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Don't fish in the past. You recognize that this year is different, so why are you trying to trying to fish as if it wasn't? You need to adapt to the conditions and change it up. I don't know where you're fishing/what type of water body you're fishing so I'm not sure about specific advice. Open your mind and try something new. I bet it'll benefit you.

So...if gas is a necessity, I assume that every human that lived before the 1800's all died because they didn't have gasoline to put in their Fords. Give me a break. Our current system of living is so reliant on gasoline that our society THINKS it's a necessity, which makes people think they have a right to start condemning a successful company. In reality, it's a luxury. In reality, our dependence on oil is somewhat depressing. (Hey guys, it will eventually run out. Then what are we going to do?) Someone answer me this: Can you go build an offshore drilling rig, dig down 35,000 ft (crazy..that's how deep DH was), ship it to shore, refine it (and have the chemistry knowledge of how to do this), store it, ship it again, etc? And if you can, you would be able to supply the market with perhaps the most valuable (sans food and water) and most demanded resource available right now. But I doubt anyone here can...so you'll continue to argue and bash Oil companies for just doing their job instead of actually doing something to fix the problem. I hate high prices just as much as the next guy. I'm taking a trip overseas tomorrow, and I'd say 90% of my expenses is the airline ticket (blame high petro prices there too). It's expensive, and it sucks. But it is what it is. Everyone should be upset. But analyze the situation. Looks at the system, the causes and effects. Not just how it affects you. If gas prices are really bothering you that much, move to Venezuela.

Here's a Rainbow Smelt pattern I tried over the weekend. Also I painted the Pumpkinseed pattern a little different on a popper, I did the back two colors instead of the usual single green. Let me know what you guys think. - - -

too much dog love around these parts, so here is a cat picture.

I would go out on a limb and throw the hollow body swimbait again.

Seaguar is probably the most popular fluoro line, and seaguar Tatsu is arguably the best (but expensive) In any case, I'd recommend "Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon". Roger

You trying to annoy me on purpose? You know this is false.

You did get suggestions on what lines to change over to in your last thread about the vanish.

Thanks for clarifying that, I got kind of lost in his post.

Spoken like someone with no idea. Talk about not having a clue.

Nobody is. Both Oil and Unleaded gasoline are commodities that are traded on the futures markets. These markets are what determines the price you pay at the pump. The big oil companies are also little players compared to the state owned oil companies. What's really shown here is a basic lack of understanding of markets and economics. But it's easy to blame someone else so if that's all you to do then have at it.

It sounds like you are pretty partial to Shimano. I can't say as if I blame you. I've recently add some Curados & Citicas to my arsenal. I do have one Dobyn's rod and so far I'm very pleased with it. It is a heavy action rod which I'm using for flipping and frogs so I can't say how sensitive it is. However, since you asked for advice in the way of suggestions for rods to pair with your reels I'm going to steer you towards St. Croix Avids. I believe many people will agree with me that the Avids are the best bang for the buck in the St. Croix freshwater lineup. Here is what I would do. 50E - AVC68MXF (6'8" Medium Extra-Fast) - Topwater and/or Jerkbaits 200E5 - AVC70MHM (7' Medium-Heavy Modular) - Crankbaits 200E7 - AVC70MHF (7' Medium-Heavy Fast) - Spinnerbaits, all-purpose 200E7 - AVC70MF (7' Medium Fast) - Buzzbaits, senkos Citica - AVC66MHF (6'6" Medium-Heavy Fast) - Texas Rigs & Pitching. I like shorter rod for pitching. It could serve for both techniques. The price points on the Avids are right in between the Crucial & Cumara. Honestly, I've never fished with any of the Shimano rods so I can't say how they compare to the St. Croixs. I use almost exclusively St. Croix rods simply because once I started using them, I couldn't stop. Maybe you use these for a year or two and then you can start sendnig them in to St. Croix as credit towards a higher-end rod. I don't think you can do that with the Shimano rods. I hope this helps. Whets

Very nicely done. I tip my hat sir.

I get that way when I drink a lot of coffee too

That is just beyond awesome. Brushhoggin, you sir are a genius.

Not trying to be a Richard but there are at least 37,937 more exciting ways to catch a bass than with a stickbait. Put them in the flea market and let them become someone else's crutch. I'm not anti-stickbait, any port in the storm is ok, but not for your primary bait.

^^^^^^ LOL

I have no clue, I have nver used the line. See how easy that was? You should try it sometime. It makes you look bad when you just quote things from the box or copy what you see other people posting.

I liked it better when bassclary stopped posting for awhile

We have them already. They're called 'wives'....

Well before everyone tells you to read the FAQs and this gets locked.......the snake is not well respected around here and it is definitely overpriced. That said, I have seen that it can be effective. It works decent for bass and the warmouth love it even though it is longer than they are.

As long as you meet the requirements of the return policy, it should not be a matter of "should I or should'nt I". Some stores put a limit on how many things can be returned in a given period of time. Cabelas has a good thing going here in Pa., it's called "The bargain cave". Returned as well as discontinued item's end up there at a discounted price.

Also be sure to check for and weed out any pale sickly looking ones. Leaving them in there will wipe out the whole neighborhood.

Which way did he go? Which way did he go? I can see that too! Hiker 1: Ouch I just got bit by a snake! Hiker 2: Was it a poisonous snake? Hiker 1: I dont know! I heard once your supposed to catch the snake and take it with you to the hospital. Hiker 2: Oh ok. Which way did it go? Hiker 1: I dont know Ill look over here. You look over there bywer swizzle shing jink mo mo. Hiker 2: ILets get you to the hospital!!!!

i would of INSTANTLY ran it over with my car. then drive around with the tied to my bumper as a trophy, and to warn the other snakes that they are next.

To me I think because its cheap. You can go for your first time for under 100 dollars. All you would need a rod and reel combo, line, hooks, live bait, and a fishing licenses. Compare fishing to a lot of other hoobys of mine. Fishing is by far the the cheapest.

wow. I officially hate bow fishing

Right, I forgot most people were driving around in those tiny little Bugs. Most websites reference in the 20's for gas mileage on the older beetles. Those VW vans are certainly not getting in the high 30's. You probably meant the early 80's cars. Those had some high mileage options, but the cars sucked big time and no one bought them, also gas prices dropped again and consumers went back to higher performance over fuel economy. BTW, you're still on an 0fer.

My wife ain't here on post with me she wouldent last 5 minutes here with a couple hundred grunts. Plus at home I do the dishes the laundry and pick up after the kid she don't even cook much lol that brings me to another point kinda off topic but has to do with me being in this dump but they need to make officers with a brain all that schooling and training but still some of the dumbest people iv met