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Shimano reels are infact made by Shimano.

Well, if you are going to invest the time in big swimbaits, use a high quality lure, not a Chinese knock-off.

That's not a quirk. That's just RIGHT.

My quirk is weird, anytime I buy something and it comes in the mail I have to be the one that opens it. My wife one time opened a tackle warehouse order just to see what I had bought, and I flipped out. Haha I realize its 100% ridiculous but I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. Something that some people do that drive me insane is if we go out and buy a pizza, and the passanger opens it up and eats a slice while we are driving home that drives me crazy too. Lol

A man and a woman were having a quiet, romantic dinner in a fine restaurant. They were gazing lovingly at each other and holding hands. The waitress, taking another order at a table a few steps away, suddenly noticed the man slowly sliding down his chair and under the table, but the woman stared straight ahead. The waitress watched as the man slid all the way down his chair and out of sight under the table. Still, the woman stared straight ahead. The waitress, thinking this behavior a bit risqué and that it might offend other diners, went over to the table and, tactfully, began by saying to the woman "Pardon me, ma'am, but I think your husband just slid under the table." The woman calmly looked up at her and said, "No, he didn't. He just walked in the door."

Today was my first day of vacation in Maine and it was amazing. Here are my five bass, lengths and weights, 10 days to try and upgrade. Bass # 1 19 inches 4lbs 2oz Bass # 2 20 inches 4lbs 5oz Bass # 3 20.25 inches 5lbs 5oz Bass # 4 22.5 inches 7 lbs 4 oz Bass # 5 20.25 inches 4 lbs 11 oz Total inches : 102 Total weight: 25lbs 11 oz Another pic of the 5-5 Another pic of the 7-4 Back on the water again tomorrow !

Francho and iabass said it very well. The density is what really separates FC from other lines. People far too often want to make conclusions on fluorocarbon based solely on how the line stretches. Increased sensitivity, wind resistance, refractive indexes, anti-bow properties and abrasion resistance all are at least partially in result to the increased density of fluorocarbon line.

I was fishing at lake Seneca NY for a week, and the first 3 days I couldnt catch anything (granted I am very new at this) on the 4th day this is what I hauled up

Ck it out and tell me what you think may have happened to cause her WACKY shaped Rear-end I have my own thoughts but thought it would be fun to see what you guys think as well That's a 1oz Seibert Outdoor Brush Jig and Rage Lobster in her lip and caught her out of a submerged tree top in 25ft water. There were a few more but she was the most interesting for sure Liking my Hawgtech reel handles too... They're Sa-WEEET!

Hi everyone, I decided to share a few photos of my recent catches. Well, to start off, I recently purchased my first LC sammy 100 after hearing countless great reviews. So decided to test it out at the local lake and got 3 solid strikes. The first was a decent largemouth. The second was a really nice sized pickerel and may be my personal best, but I decided not to measure or weigh any of the fish caught. I thought a carp may have mistakenly grabbed it because it really fought very hard. My line was peeling quite effortlessly. Well, I had to get in the water to pull it out of the weeds before bringing it in. My most memorable catch today. Now, the third fish was a very nice looking smallmouth and ha to be at least 17-18inches. I'm terrible with weight so not even goin to guess that. It fought hard and jump out of the water a few times. I knew visually it couldn't be a pickerel and picks don't really jump that much. It also didn't do the typical headahake largemouths do. So it had to be a smallmouth. My first one in a lake too. I heard smallmouths were in there, but never seen anyone catch them, so it was a pleasan surprise. It looked very healthy too. Just a quick report and sorry if it's a bi confusing to read. I dropped my iphone a few times so the screen is realy messed up.

