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If you gave your CC number, I'd call the CC company right now and cancel the purchase.

Tomorrow, I will not eat supper just so I can sit in front of my pukeputer to answer questions that come in between 6pm and 6:30 pm. I promise.

I think what you saw today was pure unadulterated relief. He came out. He found out that he does not have to face this devil alone. His friends and family will support him. That does not mean he is cured. There are probably some rough times ahead. Just continue to support he and his family. Good Luck, you've done what you can do.

Remember, he asked you to fish with him. That put you in a position to ask him all kinds of questions re: what he expects of you. Where he wants you to cast?, what lures he thinks you should use?, do you net his fish?, I am assuming this is a total boat weight tourney so he would want you to do well. Sit down with him a few days before the event and ask him all the questions that are bothering you. Have fun and good luck.

The best advice I ever had from one of the 25-30 guides I have hired over the years is " sometimes you have to turn around and fish the other side of the boat" meaning, go from shallow to deep.

Had 2 eye surgeries in Jan. Asked my eye doctor about what sunglasses for fishing? His quote " the best utv blocker you can buy,end of subject" His quote.

Been to the ER 3 times, probably will be going back. Does that answer your question? LOL

My choice, Curado 1. However, I am a life long member of the Shimano gang.

X2 on the fact that he came to you. Reaching out, is a cry for help. He realizes that something is very wrong and you need to do something quickly. Do you know his wife and can you talk to her? Do you think he would be willing to see a doctor? Do you think he is getting desperate? Don't try to judge his thoughts re: suicide unless you are willing to accept the results. Depression is a evil demon and treatment is available but, you need to explore all the options available. SOON. Talk to him as often as possible and drag him into an emergency room if you need to.

Came down 6 cents to $2.29 in Green Bay today.

"Anything better than PP" Not for me.

Look at his "bluegill" Awesome.

Pay the little extra for the "wire tied", it's well worth it.

I have a Frogg jacket that I bought the year they came out (15 years ago?) Granted, I only wear it when it's hot but it has held up very well. Also, be sure to buy the bibs, so much more comfortable when that cold stream isn't running down the small of your back and lower.

What's a "Big BASS"? It's all relative.

Common Core?

Good Dad's do what good Dad's are supposed to do and that makes you a great Dad. "Take a kid fishing"

Shockwave, how long have you lived in WI.? If ice is off the lakes north of "64" by opening day, it's a good year. Be patient my young friend, this too will pass.

Spent 6 weeks over 3 years fishing KY. Lake ( the shakey head capital of bass fishing) Black/pumpkin/lead color, could not see a difference in catch rate. Just my opinion.

What bothers me the most, is the fact that the pro's promote a lure company and then also promote that after you've spent $6-$10 on a lure you need to spend another $2 to replace the hooks on the lure. Strike King/ KVD is perfect example. Buy a "red eye shad" and then replace the new hooks with the " ultra sharp, ultra cool, super bass catching, Mustad +/- 2x short/long almost red, KVD approved hooks". Just put the right hooks on the lure to began with and charge for the upgrade and quit the hype.

Hootie, I love your answers. I think both of us have had the same 1/2 oz. whack in the head. Some threads just demand the same whack.

I prefer to swim them in water instead of oil.

Where is going to go from here? I once watched a young girl catch a bass on a pink senko at a boat landing on Rayburn. (true story)

You have now become a member of the "Shimano gang" on BR. Welcome aboard and good fishing.

Just so it warms up a bit around Guntersville before the 20th. Why do I ask for so much?