BassnJoe

Thanks, ReelMech... I just haven't gotten the hang of putting links in, yet. : Joe

Just one??? I gotta say spinnerbaiting!!! Joe 8-)

Now that right there is funny, I tell ya! I lost one I guess to be around 7 lbs., or so. 8-)

This article about drop-shotting by Aaron Martens might help you... [ftp]www.questoutdoors.net/skills/castspin/articles/drop-shot-rig/[/ftp] ...at least it's food for thought! 8-) Joe

I'm from Davenport, FL...WELCOME!!! 8-)

Same here...got it a few days ago. 8-)

Yes...Welcome fellow Florida fisherman! 8-)

Yes...you will find quite a few. I started with right-hand retrieve reels, when there was no other choice. I "retrained" myself in the mid-eighties, when "lefties" started coming out. I'ts much more natural to me now...and I prefer using my strong arm to both cast and work my baits, along with fighting my fish. Joe 8-)

Very cool!!! 8-)

Man... ya'll are killin' me with this! This just sounds too good to miss. But, I just don't know what my health situation will be like at that time. Guess I'll just have to enjoy all the pics...and LBH's video! Hope to make it to next years' get-together. Joe 8-)

Yeah...I picked up one of the lefties. 8-)

I'm on. 8-)

No, man...didn't you hear? He was cryogenically frozen!

Quantum also makes some of their Sig. Series rods with the split grip design. Joe 8-)

Yeah... it's the same way for me, Marty. : Joe 8-)

I used to own a GNC store. One of the natural remedies I recommended for cold sores or fever blisters was L-Lysine. It's an amino acid that has an anti-viral effect. Take any where from 1,000mg.- 3,000mg per day. Split up the dosages. It's best to take it by itself...or, at least, without any other protein. See what you think! Joe 8-)

5lbs. 4oz.

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it! I WILL get through this! Joe 8-)

I love country music! I'm still wondering about Faith Hill's reaction. She's saying it was just a joke. Even Carrie Underwood's publicist is saying the same, as I hear it. Most country music folk are just good down-home people. I used to hang out at the Wildhorse Saloon in Orlando (Disney). Man...I really miss it! Joe 8-)

For most of my 43 years, I've been in fairly decent shape. Last year, I was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. For the past 12 months I've been fighting this...and, through the Grace of God and the many prayers I continue to receive, I will beat it. I hope to return soon to the sport/obsession I love. Concentrating on the future will get me through! Joe 8-)

The only other production rod that I know of that has the spiral guides (besides the Mega-Bass) is Quantum's Signature Series flipping stick. It's the Gary Klein model # PTC808FGK. Joe 8-)

I know that Cabela's carries some rod blanks. And...you can find them on ebay, also. Joe 8-)

2 lbs. 8 oz. Joe 8-)

Joop! The women folks likes it!