Michael DiNardo

I don't think it is necessary to spool 1/3 of your spool though. I may use 10-15 yds at most. Mike

I was told by a salesperson in a specialty sunglass shop, that Maui Jim and Costa (580 G) have the same lens tech. Everyone seems to say that the Costa's have the best lenses for fishing purposes. This is just what I've heard. Mike

Black Jitterbug......timeless. Mike

The Mojo compared to an LTB is not fair. But when it comes to the Avid, I actually like them more than the Legends without even considering the price. Mike

I never understand all the debate about gear ration. At 6.4:1 you are right in the middle. Reel faster or reel slower Mike

Get a round Abu Garcia (Made in Sweden), hard to find a stronger reel for under a hundie. If they can handle muskie fishing, they can handle bass swimbaits. Mike

Nonetheless, the laws of supply and demand set the price. If noone would pay 65,000 for a boat, there would not be a boat that cost $65,000. Mike

With all due respect, if this is the case, why does TX "collect" bass over 13 lbs to use for breeding/stocking. Also why did CA stock FL Strain largemouth? Mike

How does a spinning reel help with depth perception? I have more control with bc reels. Mike

160 acres and 90 acres are ponds??? Count your blessings. I am in no way an expert in this subject, but at some point, genetics takes over no matter what they eat. I would assume this is the basis behind the TX program. Just like when people raise deer, they don't keep feeding spikes hoping they grow, they remove them from breeding. Mike

NCLifetimer knows a thing or two about Economics. Good answer. Mike

Stay single and fish more. Mike

In my opinion In-Fisherman , Anglers Edge, The Bass Pros and Joe Bucher have the best shows. My ears bleed when they tell me about catching bass in the winter when they are fishing in Mexico in short sleeves and getting a sunburn. Excuse me, I live in PA, that AIN'T winter. If they don't give water temp, depth and month they are fishing, the rest is useless. Just like with everything else a baseline is needed. I also like the tournament coverage shows, but I don't group them the same as informational shows. I may have left out good shows that my cable system doesn't carry. Mike

Get a 1/4 ounce black buzzbait reel it in steadily so it churns on top. Fish a black jitterbug with a slow retrieve at dusk. Keep using the worm rig as described, use 4"-6" worms, any type of purple, green pumpkin, watermelon. Read the articles on using a senko. If you do not catch a bass using these techniques switch ponds. Mike

What??? Mike

Not until St.Croix is buying my Avids for me. Mike

Get a spool of Trilene XT 12 lbs while you are there. Mike

Gander Mountain will have combos under or slightly over $100 that will serve you well. Mike

Take the braid off the spool, DO NOT THROW AWAY. PUT 20-30 yds of mono backing on spool (similiar line diameter). Tie the braid directly to the mono and spool up. Mike

I've mentioned this before, but in the muskie fishing world, anglers live and die by the moonrise, moonset, and sunset. Any given day can be horible fishing but hese are the best times of the worst days. If the muskies react positively at these times, bass should react likewise. Mike

I know exactly what you mean by this and I totally agree. I agree with those that say the line makes the most differnce in feeling the bite. Mike

You will do much better with new equipment. Send me the old rods and I will dispose of them for you. Mike

Good retort, but it isn't necessarily that easy. The times should be given in the Solunar Tables. Mike

He handled that waaaaaaay better than I would have. Mike

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