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  1. I was seriously jonesing for a smallmouth. Usually I'm done the first week of July because I can't find these fish in the vastness of Quabbin's open water where the majority roam until next spring. Too, I find the heat and humidity oppressive and don't want to be out there broiling all day. That said, let's start on the Big Bass Breakline at 7:00, July 13. This is an uncommonly steep drop off sand flats and can produce smallmouth perhaps at any time of year. It's the spot in which I have the most confidence this day, and to fish it, I've got Carolina rigging on my mind. The game plan was to work back and forth and drag a variety of soft plastics through the sand grass covered bottom, deep. But first let's try out a bait I had acquired during a short spending spree last March. ( I now regularly attend meetings of Bait Buyers Anonymous to help me keep these urges in check.) I tied a Super Spook Jr. on a 6 1/2' medium power, fast action casting rod with 10 lb. copolymer. Length of cast is far enough and the Spook goes swish, swish, swish when I get the several aspects of the retrieve coordinated. I thought it likely this early in the day to intercept a fish cruising the line between the sand and the weeds. Here's one now, a modest-sized smallie with a good appetite. Good to get the skunk off at 7:10. Fifteen minutes later another decent fish busts the Spook but . . . Would someone explain to me how a bass can charge up through the water column, whip the surface into froth yet avoid six honed hooks? Time to dredge the depths. I reposition several times in this area which has produced for me for twenty years. Tried softbaits of different lengths, shapes and colors - even pink. Action? Nada. Not even a tap from a dink. Nothing on a T-rigged hula grub! Wacky Senko ignored!! My confidence has diminished significantly. Then, at about 11:00, a boat sets up about 150 yards away from me. It appears to be anchored more than a cast length away from the sand, over a dark, "nothing" bottom. Their rods appeared to be stationary. Were they fishing live bait? They certainly weren't throwing reaction baits. It wasn't long before they were whooping it up, the net in the water again and again. Friends in another boat pulled up about 1/2 hour into this frenzy and I heard a report of "Smallmouth. 3 1/2 - 4 lbs." Really? There? At this time of year? Yup. It was looking bleak and raining lightly. The smallmouth slayers fired up their craft and headed, at speed, toward Gate 43. I thought I'd putt-putt over to the area they were fishing and make a coupla casts. Positioned well off the flats as they were, I stopped the outboard and thought that conditions were good for a drift. Picked up the Spook rod and figured at least I'd stay amused by watching the bait work. Swish, swish, swish . . . Sploosh! This smallmouth came out of maybe 15' of 78.8º water. Not long after the photo op the clouds parted, the sun came out and it got breezy. That was enough of a change, apparently, to shut down any remaining big smallies in the neighborhood. I did drift outside edges around other areas of this extensive flat but the topwater bite was over. There was one just-legal, extra-feisty smallie that ate the Spook on the Bass Magnet but that was it on top. I expected more from the Magnet so I reworked the area with a 5" wacky rigged Senko with a slow reel-and-twitch retrieve, keeping it off the slimy bottom. Moving down to the Bald Head Ridge, I caught a couple of dinks on the Senko and, on my last last cast, landed a 1 1/2 lber. that must have followed the wiggling wonder right back to the boat. Reviewing this day I have to chuckle: I was certain that I'd find fish deep and could coax them to bite with a slow, steady retrieve. Turned out that all the fish came from 0' - 5' and the best on a hardbait that behaved like a squirrel in traffic. It pays to be observant and to change presentation accordingly. And it probably helps to be a little bit crazy too.
    5 points
  2. Dont tell anyone, but I am calling in "sick" There is a conservation effort that needs to be tended to. There are some starving fish on the TN river that need to be fed and I am doing my part... Anyone else make brash decisions like this?? Jeff
    4 points
  3. You obviously never had to fish competitively 8 hours in 4' chop with 25 mph winds and rain.
    4 points
  4. Not too get too deep into politics, ethics, and a danger of getting suspended from this website, so I'll just say this... ...most of those idiots have absolutely no problem with killing of unborn human babies, and therefore they are clueless hypocrites and I can never take them seriously.
