buzzed bait

I used to store mine outside just flipped upside down, never had a problem. although it never got too hot. now i store mine on the wall in my garage using a Rubbermaid Fasttrack Garage Rail and hook. Costs maybe less than $20 and you will NOT be disappointed. that is if you have the spot to store it.

i know, based on the number of boats on any given day it's not secret in the state, let alone this site.....

I would say that I'd like to keep it a secret, but if you've ever been there you know it's no secret. Busiest electric only lake I've found. Goes by the name of Lake Varner or Cornish Creek Reservoir.

nice fish man, it has been tough for me here in middle, ga as well. i've been more on scouting trips than fishing trips with the water temps in the 30s. glad to see some nice fish! can't wait for the steady warm weather!

Thanks fellas, feels great when you've had a couple dry runs to not only snag one, but one of a decent size at that! basshole, supposed to get some sort of nasty stuff today and/or tomorrow and/or wednesday.... who knows. if that whole traffic situation goes down again i'll be looking for a new place of residence before long

So every time I've gone in January the water temps have been in the 30's and I haven't seen the first sign of life. I drove a little further today to find some warmer water (43 degree water temp) on a small electric only reservoir outside of Atlanta. The weather was great yesterday and even if it wasn't, I had to try out my new Shimano Compre Jig Rod the wife got me on Saturday!! I was trying a crank in about 7-12 ft of water and thought i hit a limb on my retrieve. Threw to the same spot and felt a definite nudge on the bait like the fish just "nosed it". I immediately grab the new jig rod with the terminator jig tied on (just placed my Siebert order, can't wait for them to show up). Toss it up to around 2 feet of water and start the drag back and about the 5ft of water mark, was a serious hard thump and then the line starts going! This little 4lb beauty felt like the fish of a lifetime yesterday after breaking my skunk streak! Not to mention when the feed is on this fish will be a chunky 6lber! Can't wait for some consistent warmer weather!

weird, i was logged in as someone else as well just now. i was patbfishing123 for a while

congrats and it would have to be Nemo

i think you'll be happy with your delay! the lake should be much more lively around then. If i do not post back in this thread, PM me anytime after Feb 18 and i'll fill you in on my trip that weekend

you might give some consideration to looking around your school mates for fishing partners maybe even a different but nearby school? just saying that the internet can be a great place to meet up with some weird people.

thanks for the info

welcome!

thanks fellas. loosened that cast control knob and a little finesse got the side plate off. Thanks for all the input!

I have a Falcon Cara Casting Rod CC-4-16M and that is about all I know. I'm unsure how old it is as I acquired it a little while ago in a trade of sorts. Any one have any additional info like possible year model or anything else, i cannot seem to find much on the interweb? Not sure if value can even be discussed (sorry didn't read every rule). I know it is 6' long, 8-15lb test, 3/16-3/8 oz lures. i've used it as a jerkbait rod thus far.. Thanks!

Did this recently and put a dressed treble on the back of a couple

Dick's has a hit or miss supply and then finding your size is unlikely. I did once find a St Croix hoodie there for $3.97 (not a typo that's three ninety seven!!) Online is going to be the best bet for this stuff. Bundle enough together to spend $50 and most every place gives you free shipping.....

Thanks for all the responses fellas! As soon as I get out of this jailhouse known as work I will be backing off the cast control a bit and giving it another go.

I have a gen 3 revo s and wanted to do some basic maintenance on it last night. for some reason unknown to me i cannot get the side plate off to save my life? I've never removed it, but it doesn't appear to be that difficult????? I loosened the screw on the thumb bar and then tried every way under the sun to get the side plate off, with no luck. any suggestions, perhaps I'm just a moron (I wouldn't argue that point with you) THANKS!

think it depends on lake and time of year. if the bluegill are popping the water, anything with some orange on the bottom. although my PB came on a baby bass POP-R.

really like that set up in the garage!

Anymore I use a place like BPS to do my browsing, touching/feeling, so on and then really make a purchase online or a place that's having a sale. Anymore deals are found online at places like Valley Sports or _____ other sites. I pretty much try to avoid paying full retail for ANYTHING fishing related and that place is pretty much full retail at all times. Glad you have one opening close so that you can browse and buy things in a hurry. I have once about 25 minutes away, but I just don't spend much time or $ there. Maybe they'll have a fish tank or two and you can go marvel at some big ugly bass!

i like any green, white, yellow combo for day and any dark/black for lowlight or night

i'm going up to NC for some work, but fishing for 2 days on lake norman mid Feb. then i'm tied up with work and have a trip snowboarding out to CO first week of march. I anticipate every breathing moment after that to be fishing.....

just googled and confirmed that state record spot from burton. Also, another lake that's in north georgia, more towards south carolina, is lake jocasee (sp?) i don't know much of anything about it, but another one to check out

wouldn't go anything less than 10' on the lake. height has little or nothing to do with it at 5'6". the length is really impacting the speed and stability of the boat. i would do a lot of research and look into it. there is a huge difference for me between sit in and sit on top, lengths, seats, etc. good luck, kayak fishing is a ton of fun