SPEEDBEAD.

I like the show. It has become my replacement for "The Shield"

Canoe Lake Lake Redman Lake Somerset Meadow Grounds Lake Long Arm Dam Long Pine Reservoir Shawnee Lake Muddy, I picked up a PA state lake map at a county fair the other day. Lists all the water in PA and it is broken down into regions. I am pretty sure you could get one from the fish commission and I know they have them at the PA Welcome Centers coming back into the state from NY.

Robby! C'mon man. PM me your address and I will send you up a quality cigar. If you don't have a cutter, let me know and I will send you up one too. I don't know if good cigars will mix well with natural ice light and Milwaukees best. Natty Ice and Swisher Sweets??!?!?!?!?!?! Dude, I had hope for you but it's gone. I'll send you a cigar and go out and get a Sam Adams Summer Ale with some peanuts. They go great together. Kinda like furry hoodies and fishing? ;D Robby, substitute the Oktoberfest Sammy A and you should be golden...

I'll have to keep my eye out for it. Usually dont go through town unless I am going fishing out that way. Glad to have another local on here.

The Tru Tungsten 4" is A LOT smaller than people thought it was gonna be. To me, the thing looks like a little Rattle Trap with joints cut into it. Anything MS Slammer will catch you fish, good choice.

Well, got mine in the mail today and I have to say it wasnt what I expected. It was much, much more than that. It honestly looks like the thing is wet in the box. Freakin' awesome Matt, freakin' awesome.

Man, I was just bustin' your chops a little bit. I actually meant "where" in Chambersburg? I live in Fayetteville.

LOL, I called him yesterday and said the same thing. GO STATE!!!

Negative. Good point. ;D

There could be quite a few reasons why they won't bite, one of which is the fact that they can see you. Sometimes that doesnt matter though and other things will tell the fish not to bite: A lure landing too close to them Your line laying on the water over their heads Sight fishing is up close fishing. Slow movements, precise presentations and the right bait all factor into your success.

I dont think the Mossyback comes in a GLX, does it? Are you thinking about the MBR series? (Mag Bass Rod)

You do realize that the PA bass spawn occurs mostly in May and June, right? 65 at Pymatuning? That seems awfully chilly, even for a northern PA lake. I dont know man.... :-? Where are you at in Chambersburg?

They havent been released yet, but the 6" Spro BBZ should be a great smaller wake bait, assuming they release a floater. The Daiwa DOA is a little more expensive (35-40), but swims well and is a cool design. Really, in that price range, those are the only two I can think of right now that I would consider buying. If you can save up and just purchase one bait for a little more money (assuming you want a floating/wake bait) then the Mattlures Hardbass or Hardgill Floaters would be good (50-55). If you buy a Hardgill from Tackle Warehouse this weekend, you can get it 15% off. Lots of websites run 15-20% off sales periodically. You will pay around 43 for them in those sales. You can also get a 3:16 Baby wake for around 50 shipped. If you look around on the "for sale" boards, these baits can be bought, lightly used, for considerably less than that. I have seen the Hardgill as low as $40 NIP and the baby wake for $30 lightly used. I am by no means an expert on these things, and I am sure I have overlooked a bait or two, but those all come to mind in the 25-50 dollar range.

You used to be able to buy around 3-4 minutes of Destiny for $20. I haven't been in one of those places in a long while but I'm sure that rate has gone up due to inflation. 10 bucks in WV. One of the many thing to love about West-by god-Virginia....

They come with hooks, although I am not exactly sure of the brand from the factory. Owner ST36 and 41 are great trebles for big baits.

Ah, the swimbait pusher himself.... ;D Again, my wallet thanks you for all the swimbaits recommended and purchased over the last year and 1/2.

for concealed carry or home protection or both? That can make a huge difference in recommendations. There are lots of trade-offs in size, weight, etc. punching paper means shooting at the range. Don't completely discount a revolver either... especially if you are new to guns. They are simple, reliable and some can shoot multiple calibers. .38/.357 .44spl/44mag (think light recoil/cheap for range use and premium, full power for home defense) I would like it for both concealed carry and home if possible, but of course I want to better my shot at the range. I don't think I like revolvers, but I have only shot my buddies 357 magnum. I shot .357 and .38 out of it. I can't really grasp what a bullet does to someone. I would think the 9mm would do almost as much damage as say a .357. I have no idea if I am answering these questions correctly. A little off topic, but I hope that you never have to find that out.

Yep. It can get just as heated as any fishing thread on here. ;D I think .40 is a nice caliber, personally. Not "scary" in the correct gun, but definitely with enough punch to knock down anything that needs knocked down...

I don't really know what your trying to say by the punching paper statement. Don't police officers use 9mm? Also whats the story with the NRA course? Easy tiger.....Punching paper = target shooting for fun 500 is definitely a range where you can find a good pistol. Is it something you are looking at right now, or are you not in a hurry to get it?

How much is your budget, Robby?

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1242961325 There is my contribution for the bluegill, since I dont have the bass yet. That is the biggest one I have caught, but definitely not the only one. I will find more, hold on. Randall talking about the Hardbass...http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1251090576/0#0 Paul. is another member who has tested Matt's lures. Mrlitetackle is another one who caught fish on the hardgill. Like we all have stated before: Someone is either is going to buy it or not. I will say that this bait is not what most would consider a "beginner" swimbait, although it is very easy to fish. Most people (I was one of them) will buy a couple cheaper baits and then realize they should have saved their money and bought one quality bait. One $50 bait that gets bit is better than 5 $10 baits that just sit in the box because they have no confidence to throw them due to lack of success.

I dont know anything about Kalifornia, but the NIMBY mentality doesn't help anyone...

This seems like one of those discussions that would be more easily understood (on both sides) in a face to face conversation. There is so much lost in communication through typed messages. Points and tone are often misconstrued, as seems to be the case here. Like I said before. Buy it or not. Those are the two choices that every fisherman has to make. Hopefully mine come sooner rather than later...

That's just ridiculous... Gene, think he'll sell me one cheap? : ;D

Question: Are any of you that have already confirmed near an Academy Sport store?