roadwarrior

C'mon boys! EVERYONE'S WELCOME ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8-)

Long Mike, Problem solved, you will be staying with me. PM sent. -Kent 8-)

I suggest waiting a while and saving up a little more money. The new Stradic 2500FI was awarded the 2008 ICAST "Best In Class". The design incorporates features previously found only on a Stella.This is more than just a significant improvement, it represents a new generation in the long history of outstanding Shimano fishing reels called "Stradic". 8-)

One of those you blow up? :

In the context of this section, "Smallmouth Bass Fishing," that might be considered a BIG fish! :

I consider a "Professional Tournament Fisherman" someone who has committed to providing his livelihood by fishing in organized competition. 8-)

Wrong. Live bait might improve your chances, but it is never a "sure thing." 8-)

An example would be a ledge adjacent to a gravel flat. The relatively shallow water on the flat would have immediate access to deeper water. Bass will stage along the drop. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

G. Loomis GLX PR844S/ Shimano Stella 8-)

Some Lucky Craft lures are almost always on sale (not advertised, but in-store specials). I was specifically looking for some more Yo-Zuri RatlN' Vibes, but no deal! >

Of all the lures you might purchase, a spinnerbait is the one that you are least likely to lose. Buy a better lure and fish it for years! 8-)

Touche! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

In the Mid South, Mid West and the South, all water is open for fishing unless privately owned. 8-)

Buy a rubber net. 8-)

Hmm... 50 years later and some guys are still throwing plastic worms... : 8-)

;D ;D Great fish, great pic! ;D ;D 8-)

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you will have several replies shortly. Good luck! 8-)

I honestly don't know if a bead actually makes any difference, but I always use one. Additionally, I rarely (never) fish a T-rig pegged. 8-)

If you fish jigs where they are suppose to be fished, an exposed hook is going to get hung. If you are fishing from a boat, a lure retriever will recover your jig more than 90% of the time. From the shore you are simply going to lose jigs. As an alternative, GYCB Hula Grubs, T-rigged and weedless are one suggestion. A Gitzit rigged the same way is another. Both baits are very comparable to a jig. 8-)

Only happened once to me. That was my first and last tournament. I never looked back. >

The phrase is "technique specific". http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546 8-)

I would suggest a 6 1/2' or 7', Medium Power/ Fast Action spinning combination. 8-)

We'll let this play for a page or so, but by tomorrow morning it will be over. Guys, we been there , done it... : Questions? http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.plnum=1121527643 8-)