roadwarrior

** MODERATOR NOTE ** Off topic posts and those referencing the posts have been deleted. This thread is about the "Most Accurate Scale". If you care to suggest a scale or comment on any brand, please do so. Otherwise, move on to another thread. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Welcome aboard! 8-)

I use most (all) of my rigs "technique specific", but none of them were classified or marketed that way. Case in point is my favorite spinning rod: PR844S. This rod was designed by G. Loomis as a "popping rod" in saltwater, fishing live bait (shrimp) under a popper. For the most part, I use the rod to fish shiners on a split shot rig. Specific suggestions for the original question: Crankbaits: St. Croix Avid AVC70MM Soft Plastics: Baitcaster, Avid AVC68MXF; Spinning: AVS68MXF or AVS70MF Jigs: Try to find a deal (new or used) on a G. Loomis IMX MBR844C. This can be used for flipping and medium weight swimbaits, too. 8-)

I paid $150 recently and have seen others around this price. Post a WTB in our Flea Market and see what happens, but I don't think $100 is going to fly.

I think the "BassResource.com Marketing Machine" works pretty well for all our sponsors. We seem to be on a Rage Tail streak right now, but a lot of that is the new product introduction. * is still the #1 favorite around here. There is no reason any of us can't have more than one "favorite". Take a look at what all our sponsors offer before making your next purchase. Doing some of your business with them helps us all and pays some of the bills around here, too! -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Goofy? All "creature" baits are goofy looking, but some work better than others. The original goofy creature might be the Gizit, but now it's just a tube! 8-)

Check with Mattlures and Fish Chris for suggestions. They are both "in touch" and have done their homework. Send each a PM and I'm sure they will be glad to help. 8-)

If you haven't tried a Cavitron, you need to. They produce a unique chirping sound as well as a strong bubble wake. My favorite is 3/8 oz, black on black: http://www.cavitronlures.com/ 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

There are glasses for sale in the Flea Market and someone posted the website for a discounter, too. Check it out! 8-)

Alrighty then... Some interesting comments and great advice, but now it's getting silly...Quantum Doesn't Rock! We're way off topic and the questions have been addressed. Let's move on... Good night Irene -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

http://www.agr.state.il.us/programs/consumer/w&m/index.html All states have a "Department of Weights and Measures". Their main duties are certifying commercial scales, gas pumps and things of that nature. Yours may direct you to someone in town or in the county. 8-)

WOO-HOO!

If you want a mechanical scale that can be certified and handles fish without risk of injury, look at Boga-Grip: http://boga-grip.com/ 8-)

RoLo, We missed your wit and humor while you were gone. Great post! 8-)

We catch a variety on the Tennessee River: White bass, Kentucky bass, crappie, striper, flathead and blue cats, sauger, drum, buffalo, rock bass, bluegill, skipjack, threadfin and gizzard shad, turtles and gar. 8-)

Man, I would find somewhere else to fish. :

I keep this in "MY FAVORITES" http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1189609782 8-)

;D ;D ;D

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Hayes caught the World Record smallmouth bass in 1955 on Dale Hollow Lake. Some believe the next World Record will be found on the Tennessee River: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/smallmouth_record.html Almost exactly four years ago, November 2004, my fishing partner and best friend, Speedy Madewell, boated a 10 lb beauty. I netted the fish and weighed it, he released the monster! Since that time we have had some luck with other big bass, including the bronzebacks in my avatar (January, 2005). Last Saturday Speedy and I fished the river with limited success: an assortment of species including largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky bass, striper, cats and drum. We may have caught forty fish or so, but no size and most importantly, no browns of note. Around 11:00 things changed. With poor results off either bank and limited water release by the TVA, we moved to the "middle of the river". Actually, we decided to fish along the river channel, defined by navigational buoys. The drop is well defined, but relatively small, only 3-5' in 15-25' water. Still,this represents significant structure for fish in open water. After landing a few nondescript fish, I got a nice strike drifting along the ridge. I set the hook hard and didn't budge the fish. However, there was very little fight and I saw another drum in my future. After 10-15 yards of retrieve, the drum dove and turned into a big catfish, just digging to the bottom, but no run. As I brought the fish closer to the boat, Speedy asked, "Gonna need the net?" Without any emotion I replied, "Yeah, it's big and ugly." Speedy runs the trolling motor on the forward platform of a BayRanger 2180, center console. So, with the net on the floor opposite me, it takes a minute to get set up. With little current, we let the boat drift. This time of year the water clarity on the Tennessee is about 3, maybe 4 feet. As my partner came over to my side he asked, "What's ya got?" I replied, in a steady voice and without inflection, "The biggest f***ing smallmouth I have ever seen." The fish appeared to be a Trident submarine as it rose toward the surface so both of us could get a good look at her, but then she bolted. She initially ran about 15 yards forward, then after a 90 degree turn, another 20 yards toward the middle of the river. My situation was precarious. I'm in the middle of the boat and have to hustle to get to the front, around and over the trolling motor while at the same time maintaining rod position with a sizzling drag. I was starting to have some fun! The pig came up, but did not jump. I got her turned around, but she had already decided she didn't like the Ranger. When she was halfway back, she bolted again, but this time dove deep. It took a few minutes to get her a little closer. Most smallmouth, especially biggun's, tend to fight the best on the first run after a close encounter with the boat, but even later, they never give up. This fine lady staged at rod length, tugged mightily and would not come up. I asked my buddy what he thought I should do? He responded, "Doesn't matter. That fish ain't ready and she's going to do anything she wants!" Well, I've caught a few big fish and I was in no hurry. My rod appeared parabolic with the line straight down into the river. I said to my friend, "This is when you have to believe in your equipment." And then.......the line snapped. stupid, Stupid, STUPID! We weren't catching anything interesting, so although I noticed a burr on my line before the last cast, I didn't do what I always preach: "If it ain't perfect, it ain't good enough." When there is any doubt, retie your line, leader or hook. So, could that smallmouth have been the New World Record? I don't know, but it wasn't boated, so it doesn't count. You might ask, "Really now, how much do you think she weighed?" I don't know the answer to that either, but what I can tell you is, she was... HUGE!

I like to see them jump, especially big brown fish! Come up baby! C'mon! 8-)

Well, now you see how it works. You started the thread and the membership piled on...1000 views so far, 3 pages and 38 responses. We like Rage Tail! BTW, We usually have comparable response when other sponsors are brought up. ***; MegaStrike, Cavitron and Shak-e2; JJ's Magic and KVD Line & Lure Conditioner to name a few. 8-)

Gotcha, thanks! 8-)

PLEASE post the pic again! 8-)

I must have missed the memo...I thought Big-O wanted everything kept under-wraps until the new baits were introduced at ICAST. I think this is the third "secret" leaked this week. Is it "game on"? :