Finally!!!! The stars aligned, I was holding my mouth right, the moons orbit was correct, I was able to fish!!!! Got to the lake straight after work. Owner of the lake told me that the bite has been TOUGH for a few weeks now. Last time I was out there, Dinkfest 2013. Started with a dink on a RC Series 2 Squarebill. That same Squarebill also picked up a nice little Crappie. Shortly after that, it died.... Not the fish, the bite. So I decided to break out my old friend from many many years ago, the CRig. Haven't fished one in well over 11 years. Didn't have the correct setup I'd like to have, but it made due. Jigging Rod, 65lb Braid, 2 Bullet Lead Weights, 18-20" Fluoro Leader, and a Trick Worm nessled on a 5/0 Gammy EWG Hook. Anchored down from the wind pushing me all over, and nailed one in 18FOW. My nemesis is deeper water, and pegging one in 18' really made me feel good. Nothing Huge. 17" was the Length, and it was well fed. But look like it went a round or 2 with Mayweather. Now it's time to start putting pieces together for a better CRig Setup. Tungsten Barrel Weights, Good Swivels, etc... Can't wait to get out again and drag some plastics!

That's pretty neat.

WOW! Too cool.

when you go to the bottom of the page on your phone, click the link that optimizes it for your phone, works just as well as an app.

Guys when someone pms you how/ where to fish, please do not post specific areas on the open forum for all potlickers to see......there were lots of boats in hurricane this morning....im sure no one minds helping one another but we dont want it broadcasted, we have tournaments coming up too........my goal on the forum is to help the people who share and contribute......

I have experiance in the Luna' both reels have their basic differances. The Luna is mag brakes, the Calcutta is centrifical brakes. IMPO if it was in my budget I would run with the Calcutta 300.......... If not then the Cardiff is a really fine reel.......... Tight Lines!

Off the top of my head, I have to organize my cash that I carry in my wallet with all the presidents facing the same direction, and bills have to be from smallest denomination to greatest. My wife knows it drives me nuts when she puts the money in her wallet completely unorganized and loose bills all over. LOL.

Get both.....

If I see someone fishing I always ask them if they caught anything and what they are using. I have found a few spots this way. I have been approached by people wanting to spark conversation while I am fishing. The worst is when I don't feel like talking and they want to ask me every question they can possibly think of about fishing. But nothing worse than someone who thinks they know everything about fishing and tells you what you should do or what you aren't doing right lol

I always stop and chat with other fishermen.I enjoy talking to people almost as much as i do fishing,everybody has a story or stories about their life which i love hearing.

I have to agree, the 733 is a superbly built rod, one of the only that I really, really like in the Dobyns line. The DX795 is my "must have" from their line. The other rod that I've been fishing a ton, of late, is the Mike Long Jig rod. I didn't like it at first because I was soooooo used to the NRX and GLX, but now that I've become accustomed to the way the stick performs, I'm going to have to get a couple more.

I have broken numerous video game controllers while dog cussing my tv. When playing sports games, and doing poorly. Somehow after having to buy my last two controllers all my football and basketball games turned up missing. Right after my wife was doing a spring cleaning.

It was off a dock and the water was about 20 ft out so the water depth was probably 15ft-25ft (seneca steeps in really fast) He was caught with a bass minnow, also this guy didnt fight at all, he just held his ground. for the first 5 minutes of pulling I was 100% sure I was just stuck on the weeds, and then this guy came up and lets say I was very excited.

My new Quantum Code Red Bait casting reel arrived here. It has a totally different brake set up than the magnetic brakes. It looks good. On sale from $99 to around $50 it seemed like a good buy. This one is the 6.2:1 ratio. I did also order the code red in the 7.1:1 ratio too. For using different lures or burning spinnerbaits. It does feel a tad smoother over my cheaper bait casters. You guys are breaking my frugal habits a little at a time now. Bigbill

I guess you could say im.... Fishing for likes

Just because they are made by the same company doesn't mean it is the same quality. A lot of times the quality of the parts are not the same even if they are made to the same tolerances.

With that amount of pressure and those conditions, think like the Japanese, and go ultra finesse maybe. Light line, less than 6 lbs and small profile baits.

Okay guys this is my first post here so this may not be in the right place or format. I need help picking between these reels. I have the option of a quantum kvd (not sure of model but comes in the $120 combo at walmart) for $50, shimano caenan for $40, Abu pro max for $35. All are new just need to pick one for now or maybe give me the order that you would pick them. Thanks guys! Need to know by tomorrow. Oh and I know I'll be told to by all 3 but I can't swing it this week and dont figure they will be around another week.

