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I have all the simpsons ones. Never took them out of the package.

Oh ok ...then I have that model in my collection. The unique bill and tail end made me think it was a limited run model of some sort. ...well now I must go find that cool color. Thanks again!

Man thats cool looking...wonder what model that is? Gonna try to order one for my collection

What are you targeting with that? I like the creativeness!

Lews and Strike King will be there. They are just listed under the newly created group Active Outdoors. Which is now larger than Pure Fishing! ?

I received the attendee list and was quite surprised at the amount that were still attending. For me the biggest change will be almost no overseas vendors coming this time. Thats really the majority of my time there. So looks like 3 days of open walking this time. I better get some new inserts for my shoes.

Do you guys think the bass actually knows what he is eating or are these rats getting reaction strikes?

For a while there I was thinking Ardent was going to be our U.S. house brand for bass.....but I believe they have completely moved to China

Not common since your using a coploymer line. Just take back to Academy an get another reel.

I get the same thing from time to time especially when I am fishing the same holes. What cures it for me is targeting different species. If I get burned out on bass, the next week I am out there with different gear trying to catch a nice sized gar, blue cat, tilapia or carp. All require some different form of fishing. Eventually I'm wanting to target bass again..and the cycle continues. I have a somewhat "unlucky" position of being in the fishing development industry and dealing with rods, reels and lures from 8-5, 40hrs a week. So there is little to no excitement left from getting any sort of new equipment to cure the fishing burn out. I know that may come across a cocky but I truly do miss the days when I would get giddy as hell researching, prepping and purchasing a new reel or rod and then fishing with it. I guess there are trade offs in everything.

Contact Heddon or the retailer and I am sure you will receive replacements asap. If the Heddon is still in the sealed package with just 1 hook....there are actually folks who collect that type of stuff.

Since you didn't specify low profile only...I would get a Shimano Calcutta. Reason: I currently do not own anything that I think will still be in working order to pass down to my kids. One day soon I hope to be able to afford a nice Calcutta and put some mileage and memories on it in preparation to be passed down.

In that very same situation I always quickly put on a small hook and catch a perch then rig them up to be freelined. Cast out beyond the perch schools...and boom goes the dynamite. Bass on.! But I'm in it to catch bass, and don't care how I do it. No strict lure only codes here.

I have pretty much given away all my high end rods. Thinking about consolidating my whole assortment to just 4 Cherrywood rods to do everything. M (spinning, casting), MH and H (casting). While that may not seem crazy, I am going from 40+ Combo's...to 4, so its downright insane.

I approach with live bait

They are designed and developed completely in house. All Star has nothing to do with them.

They have the big name brands as well as their private label brand H20 Xpress

I don't think that dude is waterproof. It has "Ocean Armor" corrosion protection but is not waterproof.

I have an JM carbonlight baitcaster and its been wonderful. Doyo does not make all of Bass Pro's baitcasters.

I get the exact same excitement watching that bobber bounce around and go under as feeling the thump on my senko and setting the hook.

In my personal opinion you should not lube the brake drum if you want the brakes to do their job properly. Clean-yes Lube-no.

Great report Mobasser!

We will generate reaction bites.

1-3 years..based on a survey we conducted.

I think a lot of them are finally catching on to this ?