roadwarrior

Been there, done that. ...just cleaning my gun.... ;D ;D ;D

Already posted..but here it is again! Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts". Almost all your fishing can be done with just one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods: Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action (soft plastics and light lures) Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action (jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks) Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action (all treble hook lures)

The DT-20 will reach 20'; Mann's 20+ will get down and then some; the DD22 runs 15-18'

We have an extensive library. Take a look at "Fishing Articles" and "Tacklebox" at the top of the page. Here's a thread to start with: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1120348381 8-)

Bigger, Deeper, Slower 8-)

Done for the year on January 21? For bass fisherman, Prime Time is just around the corner. It seems pretty darn good for some right now! 8-)

Very nice!

Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts". Almost all your fishing can be done with just one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods: Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action (soft plastics and light lures) Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action (jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks) Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action (all treble hook lures) 8-)

Excellent! Definitely the "wrong" set-up, but it kinda goes back to: "All your fishing can be done with one rig. Three are all you really need." 8-) RW I have to absolutely agree! I have 3 Baitcasters (2 MH With braid and a M with mono) and a M spinning rod. What else do I need? Seriously, I throw cranks and lipless all the time on the 2 MH. "Wrong" by who's standards? That's why I put "wrong" in quotations. If it works for Roger it will work for you! -Kent

10" Anaconda currently, but I suspect the Smokin' Rooster will soon become my favorite. The Lobster is my favorite jig trailer. The newest bait I have yet to fish is the Rage Hawg. I think it has a lot of potential. 8-)

Wrong section, but the company has discontinued the line. -Kent

OUCH! ;D ;D ;D ;D

I'm having a little luck in local ponds with a drop- shot and Slug-Go. #2, Sworming Hornet with a LFT 3 1/2" Live Magic Shad. 8-)

Honestly, I don't care what you use, but I don't understand why anyone wouldn't pay attention to a professional. Reel Mechanic has been doing this for a couple of years. :

Let's get together for a weekend! GMAN, you and me. One day with the Dawg, another on our own. -Kent ;D ;D ;D

"Bass are easy to catch. The challenge is finding them." 8-)

Yes, for bait.

Most "pest" fish were introduced by accident or to address a specific task (carp = weed control). Peacock bass were introduced in Florida in 1984. If the introduction is controlled or sanctioned, I think that's a different story. German trout in the White River is an excellent example. On the other hand, this what can happen when non-natives are introduced: Peacock bass introduction in the Rosana Reservoir and upper Paraná River, both in Brazil, resulted in a 95 percent decline in native fish density and 80 percent decline in richness in only two years. Few measures can protect native fish once peacock bass have been introduced: reduction in native species richness in lakes with introduced peacock bass was observed in all areas of each lake regardless of the presence of macrophyte refugia. After initial increase in abundance, introduced peacock bass often deplete local prey and resort to cannibalism. 8-)

The largemouth bass is native only to North America, and its original range was generally the eastern half of the United States and southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada. The native range extended south from Iowa to Texas and northeastern Mexico, and east to the South Atlantic coast and western New York and Pennsylvania. Due to extensive stocking and the largemouth's adaptable nature, it is now abundant throughout the Appalachian and Ozark Ranges, most of the northeastern U.S. from Maryland to Maine, and easternmost Canada. Since the late 1800s, its range has been expanded to include major or minor portions of every state in the U.S. except Alaska, and most of the southern fringes of Canada, as well as several regions in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. 8-)

Non-native species represent a "Clear and Present Danger": http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/82058727.html >

In 2009: G. Loomis GLX BCR854, MBR842 and PR844C Core 50MG7, Core 100, Curado 200E7 and Scorpion 1000 8-)

If you are out on medical leave, head south. You will heal more quickly floating around on Stick Marsh/ Farm 13 or head to Texas and fish with some of our guys. I'm positive you have lots of friends on here that will show you a big time! -Kent 8-)

Well, I'd like to see all the exotics killed off. Cold weather doesn't kill carp around here, but they don't do very well sunbathing on the bank or with a hole in their head. >

Well, you can't avoid The Monkey, but you can save some money with a little patience. Our Flea Market is where I buy bigger ticket stuff (rods & reels). 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)