    3 points
  5. Fish what you have man! You've got a lot of areas covered there and all of them should catch you fish. Put in the time with what you have and trust me, the fish will come.
    3 points
  6. The tax man cometh At the end of the tax year, the IRS office sent an inspector to audit the books of a local hospital While the IRS agent was checking the books, he turned to the CFO of the hospital and said,?"I notice you buy a lot of bandages. What do you do with the end of the roll when there's too little left to be of any use? "Good question ," noted the CFO. "We save them up and send them back to the bandage company and every once in a while, they send us a free roll." "Oh," replied the auditor, somewhat disappointed that his unusual question had a practical answer. But on he went, in his obnoxious way; "What about all these plaster purchases? What do you do with what's left over after setting a cast on a patient? "Ah, yes," replied the CFO, realizing that the inspector was trying to trap him with an unanswerable question. "We save it and send it back to the manufacturer and every so often they will send us a free bag of plaster." "I see," replied the auditor, thinking hard about how he could fluster the know-it-all CFO. "Well," he went on, "What do you do with all the remains from the circumcision surgeries?" "Here, too, we do not waste," answered the CFO. "What we do is save all the little foreskins and send them to the IRS office, and about once a year they send us a complete pr__k."
    3 points
  7. I started a thread a while back about the box I built for transporting rods in a car/SUV. Here's a cut-n-paste of that post: I recently posted this photo of my rod box in another thread and there seemed to be some interest in this rig. It's raining here now (and might snow later) so I thought I'd take the time to post some details about this rod box. I took photos of the final box upon completion of construction last summer so will post those up as well. When fishing from the bank I drive around and hit multiple lakes, with sometimes different presentations at each lake, so I end carrying a number of different rods. When fishing from the boat (car-topped canoe), I needed a way to carry 5 or so rods to the lake, organized, and leave room in the trunk of the car for the other boat gear. Answer for both needs? A rod box. I made a prototype box out of cardboard and ended up using it for three years. I finally made the "production" box out of wood last summer. Result? Rods are organized, don't slide around, and the two-level feature lets you carry five rods in a narrow width. Get home from fishing and all you have to do to "unpack" is to lift out the entire box and you're done. Some design considerations: Upward inclination of the rods - you have to do some measuring to assure that the rods will clear the folded-down rear seatbacks in the car. "Tapering" of the rods in the box. The rods should have enough lateral separation at the rear for the reels to clear each other, but the rod tips have to be angled inward so they fit between the front seat backs. Left-handed or right-handed reel handles (primarily for spinning reels). If you plan on carrying one or two spinning outfits, you want to offset the rod position in the box to assure that you end up with enough room for the handle. Example: my spinning reels have handles on the left side; I would set the rod position for the first spinning rod close to the right side of the box, leaving enough room for the rotor to clear the inner box wall (this will be clear in a following photo). Height of the rod supports at the rear of the box - you have to take into account the size of the spinning reels that you use to assure that the rod is supported high enough so the reel will clear the bottom of the box. I fish from three different cars so that meant some measuring to assure that the final box design would work in all three. Here's some photos that show the details. The prototype box - made of cardboard; used for three years. A cardboard box is recommended as the first step since you can easily change dimensions and angles (and if you make a mistake, just get another box ). Note the upward inclination of the rods. The final design, made out of wood. Note the divider across the width of the bottom of the box - the area in front of that divider is for the reels. Some measurement needed here to determine placement of that divider based on the size of the reels. The compartment at the right-rear is dimensioned to hold four 3500-size boxes vertically (or an alternate configuration shown in the next photo). On the right-rear inner wall of the box, note the double-ply cardboard - this is an area to hang single-hook baits like spinnerbaits and buzzbaits (if the cardboard wears out, cut the zip-ties and replace the cardboard). Note the grab-handles on each side of the box. The left-rear compartment is dimensioned to hold bags of soft-plastics. The right-rear compartment alternate configuration - one 3500 box, one tray for tossing in used plastics, used baits, etc. Note the "notch"/rod support position on the right side of box; it is offset as far as possible to the right to give clearance for the spinning rod handle on the left side of the reel. Test fit in the Z-Car with three rods - good to go here. The right and center rod positions are set to provide clearance for spinning reels. Note the tips of the outer rods are angled inwards to fit between front seat-backs. Also note here the two (empty) "upper-level" rod positions. Test fit in the Toyota - good to go here as well. Now with two more rods on the top level. The top two rods must be BC rods; the BC reels DO end up resting on the lower rods, but no issues with damage/abrasion to either the reel or rod. Note here the spinnerbaits hanging from the cardboard. Finally, when you get home from fishing, lift the box out of the car to unpack. Note again the upward inclination of the rods. I'm fortunate to have a tackle bench where I can place the rod box. Here, I can check all the rigs for frayed line, trim-back, and re-tie all knots. There you go. A carboard box, a knife, and some measurements will get you a usable box. Have some time on your hands? Make it out of wood. I made my wood box from scraps left over from other projects, even had the screws on-hand so my direct cost was $0.00...
