roadwarrior

The Giants dominated the Packers in all aspects of the game, except the one that counts! Green Bay played well and timely breaks kept them in the game. Withouth a running threat, it's hard to compete at this level of play, but the Packers still gave New York all they could handle. I don't see how any fan could be hard on Brett Farve. Without him the young and inexperienced Packers would have never gone so far. "Forcing the ball" is EXACTLY why Green Bay has been so successful. Sometimes it just doesn't work.

Brand loyalty: Overall value, consistancy, reliability, reputation, innovation and customer service. Companies with original ideas that develope products to addresss the needs of anglers by improving and expanding their lines. A reputation for quality products and reliable service, developed over a long period of time, is the type of business I admire. Some of our sponsors are very good examples of what I look for in companies I do business with. 8-)

Fine mount, that's a beauty! 8-)

I don't have a clue. It never has happened to me. Line strength and knot strength are simply not an issue.

Both original formula Hybrid and Ultra Soft are a bonded (not coated) fluorocarbon/ nylon copolymer. You can tie whatever knot your like, a special knot is not rquired. I generally tie a Palomar Knot, but an improved Clinch, San Diego Jam, Uni or Trilene Knot will work just fine. 8-)

I would like to have the minimum raised to 25" or 12 lbs. 8-)

Bull Shoals and the White River are certainly favorites of mine. Beautiful country, good people and great fishing! Congratulations to Mountain Home! And to all of north central Arkansas.

+1 8-) I have nothing to add.

For light baits, lures 1/4 oz and less, I would use spinning tackle and recommend a Shimano Symetre 2500 or Stradic 2500FH on sale. If you decide to stick with a baitcasting combinatiion, Shimano Citica CI 200DSV. http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/shimanocitaca.html 8-)

Twice I have been told that G Loomis rods are......how do I say this, brittle. That they can break fairly easily :-X. This concerns me just a bit when paying that much $. I have also heard that their return policy isn't as good as it use to be due to people abusing it. Neither of these statements are true.

G.Loomis MBR844C will match up nicely with the Shimano Chronarch. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

I suggest finding somewhere else to fish.

Well, I suspect there are other fish. Bass need baitfish as forage to survive. Anyhow, I suggest focusing ALL OF YOUR FISHING TIME on just a few lures. I have some specific suggestions in this thread and several other members offer advice: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180501296/0 This is another thread I think you will find helpful: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1182371999 Good luck! 8-)

This is what's currently being reported: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,323770,00.html

American. I was born in Wichita, KS. All of my known ancestors were midwestern dirt farmers, predominately southeastern Kansas, northern Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. I am part of the first generation on either side of my family tree(s) not to be raised on a farm. 8-)

#1 Location #2 Location #3 Location #4 Action #5 Profile . . . . . Somewhere down here is a spot for color! On the otherhand, we all have had an occasion where color was crucial. Not just the same "general" color, but a specific shade or pattern. There are times when it comes into play, just not that often. 8-)

Here you go, my friend. Is this better: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2003-07-17-recession_x.htm

It is! I also use #12 on baitcasting gear. 8-)

Always on top of your game. Another eloquent reply! I look forward to getting together again at Guntersville., 8-)

Actually, the United States is still the #1 manufacturing country in the world, "producing goods" is simply a lower pecentage of overall economic activity. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118636103261088840.html The current period of prosperity has been one of the longest in modern history. The last officially recognized "recession" was 3/01-11/01. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Recession 8-)

Countrywide was on the brink of failure last week. Bank America had already made a substantial investment in CFC late last year and agreed to buy the company.

Great pics, nice fish! 8-)

Hey Dogface! Welcome aboard! With regard to "setting the hook": This is not an issue. As I have mentioned in other threads, #6 Yo-Zuri Ultra Soft is the line I use for all soft plastics. This lure class has always been my strong suit, but these comments also apply to fishing light jigs or anything else on spinning tackle. 8-)