Brian Needham

I am kinda speechless myself........so I can imagine how you feel. Shock indeed. was it a motorguide quick release? might get some brand loyalty pull working if it is, since I know you run MG and Lowrance package.

if this didn't happen to a super nice guy, I would think that video was funny. the TM just kinda turned and said "I'm done, see ya" boom outta here. then the tire to add insult...... Did you at least catch fish? hecka of a day Chris...... it can only get better from here.

well looky there, an ole catt learning new tricks!!!! Catt, I know you are a guy that once you find something you stick with it "aint broke don't fix it" you loading up on some falcon craw?

been there done that....

bass pro pond? you mean yalls store has a pond not a tank? give me some crickets!!!!

HMMMM, I suppose I differ here. in 3 years of fishing FC I have had one knot failure, that I can recall. granted, I make the knot drip with spit while tightening it down and will not use a imperfectly tied knot.... I am the same on my mono setups too. each his own, if you are not confident in using FC then I wouldn't use it either. for sake of conversation, how are you setting the hook and what knot are you using? I ask because those are two points you mentioned.

I love me some Citrus shad!

yeap the good ole fork slot. where "slot fish" are truely typical 5#ers

RANDY HANYES!!!!

the "I spent more on stupider stuff" excuse makes me buy A BUNCH of stuff. but this is money well spent this time! post pics of hawgs when you latch on to one!!!

those are some pretty fish shimmy

Abucroixguy- from the description they sent you, this is a no brainer IMO. It sounds like a FANTASIC place to fish, and multi species to boot!!!! I would say call today,before 50 other people do! now granted if you are going to sweat the money then you have to think about it, but man it sounds like a great place to fish. This comes from my perspective where I drive 2 hours to fish.

It is your fault because you let it go for so long..... it is the ENTIRE shops fault for letting it happen. You waffled in what to do, you played a marytr. Bottomline is: you put lives at risk while trying to protect the union, and that sir is wrong no matter how you dice it. you worried about your election, not the people you work with. If you were my steward I would ask you to be removed as it is proven you cant make a life and death decision...... and if you cant do that, why would I want you representing me? Even in the end you are still not willing to admit fault, or there is/was a different way of handling it. People make choices, at least you didnt die from this one.... learn from it and move on. that really all you can do, but you have to be willing to grow from mistakes made, or at least be willing to see both sides of a coin.

Dr Raider- I have a question...... see this guy I know, he is kinda in a leadership position, people look up to him and come to him to help resolve problems. The issue lies in he doesnt know what to do with a drunk crane operator. Knowing he really doesn't know how to handle THAT problem, why should I vote for him in the next election or think he is ready for leadership? Concerned

1. 702 spinning........ you will be throwing all your dropshots and 1/8th oz shakeys on this rod.... all your hot springs lakes, norfolk , greers ect 2. 702 casting...... you will be throwing all your 1/4oz shakeys on this, 1/4oz finesse jigs, and probably jerkbaits too.....rage rigged craw ...1/4oz swimjig ect .. you can split your wacky work between this rod and your spinning rod, depending how how you have the other one rigged 3. 704, or 734...... I like the 734 for me....... spinnerbaits, 3/8 and 1/2 casting jigs...... up to 1/2 paddletails..1/2oz swimjigs with grub trailer. buzzbaits, keelweight rage toads, ect.... 1/4oz 7in worm/lizard/trig... can pitch in light cover. a true workhorse rod. 4. 735c...... frog rod, pitching rod, 3/4 head paddletail and 3/4oz jig rod..... carolina rig in a pinch 5 and 6 is where we get the debate..... you seem to like cranking so I am putting you in 2 cranking sticks.... main reason is you like cranking, another reason is it is hard to do everything on 1 cracking stick. 5. 805RMCB or 765glass......... 6xd/deep diver work. I have the 805 and I like it. I actually have a 6in bull shad tie on it right now, but with the offshore bite about to crank up, I will change out the line and go back to 6xd......805 will launch a 6xd and big divers....... some people call it too stiff and go with the 765glass, many people call the 765glass the best 5xd/6xd rod made ever. you will probably need to call dobyns and ask them to discuss your needs on your deep diver. 6. 764RMcb....... any crank up to 15 foot this rod will do, and will do squarebills when needed. I find it to be the perfect DT10 rod. and can do jerks, poppers, spooks too, if you can stand the lenght. Again on the cranks, there are other options, you can go 705 for squarebills, middivers, topwater spooks ect and the go 765 for the deep divers/ BIG spinnerbaits. I think we got you covered pretty good on the other 4 rods but you really need to call Richard/Gary at Dobyns to talk through your cranking choices...... as people tend to get picky about what they like in a cranking stick (rightfully so) there you have it... its a pretty solid base to start from.... since you are limited to 6 rods I would carry 2 extra reels with you spooled with different lines....and leader material. you will be trowing buzzbaits on the 734 so you will want to tie a 10foot mono leader on it for your spook, buzz, ext then cut the leader off mid morning to direct tie a jig, worm, ect. because you might be throwing jigs on 15# flouro at Ouachita and frogs on the AR River, both on the 735 you will also need to carry those 2 extra reels becasue some of those lakes like Greer's, line size matters since the water is so clear. make sense?

golf tournament......have one at the course today

*face palm*

Pickwick Smallmouth...... game over!!!

DUDE........ those are some serious craws!!!!!! looking for more info and pics, but man o man a chevy those things look fo' real!!!!

you'll get there, keep chunking. throw it anywhere and everywhere, laydown, end of logs, everywhere.

yeap $3.25 for wire tied beats $4.49 banded everyday of the week!

I still say buy in.... if you have the extra income, it sounds like a great set up to me.

I see enough glare that the flash wasnt needed........that's all I am saying.

Whoops...... I forgot you are in Arkansas......... got to prepare for a tournament this morning and I will get back.

bawhahhaha !!!!!!!!!