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Hey guys, here is a video that i filmed on drop shotting with electronics for smallmouth bass. Click on 1080 HD for best picture. Enjoy:

Hi there! Thank you so much for reading my post- I hope that you can help me! My super sweet boyfriend is an avid bass fisherman and I am a complete newbie to fishing (I've been 5 times... and I still don't know when there is a fish on my fishing line or not). Anyway, I would like to get him something nice for Christmas, but because I know nothing about fishing, I thought I would turn to the experts!!! What would YOU like for Christmas? For those who would like more information, I'll let you know everything that I know. He has Abu Garcia reels- I think he likes the Revo ones. I think his poles are Shimano (Is that a brand?) He really likes the Yamamoto senkos- but I know he has swim baits and crank baits and.... spoons? He likes frogs and spinners (are those top water?) He has a fish finder- but I don't know what kind because it is on his big boat at his dad's house. He likes large mouth bass the best and does most of his fishing in the CA Delta. I have a $150 limit this year (I went a little overboard last year). Anyway, I know you are all really busy and I sound completely hopeless with my lack of fishing knowledge (I hope that I haven't offended you... I think fishing is a fantastic sport!), and I SO SO appreciate your helping me to brainstorm gift ideas. Thank you so much in advance!!! I so appreciate your responses!

I have a suggestion you probably wouldn't think of. I always try to wear a lifejacket, especially when I fish alone. But I often take it off, since the padding on the back makes it very uncomfortable with a high backed seat. This Spring a lone fisherman drowned at one of my favorite spots. So I bought myself an inflatable life vest. These fit kind of like a pair of suspenders. and will automatically inflate if you fall into the water. They are so comfortable that I often forget that I have it on until my wife reminds me. You can get a good one for about $150 at BPS or Cabela's. Your guy would probably not get one for himself, and it would send a message that you would like to keep him around for a while.

I agree, and that was why Wilt was such a force. His size and the change in the way the game was played and officiated made him look like he had superpower.

To say criticism of Tebow is based on his beliefs is nothing more then a diversion tactic. The criticism is not about his making other players better, or being a winner, he is those things. The facts are he puts his team in positions they have to play catchup at the end of games, where they have to rely on the other team falling apart. That is not a style of play which will lead you to playoff wins or championships. When he starts playing 4 quarters against good teams then the criticism will begin to fade.

Nothing more than a flash in the pan. He gets all this credit for completing passes against the prevent defense, if it wasn't for the other teams collapsing (this week Barber), a kicker who made long field goals and such they would not have won. If he is such a good QB how about this, do not leave you team behind where it requires the other team to mess up for you to win.

Brother, you are itching for a teabag.

Goodness! Ask and you shall receive! I cannot believe the outpouring of expert advice here and all of your willingness to offer advice! I am honestly overwhelmed with gratitude! Thank you all so much! I plan on breaking into his garage tomorrow and into his fishing cabinets. I know how much he loves fishing, and for a newbie like me fishing seems to have a completely unique language, all its own. It has been simply fascinating to begin to learn about! I think that the fishing community has made the biggest impression on me- everyone seems so genuine and earnest. Again, your outpouring of support and advice is astounding- I am so thankful. Thank you so much! I'll keep ya posted with what I decide and how he likes it. Thanks again!

Not to mention Green bay beat them with a score of 49-23...... I'll be shocked if Denver makes it pass the first round of playoffs.

The smallies were caught on candlewood lake in connecticut, I am using 10lb test power pro with a 10ft. 6lb. test gamma edge fluorocarbon leader tied with a double uni knot. I have been fishing gamma for 5 years and it is the most unbelievably strong line i have ever used. I just recently picked them up as a sponsor, it was a no brainer. The edge fluoro really shines as a leader with the braid, other fluoros weaken at the knot a lot quicker. The length of the leader between the hook a ds weight that i use is 6ft. That is relative to the water clarity i am fishing, sometimes i use even a longer leader. The smallmouth in this lake feed looking up and often suspend, so the long leader is a necessity. Thanks for watching

Thanks guys. I hear ya Sean, there's a lot of timber in the Canal at Dickerson. It's so friggin' bassy, everywhere, which in itself makes it difficult to fish. The vast amounts of rain this year though may help that place, keeping it full of water. I apologize for not giving my spot away...as you can see, I can't do it. Sorry. This spot is a fragile one. If I fish more popular locations, then I have no problem pointing that out. Once I was fishing there back in the day when this spot was by far the best fishing hole anywhere, and a few guys saw us fishing there and watched us for a while. It wasn't long that they were there fishing the spot out week after week. It's taken 15-20 years easy for it to even come close to what it used to be. The whole point of the post is that even during tough conditions, somewhere fish will bite if you put in the time to find those spots. Small plastic worms were the ticket for the bass, and the crappie hit pretty much anything that I threw as long as the size of the jig was right. If I had to apply the logic of where specifically to fish, the keys to finding fish here would apply anywhere really...sun shining down along rocky banks and deeper water, with woody cover as a key. Southern facing shorelines (North sides) get more sun all day, and that's a major key no matter where you fish. Finally, getting bites and making each one count can save your day. Bites can be few and far between this time of year. If you know that fish are there, take your time and work for that bite, and make it pay off. At the end of the day, you'll be surprised how many you've caught sometimes. Slow down this time of year...

I'd love to see the Broncos pull this out and keep the momentum going, but I've got the Pats 31-17

This is a joke right

It's interesting that over the years basketball has gotten much more physical. Used to be if you leaned on someone, or even touched them, it was a foul. Now, they push and shove each other around much like linemen in football. Football on the other hand is on its way to becoming a dainty game.

I fished the southern opens last year as a co-angler and plan to do the same this year. From the 160-200 boats in each tournament, I saw less than a half dozen boats, with engines 200hp or less. The size of your live well could also be a factor, remember you have to keep your 5 fish as well as your co-anglers 3 fish alive. Don't let the age of some of those peeps fool ya either, they might be young but they know there sh%t . Also there is some serious competition in all of them, including the fact that a bunch of the elite guys fish them as well. One more thing, Yes you have to fish all 3 if you win in order to go to the classic.

Root beer, the Honey Badger will be back next year and we will see if he can improve on his numbers. The best college football player won the award this year. Just like the best college coach got Coach of the SEC and Coach of the Year awards. Geaux Tigers!!!!

This is what I use. I use superlube grease on the gears, inside the frame bearings and the clutch parts, then I grease the drag washers with shimano drag grease. I oil the spool bearings with either shimano oil or yellow rocket fuel. I also use shimano oil on the level wind. The tools I use are a couple of different screw drivers, 10mm nut driver, small needle nose pliers, old tooth brush, and an ultrasonic cleaner. Cleaner and solvents: simple green, Naphtha, and Acetone.

If all else fails thread a 3" Yum Dinger or Senko on a 1/16 oz Gopher tackle mushroomhead and fish will bite as the bait descends into a slow death spiral. I typically use this on those clear sky/ clear water/ no wind summer days. I also like a smallie beaver behind a 1/16 oz mushroomhead, this will glide more than the stickworm combo. Last but not least is a Zoom Centipede rigged sideways on a 2/0 Owner offset hook tail weighted with a 1/16 oz lunker city nail weight inserted inside.