Tackleholic

We should all take along Diet Coke, Mountain Dew, etc. to pour on the source of bleeding. I believe it's the citric acid which constricts the blood vessels. I've seen fish recover that I was sure were goners.

Never had it happen.

Army Military Police Sargeant, 1960's.

A couple years ago Arkansas passed a law that whenever trailering a boat the drain plug must be removed. I bet that caused countless incidents the first year; got me once too.

Not anymore.

How is it you are so familiar with the term "long pig"?

Eating Bass is Barbaric. Don't kill what you love.

I'm surprised no one mentioned using the eyes which apply like a thumbtack; available in fly fishing shops and work well on small swimbaits.

I have a friend approx. my age who puts eyes on jigging spoons and soft swimbaits. He definitely whups up on me when we're spoonin'. I don't know of anyone else who does this, but I'm going to give it a try. Anyone else do this?

Any Brook Trout in your area?

Thankyou Munkin, both you and Log Catcher have the solution I wanted.

Vexus VX21, Lowrance Ghost, a great combo.. I do not go out in wind over 12 mph so I cannot comment beyond that.

Lost only the front treble on a Rattletrap to a Smallmouth once, split ring was fine.

Sub Warts really rocked when I used to wade for Smallmouth, I still have a couple tucked away. I remember once I climbed a thorn tree to get one back. Mann's One Minus was another solid winner.

Spinnerbait, Wakebait, Texas Rig.

An empty protein powder container does the job for me.

Billed cap is for additional eye protection from hooks.

What are the rules you set in place for other anglers when in your boat? I'll show you mine if you show me yours. Wear a PFD when the 250hp is running. Eye wear and a billed cap. We leave the marina at 5 A.M.. Catch and release only. No live bait. Don't toss cutoff line (or anything else) overboard. Don't drop fish on the deck. No smoking. No chew. No alcohol. Do not pee or poop over the side. I almost always go out alone and I know why.

I'm 82 and fish alone almost always; inflatable PFD never comes off, I have not fallen yet. I bought a long, wide, heavy boat , a Vexus VX21, for increased stability, smooth ride and adjustable air cushioned seats in the console to aid my back pain. I hit the gym every day I don't go fishing and I know that aids my balance. Even so, when the wind exceeds 12 mph I stay home. I stand while using the trolling motor, sitting on the pedestal seat wreaks havoc with my back but I leave it up and grab ahold when things get too rough. BTW, I'm not insulted when younger generations offer help and call me Sir.

10 or 15# braid, #14 Owner swivel, 6 or 8# mono. leader, 1/0 or 2/0 lightweight dropshot hook, nose hook a super fluke jr or super fluke, keep rod tip at 10 or 11:00, twitch the fluke to keep it on the surface. Seldom miss a hook set.

I would rather deal with offensive odors on baits than salt.

Please come to Bull Shoals and take a few home with you. A-Jay, you're a show off. (Nice fish)

Gar! I groan whenever I hook one. Bull Shoals is loaded with them.

Braid to leader on everything except micro guide rods. Rod length leaders on bait casters, longer on spinning. I like the versatility of being able to change from fluoro to mono and from a thin diameter line to a heavier one. I seldom attempt an Alberto knot while on the water.

Reading past forums I notice that I'm not the Lone Ranger who still uses a Jitterbug. My question is "do any of you other diehards add a split ring to the hooks?"