    2 points
  8. Just rolled back in from the river. We had a great time at the "conservation meeting" we had this morning. They were right. Starving fish. We had our share of 30-35 of them. Unfortunately, they were all small(I guess from starving). But we will be back to keep feeding them and make sure they grow big and fat!!!! Jeff
    2 points
  9. Sometimes I think Ike is on something. LOL
    2 points
  10. I wouldn't mind being confronted by certain PETA representatives... like Eva Mendes or Alicia Silverstone.
    2 points
  11. 7-1 LMB Saint Croix Eyecon 6'3" ML/XF Old Stradic 1000 wood knob reel 20# Power Pro w/ 8# Seaguar leader
    2 points
  12. No bass but did catch 3 snakes on my spinning rod. It was alot of fun because the drag was screaming even when locked down tight. I usually use baitcasting gear and my revo doesnt even blink when locked all the way. The not fun part was trying to get the fish out of the weeds it buried itself into because the canal was so narrow. I saw 2 pairs with fry, one set were about 9lbs a piece but no luck. Its crazy when you see one come out of cover and see the red eyes looking at the bait.
    2 points
  13. I've been on sick leave for 10 years. Leaving late this morning, tide change is in an hour.
    2 points
  14. I like seaguar red label. It has the diameter one size below the poundage and is really smooth. You should be able to use 12# and cast a mile.
    2 points
  15. Luckily I live in Polk County Fl. The Largest county in Florida. It has has the most lakes, over 150. We drive biggest trucks and have bright red necks. We mind our own business and don't tell you how to lead your life. If we have many of those people around, they are at least smart enough to keep their mouth shut.
    2 points
  16. I never really cared what others have, especially when it involves fishing. I have few rules when I fish but the one I tend to live by Is simply have fun. I suppose there are folks out on the lake that look down their noses at others equipment but as Glen said there are many great people with various stages of equipment that are great to talk to at the ramp after a day of fishing and those are the folks I will be associated with. In the end If you're having fun, catching a few fish, and generally enjoying your time on the water then you are far more blessed than you know.
    2 points
  17. A most excellent report ~ Thank you for sharing it. Find & catching smallies (during the heat of summer) is always a challenge and one most guys aren't willing to take on. Good for you. It's interesting & typical at the same time, that so often they just are not where we might expect them to be. But you were willing and able to adapt and you were rewarded for that. Nice Job. A-Jay
    2 points
  18. One day this ole boy was out duck hunting and he'd had a great day. He was walking back to his truck and here comes the game warden. The warden asks to see one of the ducks. The ole boy hands him a duck and the warden sticks his finger up the ducks butt and tastes his finger and says, "that's a North Dakota duck, do you have a North Dakota duck license?" Well the ole boy pulls out a ND license. The warden then asks to see another duck. He once again sticks his finger in the ducks butt, tastes his finger and says, "This here is a Minnesota duck, do you have a Minnesota duck license?" The ole boy pulls out his MN license. This happens several more times and the ole boy had all the licenses. Finally the warden said, "d**n son, you sure have a bunch of licenses, where are you from?" The ole boy drops his drawers, turns around, bends over and says, "I don't know warden, why don't you tell me!"
