Bankbeater

I don't think I have gotten a catalogue from BPS in a couple of years. I guess I haven't been spending enough.

The cost, and I've discovered over the years that I like fishing by myself, where and when I want to fish.

I'm currently using a 6.3:1. I used to fish with a higher speed reel, but I was constantly having to force myself to slow down.

Good to hear!

Every once in a while I will have dreams where I am fishing. My wife has woken me up a few times because I try to cast in my sleep.

First off welcome. Between Springfield, Kansas City, and Jefferson City you have the larger reservoirs, but there is also a bunch of smaller areas that are managed by the conservation dept.

North, west, and east. Not a lot of places to fish south of me.

Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw.

No, but I have fished some bodies of water that are just down right cursed.

I've probably caught more bass on a Smithwick Suspending Rogue than any other hard jerkbait.

Maybe.....

So far I have loaded up the tackle bag with cold water baits, sharpened hooks, and started cleaning reels. I have about 1/2 of the reels cleaned, and with this cold, I am in no hurry to get the job done. Getting ready to do some online shopping to see what is new and available.

I don't know what to say except that you will be in our prayers.

Good luck!

Every time I go fishing I try will pick up trash. A lot of it is old beer cans/bottles and torn packages that baits have came in. Years ago we saw a great egret hanging in a tangle of fishing line about 25 or 30 feet off of the ground. I don't know how it got up that high with fishing line around it, but it was very sad to see.

There's no way I'm running out and buying a something because a Youtuber was promoting it.

One more for DVT.

When I got back into fishing I made the mistake of fishing coontail with spinning tackle that had 8 lb line on it. Mr. Bass got me down in the weeds and I my gear didn't have enough muscle for me to get him out. I ended up breaking off. I think of that more as a learning experience than a failure.

So sorry for your loss.

Great video!

We've made it up the mountain, now we have to go down the other side.

Back in the late 70s and early 80s I had around 100-120 rock albums. When CDs came out I started listening to those. About 10 years ago we had an auction and sold off all of the albums. Now I stream 95% of everything I listen to.

Man Alive! The last time I saw a cat that big it was in a fish tank!

After my dad passed away I was going to keep his boat, but the big drawback for me was that I'd have to drive 2-1/2 to 3 hours to a body of water where I could use the gas motor. I couldn't justify the cost of the upkeep and insurance for using the boat maybe 2 or 3 times a year. These days I am fishing off of the bank most of the season.

The wife and I took up photography a few years ago. Her thing is flowers, while I like nature pics. We also find recipes online and try them out. By myself I like to tear apart the lawn mower motor and weed eater motor. Yard work is another hobby of mine, but sometimes it feels more like a chore.