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I believe the value of patience hinges on its application. If uneventful time is used to contemplate changes in delivery or location, then patience may be a self-fulfilling prophesy. On the other hand, if patience is defined as your ability to wait for something to happen, then patience may not be a virtue. I am not a patient man. Driven maniac? Yes Roger

In saltwater, the long list would include Striped Bass (sea-run) , Bluefish (slammers) & Weakfish (tide-runners). In freshwater, I question my own sanity but I'm hopelessly attracted to Northern Pike (north of 40"). Roger

His early demise came as no surprise, but George Michaels was indeed a gifted singer. My favorite recording by George was "One More Time" (Teacher) . From what I've read, repeatedly hitting the high tremolo in this song cost Michaels temporary voice loss

I weigh 225 pounds, so you can imagine the size of that cat! You nailed it Glenn, your "coffee" was the box office draw (farewell Starbucks)

Thanks guys for making me feel at home. It's really Kool getting responses from members, who in 2005 I dubbed the "Three Musketeers" (Raul, Catt & myself) I've taken year-long hiatuses in the past, but can't remember seeing so many new members (BR rocks) Roger

Hello Fellows, Just dropping-in to let Y'all know that I'm still on the map, and all is fine. It was right around this time last year that I last logged-in. Phew, seems like the older we get, the faster time flies (just ain't fair). I'd like to wish the BR fraternity a very Merry Christmas, and many more.

Tom, I agree with 90% of what you submit, but your above statement doesn't make the cut Merry Christmas!

There are many factors that determine underwater visibility such as 'water clarity' (e.g. sediment in suspension), 'refraction' (e.g. wind turbulence), 'sky clarity' (e.g. overcast skies) and one of the biggest players; 'water depth'. None of these factors however can alter the wavelength of light nor the order of color penetration. The question is often asked: "Why is the sky blue?". The reason is because all the other colors are filtered out by the atmosphere, but blue has the greatest penetration. Conversely, the long, sloppy rays of infrared light is the best wavelength to use for nighttime photography, a choice that is not altered by water clarity or sky clarity. Yet another example is skin cancer. On balance, the farther north you live the more cloudy days per year you'll experience. Despite that fact, the rate of skin cancer is higher in cloudy states such as Oregon, Iowa and Vermont than it is in sunny states like Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. One theory proposed is that those living in cloudy states are less apt to apply sunscreen or wear a wide-brimmed hat. In other words, short wavelength ultraviolet light has no trouble penetrating heavy cloud cover. Roger

I heard my name: "Old Fart" The 'light spectrum' always inspires a lively exchange. In my opinion, the behavior of light waves is essentially the same in the atmosphere and in the hydrosphere (in air and in water). Regardless of the medium (solid, liquid or gas), 'red' light possesses the longest rays and therefore the sloppiest, most easily deflected waves (For this reason, infrared rays are used for night photography). At the opposite end of the light spectrum is "violet", which possesses the shortest and therefore the most penetrating light wave (for this reason, ultraviolet rays cause skin cancer). Because 'red' light is the longest, most vulnerable light wave, it quickly turns black when luminosity is reduced in air or water. This was the theory behind red lines, which were touted as hard to see. In reality, red is the first color to turn black under low-light conditions, which enhances rather than demotes visibility. With respect to lure colors, anglers adore the color 'blue'. This is partially due to the fact that crayfish in the soft-shell phase are usually 'blue', but mostly because 'blue' is among the last colors to disappear under low-light conditions. In any case, there's nothing to suggest that chromatic colors are more attractive to bass than achromatic colors such as white, gray and black. As a matter of fact, if my bass fishing was limited to one color for the rest of my life, that color would probably be 'black'. Roger

Yes. Natural lakes are normally classified by age, while artificial lakes are typically classed by elevation. However, the original poster stated: "The lake in question is oligotrophic- deep, clear, rocky ~ ~ ~" Roger

It's really not plausible to evaluate winter conditions on the '1st day' of winter In any case, a mild winter typically results in a jump-start on weed growth, which is always a welcome scenario in oligotrophic lakes. Roger

Count me in as a dyed-in-the-wool waterfowler, it was my first love for years. Living in Jersey at the time, I was fortunate in having access to Barnegat Bay and Brigantine. I hunted dabblers, divers and geese (Canada & brant), over stools, jump-shooting & pass-shooting (those were the days). Roger

Provided the worm is a 'floater' (lighter than water) or 'neutrally buoyant' (same weight as water), any jighead will provide a provocative shaky worm delivery ;-)) Roger

I understand VolFan, and I respect your feelings and your opinion.

Monofilament line is available in 3 line materials: Nylon, Fluorocarbon & Copolymer. Within the "Mono Trio", I've literally phased fluorocarbon out of my life (and loving it). WHY? 1) No matter which line material you choose, I'm pretty sure that fish can see your line, but I'm equally sure that they really don't give a darn (their stomach contents substantiates that hypothesis) 2) Fluorocarbon has shamefully poor knot-strength (cleaves easily, which leads to premature fracture) 3) Fluoro mono has a high 'line diameter-to-line test' ratio which generates inordinately high water-resistance 4) Fluorocarbon leader is stiffer and more wiry than the titanium wire leaders I use for northern pike Roger

Can y'all just hold it down please? Gary does not like being disturbed when he's counting money Roger

I couldn’t agree less. BR members discuss at great length “frivolous” topics like lure colors, braid brands and bass scents. In the “Everything Else” forum, why should anyone feel uncomfortable talking about a serious, real-world topic like suicide, which in fact might be part of the problem. Never underestimate the power of your heartfelt opinion, and never hesitate to offer a friend in need the benefit of your undivided attention and insight. A person in dire straits is more likely to be rescued by free advice from a sincere friend, than the high-priced advice from a professional stranger who couldn't care less. Roger

Visit the clearest lake in your area, or a neighbor's swimming pool. Visually compare the actions of various plastic worms on various jigheads. You might reach the conclusion that 'worm buoyancy' is more important than the jighead Roger

As A-jay wisely stated, suicide is often committed to end the pain, and not necessarily to end life. I'm confident that everyone on the forum realizes that no one is immune to clinical depression, and that suicide is a highly sensitive subject. C&G felt he had an important message to share, and though he may have rushed the title, his message came from a good place. The fact that he felt compelled to post this message, tells me that he knows a little something about the subject. Roger

Absolutely! Although summer baits are typified by faster forward speeds and 'wider' swinging action, coldwater lures are underscored by slower forward progress and faster, 'tighter' action that seems to break their torpor. The bladed jig fits that description as do lipless cranks and bladebaits. Roger

I'm still waiting for an apology from bknap

Sixteen reams of letter-size, printer paper from Office Depot (honest engine)

You can't depend on the fish to depress the weedguard, that's the angler's responsibility during the hook-set. Roger

Slone, it's time for new ink cartridges in your printer "Necromancer"

Last year was a tough winter in Florida. We had TWO back-to-back mornings with a light frost!! Happily though, it was back in the high 60s by the afternoon Roger