Jimzee

I really hate the thought of the cold weather coming with snow and the whole mess that follows. I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or what. Just thinking about it makes me depressed. I usually have the boat winterized by now but not this year, I'm hanging on tooth and nail to the fishing. Probably not going to winterize the boat until after Thanksgiving this year. Winter sucks!!! >

Wanna sell it???

Oh yeah!! Hopefully that is what I'll hook into tomorrow. Nice fish man!!

Most productive: Jig - Productive for me means larger fish. Most favorite: Buzzbait - More fun than a rubber crutch in a hospital ward when the bite is on.

Count me in. I can't wait!!! WOO HOO!!!! ;D

You got that right!! My eyes haven't had that much trouble focusing since college days.

Well I wasn't gonna post on this thread but I have to say a few things about the situation. I guess I am one of those thick skinned individuals on the forum. I lurked on this site from Oct. 06 to Mar. 07 reading and getting to know everyone. I joined for the same reason most of you have, the love of the sport and talking about it with fellow anglers. 8-) With that said, I haven't noticed a problem lately with the forum. Maybe I'm just naive or thick skinned like I stated earlier. Sure, there is a little drama every once in a while but for the most part, it is just people helping people and talking about fishing. I think BR is the same as it was when I found it a year ago. Kudos to the mods and the people who post on this site. I look forward to it everyday now. If there is indeed a problem with the forum not being like it was a few years back, we will work it out together.

You guys are nuts!! I'm not doing that!!! : Okay......I did it. Now the dog thinks it's time to play. Happy now? ;D ;D ;D

I like that one too!!

X2.....I know a big one is coming your way soon, you're due.

Those Labs make real good fishing buddies don't they?

No, I was on Stonewall Jackson Lake which is located right in the northern center of WV. That fish had a huge bite taken out of it's tail and several bite marks all over it's body. What in the world would be biting on this thing? Musky? Turtle?

Those might actually be better. Mine will squeak from time to time due to the spring on the bottom. Those also look more sturdy, just make sure they swivel.

I also have these on my 14' john boat. Never had any problems with them.

This stuff looks good after I watched the video. 8-)

I hit the lake at 6:00am this morning and all was a complete calm. Started catching fish right at the dock on a Rat-L-Trap and then moved to one of my favorite spots. Looked like I was in for a great day. The weather forecast was partly cloudy with a high of 71 and gentle 3 mph breeze. Let me just say for starter's I think the weather man was on crack!!! At 7:00am all hell broke loose. ;D Winds ranged from 15-25 mph and the temp dropped 15 degrees by noon. Sounds like I needed to go back and take a vacation day some other time, right? Well let's just say I'm glad I stuck it out. The bite was on like Donkey Kong!! I caught 25 total today and most came from the jig. Also caught a few on the spinnerbait and trap. I let 3 get off on the jig that I wanted to cry over, 2 hung in the brush and one flat out just refused to be denied and shook the jig right at the boat. She was around the 4-5 mark. Most of the fish were around 12-14 inches but there were a few two's and three's in the mix. Big fish of the day was 5.1 pounds. I fought the wind and the wind won!!! ;D I have a wind burn on my face that looks like a sunburn. 5.1 pounds on the spinnerbait(Terminator)

The look alot like a Megabass Vision 110. Let us know how they fish. 8-)

If not, I'm sure someone on here (like me) will get a bottle to you if you want it.

I can't believe I have not thought of this before. Looks like I'll be getting something "extra" this year. :

Good report, so when ya gonna come up and fish for the big girls at Stonewall? That back seat is wide open!!! Glad you're catching them. 8-)

I had end up working today, got to the office and there was this pile of paperwork that looked like it had no end to it. I finally got through it around 3:30. I was thinking about ya today though when those thunderstorms were rolling through. I am leaving out in the morning at 4:30 since today was shot. Hopefully, pics of some nice fatties to follow. BTW, I am talking about bass!!! ;D

Shimano Crucial is a fine rod for DSing. They make both casting and spinning versions and have an exposed notch in the foregrip. Also, ReelMech has some beauties for sale right now if you want to go the custom route.

We'll do!! Good luck back at cha!!! 8-)

I love the color of those California smallies. They look "perfect". Fourbizzle, you're lookin' like the bottle got the best of ya. I feel your pain. Been there, done that.... ;D

I'll be out there on Wednesday too just before the storms hit. I can feel a vacation/sick day coming on now. The temps here have been crazy hot for this time of year. We had 95 on Friday and 91 today. That cold front is going to sting a little considering the high for Friday is going to be 56. Ouch, that will take some getting used to.