Traveler2586

I gave up on Ole Jimmy. On one episode he did an ad for an automatic fish feeder, then on another episode I caught a glimpse of the feeder swing into view just before they cut to another scene. Then I started paying more attention to the back grown, same stuff show after show. Ole Jimmy lost all credibility with me. Question 1: am I correct in thinking the 'bama" rig is just a plagiarized open water trolling rig used with a casting rod? Question 2: Has anyone noticed any stress fractures in their rods after prolonged casting of the 'bama' rig? That's a lot of weight to heave.

@ The KingFisher, Check the point of your hooks; lightly drag the the point across your thumb nail, a sharp hook will grab (bite in) your nail a bit. If you don't have one yet, get yourself a diamond coated hook sharpener and use it frequently. I like the sharpener that has a pocket clip cap so I can carry it in my shirt pocket.

If I recall, several battery brands are made by the same factory. I haven't confirmed that for this post, but if I recall, I saw it in a Consumers Reports product testing article some time back. So, like Jig Man said look for the Amps, and buy from where you can get good warranty and customer service. Just remember, keep all connections clean, shinny, and tight.

That's what the editing room is for

X2 on the round nose pliers, you can find them where you get your tackle parts/supplies, i.e. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/ their around $15.00.

IMHO, I believe it's better to properly document the fish, i.e. photos, measurements, weight, and then release it as soon as possible. If you want to mount it, you are starting a long arduous process of meticulously caring for the fish until it's in the hands of the taxidermist; unless you know what to do, and how to do it, you could damage the fish. If you can't find a good taxidermist in your area, then you'll have to arrange to mail the fish. All-in-all, a big pain in the......... Release the fish, and you may see it again A second catch is still a catch.

Sears DieHard deep-cycle get good reviews; I had one on a 14' Jon boat many years ago, it ran both the bow and the stern 12V trolling motors. I don't care for some of the articles I've read about drycell batteries over heating while recharging; they can catch fire. I don't know anyone with a drycell....

LOL, LOL, Great !! Here's one a friend sent me today........ A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday, with his wife flying down the following day. The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, sent the e-mail. Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a minister who was called home to glory following a heart attack. The widow decided to check her e-mail expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read: To: My Loving Wife Subject: I've Arrived Date: July 19, 2010 I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones.I 've just arrived and have been checked in. I've seen that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was. P. S. Sure is hot down here!!!!

If you guy's ever want to do a road trip think about the Potomac River, we'll let you have all the Snakehead you want!!!

LOL, LOL, I don't know why, their all my wifes old girlfriends Aw,, they'd probably be too expensive (they were when I knew them, LOL) and take up too much room......

If they can make a life-like replica of a fish, you think they could make a life-like replica of some of the women I've known????? That could start a new fad I could place mannequins in the corners of the rec-room But seriously, I could never hang a fish in my house, my wife would have a fit - she doesn't even like the cover photo's on the fishing magazines. It's really funny to watch a grown woman act so dumb over a fish.

A young blond girl in her late teens, wanting to earn some extra money for the summer, decided to hire herself out as a "handy woman" and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do. "Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint the porch" "How much will you charge me?" Delighted, the girl quickly responded, "How about $50?" The man agreed and told her that the paint and brushes and everything she would need were in the garage. The man's wife, hearing the conversation, said to her husband, "Does she realize that our porch goes ALL the way around the house?" "That's a bit cynical, isn't it?" he responded. The wife replied, "You're right. I guess I'm starting to believe all those dumb blond jokes." A few hours later the blond came to the door to collect her money. "You're finished already??" the startled husband asked. "Yes," the blond replied, "and I even had paint left over so I gave it two coats." Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50 and handed it to her along with a $10 tip. "Thank you," the blond said, "And, by the way, it's not a Porch, it's a Lexus."

I would like to see a fishing tournament type of event where there are prizes for most weight, and most fish at the end of the day. The prize's don't need to be big ticket items, just some type of recognition for the effort. It could be DNR's opportunity to meet the anglers, collect fish data, hand out up to date info on how the fish lives, where it's living, and so on.

