Pond Hopper

Shoot, it has been a few years since I was in a class room but tend to have a good grasp on those sort of things.

2000 Ford Ranger 4x4. I would really like a bigger more powerful truck but this one is paid off and suits my hunting and fishing needs for now. I think I will end up keeping it until it dies or I mistakenly impregnate my girlfriend ;D

Waterproof Rocky's or my waders if shore fishing. One of my most productive days was wading in a nice rain shower, catching fish dang near every cast.

I realize that it is probably your PB in your avatar, but if you have caught some fish of that caliber in those ponds, you could fish any bait that you want. That is a really good picture BTW. I would fish the Bluegill hands down in a pond. Nope she is not or never was my PB, one of about a dozen or so fish I have caught over 6 lbs. One over 7 though(7-12 PB). I was just looking for a way to target the big fish other than a jig and pig. There are a few I have seen that were bigger than my PB but sure there are more out there. Thanks for the props on the picture The waders really set off the brown in my eyes ;D

Ok I will bite, I fish farm ponds in Iowa with some big fish(for the area), should I be going with the Mattlures baby bass or bluegill?

I suppose I will jump into the race and declare Iowa is in the competition. Hopefully the ice is gone by April 15th :

Cooper Discoverer HT, my mom is going on 60K on her tires and her boyfriend has put 42K on his and they barely look worn. The ATR is a little better as far as traction but louder also.

why, so i can post more pics of her, or because she catches all the fish? haha. Speaking on Burley's behalf, so you can post more pictures of her! A girl that likes to fish is one thing, a girl that likes to ice fish...hold on for dear life.

Does that translate into overly aged man who has not taken his meds or had too much wine/bourbon? ;D Blame Muddy!

I am basing this on later in the year when the water and the fish warm up(at least in the upper midwest). My first lure I will always throw is some sort of reaction bait to try and pick up the aggressive fish, such as a spinnerbait, rattle trap, or buzzbait. If that does not produce then I will begin to slow down and start throwing some soft plastics or jigs. Time of day also has alot to do with bait selection but that is my method to my madness. Search for active fish then slow down.

I shoot almost everyday, probably 5 days a week throughout the year. Never shot a tournament just a few targets in the yard. This will be my first year going after a gobbler with one. Matthews Q2XL Whisker Biscuit Tru Glo Fiber Optic Sight Beaman Gold Tip Arrows Slick Trick Broadheads More Lim Savers Products than I can mention

6 words more than needed. I still had 4.5 lines, and I agree if it is a hot bite the crank will produce more fish but the jig bite is normally more of a quality one.

+1 8-) +2 Fastest knot that I know. + 3 Ronnie +4, the only thing I do not tie the palomar on is an ice jig

Jig, is that short enough for you ;D

Just saw this but happy birthday Dom!

What state is that??? One of insanity ;D

Yep I tie a Palomar on everything using braid just make sure you wet your line before sinching down the knot.

I fish alot of small farm ponds and I keep some of the little guys just to aid in the selective harvest as very few people fish the ponds and hardly no one keeps bass. The result of not doing this is a pond full of 8-10 inch bass.

My twin who is 5 lbs lighter ;D I'm hoping to be 195lbs by summer. It doesn't sound like a lot, but it is very hard for me to put on weight. I finally started working out again (it's been two years), and drinking whey protein again as well as creatine. Being 'big' is out of the question, but I just want to get cut like I was when I was 24. I know the feeling, slow gainer here myself and the best diet allowed me to put 5 lbs on in 2 years of college, although I am still 24

My twin who is 5 lbs lighter ;D

Russ, contact Theyzer over at Darrin's site, he does all of Darrin's work as far as stickers, shirts, sweaters, etc. and does fantastic work. Or just call Darrin and get his number.

806 for the Huddy. 10-4 Bandit, watch out for smokey and the bear ;D

Lucky I found Avids cheaper otherwise M&M would be out of Cumaras, next time Shirley! ;D

2 new St. Croix Avids, another Revo SX, and some Karu Lures, of which the jigs will get used first.

Thanks Corey. The rod was $195 I believe, i bought the reel on Ebay for $165 (smoking deal!) The carbon arm and grips were ~$130 delivered. I also put 4 bearings in the paddles, I wanna say they were like $6 each. Sounds like if I pick one up I will have to leave it stock, although at the FFO prices I may be able to afford the upgrades although that is a great looking combo even stock.