SPEEDBEAD.

I'm even ok with the possibility of a booth review to some extent. Granted, you can't read someone's mind through a replay but you most certainly can determine malicious intent. They are saying the hits are going too high? Just wait until it's not only D-backs going after a runner's knees. Can you imagine what Ray Lewis or James Harrison would do to someone's legs if they launch themselves low instead of high? Same potential result as a head hit: Life altering injuries. They get paid well to be our modern day gladiators, much like boxers and MMA fighters. All three are violent, violent sports with inherent risks and rewards. When you weigh those risks and rewards, I would be willing to bet all but a few would continue to play the game as it currently is.

Thoughts? Personally, I think Stewart Scott summed it up best this morning on SportsCenter: You are not "sentenced" to play football, it is a choice. I agree wholeheartedly with his assessment. They know the risk when they step on the field, obviously excluding malicious intent from one player to another (which I bet is exceedingly rare). The hit on DeSean Jackson from Philly? To me, legal hit and a GREAT ONE. From day one, people are taught to put a facemask on the shoulder pads, wrap and drive. In this case, the Jackson was in the air. When you hit someone who is in the air, they are going backwards. When he begins to go backwards, the helmet is going to slide up the pads and contact the other player's helmet. While the aftermath is extremely unfortunate, he knew the risks when he put his jersey on that day. It's not like a citizen walking down the street and being mugged. There is no realistic assumption that something bad may happen in that situation. Football, pro football specifically, is the exact opposite of that. The hit on Baltimore's Todd Heap by the Patriots D-back? Totally illegal and completely different from the above mentioned hit, IMO. He obviously launched himself into the head of an opponent as Heap was being tackled by another player. Personally, if he would have kept his feet under him and ran through Heap and the other defender I would have ZERO issue with the hit. Inevitably, someone will bring up James Harrison and his two massive hits on the Browns yesterday. Again, I see this as a football play and not a malicious attempted to permanently injure someone. Just like Harrison said, "I play to hurt the other guy, not injure them. There is a difference." Civil discussion please...

You are convincing me....LOL Still checking the upcoming schedule. Nice one Dwight.

Amazing

I like when I see bass in groups. I feel that the competitive predator in them gives me the advantage. One of them will usually hit a lure.

Well, in that case... 7 tops

50-65 Not saying it was brand new line, but it wasn't beat up. Bottom line: It happens.

For some reason the member named SimonSays comes to mind when you mention that video.... Not sure.

High Power Herring www.fishatl.com/swimbait Mattlures Hardgill www.mattlures.com Slow Sink models, one of each bait. Those will get you started for around $100 and will catch fish. Period. You can get into pricier baits, but those two will catch fish wherever fish swim.

Would have replied sooner, just came back from being near death sick. LOL It's really a cool little bait. I have found that it will actually run deeper if you use it like a jerkbait. It is really erratic looking when used in this manner as well. I also like to burn it, burn and pause it, burn and rip it...etc. Find submerged grass or shallow cover and go to town There is a bunch of different stuff to do with the bait. Shoot me a PM and I would be more than happy to discuss further.

Or ban you for practice? Mmm, yes. I like the sound of that... HAHAHAHAHAHAH that just made my night hahaha I love you man. That was epic. This post makes me uncomfortable... You and me both. FYI, exit only....

d**n you John!!! Stupid mod abilities!!! ;D

You seriously believe that, don't you? Throw a heavy enough lure with enough "oomph" behind it, get a backlash and then show me a bait that won't cast off with braid. Yeah, a 3/8oz jig won't do it. A 5oz Hudd or Punker most certainly will.

J, I've got the brown trout down here. Back in the flyfishing days, had one mounted that is 25 1/2" long. Caught it on a Tan Caddis dry. So sick to see a hook jaw come out of the water to sip a dry. Steelies = 0 for me.

Wait until his lakes freeze and he can't fish. He might have us all on lock down Lakes might freeze, but the ditches don't..... Where's your chemistry set, Dexter? ;D So jealous. Would love to catch one of those...

Me? Ticked off? Never. Random insertion: JFrancho is a super cool dude. ;D

If your degree and potential employment deals with the fishing field, it is far from ludicrous. BTW, his degree is associated with the fishing field. Know the facts, then speak. Robby, I'll be down to visit for the pre-spawn.

My goodness, where do I start... Please keep your "You should have the money and live debt free" rhetoric to yourself. I have attempted to refinance the mortgage on my home and I continue to run into a wall at each turn. I attempted a "FHA Streamline" and my lender does not participate with that program. I contacted two local banks as well as a national program of lenders. Each time I either do not have enough equity, do not have the out-of-pocket money for closing costs or have been outright denied because my loan is the dreaded catch-phrase....UNDER WATER. I am not eligible to participate in the federal "Making Homes Affordable" program because I have a Ginnie Mae backed FHA loan, not Fannie or Freddie. I am also current on my loan. I pay all my bills on time, never been late ONCE. I am not hurting currently, but my wife and I have plans for a family and I just don't see being able to support children in the near term or assisting them with college, etc in the long term. I am sure there is no magic wand to be waved, but any help would be appreciated. I am pretty disappointed with the entire banking system and the "support system" that I pay into every paycheck (yeah, the one in D.C.) Never in my life did I think I would be punished for doing the "right" things. :-[

Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" perhaps? NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

That is a great pic, looks to be a mix of excitement and absolute terror. ;D Congrats.

I forgot to add the smilie to the end. Also, dogging is teaching in my world. If someone busts your chops about something enough times, eventually (or hopefully) it sinks in. He'll learn. No one is maliciously hurting his feelings. If I said something about his mom, that would be different. LOL

That is a completely inaccurate statement. Ask Fish Chris what his opinion is on fishing live bait vs. artificials. Perhaps you are the weenie? :

Booyah! You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here. STFU

Or ban you for practice? Mmm, yes. I like the sound of that...

I found it matches up quite well with my 7'6" Carrot stick (flippin' stick). The action works well with the bait and it has a short handle to give the bait a good rip without crushing yourself in the rib cage or banging your forearm all day. ;D I would not feel at all under-powered if I had to throw the bait with a 7' MH rod. The bait weighs +/- 1.25oz and Randall has a smaller bait coming out soon as well. Tight lookin' little sucker.