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That is funny! I've never even seen the bass coming out of your window. Guess I've led a sheltered life :... As Ever, skillet

They would have to be REALLY GREAT for me to give up on Super Flukes ... As Ever, skillet

You're right! With a spook, they're all good ... As Ever, skillet

Sounds like a great place to get a shot of confidence. A guy could get spoiled ... As Ever, skillet

Dad has still got what it takes! Nice pics and fish... As Ever, skillet

Great intro and WELCOME to the forums!!! As Ever, skillet

Also one of those that have always used the "short" rods. The only thing you might lose is a little distance. Depending on where you are fishing (how grown-up with weeds, trees and vegetation or size of pond or lake) you will be mighty glad to have shorter rods. As far as landing larger fish, I think there are some deep sea fishermen that might argue the point of longer rods. Bought a 6'6" Crucial lately and LOVE it but don't think it changed my mind on going longer. Like most things having to do with fishing, this is just one opinion ... As ever, skillet

Don't use braid myself. I use the 6lb YZUS on my spinning rig and the 12lb YZUS on my baitcasters (REALLY like it!!!). Just a case of fishing differently ... As Ever, skillet BTW you can send any unused portion of those spools to an address I'll provide ;D

A lot of coon hunters, here in the South, would like to know this ;D... As Ever, skillet

Really glad you are OK (just bummed out ). Don't mean to add to the misery, just feel for you. Would REALLY hate to lose the stuff that has taken me so long to accumulate :'(... As Ever, skillet

GREAT feeling ain't it? As Ever, skillet

You done GOOD!!! As Ever, skillet

Well, by the time I read your post you've already bought your combo and caught bass with it. GREAT ! Just wanted to say this site and it's members is really user friendly and WELCOME to the forums!!! As Ever, skillet

I used to be a topwater fisherman :'(. I've tried so many times this year to get a topwater bite going, with NO success . Have even gotten on the water waaayy before sunrise...nothing, nada, zilch, zero . This from a guy that never met a topwater bait he didn't fall in love with immediately. Life is not like a box of chocolates. It's more like a Hoover vacuum cleaner......it sucks As ever, skillet BTW AC if you boil some water and use something to hold the frog in it to just passed the legs for about 30 sec. or little longer, it makes the legs a lot less stiff

You da MAN, my friend!!! As Ever, skillet

;)Glad I've got enough for quite a while!!! ES WELCOME to the forums!!! As Ever, skillet

GREAT replies everyone! Thanks ever so much! Definitely got enough info for a good running start ... As Ever, skillet

and it was a gift too! Bummer, Bummer ... As Ever, skillet

Haven't been fishing cranks for very long but seems like erratic is better than just "chunk and wind"... As Ever, skillet

Like all the realestate folks say "location, location, location" !!! As Ever, skillet

First off, Thanks Everyone, for your responses ! Second, have not heard that before "dink magnet". I was under the impression that it is a pretty poplular tactic ... As Ever, skillet BTW don't think I could ever be a trophy fisherman only (not enough patience) but I catch enough small fish with BIG fish attitude . Don't need to target them ;D...

SO glad you both are OK and NIGHTMARE pretty much covers it... As Ever, skillet

Never for any length of time and always came back! Most of us will still be here when the passion comes back. See you then my friend ... As Ever, skillet

Good rethinking and enjoyed the post... As Ever, skillet

Nice fish! ALWAYS nice to move your PB up !!! As Ever, skillet