F14A-B

Time is running out on an exchange. I'm pretty sure it hasn't improved hanging on the rod or stashed away in the box.. Good luck and don't settle. Exchange it!

I see Ike is still being ridiculous on the biggest stage in all of fishing. Too bad, I hoped he had grown up a little since trashing the American flag in another "Classic" Where is my man? KVD...

From a young boy to a Man, then a Man with a family. Seeing our children have children & participating in this, as a Grandfather is the ultimate reward. Some of us have been on a helluva journey. Here's to kids & grandkids & journeys.. Catt, take that boy out & show him how to stick those Cajun largemouth. ( plastic worm sir ) Congratulations Catt.

What is your definition of light weight baits? I can throw a 1/8 pretty far on that rig..3/8 a country mile. What are your brake settings on? What line are you using?

I can. Whats it pay? I am ready to farm... I can also operate a backhoe, a earthscraper, a 18 wheeler with 15 wheels and a Tri-axle with one axle.. Anyways.. What? Can't grow Soybeans or Corn? Lol..

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10 years. United States Navy Aviation. F14A & B. S3A & B. Ronald Reagan was president when I volunteered. Bush the elder was elected when I reenlisted. Family seperation is brutal and my only reason for stepping away..

Hello RoLo. Good to hear from you old friend. Stay safe, Merry Christmas & feed those Florida foxes some tater wedges for me!

At that price, not much. As was stated, pick a frame that fits your hand and the braking system you favor. If you need more assistance on braking systems, simply ask. Myself or others will be glad to help you. Good luck.

Well come on up Raul..your welcome at my home Amigo.. Thanks for the well wish.

Micros are lighter. I like them on casting rods pretty well. I like an intermediate size on spinning though, especially on the stripper guide.. shoot DVT a pm, he can get heavy on the details..he can build you a hell of a rod too. Only a Philadelphia fan would fish from a kayak..lol

Fun fishing for Bass & Tournament Bass fishing are similar & vastly different. 5 years ago, my brother & I were fishing Kentucky lake. 20 places marked & fished, revealing plenty of 2 1/2 lb fish. 3 places marked & fished, revealing 4 to 5 pound fish.. we knew we needed the bigger fish to win or place high. Those three spots had fisherman on them when we blasted off, ( local rec guys ) Tournament fishing is a whole different beast. Got to catch bigger fish to win. Pattern was the same for all 23 spots. Pattern was based off memory. We created the memory, learned why & have duplicated it over & over again. I believe they are one in the same..especially with veteran fisherman who have learned the basics. Without knowing the basics, a fisherman will always struggle. Since I couldn't always remember, I began writing notes..recording data with pen & paper. Based off these notes I have often been able to duplicate postive results..often spanning decades apart. A favorite lake close to me, has a killer shallow flat, crayfish abound, in the mid spring.. It was killer in 88 & its still killer in 2016 & for all the same reasons. Food, Temperature..I suppose we can call this a pattern or a memory. I dont think it is, I think it is a basic understanding of nature, foodsource, temp, seasonal influence. The basics of our sport.. Florida was tough fishing till I understood the ecology of the water, once that was realized I did well. It is still a tough state mostly, but I know that & am not deterred.

Wow. Larry Nixon was my hero in the 80's. That dude flat out dominated the sport. Just about everything I ever learned about worm fishing, came from Nixon & Hannon. Everything I learned about patterns came early in the sport & became memories. I remember how brutally tough it used to be. Keep it simple stupid is pretty true in Bass fishing. Fish are either eating or thinking about eating. ( except spawning fish ) anyway, I enjoy reading different opinions of Bass fisherman, it is always enjoyable. Must of been a special day with Larry Nixon..

Could it be that memories ARE patterns?

So what. Still a grammar nazi huh? Why? Your posts are at a third grade level.

Well shoot. I can see why you lost. The picture is sideways.. ( just kidding sam. Looks really defined! ) Peace buddy!

I gotta say.. Ole deakn showing great disipline here. I know he wants to throw me under the bus. Thats cool..as long as its drove by Manning.

Oh come on fellas, where is your sense of humor here? I'm disappointed. Of course I'm playing.. Sheesh. Team Kraft. (Velveeta) http://www.npr.org/2014/01/15/262738827/velveeta-shortage-cheesepocalypse

Been saying it for years. Belichick is why the Pat's are a great team. Its not Brady & never has been. Brady is good. Just not Peyton good, but he is clearly getting much needed rest both this year and last..poor Tom. He should call Peyton & ask what its like to be a stellar QB in College & the NFL!!

I already miss Peyton..

Not Indiana. Heck, I live between cornfields & people still seek me out to cast stones.. I always loved Tennessee folk..

I agree with this. I believe you need a stiffer rod.

Try Doctors inlet, I have wade fished it in Feb. For bedding bass, go in at whiteys fish camp. ( boat ramp ) Kingsley for Bluegill.. Osceola forest. Buku pits with 10 lb fish avail. You need to map study, there are access roads though. Good luck.. http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/osceola/maps-pubs

Cool. Its nice that your fellow workers feel so strongly toward you. My fellow workers hate my guts..( jk ) What ya hiding from bro?