    2 points
  19. Depends on the size craw. I use a 4/0 EWG for Rage Craws and 3/0 for Baby Rage Craws. As for weight I usually start at 3/16 - 1/4 oz.
    2 points
  20. I had a conversation like this with some friends who I play music with recently. They thought I was nuts to spend $400 on a rod/reel combo. They said they can catch fish with an old crappy rod/reel. I said sure and we can play music with old crappy equipment but isn't it more fun when you don't have to worry about your equipment failing or when your equipment actually enhances your performance. Well, that got them thinking. I mean these guys have Harleys and they spend a ton of money on accessories. The thing is, if you work hard your time for enjoyment is so precious, I say get what you can afford and enjoy the crap out of yourself.
    2 points
  21. I was making some para cord lures today, and I made a few of the traditional ones (Left), and then I made some of my own(Right). I don't know if i exactly invented it, but I kind of made it my own.
    1 point
  22. Welcome to Bass Resource!
    1 point
  23. I have one in 7:1:1 ratio mounted on a m/h fast action BPS pro qualifier rod with 40# power pro braid I use it for topwater and squarebills the next is a 6:4:1 this is generally an all around ratio it sits sometimes because I don't have a rod for it has 15 pound mono on it the next is a 5:2:1 mounted on a m/h fast action St Croix mojo bass rod It has 40# power pro I use it for spinners buzzbaits il swap out the 6:4:1 if I'm expecting a buzzbait bite or I just use the 7:1:1 with it this is probably the most versatile set up the last one is a 4:7:1 It has 15 pound mono and is mounted on a 7'8 m/h moderate action St Croix mojo bass rod I use it for all of my cranks and traps besides square bills. I have a tendency to crank fast which is why my spinner and crankbait reels are slower than most the pro qualifier is an awesome reel. The PQ has a DBS which is dual braking system which works very well it has a star drag that clicks when you adjust it. If your willing to spend about 20 dollars more( depending on when your looking to buy a PQ) I recomend stepping up to a lew's tournament mg. That is my work horse reel it has all the "clickies" on it and you won't be dissapointed with it. Hope this helps with your decision. PM me if you have any more questions. Tight lines Andrew
    1 point
  24. If it is going to be a dedicated frog rod I would go 7'3 heavy if you fish a lot of slop if not you should be able to get by with a M/H. Tight lines
    1 point
  25. Milwaukee's system is dry. They gutted the farm for the Greinke and Marcum trades, while sending other pieces here and there for guys like K-Rod, Morgan, etc.
    1 point
  26. the 4" is tiny. Go for the 6" IMO. You will gain more confidence in it when you see the bites it produces. Dont think its too big, 1lbers will eat it.
    1 point
  27. Well, I don't know why it is, but it sure is and I am very thankful for it. About 18 months ago or so, I traded in a decade long addiction to heroin for an absolutely awful bass fishing addiction. The best 18 months of my life, and I am so thankful for fishing, because without it and so good friends i probably wouldn't be here today.
    1 point
  28. Check out the Sunline Super Fluoro. It's in a blue box and retails for $14.99. It is by far the best budget friendly fluoro I've used.
    1 point
  29. Black on Black, Really? I have never used anything but white or white/chartreuse. I figured the bass was looking up and most fish are white on the bottom so use white. Same with Spinnerbaits (mostly). I'll have to try black. I prefer dark for all my plastics and jigs.
    1 point
  30. I had a LTB that was similarly tip heavy and a Zillion helped to balance it somewhat. That would be my vote.
    1 point
  31. The only liberal/peta member that I would run into where I live would be too worried about banjo music and looking for the interstate signs.
