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But were they better? sorry

I went the townhouse this time around. And, I'm not kidding about boat parking. I didn't have a boat when I moved here. Still don't. But, I'm very happy with the fact that my lawn is a total of about 20 square feet. I've done the large house and huge lot for many years. There is certainly the possibility of some satisfaction when it looks good. But, I tired of that. Now, yard work takes an hour or two per month and doesn't detract (much) from fishing time. HOA fees aren't too bad and the pool and tennis courts are nice. When we got a foot of snow, I waited for the plow to come through and then spent about 20 minutes shoveling. But, no place to park the dang boat.....

Well, duh...of course.... You ARE, the BaitMonkey By the way, stop by this thread at the end of this season - I wonder (and hope) that you still think that you got a good deal. But, I wouldn't bet on it.

I'm also in A-Jay's camp. Can't hurt. Some time back, I watched Bobby U video with bass hanging on to MegaStriked plastics for dear life - and there was no hook. I was hooked. I use MegaStrike and JJ's. JJ's as much because I like the smell and the chartreuse accents....not sure how the fish feel about it, but they haven't told me it sucks.

I read it to say that he pulled back up the ramp to let someone else in ahead of him....even though he'd been there first. Nice gesture

Consider....where will you put your boat?

ding, ding, ding sorry for the jack, bosn. You may have your thread back, now.

Extra credit: Is the port running light green because of the bulb color or the globe color?

retiredbosn, I'm retirednavy, so I disqualify myself, but I want to tell you appreciate your generosity! I will tell you that as a retiredswo, we still haven't figured out how to beat propeller walk

I need to check my jig box when I get home, but I seem to remember that MTB put a plastic jig in a box late last year.

Same line? Same rod? Aside from presentation, are you doing anything else different from last year when progress was slow?

X4....but, just for S&G, I google/imaged "swimbait trailer" and got all kinds of new and off-the-wall ideas. Thanks, OP

Looks great. But, if I'm honest with myself, I gotta say that I will probably never be patient enough to fish it right.

Soooo much in the article and in the petition that made me want to yell.....

Thinking more about it...maybe the bass are more like the insane gulls I was watching yesterday that were fighting over a stick. The more aggressive one didn't even really want it, but since the first gull had it, he was going to take it, no matter what. Once he got it, he flew off and dropped it down the beach.

Wow. Just wow. I agree...in fact, my instinct would have been to try to get the fish in the boat as fast as possible....I always have this uneasy feeling that a hooked fish is somehow communicating its distress to every other fish in earshot

I recognize that my experience was way too limited to make a good comparison. However, while I'm the most rational person I know, that goes out the window when it comes to fishing. I tried Biffle Bugs in three different colors on maybe a half-dozen occasions with no success. I routinely catch fish on Structure Bug - good fish and I have TONS of confidence throwing it in most any conditions. So, I enthusiastically vote Rage over Biffle....knowing full well that the Biffle is probably as good or better for others. I carry no fewer than four packs of Structure Bugs when I go out now. I've put all my Biffle Bugs in the basement for the time being. I will, though, give props to Biffle. Once I put a Structure Bug on the Hard Head, I really killed them. Now you can get a dozen different swing jigs, but Hard Heads were the first one to enter my consciousness and I love them.

I was at a Dunkin Donuts drive through the other day and there was a big pile of milk crates. I asked the clerk at the window and she told me to help myself to a few.

This is huge. Not only will it save your lures, it will give you confidence to get them into the the cover. I ALWAYS carry these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-UGLY-Plug-Knocker-Lure-Retriever-Quick-Easy-To-Use-NEW-IMPROVED-/331155075605 I can't recommend them highly enough.

My trick for preventing backlashes on very old, sentimental baitcasters is to put them on display on a shelf in the house and leave them there. Seriously, you may learn a lot about how to use your your thumb effectively, but imo, not worth the trouble. The mechanics have improved so much that even if you have a very solid old piece, it is going to be much harder to work with than a late model.

Bait Monkey's probably going to have to have a chat with you.

My idea of money saving tip for fishing is....Even if I only need a pack of hooks, I make certain that I have at least $50 worth of stuff in my TW cart so I never have to pay for shipping!!!

Abu response was very timely. I got technicalitied - 2-year rod warranty doesn't apply, because combos only have one-year warranties. I will say that they have been very responsive and communicative. I ended up getting a discounted Veritas as compensation. So, I will get it repaired locally and have a new Veritas shipped for under $70. I wish it hadn't broke, but I'm not unhappy. To be honest...except for the breaking part....I've been surprisingly happy with that Orra SX rod. And reel, too. If the reel retails for $100, I got the rod for $20, essentially. When whole, it is an awful lot better than that.

Playoffs? Don't talk about....Playoffs?? You kiddin me? Playoffs?

Wad over fold