Dan:

on a side note, I was going to order one of those blemished punkers until I saw that Black Dog is going to release molded plastic versions for a cheaper price.

x2 I also like to have a Mountain Dew in the car on the way or when I start to fish. I also like that early morning chill that you feel. Not like the 15 degree mornings we have now but in the Spring, Summer, and Fall you get that cool air that sends a chill up your spine and through your body when you load the rods into the car...that usually gets me ready to fish, especially knowing it is going to get warmer.

I don't know, I think it would be nice to open your gifts on Christmas because it is the CHRISTMAS exchange, but realistically, we can't control when someone opens their present, so it really doesn't matter.

Now that everyone has their assignments: Please keep your assignment a secret. I think it's much more fun if the recipients don't find out who got them their gift until they open it. That being said, please include a note with your username with your present so that the recipient will know who got it for them. I will make a thread on Christmas day for everyone to post pictures of what they got from who.

Now that everyone has their assignments: Please keep your assignment a secret. I think it's much more fun if the recipients don't find out who got them their gift until they open it. That being said, please include a note with your username with your present so that the recipient will know who got it for them. I will make a thread on Christmas day for everyone to post pictures of what they got from who.

firefightn, No, I don't have his last name. Why do you need it? and it's "secret santa." I would prefer if people didn't know who was shopping for them until they get the gift. PM me if you need more info, but you can still send the package without a last name on it.

those poe's do look good. What are their most productive colors?

I use them in the same way. I think they are invaluable if you have multiple baits in contact with each other. If I had enough storage to have each treble hooked bait in its own division of a tray, then I wouldn't use them, but since I have to put 2, 3, 4, and 5 baits into one little tray division, I use them and I sincerely think that even though you have to take them off before you tie on, it really saves time.

Alright, I just sent out 30 private messages. Every participant should have received a PM with the name and address of the member you are to buy a gift for. If you signed up and have not received an assignment or you have questions, please PM me ASAP!

Alright, I just sent out 30 private messages. Every participant should have received a PM with the name and address of the member you are to buy a gift for. If you signed up and have not received an assignment or you have questions, please PM me ASAP!

I agree with frog about the citica, and I like the shape of the new curado but I don't like the green.

dude, those zillion rods are freakin' sweet. I'm so jealous. That reel on that rod is going to look killer. I know what you mean about the recoil guides, though. I think they used them on the Extremes because they want them to be ultra lightweight.

andrew you got a steez?!? what rod do you have it on?

Why, Don't you have all the faith in the world for the men in brown? :-/

lmao ;D I just hope it gets here before I go home for winter break. Otherwise it's going to sit in front of my apartment for a month.

Thanks to all of you who are participating. We had a total of 30 people sign up. Here is the final participant list: Bassn Blvd BASS fisherman wisturkeyhunter Redlinerobert Gidget Gone_Phishin firefightn15 frogtog Still a Bigbuckifan mattm -HAWK- CFFF 1.5 Burley FR0G Branuss04 bighead FishinDaddy Grimlin Chris at Tech Long Mike Jimzee Catt .ghoti. Muddy simplejoe Dean roadwarrior IDbasser five.bass.limit Dominion Dan I will pair everyone up randomly and send you each other's addresses by Sunday night. Please send your package ASAP to hopefully compensate for busy holiday shipping. Again, thanks everyone for participating.

no problem dudes. Glad I could finally do something for the BR community. under 3 hours!

and now an "unforeseen event" and still no tracking update in the past 4 days.

Here is a guide to help you with understanding different types of profile pictures.

I will pray for a speedy recovery and for your family to have extra patience. ;D

I was just going to make a thread like this, thanks mattm. Guys, if you are going to sign up, please send me a PM today. I plan to send out everyone's assignments by Sunday evening so I really need to get a final list of all participants so I can do that on time.

What/where are you studying?

I don't know how this topic changed to eagle claws, but I will say this. Eagle claws rust like crazy! Also, I have used the Anaconda in a limited fashion and I will say that I am keeping my other 10'' worms. BUT I'm definitely going to keep the Anacondas as well. I think a traditional 10" worm and the Annie each have a different place in the tackle box. The anaconda creates a much larger profile in the water because of its ridiculous action, but sometimes the fish want less action and a smaller profile so I still want to throw other 10" worms to fill that role. I think they are a nice variation of a classic bait.

Welcome! I go to school at JMU (at least until graduation in May) We should try to meet up sometime and wet some lines.

CERRITOS,CA, US 12/02/2008 10:17 A.M. UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY CODE That's the most recent message I get for my package I ordered on Black Friday. If that means it's still in CA, then I'm not too happy it has been sitting there for more than two days. If that means it is in transit to a closer shipping center, I wish they could track it on its way there.