    1 point
  32. Learned this the hard way when I started trying to catch walleye. During the winter I use a jighead or a jigging spoon tipped with a piece of night crawler. If the bait isn't within 6-12" of the fish they won't hit it. Live lining minnows or trolling a crawler harness is also a good example. If the speed is too fast or too slow, the fish will ignore your offerings. Bass fishing with live bait is the same thing. Finding the fish is the most important thing, and presentation and accuracy are at a close second. With that said I have been outfished pretty hard by anglers using live minnows for smallies while I'm tossing similar looking artificials. But they knew where to place the bait, and had the casting accuracy to get it there as well as the right rigging to keep it in the strike zone.
    1 point
  33. live bait is more consistent but to be an accomplished love bait fisherman isn't nearly the toss out a minnow in the middle of the lake as has been mentioned. There is plenty of strategy and rigging an technique involved but most bass fishermen become snobs and act like live bait is cheating....I would bet 95+% of people on this forum started fishing with live bait for panfish.
    1 point
  34. AK-NJ, send me a PM on your questions in regards to your revo reel. I have an S and STX and I know them pretty well. Don't leave a sweet reel in your car like that. I can walk you thru on how to set it up and with what baits to use them on. When you come down and we fish the Glades you are going to wish you knew how to handle a b/c.
    1 point
  35. haha yah, i just said that because if it were early spring, that girl probably would have weighed 9 or 10
    1 point
  36. PowerTeam Lures JP Hammer Shad in 3.6" and 4.8" in the Spicy Goby color.
    1 point
  37. I never understood the reason for using light weights. I use 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 oz. This gets the bait down quickly, and keeps it in place. Lighter weights just bounce around, and if you cast the rig out, it just drifts back at you.
    1 point
  38. on Interstate 74 the other day, I thank you! Because of road construction ahead, traffic was backed up and moving at a snails pace. All the responsible and courteous drivers had moved into the left lane where traffic was forced to eventually merge. Suddenly, a car roars past in the right lane. Not long after that, you, the Tundra driver, having witnessed enough of this, move out of the left lane and into the right lane. You then proceeded forward at the same pace as the car next to you. Along comes mister mini van driver with Alaskan plates who, like the previous car, thinks he's too special to wait like the rest of us poor schmucks. However, because your Tundra is has effectively blocked his progress, mr. mini is forced to drive at the same pace. Now it may actually be illegal what you did (I never checked the lawbooks) but I doubt any of us other drivers who witnessed this were complaining. Personally, I would've bought you dinner and slapped you on the back!
    1 point
  39. This has REALLY gone off track from the original post. But for the record, I've been "online" since '87 and the only time I had any issue was when all of my credit card info from three different banks were simultaneously stolen (identity theft). Found out later a crime ring had "hacked" into one of the credit reporting agencies and stole hundreds of thousands of credit card info and sold them on the black market. i was one of them. As for FB - as I mentioned before, some folks prefer it and others despise it. We use it as another method to keep in touch with those that prefer it. If you don't like FB, then by all means don't use it. We're not trying to force anyone to do anything they don't want to. At any rate, this "debate" is going nowhere. Whether you like FB or not, to each his own. There's no right or wrong answer here, so let's let it lie. Glenn
    1 point
  40. I didn't mean you wrote too much, I just meant that it seems like a lot of work for a c-rig. When I throw a c-rig it's with a minimum of 1/2oz weight, a bead, a brass clacker/knot protector, a barrel swivel, a leader and then a hook. I encourage anyone to use whatever works for them, it just seems overly complicated.
    1 point
  41. Dad , i want to go fishing tonight... dad can i use the big jitterbug, please please please 6 lb 4 oz later he broke my personal best , a new pb for him too, with my new 5 inch jitterbug
    1 point
  42. it depends what species of bass you want to fish for (largemouth/spots/smallmouth). i'd love to be able to fish year round down south but I would miss the heck out of the fantastic small mouth and walleye fishing up north. of the three you mentioned,i've only fished texas put would still probably choose texas. the food is just too good.
