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This year: 10" Rage Tail Thumper GMAN Jig/ Rage Tail Lobster GMAN Swim Jig/Swimming Senko Keitech Swim Fat MegaStrike PopMax Rage Tail Baby Craw Sworming Hornet/ LFT Live Magic Shad LC Pointer Larew 7 1/2" Salty Ringworm Fat Ika LC RC 3.5

Absolutely!

Well...

I'll take a dozen fer sure!

Be careful...The bond market is pricing in a depression... 2yr .02 10yr 1.99 30yr 3.33 http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/rates-bonds/government-bonds/us/

Great game! :D

Headed over this afternoon. I thought this trip would be all stripers, but we might spend some time targeting smallmouth. I thought it was too early, but I'm encouraged by your report. Thanks! BTW, If you want to get together next month, let me know. -Kent

Late September, but in much greater numbers by mid October.

The Posse pitches a broad tent. You're a member if you want to be. We even have a theme song: The Sheriff

You only NEED three rods: For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics: #1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some soft plastics and spinnerbaits #2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook lures #3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a variety of techniques

Wrong. The "reason" is that the bait is taken down in the throat, but the hook slides up when pressure is applied. 95% of the time, the hook lodges in the jaw joint. "Hook-up ratio" approaches 100%. As already stated, misses are the result of a traditional "hook-set". For a lot of guys, this is just impossible! I use #6 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hooks exclusively.

Looks like you guys had a ball. Great post!

Great post. Welcome aboard!

Nice fish, great pics and super story! :Applause:

This is the first time I have ever read or heard criticism of Guidewear. Everyone I know loves this brand. I'm wearing mine in my avatar. I think it's about 10 years old now, but looks brand new. I have never had an issue and HIGHLY recommend the suit.

Welcome aboard!

Hmm... The owner is a friend of yours and you take this public? A call from you and a big Thank You! from your friend would resolve the problem.

Man, too cool! Looks like you guys had a ball. -Kent

That's a beauty!

This was a first for me. Excitement and anticipation filled the air as the ladies prepared to launch. Staging in the dark, the armada was an impressive array of bass boats on display. Two women to a boat and they were stoked! Once the anglers were off, Glenn and I put in and fished the morning and early afternoon. Weigh-in was at 2:00, so we were off the water early to watch the gang return. We chatted with Greg Warner (R520dvx) while he prepared to receive fish. It's quite a process and the Tournament Directors did a great job! Both our "girls" weighed fish! The fishing was tough and not everyone was fortunate enough to bring fish to the scale. Day two was shaping up as a wide opened event. The second morning was much the same, but the ladies seemed even more focused, if that's possible. Launch went smoothly and we all returned for the afternoon festivities. Deb qualified for the LBAA Championship and Keri was able to find a keeper at the very last minute. All and all, a great time. If you can make it to Kentucky Lake for the LBAA Championship, October 6-8. I hope to see you there! http://www.ladybassanglers.com/

That's a beauty!

Great post! Nice fish and beautiful country.

Visit Pickwick Pines: http://www.pickwickpinesresort.com/ Affordable living near Pickwick Lake. This location provides easy access to the lake and the Tennessee River below Pickwick Dam. The drive to Wilson Dam is about 45 minutes (McFarland Harbor) http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/reservoirs/pickwick/access/mcw/pix.cfm Florence, AL is another area you should consider, especially if you prefer city amenities. Shopping, dining and medical facilities are abundant. From the Florence area you have immmediate access to the headwaters of Pickwick. This is where Hite weighed 77 lbs: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/bass-pickwick-lake-3-11.html Florence provides easy access to a number of Tennessee River reserviors: Wilson, Wheeler and Guntersville to name a few. Florence is a very nice town with a great deal to offer. I hope you visit both locations, it really depends on what you are looking for. To many, no state tax in Tennessee may be a deciding factor. Either way, you can fish all year and have an opportunity to catch the next world record: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/smallmouth_record.html

That fish is as pretty as they come. Wow!

I don't have any issues with knots, but try the Sixteen-Twenty (also known as a Duncan Knot or Pitzen Knot): http://www.orlandooutfitters.com/knots/knot.asp?id=12