SPEEDBEAD.

I realize the plan is to grow this into something big, but I'm not all that upset if it were to stay the size of the Guntersville or Kentucky Lake trip. Pretty sure I am not alone in that sentiment, but I respect the other thoughts on the trip as well. JMHO.

Mastadon leather. Same as he always says... ;D

thats a crazy story fluke! Wow....that is definitely gutsy. I mean to say that out loud. They really did not even care one bit about alerting you. Just messed up. Honestly that is the type of situation that scares me. IF the dude whips out a gun or knife or charges me well it is cut and dry. Now you got 2 kids, possibly minors, acting like that. You could pull out the gun like you did and have it work out. You could get those 2 kids to call the cops, claim you were threatening them, and it would be a you said, they said type of situation with 2 minors and an armed older gentleman. Depending on the Sheriff could go either way. I go hunting with my county's sheriff. I think I'm good in that situation. ;D I took mine with me yesterday when I went to the river, perfectly concealed beneath my sweatshirt. I met 4 different people yesterday. All were very nice, but I still had an added sense of security in an area that can be really shady.

He is an ugly sumbitch, aint he? Happy birthday BL.

At least he is working and trying to make the best of a bad situation.... That is more than I can say for a lot of the people I have contact with.

Best way to punch through anything? A well placed jab from Chuck Norris' fist. End of story...

Jimzee's wife went on the Guntersville Roadtrip. She had a nicer setup than anything I own.... :-[ ;D My wife is a big fan of the lighter colored Trick Sticks. They are weedless, very visible and flat out catch fish.

My 7'6" LTX is fine after two years of using braid and fluoro.

I look at it this way, you got the permit for a reason. Use it.

Trust me, you dont need clear water. You just need bigger baits.

spoken like a true sissy... ;D Says the man with the cat avatar.... : ;D

I would love to fish Erie around that time, but it would add another non-boater to the list. I can PM some of the West Virginia guys to generate some interest.

Does anyone else find it absolutely hilarious that Long Mike and his arch nemesis, the Bass Resource "Poll", have joined forces in this mission? ;D I guess I'll be there with the West Virginia contingent...

My wife is the photographer. I only really take a camera with me to the lake. She has a site, as well as a Facebook page. http://laurenrhcampbell.shutterfly.com/ I think she's great, but I am somewhat biased...

Well now, since you are throwing the idea around... I will Paypal you money if you have some "unreleased flavors" laying around. Still fighting hard water around here, but the trout plants are starting soon....

Um, they do...

John, I always enjoy your bait posts on here and SBN. You come up with some crazy stuff. Keep it up.

If you are willing to take a roadtrip that attitude would change. I'll fish Champlain. I'll pick Robby up on the way. Let me know when.

I have a brother-in-law that graduated from there. He seemed to really enjoy the place. I dont think I have ever heard a negative about it.

It doesn 't have hinges connecting the sections like the Strike King Sexy Swimmer. Pretty sure Sebile is the only company that makes that style of bait in that size too. That is a large bait, not the 125's people are used to seeing.

I suppose your therapist recommended posting self-depricating photos of you as a youngster? Does kinda look like you...well, in the fat areas anywho. ;D

Please dont take this the wrong way, but why on earth would you buy swimbaits that you dont know what they are? IIRC, you have purchased quite a few things off Ebay before and then come here to ask either A) What they are or What do you guys think of these. Just confusing, that's all...

OK Mike, since I know how scary you really are, I have also been coerced... Signature added.

Too funny. ;D Just don't eat the chicken. ;D Dont forget to check your boat plug EVERY day.

I can't wait until she finds out!!!! I hope she sells it to me for what you tell her you spent on it! ;D