    1 point
  43. Dude, everyone knows its Bait Monkey venom.
    1 point
  44. I also highly recommend the DUO REALIS Pencil 85. It practically walks itself. Great, sharp hooks and flat out catches fish.
    1 point
  45. Carolina, a Tracker is a "Spartan" boat and you will learn a lot about the hull, electrical system, trolling motor, charging the batteries, live wells, sonar system, the trailer and most of all, the motor. The hull will probably never give you a problem. The major cost of the boat and the most important part of the package is the motor. When purchasing a new or used boat please consider the following: 1. Motor - Have a compression check to make sure it is in good condition. 2. Tournaments - If you fish tournaments you may want to get the highest horsepower the boat is rated to safely handle. If you do fun fishing you can scale down on motor power. 3. Motor Manufacturer - Some guys love Mercury while others are Evinrude or Yamaha. I know some guys who refused to look at any used Rangers if they had Evinrudes on them. 4. Rod Storage Length - Trackers cannot handle rods over six feet eight inches easily. The outside compartment is three feet long and the rod locker space under the boat is about four feet. So if you want to store your rods in the rod compartment forget the Tracker. 5. Updates - You will be making a lot of improvements to the boat. Replacing the glass fuses with circuit breakers; adding a third battery to upgrade trolling motor to 24-volts and more power; purchasing a boat and motor cover; adding your electronics; considering if you don't care if the trolling motor foot pedal is on the deck; upgrading your live well pump to at least 500 gallons a minute; and the size and cost of your batteries. 6. The Trailer - does your trailer have a spare tire with it or will you have to add one? Any pedestal in the front so you can stand or kneel on it to hook the winch strap to the eye when trailering the boat? Getting the wheels serviced each year. Replacing the bunks (not difficult but you will have to dock your boat at a marina and complete the job in the marina's parking lot). And does your truck or SUV 's light connector the same as what is on the boat? Check it out. 7. Waters You Fish - Trackers pull a shallow draft so you can go places the heavier boats cannot go. Low tides or getting into and out of small creeks is not a major problem with a Tracker. 8. Truck and SUV - What is the maximum amount of weight your vehicle can tow? Important as you don't want to blow the motor. 9. Weather - You will be blown all over the water in wind; moved along in current; burn yourself when you touch the aluminum in very hot weather; so you will need an anchor or a way to slow down the boat. If winds are 10 miles per hour or greater you can not take the Tracker into heavy waters safely. So you will be locked into a creek or where the water is not rough with one-foot waves or greater. So if you are fishing a lake and plan to run five miles with rain and wind approaching - don't do it. Stay close to your ramp to avoid the rough water. 10. Gas Prices - A Mercury can run on 87 octane gasoline. Larger motors need 89 octane and special oil. Check out the motor requirements as bass boat motor oil is extremely expensive, especially if you have to use the manufacturer's oil to keep the warranty valid. Also understand that some outboards suck up gas while others are frugal. Do your research or be like the guy in my bass club that just purchased a used Pro Craft with a 115 (forget the brand) and used 23 gallons of gas in a tournament running about 20 total miles. I think his motor needs a tune-up! 11. Trial Run and Compression Check - If possible take the boat out for a trial run. Smell for leaking gas; how does she handle (steering OK?); pull the plug when you get back to the ramp to see if any water comes out; check all gauges and make sure the bilge and live well work plus your running lights (plug them in on the front and back to make sure the light up); how is the trolling motor?; what is the overall upkeep?; and take the boat and motor to a service facility for a compression check and their opinion of the watercraft. After you qualify to operate your bass boat as per Carolina safe boating laws; outfit her with everything state law mandates; consider some upgrades (trolling motor to 24-volt 60+ power system); add your electronics; and cover her when trailered you are ready to roll and have many inexpensive fun days on the water. Good luck and be sure to converse with us on your final purchase.
