roadwarrior

Catt, You are sooooooo BAD! 8-) p.s. I don't use straight hooks either.

Hmm... Two dozen live minnows? I had a little luck with them this weekend. 8-)

Welcome aboard! I don't know about Lay Lake specifically, but all of the Tennessee River reserviors are being drawn down to winter pool.

Here are most of the award winners: http://www.cmaawards.com/2007/nomwin/default.asp

Welcome aboard! My choice would be Stick Marsh/ Farm 13 with George Welcome: http://www.imaginationbassin.com/ http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1193311832 Lake Fork with Tom Redington is another choice: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1194279333 In Georgia, Randall at Varner: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1193191503

This is my new tackle bag: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_44423_100011010_100000000_100011000_100-11-10

If you just want one, I'll suggest the Lucky Craft Pointer 100 in Baby Bass (green). Another is the Rapala Husky Jerk (Silver Blue) with an orange belly. A third would be Rapala X-Rap (08) in all white (Glass Ghost), (3 1/8", 1/4 oz). p.s. I left out Smithwick Rattlin' Rogues because the quality of the lure is inconsistant. You need to test, tweak and sometimes return them before you fish the lures, but they ARE fish catchin' machines when they're right!

The short answer is for anything less than 1/2 oz, I'll generally use spinning equipment. However, for "fast retrieve" lures I prefer baitcasting gear, so I have bought a rig to throw these lighter baits: St. Croix Avid AC70MM/ Shinano Metanium. An example would be a Norman Fat Boy shallow crank.

Man, after the first few million toys were recalled, why can't these (American) companies figure out that "quality control" matters? Curious George dolls are the latest, just announced. Same goes for fishing equipment built in China: Inspect the freaking gear before you ship it out! It ain't that complicated! :-X

GLX PR844S saddled up with a Shimano Stella 2500FB! :

For me it's like this: Spinning tackle = finesse Baitcasting gear = power fishing

Good for you. You have put in the time to research what you need. I was just making a suggestion on a well priced rod. Good luck!

+1 8-)

Well, if you are just getting started, buy yourself a 6 1/2' Medium Power/ Fast Action spinning rod & reel combination. If you have a pricing point in mind, we can be more specific, but to start with, "anything will do." Once you have been fishing for awhile, the comparisons and suggestions will start to make more sense. Fishing can be "rocket science" if you want to make it that complicated, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here is a thread to start with: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1182371999 Here's another: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180501296

Mattlures new swimbait! Well, I haven't actually fished it yet, but it has that potential. Overall this year: The Mircro Munch Tackle 1/2 oz jig, Mattlures Baby Bass, GYCB Kreature and Cavitron Buzzbait.

+1 That's whay I would do. I would start out with the best (1) rod & reel and add to the collection over time.

Start off with the Mattlures Baby Bass. It's only 1.3 oz, but it will seem HUGE! It doesn't require special equipment, you can fish it with a Heavy Power bass rod. The cost is about $34 (shipped) for the 3-pack special. The baits are rigged and ready to go. I have had good luck with this lure. 8-)

Hmm...It's still there. Maybe a net price that includes shipping gets it done? I don't know, I'm surprised it didn't sell yesterday.

The rod has had VERY poor reviews on this and several other Forums. My partner bought four for his guide work. YES, I have fished them and they SUCK! More importantly, after just a few outings with my buddy's clients, they ALL fell apart. This was THE WORST made rod I have EVER fished with...Did I mention E-V-E-R? NOTHING about this line of rods should be associated with the St. Croix brand name. Oh! and BTW, I AM a St. Croix snob, I own 4. I am embarassed that the company would allow ANYONE to fish with the EXCEPTIONALLY poor quality that the Triumph represents (as you suggested, pure CRAP!). If that were my first St. Croix, it would be my last.

Well Avid, I have an ES70MF that I like a lot, too. But my favorite is a G.Loomis GLX PR844S. Matching it with a Stella 2500FB helps!

Pay no atention to this guy. He knows nothin' bout jigs or big fish. If you missed his thread, here's proof: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1194434384 ;D ;D ;D 8-)

Oops! Jennifer just stole the show with "Why Don't You Stay". King George, Album Of The Year. Don't tell me, "The new stuff I don't care for that much." It don't get any better than that! 20 years from now "Wrapped" will still be a Classic. We just get to remember when it was brand new!

No problemo...I'm Old School, too. "H" is for Haggard. Outlaws RULE! But...Some of the new guys and gals kick azz! Speaking of which, Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) just won!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I'm laughing too hard...Maybe I'll respond tomorrow... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D DUDE! ;D ;D ;D 8-)