Mike L

Pretty much the same for me... In my teen years it was all Motown especially Smokey, Temps and 4 Tops.. Which is what I still listen to most. Mike

Good, Was getting kinda nervous. Mike

More fish have been caught on plastic worms than any other type of artificial bait combined. And yet we always grab something else when looking for a change. Don't know why, maybe its because they're relatively cheap and we all think the newest, prettiest, most expensive thing in the box will catch the next fish that swims by. Good lesson here. Mike

If useing a baitcaster I tie all baits and hooks direct, regardless of the line I use. The only time I use a leader is on a spinning rig and that is only for the lighest of presentations. Mike

If it's there I also tie to it. Mike

( so taking his spot is going to be a good friend of mine. Huge Bears fan. Please ridicule him mercilessly on the league site. Ridicule him!! Seriously?? The man is obviously extremely intelligent and has impeccable taste! I haven't met him and already I like him! Mike

Grey's Anatomy, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire. (But I'm prejudiced) Mike

Very true... Where and how, as it is with all artificial baits, is key. I have the most confidence in a plain white Pop R Mike

Ahhh, that's Great!! Congratulations Daddy, I hope Mama is feeling better too. Mike

Prayers sent for a complete and total recovery! Mike

To help from getting real bad ones in the future, make as long a cast as you can, then pull out another 20 yds....Put a piece of electrical tape on the spool. The next time you over run, it won't be as bad as the spool will stop once it reaches the tape. Mike

JT Sorry to here this, we can all learn from your experience. Living in Fla for the past 37 yrs I've learned a few things about protection and healing. I don't know what you're useing to ease the pain and itch, but the best thing I've ever tried and that includes what a doctor prescribes is straight natural aloe. Not the extract you buy at the drug store, but the stuff right out of the plant. This is one wives tale that is true. Hope you feel better soon. Mike

Ditto Mike

Ok Ordered one... Other than a straight retrieve, how else do you guys fish it? Mike

Use a nail weight or a ribbed finishing nail. Experiment by putting it in the nose, body or the end. Mike

Absolutely! Skinny Dipper or Big EZ are killers down here. Mike

For me it's a honey candy Rage Cut R first... Mike

Yes, that's the Scum Frog, it is a separate company, and yes the package is yellow. Mike

I use 12# Yo Zuri for cranks, spinnerbaits etc. and for carolina rig leaders, nothing heavier. For anything heavier it would be for bottom contact presentation's and for that it's either braid or 14# Sniper. Mike

As I've said before, for "working and walking" to me the Scum Frog can't be beat by any of the mainstream brands. For a steady or stop and go retrieve, I like the Capt Ken #1 Clone. Mike

Ditto OP, read this again. The man knows of which he speaks! Mike

I use 30# Power Pro for Big Ez and Skinny Dippers. Which are the only ones I throw Mike

7' 2" Phenix M1 mh/f casting rod, JM Sig reel, 12# You Zuri Head less RI Skinny Dipper No trailer hook Steady retrieve with an intermittent fall, lift, stop and go Mike

7' 2" Phenix M1 mh/f casting rod, JM Sig reel, 12# You Zuri Head less RI Skinny Dipper No trailer hook Steady retrieve with an intermittent fall, lift, stop and go Mike

Ditto Can't answer about useing it for mono, as I don't use mono at all. Mike