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I don't think there is an age limit berkleyfan. I believe what they are referring to is the grammar and spelling. If you are on your phone, that is cool to. The guys and gals on here can help you better if they can understand your post. I personally don't use abbreviated words on my text messages to people. IMO it makes a person look lazy. Also I am by no means an expert in grammar or writing in general. BUT I do at least make a decent effort at doing so.

I have learned WAY to much to list! As well as refreshing my memory after being out of the fishing "game" for a number of years, I have learned so many techniques. I have met some great people during Classic week and I feel like even though I have not met some of you, I still feel like we are developing friendships. I would say the biggest plus from this sight, my terminal tackle box has grown by leaps and bounds. I have numerous options out on the water now. If I don't have a bait that is hot, my boater has more than once offered to hand over some baits to help my catch. To have that option and not be a pest is a major plus! He tosses me the bait and I can be very versatile in my presentation.

I don't think I'd mind being stuck here!

I use the Falcon spinner bait wallet. They no longer make it because they sold their rites to Plano. I use that box for all of my spares. I exchange back and forth with the wallet. The wallet will fit it a decent sized pocket on a tackle bag. I tried to find a pick on ebay of my wallet. It looks like Plano now has their own. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLANO-FTO-ELITE-SERIES-4810-SPINNERBAIT-WALLET-CASE-BOX-FISHING-TACKLE-/110959230078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d5af7c7e

7.2 on a 7" red shad power worm.

Machinist. I work on landing gear parts.

My biggest came on a 7" red shad power worm. It was a 7.2. My other have hit a bunch of different baits. I have yet to gain confidence in a jig. I just haven't fished it much. My next tournament sets up for that kind of bite and I'll promise you that I will catch fish on a jig and gain confidence or I won't weigh anything! When I hear this question asked or read about this topic only one bait has stood out. It is hands down a jig.

You may be waiting to long to set the hook.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/112219-bps-pro-qualifier-bc-reel-–-5-year-challenge-–-time-to-pay-the-piper/ Bingo Bango! It is a good reel. I purchased 5 of them when they were 80 a piece and when I get the dough I'll buy more. An excellent reel for the money!

Good luck A-Jay!

It is a solid 5. The fish in my avatar is a 4 even. I am 6'1" and 270. The one you have looks about as long as mine but much more chunky.

I have used the Iobee frog. I just purchased some Spro's and KVD frogs. A few weeks ago was a weekend tournament for me. I caught my first frog fish on the Iobee. It seems the Spro's are just as stiff as the Iobee. I tied it on and caught fish with no altering. I don't think the fish cares IMO. The only thing I did do to the frog is I put Megastrike all over the body and the skirted legs.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the originals are glass. Walmart does carry the bucco. I have no experience with them. I have quite a few lowriders and cara series. I love them. I don't know where you're located but I know bass pro caries quite a few as well.

1. Yes. The reason being, I will never stop learning. My Grandfather gave me the best advice when I was a kid. "No matter how good you think you are, there is always someone better." Every time I am paired with one of my clubs boaters, I learn something. A few of the guys I have fished with quite a few times. They also learn from me as well. 2. I was decent but rusty. This past year I got back into bass fishing. I just didn't have the time with family and other hobbies. I am a self taught bass fisherman. I read and read and read every magazine I could get my hands on. I read books. When the internet came along I dove into that. Then I found this site. I am now officially obsessed with bass fishing. Stick to this site and you'll be just fine!

Awesome! I have a big order coming from there soon! I didn't pick up any swim jigs. Fathers Day is around the corner though!

Basically the same material. I have been checking into wrapping some of mine and I have heard of suggestions on tennis racket wrap. It may have been RW's comment on another thread.

To each his own. It depends on where and how I'm fishing. If I am fishing grass with a red eye I'll use braid. It I fish a crankbait from the bank I use braid. Reason being is I pay good money for a bait and I'll be danged if I break it off without getting it back. The best stick in our club uses nothing but braid on everything. If Don isn't catching fish I almost guarantee you 3/4 of the club won't be either.

Welcome DB! I'm in for every 5 pounder. I will donate 10 per fish and to support Siebert, I will purchase enough jigs for another donation. Doublin up like "the rig"

For braid I use a double palomar. Mono a regular Palomar and flouro a uni knot. Just wet any of those knots and you're good to go!

Excellent suggestion Felix! I too have those hooks and haven't used them. Thanks for the post!

Frog, Frog, Frog!

Keep the same. I fish a similar size pond and no matter what I threw they choked down! lol Of course this pond has zero fishing pressure most of the time. I had dinks taking a 3.5inch vibra king tube. As far as jigs go, I'd try a 1/4oz first the go up from there. When it comes to fishing a jig and learning how, check out BassResource's video's. They are very informative even if you know the technique. They do an excellent job!

I'm interested.

I caught a decent sized crappie last weekend during a tournament. I was using a shell cracker rigged on a 1/4oz keel weighted swimbait hook. I was pitching it to visible tree tops and as I swam it through the top and it hit the shell cracker.

If I had only thought of this in machinist school. I could have programed some molds on the schools dime!