Thanks, A-Jay. I am definitely anxious to meet everyone. This gives me a focal point on the horizon. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Whatever, but you're more likely to win your point by exercising a little more tact. Back on topic, another thing I'll add is that a reel gets cheaper the more you use it. If you use a $50 reel for a year and it breaks down, you've payed $50 per year. If you get two years out of it, you're down to $25 per year. Same with more expensive reels. On the other hand, if that $50 reel breaks down after half a fishing season of use, the reel's price per year of use is effectively doubled. A properly maintained metal-frame baitcaster can last for five years or longer with only minor repairs, but very few graphite baitcasters will go that long. Over the long haul, a $120 reel will be cheaper than a $50 graphite baitcaster.

CWD662MS = Cherrywood 6'6" 2 pc. Med Power. Most rack rods don't offer a tip action stated in store write ups, but are normally fast action tips. Slower action tips will always be posted in advertising. No tip action stated assumed to be a Fast Tip. To find out place rod tip on floor press down on tip with pressure from butt. As rod tip bends, if in the upper third of rod then tip action is fast to extra fast...

no way 832 is noisier than old powerpro.

Well...since your old and new boss know each other, that pretty much dictates you follow proper protocol. I normally do, but.... One time I worked for a small company where the owners were SO bad, I had to leave. I won't get into specifics, but they were awful. So instead of giving them 2 weeks....I fired THEM. Yes, you read that right. I fired them. I walked into their office, handed them my key, and told them that they weren't qualified to be my manager, so I was firing them. I told them they lacked the skills necessary to help grow me professionally, and lacked basic managerial skills necessary for the job, and so their services weren't needed any more. They were stunned. I turned and walked out the door before they could utter a word. Felt great!

"Boss, another company offered me a better position with better benefits. Because I'm a honorable man, I'm going give you an official two weeks notice then I"m going to a new company." Three things will happen: 1) he sweeten the pot for you to stay. 2) He will tell you to not to bother coming back. 3) You will work 2 weeks in peace and be gone. You still might need him one day as additional references. Always end on good terms if you can. Bite the bullet on whatever B.S. he didn't do for you and move on.

The two lakes that I fish regularly are like apples and onions in comparison when it comes to just about everything. The average depth is the biggest difference and at this time of year that makes a major difference in how fast the lake cools down (just the opposite in the spring). The shallower lake will turn on earlier in both seasons and the deeper will be a few weeks behind it. The other big difference is fish location in the water column. The fish tend to be the most active in the upper water on the shallow lake once the temps drop into the 70's, but the fish in the deeper lake will hold in the mid to lower water until the lake turns over. Until you learn the lake you're targeting, you'll have to put in some time both on the water and off. This time of year the best research you can do is looking into the main forage base of the lake and use it's seasonal movements as a guide of where to begin. Try keeping a fishing log and make notes in it as to what you used that worked and what didn't. Next fall when you go back check that log because if your memory is only half as poor as mine, you may start out with the presentations that didn't work when you just might be able to get into fish early using what did work last year.

Welcome................

Sorry buddy but if your referring to Okeechobee theres a lot of misconception in your post. First of all there is no fixed rule of bass fishing anywhere, second of all while motor oil is an excellent color it is by far not the best color in Florida swamps like Okee and Kiss. What soft bottom lake are you referring to, stick your rod tip into the water on Big O too hard and youll break your tip. With all due respect there is too much of an "absolute" vibe going on there. I cant speak for lake of the Ozarks but as far as Okeechobee is concerned iv had fish chase baits 20 yards like a torpedo.

She would pick up a brick.

No problem

Just about every major brand I've used has proven itself for my kind of fishing. It's mostly PP as I can buy it anywhere at any time of the day. I don't worry about the strength as most major brands are breaking 40-50% over the label, knot holding ability is something to take notice of, a double wrapped improved clinch holds like a vice. I use 10, 15 and 20# lines, works well for fish that I target. Just given the few different preference opinions on this thread alone, I don't see how any claim can be made that one is the best, it's only line.

i like hi viz yellow PP w/ a fluoro leader b/c I can easily see the yellow braid run sideways during a side run bite. never had any issues.

sufix 832 is the best braid made bar none.i have used a ton of braids since 1993 so I know of what I speak . I would put 50 lb on a baitcaster and 10 or 20 on a spinning rod.i use moss green with no leaders.

