Lightninrod

Thanks y'all. I wondered if I'd get any replies to this thread. Our Governor was there too. He's from WR too. CSA Taylor! Dan

Warner Robins US Champs! Dan

Hey, wait a minute now! Even though it seem's I chose my screen name based on the name of a rod, I didn't. My 'name' came from my buying a 2001 F150 Lightning. Use to drag race it a couple of years ago. It's very quick 8-) Oh, and good choice to get out of that weather. Dan

Yep Jay, it's stocked with panfish for the Bass to feed on. The owner(my former boss) is managing his two ponds to grow trophy Bass but it's still in the works . Ironically, he has never fished. He hunts but fishing doesn't turn him on. Of course, if he tried it, he might like it. Dan

Some fine Texas Bass Cliff!!! Dan

Yep, that Toad would get you hooked! 8-) Dan

Yaes!!! That's what I'm talkin' about; fishin', hookin', catchin', and grinnin' and in shorts too! Dan

Well, I know who's side I'm on! She kisses them and they come back for more 8-). dan

Back out in it this afternoon for about 2 hours but only 2, small keepers :-/ Nice looking bait Daniel 8-) Dan

Fantastic report and association Russ! Kudos to you squared young man!!! 8-) Dan

Ya done good young man! Try a fast-retrieve lure once in a while in the summer and you might be surprised. Dan

The family that fish's together... Y'all are just too early in getting up for me but congrats on the fine fish! Dan

Fine fish Joe! Dan

Aw shucks! Y'all are going to embarrass me . Thanks to all for the very kind words and Deb, you can have the occasional fireant colony I step in ;D. Just kidding. I know what you mean and I'm with ya young Lady. 8-) Dan

I bought some Jackall lures from ExtremeLures.com and they came in yesterday. One of them was the TN70, a rat-l-trap type bait. It has a very tight wiggle and some great colors. I threw it yesterday and had a big(?) one on for a few seconds but I lost her to a poor hookup. I did catch several keepers off of it too. Went back to the same pond today and fished it from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, in the heat(100 F) of the day and I fished it FAST. I'm on the bank, about 20' from the water and I'm ripping it back to me. As the TN70 gets near the bank, in about 2' of water, this 5 lber races in and grabs it right in front of me. She ran with it but I got her back in a few seconds. Yes, Bass will bite in the heat of a hot summer and they will chase a fast running bait if the bait has what it takes. Caught 3 dinks and a 2 lber off it too today. Click directly on the pics for clearer pics: Jackall TN70 5 lbs, 15 ozs--24" Again 2 lber Dan

Fine Fish and great pics IB! Dan

I am tongue-tied and flabbergasted . . Way to hookem young Lady. I walked the bank yesterday in 100+ heat and could only manage a few keepers. Had one big(?) one on for a few seconds.... Thanks for the pics and the grins ;D. Dan

So sorry for you and your friends Deb. What a horrific time to go through. You are one tough Lady and we all admire you. It is impossible to understand what God allow's to happen sometimes. Two years ago, we lost a niece after her husband murdered her. My sister and my BIL(in their 50s) took responsibility for her two pre-school sons and are raising them as their own. Dan

Hard core Bassin' Mr. B! Dan

I'm sorry. I don't believe that's you. I can't see any "blue eyes"! ;D Fantastic fish and catchin' young Lady!!! Dan

Here's a moderately priced one that has been good to me. Their Translucent Minnow was the color I used. Dan

Gudlawdamighty FB! What a serious day of Bassin' young man! 8-) Dan

Torture me, torture me! Great pic and Bass young Lady! You are a hard core Basser and put us men to shame. :-/ Dan

Thanks y'all. SS: I love my Sol and my Pixies too. They are are not 'stock' though. All 3 of them have been modified by a man out in Texas. He goes by D.R. on Tackle Tour. Included were upgraded(ABEC 5s) bearings and Smoothie drag washers. I like them better than the more expensive Custom Daiwas I have. That's a JDM Megabass Shiryu rod. It's glass with spiral-wound guides and made for cr/baits and other treble hook baits. Dan

Dammitgirl! I just carry a hand towel with me. Wouldn't have been much help 8-)! I'm thinkin' about movin' to KY Lake ;D. Dan