    1 point
  46. Hey guys, here is your problem and your goals regarding fishing bass tournaments. Problems and Suggested Solutions 1. Finding tournaments. - Check with tackle shops in your area and those on local bodies of water as the guys working there know of tournaments. In fact, some tackle shops have their own tournaments during the year. 2. Your age. - A lot of us guys don't want to take youngsters out with us due to the problems that we have either encountered; have heard about; or know can happen. A young guy can say anything and the authorities will believe him and the investigation is not nice. 3. Transportation. - Your parents will have to drive you to the ramp so you can be there an hour before blastoff and then return to take you home an hour after weigh-in. Not fun for your parents. Wait until you are driving so you can go to and from without any "parent hassles." 4. Joining a bass club. - As stated above, 16 is usually the age limit for bass clubs. Just wait and in the meantime do some research on bass clubs in your geographical area. You can check out the two links above plus contact B.A.S.S. and FLW for their input. 5. Tackle and Equipment Expenses. - Fishing tournaments can be expensive. After the nonboaters fee you have to have up to date rods, reels, line and baits plus the latest in baits and techniques. You will need your own PFD, polarized sun glasses; rain gear; long sleeve fishing shirt; and a tackle box that will not take up too much space. 6. Boaters. - In tournaments you will meet nice guys and jerks. The jerks will back-boat you; not give you any help; not talk to you; will not let you take the front of the boat; and you will have a lousy experience. Good guys will help you; give you advice; let you fish from the front of the boat; and you will have a great adventure. 7. Operating a Bass Boat. - When you purchase your bass boat you will learn how to operate it. It takes time. You may need to pass a Safe Boating Course in your state. Guys with big bass boats don't want novices to operate the boat, trolling motor or do anything other than sit down and shut up. Nothing personal. Just the way guys are with their bass boats. Take the boating safety course. 8. Netting. - You need to learn how to net a fish. Easier said then done. And always ask the boater where he keeps the net. If you screw up and the boater loses a fish because you don't know what you are doing with the net you are in big trouble for the rest of the day. Your Goals 1. Find out as much as you can about the local tournaments in your area. 2. Find out if you can fish them and if so, the costs. 3. Work out a contract with your parents relating to travel expenses, nonboater fees, tackle costs and other associated clothing and rain gear costs. Without them on your side you will be pond fishing for a long time. 4. Go to a local tournament weigh-in. See the guys. See their boats. See how the weigh-ins are handled. Walk around the boats and look at the tackle and baits. Speak to the guys running the tournament about how to enter as a nonboater and the details. Have a parent with you so they can hear and understand what they tell you. 5. Find a bass club that will open their doors to you with the understanding that the guys fishing tournaments can be brutal. They are in the tournament to do their best and the majority will not care how you do or if you catch anything. This is part of bass tournament fishing. In fact, if you are ever in a tournament and have the opportunity to fish with a pro....don't. Pros get into their "zone" and you are nothing other than to help net their fish. The pros fish like machines. You fish like a nice guy. Big difference. Now start your homework and keep a journal of who you called; what they said; where you went; your negotiations with your parents, etc. Don't rush into anything. And be careful. You are on a boat and anything can happen and it is your word against the other guy.
    1 point
  47. Four married guys go fishing. After an hour, the following conversation took place. First guy: " You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I will paint every room in the house next weekend." Second guy: " that's nothing, I had to promise my wife that I will build her a new deck for the pool." Third guy: " Man, you both have it easy! I had to promise my wife that I will remodel the kitchen for her." They continue to fish when they realized that the fourth guy has not said a word. So they asked him. You haven't said anything about what you had to do to be able to come fishing this weekend. " What's the deal?" Fourth guy: " I just set my alarm for 5:30 am. When it went off, I shut off my alarm, gave the wife a nudge and said, " Fishing or Sex" and she said, " Wear a Sweater."
    1 point
  48. I can't wait for 4k more of these gems.
    1 point
  49. Yeah I should feel bad for owning nice gear. I'll think about that while I work 14 hour days. What a stupid post.
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