SPEEDBEAD.

I saw these running around the water's edge while out fishing last weekend. I have absolutely no clue what they are. I thought they were some type of snake, but then soon realized that they had legs. Any idea what it might be? I am in South Central PA for a reference.

I have a couple of the SPRO baits and they look awesome in the water. The slightest movement of the line will cause them to swim, especially the floater. Only problem is "helicoptering" on the cast when you want to really throw it out there. I have seen Randall post that the Revolution shad actually swims and casts better than the SPRO. The Tru Tungsten is small. Really small. It also basically reminds me of a jointed Rattle Trap. Some of the bigger stuff I referred to is the Castaic Shad and Triton Mike's Bull Shad.

How big a bait do you want to throw? They can be as small as the Tru Tungsten all the way up to a few ounces.

Male Bluegill. Check it. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1242961325 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1242978073

Since you are set with the spinning rod, I wouldnt go any further than 10, maybe 12lb Berkley 100% fluoro. Spray it down with KVD Line and Lure and you should be fine. I have the 10lb 100% fluoro on a Symetre 2500 and it is just fine, although all my jig fishing is done with a baitcaster. I use the spinning set up for weightless plastics (trick sticks).

Honestly, I am suprised it's not a spinnerbait. Give me time. Soon enough, you will have a swimbait tattoo.

Can't believe no one mentioned "Mr Hankey, the Christmas Poo" Most likely my favorite due to the fact that my fiance's last name is Hankey, thus making my future father-in-law.......Mr. Hankey. ;D I think that was one of the first things he told me when I met him. He said, "I have heard them all before." ;D

Money changes people. There is really no difference between these two and the "Octomom" pimping out there children to turn a profit. They have been questioned by the PA Department of Labor for possible violations of child labor laws. More manufactured "celebrities" that the world does not need...

Let me know if you need someone to work the net and camera. I know weekends are nuts up there, but that's all I can do for right now. My boat doesnt have a gas motor, so no Raystown for me.

Anyone heard when the first MG tourney is this year? I had Paul's number, but can't seem to locate it at the moment. I am ready for another year of donating money to the locals.... ;D

There are worse things to be stuck to.

I can't look at ebay while at work, but I am pretty sure I have the one you are talking about. It's the Shumacher w/ a blue casing, digital read out, three amp settings? That thing is awesome. I have not had a single problem with mine. I like the auto shutoff / maintenance mode because I fried two different batteries last year when I left them on for too long. I agree with the Wally world deep cycles. For the cost and length of time they last, they are the best value for me.

Muddy, I wouldnt try to remove them at first. Give this a try. Drill a hole with the smallest bit you can find. Take some superglue and drop it down the hole, glueing the ball bearing in place. This will keep your bait the same weight and it will also silence it. The smaller hole will also be easier to plug up when you want to throw the bait again.

Look, yesterday we poked a little fun at you. You were advised by one of the mods to help along the way and the thread was closed. It appears that you didn't heed the advice given, so I will try to help you out. For those of you that know me, I know this is a stretch. ;D It's great that you are excited about bass fishing. Telling "fishing stories" is part of the game, but they have to be marginally close to the truth. Seriously, take a look at what you wrote and tell me that you are being remotely honest about your day? If not, man up and say it wasnt entirely the truth. If you still think it's the truth, well.... : Your future interactions on here might not be as courteous. ;D Really, chill out and enjoy the place. Dont stink it up with

Pick up one of the BPS Extreme combos. They are always on sale and you will likely find something around your price point.

Please list all the available colors (with item numbers, of course) for the Zoom Finesse worm. How many cups of water are there in the Tennessee River system? Do you have an alter ego named "Bassboss"?

Do you know how to fish a Senko? Thanks for all the help.

Boy, the lure sophistication today has left me in the dust :-/ Roger, I know its not the classiest name in the bunch. Just quoting one that I have seen.

Suck. Fail.

Pinch and pull man.... Pinch and pull.

Nice man. PM to ya.

I really wish we had some lakes around me with some matted grass. I love a good frog/toad bite. Bobby, sent you a PM a couple days ago. Get it?

Appears you were punished in some medieval way. Tarred and haired? ;D Seriously though, those are some very nice fish.

Upton's Donkey Dong

Ever used one of Matt's baits? I am not going to criticize you for not paying $70 for a bait, but you might want to see some of his stuff in person. They are taxidermy quality baits that catch mountable quality fish.