I suggest we try to get started at Butler on the 12th of Oct. If Butler is too low to fish (water not deep enough to fish the jetties), we go to Howard (Polk Daniel). If this date is bad for anyone, let me know and we'll try another. I'm sending this in a PM to everyone who posted interest in this thread. If I can get email addr from everyone, I will start an email thread so we can stay in touch about it. We will have to be willing to have non-boaters accompany, since I'm sure some of the respondents will be shore fisherman. I'm certainly willing to have someone go with me.. my email is alk4024th@yahoo.com

I personally have more experience with grubs. I find the best weedless application for grubs is on a srew-loc shaky head. Salt n pepper grub on a shaky head used to be all I fished.

I'm waiting for rods for 6" worms, and different rods for 7 1/2" worms. Rods for 1/4 oz. jigs, different rods for 3/8 oz. jigs, etc. etc. It will happen eventually, just watch. And remember, you heard it here first....lol. How about worm color, specific rods. Hootie

If nothing else, this will be a great test for S&W to show that not only can they make a great product but also provide great customer service. If they fail on the service portion to fix this issue they will feel it for years. Consumers want no headache dealing with a problem they didn't create.

Spitn image is a good choice too.

All the way down to a bass's mouth

60 feet, 6 inches.

Name: Glenn May Age: Old Enough city/state: Maple Valley, WA Occupation: Search Marketing Director Education: 2 degrees and several post-grad certifications. yrs fishing: Over 50, almost all bass fishing. I started bass fishing before I could walk. Aside from taking time away from it during my teens, I've been bass fishing the whole time. But I've also dabbled in salmon, trout, grayling, halibut, flounder, walleye, catfish, bream, crappie, and ling cod fishing. preferred style (describe a typical, quality day): I prefer power fishing. I like covering a lot of water, looking for aggressive bass. Spinnerbaits are my go to lures. But like most, I love a good topwater bite too. Personal: Fav food: Seafood - particularly shellfish, Good southern BBQ, Steak, Thai, Mexican Fav movie: Too many to list, but I mostly like comedies, action, and old WWII movies. Fav quote: It's amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares who gets the credit. Jack Roush Fishing: Fav bait: Spinnerbait Fav set up (rod/reel): Custom-made rod and a baitcaster with a smooth, strong drag. Fav lake: Potholes Reservior 10 Questions from Members: 1. Where and when did you actually come across these characters that you have for Mods??? When I set out to recruit the moderators, I wanted to keep it small. That still holds true today. Too many cooks in the kitchen spell disaster. I started at a high level and looked for balance. I wanted representation of the membership. Some people are really into tournaments, while others just want to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while still others love the social aspects of it. It goes on and on from there, but essentially I want the Mod Squad to mirror the mix of the membership. Once I identify an open niche, I look at the folks among the membership who represent that segment, and who truly exhibit the culture and values of the forums. They also have to be passionate about the sport and the site. I also look for somebody who will fit well within the team. This is why I also look to the existing mods to offer their recommendations. From there, it's a gut feeling. I hand-pick a few candidates and open a dialog with them to see if they're interested, and to find out their technical skill level and comfort. The result is what you see today - an elite Mod Squad. We love this site, have a passion for it and the sport of bass fishing, and that's why we do what we do. 2. The rate of BR growth has been unbelievably rapid over the past few years. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this quick growth? The benefits are tremendous. I get to learn from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced anglers in the world. Plus I've had the honor of meeting many members in person. Every person I've met has been down-to-earth, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. It's very exciting to see more and more outstanding people come through the door every day. In addition, the things people do for each other, even complete strangers, just amazes me. From giving kids tackle, to helping the disabled and disadvantaged go out fishing, to raising money to help somebody thousands of miles away pay for hospital and other bills. I've seen some of the most awesome displays of the human spirit here. It goes way beyond fishing. In addition, watching beginners learn and grow while experienced anglers coach and mentor them; and forum members meeting and going fishing together. That's what it's all about. I'm simply blown away by how much this site has affected so many people in such a positive manner. As for the drawbacks, hosting issues for the site used to be the #1 problem. The sheer volume of people on the site demands a very expensive hosting setup. The growth of the sponsors solved that problem by enabling a more robust system. I could finally afford the setup this site demands, so the slowness issues have finally gone away. Aside from that, the popularity of the site has attracted a few negative people as well. But the mods and I quickly handle them. Popularity attracts all types. 3. How do you police the site and how has that changed as the number of members has grown? The way and manner that I police the site hasn't changed that much over the years. I log on as often as possible each day and read the posts just like you. In addition to taking in the dialog, I look for tone and rule violations and enforce as necessary. As the forums grew, I couldn't read all the new posts, so I added moderators to keep up with the growth. The mod squad does a tremendous job here keeping things running smoothly. If you only knew the half of it! What are the most common no-nos you have to enforce? It's mostly people trying to spam the site. You never see it because we're very much on top of it every day. Occasionally we have to stop or prevent fights, but that's a distant second. 4. What made you decide to run a BR forum and do you get paid for it? Back when I first became interested in designing Web pages, I decided to build a site dedicated to bass fishing (my passion). I started out by looking at other bass fishing sites for ideas and inspiration. Unfortunately, all I found were sites that said, "Hi, this is me, and I love bass fishing. Here are my links." And they all linked to each other! That was back in '95. I quickly realized there weren't any sites out there that contained information - articles and tools to help bass anglers learn more about fishing. So that's when I decided it was time for somebody to do it. I decided I would teach myself programming and design, focusing my attention on building a site for bass enthusiasts. Back then, my only goal was to build something to use in my portfolio so I could land a job in my new career choice (back then, I was working in television). I had no idea the journey I was about to embark on. After year and half, several redesigns, and many mistakes, the site was launched in early '97 with a fistful of articles I managed to scrounge up from various sources. As soon as the site launched, it immediately had 400 visitors on the first day. It took a week to catch the attention of Debra Dean, publisher of Honey Hole magazine (Texas). She was so impressed with the site she wrote me saying, "Tell you what, you can use anything you like from our site or the magazine. I have not given such permission to anyone else, so you're getting the only rights to do so." Little did I know I was getting the endorsement of a well-established organization. Years later, BassResource.com is still the only website with reproduction rights to 7 years worth of HoneyHole articles, despite numerous requests from other organizations. Other industry leading publications have followed in HoneyHole's footsteps including Pond Boss magazine, with its informative articles on warm water management and biology. In addition, the website gained the respect and interest of numerous professional anglers, guides and outdoor writers, who began contributing more articles and ideas for the site. I had very basic forums set up at that time, which received very little traffic or attention. As popular as the site was, the forums just weren't producing as well as I knew they could. So I started looking for answers. I spent a lot of time researching forums - everything from moderating and administering them, to evaluating the myriad of software options. While I educated myself, I narrowed the search down to 3 forum programs, and spent over a year beta-testing them. Once a winner was chosen, I went to work on the design. That work built the foundation for what you see today. Much to my surprise, the forums became much more popular than I imagined! There's so many great people here now, helping each other, coaching, and just laughing it up... I keep shaking my head in disbelief. The caliber of people that are here simply blows me away. The forums have also attracted many quality writers too (you can find their articles here on the site). There has even been a few people volunteer to help run the site and create more features. Amazing. You guys and gals are terrific! You are what make these forums so great. I just provide a place for you to meet. You make the rest happen. I am truly impressed with the intelligence, the enormous flow of information, and genuine respect for each other exhibited in these forums. 5. Is BR profitable? On paper, 2008 is the first year it was "profitable", which makes Uncle Sam happy. However, in no way does it even begin to make up for the debt accrued for paying thousands of dollars each year out of my own wallet over the past 12 years, not to mention the thousands of hours I've dedicated to this site without ever being paid a dime for it. I'm just glad that I'm finally free from footing the bill for the operating expenses. I'm also fortunate in that it pays for business expenses such as trips to the Classic and ICAST. Whatever profit is left over after paying operating expense is invested back into the site. I still do this as a volunteer. The sponsors on the site are here for 2 reasons: 1. I needed to find a way to pay for the operating expenses or shut down the site; 2. I want to help further the sport, and part of that involves helping companies in the industry succeed. 6. Will you sell BR in the future, being it's growing every day? Nope! Not at all. I have no desire to sell out. I never started this site with the intent of selling it, and that has never changed. If I wanted to sell it, I would have back in '99 when I was getting absurd offers almost every day. Now I get 1 or 2 unsolicited offers a month, which I quickly delete as soon as they hit the in box. I love what I do here. You can't buy that. 7. Where do you see BR 10 years from now? Wow, that's a tough question. If you had asked me that 10 years ago, I never would have dreamt it would be as big as it is today. 10 years from now? It'd be great to have a TV series that focuses on helping people become better anglers. It would be an extension of the site. I'd also like to see BassResource become more of a conduit for bringing together the sport and helping it grow. 8. Do you have a Profit Sharing Plan for BR that the members can invest in? As I mentioned above, there really isn't any profit to share. The people who run this are an all-volunteer corp, including myself. Any money "made" goes into operational costs and paying off debt accrued over the years. That said, the knowledge and camaraderie shared and gained here is worth more than money can buy. 9. What is the ultimate goal of BassResource? To help bass enthusiasts of all skill levels become better anglers, and to help grow the sport of bass fishing. 10. What changes or enhancements are in the works for the next year? I have a saying, Under-promise and over-deliver. In keeping with the spirit of that motto, I won't discuss upcoming enhancements. Suffice to say, I'm always looking for ways to improve the site, and will launch those improvements when they're ready. Fav hobbies other than fishing: Football, horseback riding, NASCAR, website design & usability, and Internet marketing. 10 People you respect and/or admire: That's a tough one. Listing just 10 people would mean leaving out many more. Suffice to say, I hold high regard for people who work hard to follow their dream and passion, and become successful at it. And when they become wildly successful, they always remain humble and make you feel important around them. People who treat others with dignity and respect are true gems, and that can be anyone. You don't have to be rich to be that guy. I've met many a poor person with those qualifications that I admire greatly. Turn ons: Glass smooth water on a warm spring morning; days when fishing is easy; my wife; good friends, good food, and good times. Turn offs: People who play the victim card or don't take responsibility for their actions. I don't like gossip or conspiracy theories either. Aspirations: To be a great leader. Leaders don't manage. Leaders empower, inspire, and influence others. As a leader, it's their job to guide their company to meet its current and future goals. True leaders are self-directed and have clear vision. They create ideas based on their values and create teams who share those values. Great things start to happen when a company is built on a leader's integrity and strength. I hope to be that leader someday. I also want to be the best husband I can be for my wife. Essay: My own personal experience has been personal growth through adversity! My family was poor. I can remember trips to the food bank and second-hand stores. So I learned early on to appreciate the small things in life others sometime take for granted. I was a latch-key child at age 10, so I learned to become self-reliant and responsible for myself at an early age. My dad taught me to do things right, rather than doing just enough to get by. My mom taught me about financial responsibility and treating others with respect. I starting working as a paperboy at age 15, getting up at 3:30am to deliver papers before going to school. When I turned 16, I started working at a grocery store after school. I worked full time while going through college, and worked 2 full time jobs simultaneously to pay off the debt after I graduated. Through it all, I developed a very strong work ethic. In my 20's, I surrounded myself with a group of fishermen who were much older than me (some were retired). I did this on purpose so that I could learn from them. Some of them became my mentors. They helped me grow up and become an adult, and taught me a lot about life that classrooms cannot. There's something to be said about learning from retired executives, engineers, and businessmen. They're a wealth of knowledge. The best lessons I've learned are from the mistakes I've made in the past. