jimmyjoe

Only have 5 left. May need to hit the 'bay. ?? jj

After 3 times, we kinda get the picture. ? jj

Cranks are not the biggest portion of my time on the water, but because I'm a shorecaster, the shallow ones are the ones that I use most. First are the Bomber 13a and 15a. Although I use them as jerkbaits, I also use them as shallow runners with a steady retrieve. They're the best thing I've found when I wade out to the edge of cattail lines. Second is the Norman Fat Boy (or Fat "N"), especially in Nutter Shad. I have no idea what the bass think that thing is, but they eat it like candy on riprap. Ima also has a little 3/8 shallow runner named after Bill Lowen. It shows promise; ask me about August how well I like it. ? I also use the Rapala CRR5, but it's discontinued. In addition to throwing shallow cranks, I also throw a small, shallow spinnerbait, a slow-retrieve spinner, or - my favorite - a spoon in the same situation. But that's just me. jj

Captain Hook's Discount Warehouse. jj

Reminds me a little of Tom Waits' quieter moments.

I couldn't agree more! jj

Thank you! jj

I got some 3 and 5 footers, both rattling and silent. Good action, and seem durable. Don't catch many fish, though. I'm not enthused. ? jj

I called Pradco. They're "checking on it". Possibly a special run for Johnny, possibly not. jj

I have the 7' Avid-X ML/F with a Shimano Stradic Ci4+ and 6 lb. Stren Original for line. It has pulled in some 29-32" pike and lots of LMB. Good rod. jj

TMI! ? jj

Are you equating price with satisfaction? That's the path to a garage full of expensive junk. As for reviews ... they're just another form of junk mail. The "best" is the one you like the best, that fits you the best and does the best job in your hands. Unfortunately, you need to try things out for yourself to find what works "best" for you. It's a process you can't bypass. OTOH, you might be asking about the "strongest", or the "most durable", or the "lightest for the power". Those questions might be answered by other people, but that's not the same as asking about the "best". It's much more specific. "Best" is not specific enough. And another thing; you haven't told us where you are or where you fish. We've been trying telepathy for a long time, but we found out it doesn't work. We're here and we'd like to help you. You need to help us do that. ? jj

Ouch! That hurts! ??? jj

Last year I bought some Berkley Fusion worm hooks. One of the hooks had an open eye. Just one out of the whole pack. Yours may have been the same way. How can we be sure now? If I can (and if I'm willing to pay the price) I get "resin closed eye" hooks. VMC sells them, and I'm sure other brands do the same. IF that was the problem, that style of hook ensures that it won't happen again. OTOH, we need to wait and see the results of your experiment with a Palomar knot. Now you know why scientists say to change only one variable at a time in an experiment. It can drive you up the wall! ??? jj p.s. - those 2 particular hooks look okay.

Looking at the pics on Amazon, I'd advise you to check the eyes on your hooks very closely. Braid will slip through places mono can't. Glue the eyes if necessary. jj p.s. - @Team9nine beat me to it!

Sounds about right. ? I set my drag at a max of 4 lbs. I've never had to set it higher for bass. Pike or musky, yes, but not bass. And that is with a strong MH/F rod. Very few MH freshwater bass rods will endure lifting more than 4 pounds of dead weight. If I want more temporarily, I just use my thumb on the spool. You'd be surprised how much extra force you can generate with a little friction on the spool! Good luck! jj

1) Depending on the brand, braid can cut down into itself under pull. 2) Are you sure you tightened the knot down? Braid doesn't "slip" like mono. 3) Don't worry; if you use braid on a spinning setup, you WILL have twist. It won't show itself right away, because the fabric of braid is so tolerant. But it will build up to a certain point, and then ..... KA-POW! You'll have a knot you have to cut out. p.s. - I think @Russ E may be onto something! ? p.p.s. - you're not using cheap braid you got off the auction site, are you? ? jj

Yes, he is, but @BrianMDTX isn't far behind him! ?? jj

Lots of workers have come up with ingenious ways to quickly and economically heat up their lunch. I use to work with a 'dozer operator, and every 11:50 AM he would wire his lunch sandwich, double-wrapped in aluminum foil, to the manifold of the diesel. At noon, he had a hot lunch. jj

I'm lucky. Depending on where I want to fish it, the river is 1 to 12 miles away. Nearest good bass lake is 15 miles, sand pit is 25 miles, two lakes good for shorecasters are 65 and 75 miles away, and the furthest lake is 90 miles away. So I'm sitting pretty. One lake has a little town nearby with Amish women selling pastries on Friday. Guess which day of the week I go fishing there? (Hint: it's not Monday.) I call that a can't-lose situation! jj

"House of Ushering" - Vincent Price teaches young kids to find seats in theaters. jj

You didn't ask how big, and you didn't specify where I'd fish. So ...... 1) Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, in chartreuse or hammered nickel. 2) #5 Mepps Aglia, in silver, firetiger or pink platium. 3) 3/4 oz. Johnson Silver Minnow in silver, with a white spinnerbait skirt for trailer. 4) Zoom Salty Super Fluke in baby bass. 5) Rapala CRR5 Crankin' Rap, in silver (disc.) jj

From Nichols Fishing Lures: "The invention of the quick-vibrating fishing lure that had made Nichols successful became known as the Pico Perch. One story states that in Spanish, the word pico means sharp or beak-like. The name actually came from the first letters in the company's name Padre Island CO. The sales information stated, "Here's the surface swimmer with the willing wiggle." Many lures using the vibrating action were produced by other companies. Some lures used the triangular shape of the Pico Perch, including the Swimmin Minnow made by Tackle Industries of Shreveport (on photo below), Louisiana, the Bayou Boogie made by A.D. Mfg. Co. of Monroe, Louisiana, and the Sonic made by Heddon of Dowagiac, Michigan. jj

"Schindler's Listing" -- a story about an industrialist trying to get into the Yellow Pages. "Beverly Hills Coping" -- about Quaalude in high society. "Kill Billing: Vol.1" -- An assassin tries to destroy her hospital bills from a 4-year coma. "The Stinging" -- two con men run into a hornets' nest. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Minding" -- children who don't obey their parents have their memories erased. "Deadpooling" -- A mercenary uses corpses to ride with him so he can use the left lane. jj