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Something I noticed at 2:47 was not one of them hit that crayfish until it moved. Reinforces the idea of having an erratic retrieve, pause and jerk etc...

BOOM SHAKALAKA!!!

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I'm so happy for him. He seems like a great guy.

That weatherman style commentary was driving me nuts!! "Let's keep em arolling in" "At the abassmaster classic" "started the day with 41 pounds athirteen ounces" "what a tremendous arally" "14 atour level wins" If I anever hear it again it will be too asoon. Oh man, he's got me doing it now... /end rant

When they won't eat chrome and gold. jk...murkey water is best.

Huge Congrats!! I remember my first boat. Man, was I pumped. And ya know what they say, "The 2 happiest days of a boat owner's life are the day he buys it, and the day he sells it..." Just kidding...I can't picture me without a boat in the driveway. As far as backing, all good info above. Especially backing in an open lot before you try at a busy ramp. Pick a parking spot in the lot and put it there; then do it again and again. The best tip I got about backing was from my brother when I got my first boat and I still use it every time I back: just steer in the direction you don't want it to go. Simple as that and it works well with my brain. Try them all and see what works best for you. B reak O ut A nother T housand

I'm in Southern, Midcoast Maine and don't know that area but I know some of those "Downeast" lakes have some great fishing. Here is a link that gives some general info on Maine's lakes. Not great but it's a start. http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/lakesurvey_maps/washington/index.htm

What they said. I will add that I really like the Power Pro Super Slick. Smooth as silk, casts great, great strength (except against rock), so I use a fluoro leader when fishing rock or gin clear water. As far as line twist, make sure you are closing your bail by hand, every cast, and not by turning the handle. Not sure why this works, it just does.

Halloween. 2yr old/4yr old..."Daddy, why would someone give us medicine for trick or treat?" Clayton86..."Uhhhhh, not sure. Lemme have it and I'll get rid of it for you..."

If only 1 it would be a 7' MH, 2500 size reel spooled with Power Pro Super Slick in 15 lb with a 12 lb fluoro leader.

It is a little bit of both but there are some definite benefits to having a few technique specific rigs. Years and years ago I thought it was silly to have 7-8 rods on the deck but as I fished more, learned and tried more techniques, I learned that, in some cases, the equipment really will make a difference in your fishing and your body afterward. For instance, your not going to throw a SK 10XD on a med spinning rod; try dragging a 1/2 oz jig over rock and through grass with same rod; and it sure does help to have a good geared baitcaster if you're going to throw a spinnerbait all day long. And if that spinnerbait is 1/2 oz or more, a MH casting rod will be much better on your arm at the end of the day. I keep 10-11 rods in my boat now and have a good use for each one. jmho

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss A-Jay. We have pets and they truly do become family members. Remember the good times as I'm sure you will. Take care.

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I think you're right on track. If you can't afford or just don't want 9 different rods in the boat, that's probably the best way to be universal. I'd go with the 6 or even 8 lb myself in that situation.

I use 20lb braid with all sorts of leader size and never have any issues; all my knots hold just fine. I think it depends more on the presentation and what the structure is. Those 2 different line sizes are too close to have any affect on anything in that situation. I, too, like a little more line strength so I would opt for the 6lb...or even heavier depending on what I'm doing. What is the application anyway? What's the bait? What's the structure?

Thoughts and prayer sent to you and your family Jig. Stay strong for them.

crying

...“As long as people are still having unprotected sex with many anonymous partners, whilst at the same time experimenting with mind-expanding drugs in a consequence-free environment, I'll be sound as a pound.”

I didn't know there was anything "PBJ" related thats not a jig...

I'm happy and envious at the same time. I wrote a short series of children's books about a father taking his boys bass fishing. I sent manuscripts to some publishers but never got accepted. I have lost the air in my balloon but am happy for you.

Everyone OK? Woke up to around 8-9 inches, freezing rain now. It was a tough morning for me as I watched my wife through the window as she snow blowed the driveway. My shoulder is still healing up from surgery so, God bless her, she was out at 5am this morning getting us cleared out. Happy Valentines Day honey! Hopefully everyone is ok with no power outages, trees on cars etc...

Now that's taking line watching to a whole new level.

You wizard! I was just going to post this. I think that most, not all, but most shallow square bills have a wider body with a wider wobble that they feel more.

Yup, pick a technique you want to learn more about, use the "search" key and there will be most of the info you need. The other half will be in the "videos" tab along the top of the page. And, by all means, don't be afraid to just ask! Welcome to BR!