This article came across my daily read today and I thought that since it covers both the NE and SE forums I would post it here for general interest. Win prizes for catching Snakeheads Sunday - 4/1/2012, 10:40am ET [WTOP.COM] The Northern Snakehead is a non-native, invasive species, according to [MD] DNR. (Courtesy of KYschools.us) WASHINGTON - If the delicious meat and dangerous souvenirs weren't enough incentive to catch Snakehead fish, how about up to $200 in prizes? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering prizes to anglers who can land the destructive, invasive species that has many experts worried. This follows a two-day tournament the [MD] DNR hosted last September aimed at stopping the species from expanding beyond its already surprising reach. "We do not want Snakeheads in our waters," said DNR Inland Fisheries Director Don Cosden. "This initiative is a way to remind anglers that it is important to catch and remove this invasive species of fish." [good luck with that] Here are the prizes being offered: $200 gift card from Bass Pro Shops A Maryland State Passport which provides unlimited day-use entry for up to 10 passengers in a vehicle, unlimited boat launching at State Park facilities and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals [cost 75.00] Potomac River Fisheries Commission fishing license [??? maybe this is for 2013] Winners must have caught the fish from the Chesapeake Bay's watershed. [ which covers MD, VA, DC, PA, WV, DL] Three winners will be randomly be drawn on Nov. 30, 2012. It's unclear how the species first entered the area, though it's believed Snakeheads were first introduced to a pond in Crofton, Md. The fish are able to breathe air and crawl across land for short distances, and are now rife in the Potomac River. [in the beginning] Scientists believed the freshwater species would not be able to survive any water more salty than brackish tributaries like the Potomac, though some were sighted in other parts of the region, like Annapolis [MD]. They would only have been able to access these areas by swimming through salt water. Learn more about registering for the contest at the DNR website. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/ Ref: WTOP News at http://www.wtop.com/...=46&sid=2808491

Yes, just bend a smooth loop on the end of the upper wire, making sure the ball bearing swivel moves freely. Just look at a commercially made spinner bait side-by-side with yours for comparisons.

Think of the spontaneous joy and excitement your loss has given someone; hopefully the rods found their way into the hands of someone that could never afford such nice equipment otherwise, they may recall their discovery many times throughout their life, and they will show them off with pride to their friends. Back in the late eighties I found a Buck twin blade pocket knife at a launching ramp, I was very happy with the find, and I have carried it with me everyday since - it's in my pocket now and I often think of the day I found it.

From WTOP.com "Win prizes for catching snakeheads WASHINGTON - If the delicious meat and dangerous souvenirs weren't enough incentive to catch snakehead fish, how about up to $200 in prizes? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering prizes to anglers who can land the destructive, invasive species that has many experts worried. This follows a two-day tournament the DNR hosted last September aimed at stopping the species from expanding beyond its already surprising reach. "We do not want snakeheads in our waters," said DNR Inland Fisheries Director Don Cosden. "This initiative is a way to remind anglers that it is important to catch and remove this invasive species of fish." Here are the prizes being offered: $200 gift card from Bass Pro Shops A Maryland State Passport which provides unlimited day-use entry for up to 10 passengers in a vehicle, unlimited boat launching at State Park facilities and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals Potomac River Fisheries Commission fishing license Winners must have caught the fish from the Chesapeake Bay's watershed." There's more in the article but I didn't want to make the post too big. go to WTOP at http://www.wtop.com/?nid=46&sid=2808491

Don't get me wrong here, I'm all for supporting local small businesses (WM ~~~~~~). But, have you thought about ordering on-line, with a little planing you can take that $40 for gas and put it on some baits. I just ordered from Tackle Warehouse and shipping was free.

A woman was unhappy with the way her laundry was done at the local Chinese laundry, so she wrote a note and put in the laundry bag with the next collection of soiled clothes........ >>>>>>>>>>USE MORE SOAP ON PANTIES<<<<<<<<<<<<< When she got the laundry back she was still dissatisfied, so she put another note in the next collection bag that said. >>>>>>>>>>USE MORE SOAP ON PANTIES!!!!!<<<<<<<<<<< The Chinese laundryman became annoyed and when he deliver the clean laundry it contained a note from him. >>>>>>>I USED PLENTY OF SOAP ON PANTIES!!!! USE MORE PAPER ON Arse!!!!!!

Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'' The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.'

Central Intelligence Agency

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool… After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

Sounds good to me; and thank all of you for your thoughts and efforts.

As a retired professional traveler I can personally tell you that TSA or whomever they're called around the world have lost all since of humor with respect to certain words. Don't ask why I have that humble opinion.

PM sent