GeneinTX

I would highly recommend checking the lake level for that body of water. I went in the fall and it was nearly drained. All of the hydrilla ws sevrely matted and it was extremely hard to fish. I had been waiting for a chance to get there but it did not work out well. I just checked the level and it has continued to drop since Oct. when I went (more than 3 feet). You will need to plan which ramp to use since I had trouble boating across the lake. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

Leaving on Tuesday morning.....anything???

I am planning a 2 day trip to OH Ivie in October. Any advice for a first timer?

Freshwater Drum.

I sored a fiberglass rod with a big bend in it and it caused a permanent curve in the rod. Graphite, never.

Matt said it..... Colorado Bend for me this year! Can't wait.

21yrs Army...... retired in 2005.

I go out 1 hour before sunset and am off the lake by 10 AM if I fish the mornings. Acclimation is really the key, but hot is hot! This year has been murder but the fish are still good.

Cliff, I have been wanting to fish this lake for some time. Maybe when I get back from Florida we can make a road trip? Gas is cheap these days!!! Let me know. I get back in January. Gene

Thanks for the advice guys. I will start there!

Thanks for the advice. His website has many options for locations. I am after a trophy, any ideas for the best place for a biggun?

I will be in Daytona Beach over the weekend of 3-4 Jan. I will have a car and can come up with some gear. I would like a guide near Orlando. Any recommendations? If noit what about St. Johns River near there? Thanks!

Another little known fact is that you need not actually stock anything. By putting bird seed on the edge of the pond, fish eggs will be carried from other bodies of water on the legs and will fall into the newly filled pond. This will give the perfect mix of fish for your area and also provide you with more viable genes because they will be the ones that stick better. I believe that this was the approach used when stocking Alan Henry.

I said 5000, now I can't disappoint myself.

Dave Ramsey has free podcasts on itunes. He gives very good advice. One thing that he always recommends is a few months of operating cost to keep you afloat if things go wrong. I have added to my buffer with the economy the way it is. I don't know what field you are planning on after graduation but stop and think about the prospects are in the near term for your field. This should give you an idea of what you need as far as savings goes. Your tax basis should decide whether you need a tax right off. This is usually not beneficial to anyone and usually cost you in the long run. everyone wants to pay less tax but if you are paying more money than you are saving from the tax incentive then you are gettting no where. if you listen to Dave Ramsey he will explain this once a week to someone. I would recommend getting enough money into a money market that has a decnt rate for your emergency funds and then get rid of that loan and get debt free ASAP!