Bass Resource shirt.

Automatic bi-direction bailing? ;D ;D ;D

That is not NICE!! I've been on the cardiologist's diet for the last year. You know that diet; if it tastes good, spit it out? I think at this point I'd beat up a nun for a couple of big, juicy brats. Oh yeah, with real mustard, not that ballpark goo. Thanks a lot fishinfiend

Gore Tex is great. Cabela's Guide Wear is great. Silk underwear is great. Do it in layers, with space between. You don't want to be wrapped up tight. trapped air is good. Don't try the BPS 100MPH stuff. It will keep you warm and dry, but the noise it makes at the slightest movement will drive you crazy. You couldn't smeak up on a glass of water wearing this stuff.

First you gots to ask Muddy if it's OK Then you gots bring Muddy some food. He's Eye-talian, so don't be bringin no stinkin polish sausage. Then you gots to bring Muddy some coffee. Or rootbeer. Don't be bringin no stinkin tea. Now you fish the Muddy River And don't be bringin no stinkin Shimano reels either.

Ptu it all in your checked bags. Other wise you stand a good chance of leaving it all at the security checkpoint.

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Burley, you ain't right.

At 20 bucks, you got off cheaper than you would have had you sent it back.

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/ good prices, fast service, no problems.

Hey Bobby. Add one more to your list; the Swim Senko. I save mine that have been torn, pinch off the first 3/4", and rig it on a ShakE2 head. You gotta try this. It works both for swimming and bottom bouncing.

BRAVO

the Bait Monkey is the ultimate example of diversity in the marketpace. He doesn't care if you're young or old. He doesn't care if you're male or female. he doesn't care if you're white, black, brown yellow, red or green with purple hair. He likes everybody. Planning a trip to the Moon? He'll pick out some baits in special got-to-have colors for those lunar lakes.

Tim Conway was one of funniest guys I've ever seen. And he didn't have to drop the F-bomb ever four words to get a laugh. Him, Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman had a comedic synergy that may never be equalled.

Couldn't agree more. bass_fin@tic, you just went up a notch in my estimation.

That's it. If you try popping this bait, the hooks tend to get fouled in the line, particularly the smaller size.