Tackleholic

I was with a guide, a drunken jet skier buzzed us twice. The guide approached him at a dock, held up a 3oz. spoon rigged on an extra heavy rod and explained what he would do with that rig if the jet skier came within casting distance again. Cured the problem.

Bet you're not.

RELATIVITY........For the past couple of months this site has been barraged with topics which have little or nothing to do with bass fishing, right? I sense that will change with more tolerable weather which will cure the boredom of cabin fever.

Something in the steering mechanism may have failed, good thing the boat operator had the kill switch attached. Other strong possibility is that he was looking forward, but his mental focus was on the contents of those two bikinis behind and beside him.

Madman used to make a Craw Tube, very similar to the Yum Crawbug. I caught a ton of smallmouth with the Madman, not so many with the Yum.

I went through multiple scales; seems that all were subject to moisture damage. Most will absorb moisture from something as simple as leaving them on a boat deck in the damp night air. I have used the MLF scale now for 2 years with good results, however, I keep it wiped dry and store it in a zip lock bag.

Wow!

In most of Arkansas, "Redneck" is a term of endearment, definitely not considered offensive.

Prefer 3.5", still have a good stock of Strike King Bleeding Tubes I use in springtime. Green Pumpkin or Watermelon, both with some red flakes. Popular color around here, usually sold in bulk bags is a mustard with flakes; locals call it Baby Poop.

I live in Arkansas. I have a CC Permit and use it a lot. Arkansas also allows Open Carry with no permit required; not unusual to see citizens openly packing, even in a Walmart. I believe that once the battle begins, it's too late to prepare for it; be prepared.

No feedback, but a question........"what is the difference between the SV and the SV103???

Sounds like Dresden. Been a long time.

I like 'em too. Best reel for the $; close 2nd to the Zillion.

I enjoy fishing lipless as much as the next guy, unless it's in current. Like all other flat sided cranks, they turn sideways. I'm a miser compared to most of you guys as I only have 21 of them.

Still have two of them tucked away, have not used since about 2010. Back then I did a lot of wade fishing for Smallmouth in shallow rivers and they were excellent producers, also scored an occasional Northern, Walleye, and Rock Bass with them. I remember once climbing a thorn tree to retrieve one. Today I live on a deep highland reservoir and had not even thought about them until this article.

Makes me curious to know who makes hooks for Zman Ned Heads. Had two of them break last year, one on a snag, the other on a very large fish of some kind. Both broke about half way up the shank while tied to 6# fluorocarbon. No more Zman Ned Heads for me; no more hooks made by that manufacturer if I learn who it is.

I was 4 when my Father came home from WWII. He leased some property from Peabody Coal Co.. It was 8 miles from town, had strip mines and a small river. We put a house trailer there and other amenities for weekend and summer hunting and fishing. Twelve years later the Boy Scouts acquired the property and we lost our lease. Fast forward 45 years and I located another paradise for Smallmouth fishing. Ironically, it was another Boy Scout Reservation. In exchange for cash contributions and other favors I was allowed sole access to fish. Nine years later, having a cash crunch, the Boy Scouts began Land Leasing the property to Deer and Turkey Hunters who did not want me around; paradise lost again. Today I am relocated to the Ozarks and only life's end can take that away.

Major League Fishing shows very little but the hookset and "skiing" the fish to the boat; boring to me, and I usually look for something more informational to watch. Bassmaster does a much, much better job and is interesting to watch. Well said. I can't think of anything more boring than watching the anglers having coffee and riding to their supposedly unknown location. They are professionals at their trade, not actors.

Speaking from experience, my friend, you have a herniated disc. Your Doctor will probably inform you that surgery, followed by a lengthy rehab. period "may" help. He may also advise you to live it if you can manage the pain. Arthritis will probably settle in there as you age. I've lived with it for nearly 40 years. It sucks.

I'm looking for experienced opinions on the drag capacity of Daiwa Tatula reels which most anglers deem to be necessary for hooksets when froggin' around heavy brush. Thankyou, guys.

Memories.

No doubt the young guys, who can afford them or are sponsored by Daiwa will cause these reels to make the scene in the USA. Those of us who started out with cane poles will unlikely reach that summit; many still don't know how to use a smart phone app., if they even own a smart phone. I'm a Daiwa fan, but here is where I will draw a line. (Born in 1942)

I ordered some items from a well known supplier; they sent me a free spool of Sunline Nylon Line. How does it compare to fluoro. and mono.? One more question....where can I order trailerhook tubing? Thanks , guys.

Not by any means; I moved here from Northern Illinois. Enough of those blood sucking vampires there to carry a man away. Depends on where you are in Arkansas.

Take a spring, summer, fall vacation here and experience it yourself. Look me up when you do.