Mike L

Why does everything have to be explained? Why does there have to be reason to do anything? Why does there have to be an answer for every question? Mike

Looks like between you and @geo g you guys got that place wired! Good Job Mike

Earlier I posted about what I brag about the most to anyone who would listen! ? (My first Great Grandchild being born) But after reading everyone’s posts I realized that it was more personal and not specifically related to the spirit of the thread Fishing related..what I’m most proud of in 2022 was qualifying for my 11th consecutive B.A.S.S Nations Florida State Championship. Mike

I hear ya!! Ive had that happen more than a few times especially on The Lake meandering our way back into a few newly flooded areas after a summer thunderstorm both times in the back of the Monkey Box. We had no business going that far back but both boaters felt we’d be in new pristine waters. When they stared to grunt and I saw a few obvious resting areas when during mating season is where they lay eggs I should have said something but didn’t. I told the boater to crank the big motor and to not sit in the seat to drive out. Just put it in gear and drive standing from between the seats. Right after I explained why, a 8-10 footer raised his head and nosed the bottom of the gunnel next to his seat! He screamed, I yelled and hit 70 comin out ? Mike

Of Course you did!! ? Mike

I doubt they will continue the game and shouldn’t until his condition is known. If he is out of danger with a positive Prognosis ok resume play. But after the 2 coaches talked on the field and they suspended the game, without knowing that I doubt they will.

That’s the same bait I got my PB on but in red/shad! Mike

NOTHING more special than our first Great Grandchild being born! Absolutely NOTHING!! Mike

White Rage Bug to a bed surrounded by a foot thick mat of hydrilla. I didn’t weigh her but she was all of 7 lbs Mike

New PB Qualify for the BFL All American Qualify for the B.A.S.S. Nations Eastern Regional Championship Edit: Land my first smallmouth Mike

Fla Largemouth Northern Largemouth And I think a Spot, wasn’t sure. Mike

Everyone be Safe tonight. I wish you all good health and the best of everything in 2023! Mike

Thanks Pal! Mike

Entries closed a while ago I blew it this year, too far down the waiting list Mike

Almost every day on here to you guys. To Mrs Mike only when I have a trip planned and then only where, when and how long I’ll be gone. She’s a good girl!! Mike

Zipper It won’t mess up my hair when I put it on. ? Mike

One MH/F casting rod with a small bag of things to throw. Mike

Ditto Mike

Yep, That place, the Stick and certain places on The Lake should be exploding about then. Mike

Agree, all the rest will be one and done unless something happens to a few key players of the teams above in the next 2 weeks Mike

To me the best and probably the least known plastic that Culprit makes is their Fat Max ribbon tail. It has the bulk and tail action that very few others can match. (I may be a little biased as that is what I got my PB on) Mike

Right where I’m at! From 1/2 hr to 3 hrs from the best fresh and salt water fishing on the planet. Mike

The easiest and most accurate way to get the lip down and even on the sides is to just use a dremel tool. Once when Marshaling at an Elite event my pro used a pencil popper with uneven sides. He did that to make it walk much easier with a lot less effort. Mike

It really depends as some rods can be over or under powered depending on the actual punching conditions you encounter. My 2 setups that I posted above covers all conditions in the vast majority of the waters I fish, hense the different lines used on the 2 rods which are different in action but not in power. I use the same MH/F Tatula that @Catt posted above exclusively for the same level of cover in the same weight range. For that I use 20# Shooter I do not use a 7’ 6” length rod for anything as it’s perceived extra distance and leverage is not that big of an advantage for me. Mike

Merry Christmas to you all! From my family to yours Mike