farmpond1

Only if I couldn't afford anything better would I buy a Zebco.

Avoid holidays altogether or, if you must, either fish at night (as mentioned), or get out early before the crowds and leave before it gets too crazy. A buddy and I went out wading for river smallmouth early yesterday morning. By the time we got back to our put in place there were women and children stacked on overhanging trees like turtles sunning themselves. It was a zoo.

But how will my little piggies be able to breath?

I wish to remember Captain Jeffrey Olson who, along with two other airmen, died when his B-52 went down off Diego Garcia during operation Desert Storm. His body was never recovered. It is believed he was unable to eject from the aircraft before it hit the ocean. He left a wife behind. I wish I could remember the names of the other two men but their lives were no less significant to those close to them and to the people of the Unites States. For all who gave their lives in the service of this country, I salute you!

Couldn't ask for much better. Caught my personal best (6 lb 3 oz) about 2 weeks ago. When I didn't/could't figure out the bass, I switched and did pretty well on biggish crappie. Only once have I gotten skunked and that was in the middle of March. The bass on one of my favorite ponds seem to have disappeared because, whereas I used to catch an average of 4 to 6 bass per outing, this year 3 was my best (on one day), but haven't caught or hooked anything since. Fortunately, the crappie were hungry.

Whatever seems to be working best for me at any given period of time. Right now, it's texas rigged creature baits. Three weeks ago it was weightless stickbaits. This time last year it was weightless superflukes. But there's nothing I won't do or try and, as evidence, my tacklebox is nearly bursting at the seams. Darn baitmonkey!

if you're gonna sell them, make all the colors because people will buy them. In terms of what's "needed", depends if you're looking from the point of view of the angler, or the businessman lol. Agreed. While most fishermen will gravitate to a small handful of colors, they are dazzled by a large variety to choose from. Like women in a shoe store.

It means you're supposed to go into the body piercing business.

Sounds like you could write a book about him. Maybe you could add an extra layer of carpet or foam on his end of the boat.

Well, of the two members I've met and fished with so far, I'm totally pleased. So I'm batting a thousand (or, rather, bass resources is). Guess that means I'd fish with any of y'all.

1) Fishing too slow when they need to speed things up. 2) Fishing too fast when they need to slow things down. 3) Sticking with a lure too long. 4) Changing baits too often. 5) Staying in one location too long 6) Moving too often. 7) Relying too much on expensive equipment 8) Not spending enough for quality gear. 9) Not utilizing their past experiences/observations 10) Thinking they've nothing new too learn.

Good solid German engineering!

Anyone who doesn't think this was cool isn't breathing!

He probably didn't give you a ticket simply because you didn't have a trout in your possession. But, as to whether he actually believed you weren't trout fishing is a different matter. There wouldn't be much of a need for game wardens if everyone was honest. No one wants to be accused of dishonesty or of violating the law (and his bedside manner doesn't sound like the best) but try not to take it personally. Oh, and I wouldn't tempt fate a second time. Either get a trout stamp or stop using small spoons.

Someone is being played. I'm guessing it's you and the other kid/punk. I'll bet you a bag of plastic worms she's loving every minute of it. Move on.

Caught a nice 4 lb channel on a tiny torpedo the other day. Had cast out and then took a call from a friend on my cell phone. My bait must've been sitting out for about 3 minutes when the catfish finally decided to hit. Pretty cool.

and for fun!

He feels "victimized" because he was being watched and polygraphed? And then he goes out and flagrantly cheats?!!! Like that is going to vindicate him somehow?!!! I wouldn't play a game of marbles with the guy!

I use line shampoo and conditioner all in one.

I believe they are related to heffalump and woozil bass.

Whew! Thank goodness we're just talking about fishing flaws: -Boat control -finding fish in a large impoundment -flipping/pitching -staying with a bait long enough to see if it might actually catch something.

Perfect comedic timing! Genius!

As to whether suspension was justified, it's difficult to say but it could very well be that the girl was making threatening gestures at the teacher. Everyone, especially parents, want to rally around the child and say "little Suzy" or "little Johnny" couldn't possibly do such a thing. Well, there are plenty of little ruffians out there with bambi eyes. I wasn't there but it's very easy for a kid to just claim "I was just shooting at the markers on the board." Again, suspension may be a bit harsh but zero tolerance doesn't (or shouldn't) mean, "well, sometimes we'll allow it and sometimes we won't." JMHO

They are just fun to catch. Although I generally target bass, if I find a school of crappie, I'm just as thrilled and may skip on the bass until the school stops biting or moves on.

Believe it's 30 lb.