SPEEDBEAD.

I didnt mean personally, I have a little thicker skin than that. ;D

STX. Great drag, same line capacity as other reels. I really value a strong drag when fishing frogs in slop.

In honor of BassClary....+1000000000 ;D

Nice jab there, bossman. : I still don't agree with it. He's a reporter with an opinion that, of course, matches yours. I hope someone takes Joe Paterno's suggestion of removing facemasks from the game. I'm all for that one...

HA, I forgot about that. Treating you well, I assume?

KVD Line and Lure is all I use on my lines. IMO, it is cheap and helps with manageability.

So Scott, is there a "correct" answer anywhere out there?

Congrats. Wow, 34 years? I turn 31 on Saturday. ;D

LOL, trust me....if you are "Banned" it will say that when you try to log in. If you don't see it, you're good. Again, trust me. ;D

Good deal. I hope you didnt take it as sarcastic. I know quite a few of my posts are. LOL

In my experience speaking with MLM guys (two sit-down meetings and one large group meeting), I felt slimy after talking with them. "Used Car Salesman" is the feeling I got... I went with my gut after talking to them and I don't regret it one bit. Good luck to you and your endeavors. I hope you become rich beyond your wildest dreams. In the event you don't, make sure you have some marketable skills in another area and a contingency plan to feed your family.

I had the same things on some of my grandfather's lures he gave me. I just scrubbed until it came off. Seemed like some type of mildew/mold to me. Try a gentle bathroom cleaner designed for those conditions.

Dahlberg Diver. Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly

Dahlberg Diver. Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly

Dahlberg Diver. Get one and fish it. Awesome bass/pike/musky fly

^ just like I do. Trick stick or a Zoom finesse wacky will usually get one to bite. As was said before, if there are fish following the hooked one and you have a buddy in the boat, tell him to throw in near your fish.

That's terrible man. I have not gone through it, but I feel for ya. You have the number...

Correct. Don't forget though, they "might" ignore it or they also "might" just eat it when there are fresh trout. Personally, I would go to either end of the spectrum with baits. Hudd 0 and Hudd 12/16. Deadstick one, bottom bounce one.

It's not going to hurt to throw them now, but my guess is that with an abundance of fresh stocked trout swimming around you are less likely to get bit than say.....a week or so later. You'll see.

Great looking dog!!!

I know that they are saying that the rules are not changing, only the focus on those rules. Show of hands... Who has played organized football? I grew up learning the game and being taught not to lead with the crown of the helmet (spearing). I was also taught to put my facemask into the other guy's chest, wrap and drive with the intention of making him not want to enter my area ever again. ;D The rules of the game are there, IMO, to combat "dirty" play. Playing hard and playing dirty are two totally different things. Suddenly a big hit is now a more egregious penalty than a chop block (absolutely against the rules)? Again, playing hard and playing dirty are different.

I am squeamish in that situation too. Anyone who has ever played football would be to some extent. I played full contact football from 4th grade all the way through three years of college ball. I saw more injuries to teammates and opponents than I would wish on my worst enemy. That being said, when compared to the total amount of time spent in practice and games the total number of injuries is quite small. Count up the number of games over the last 10 years and compare it to the number of "life altering" injuries in the NFL alone. I would venture a guess that the number is quite small. Those that were hurt paid a heavy price, no doubt. But the overall safety record of the league and the game of football itself is, to me, impressive.

Apprarently they are now innovative enough to use.

I see that point and it is a good one when looking at the financial aspect of the sport. You and I both know, Tyrius, that people don't watch football for the aesthetics alone. Deep down, people watch the game to see big, powerful, larger-than-life characters hit each other as hard as they can. That is the foundation of the game. Anyone who vehemently denies enjoying it for the violence (even a little) is not telling you the truth. It ain't golf. ;D

People are injured or die in car crashes every day, even though today's vehicles are safer than ever. We still drive... Not the same entirely, but close. There are risks involved with different activities. They can take all the precautions in the world, just don't let it alter the game.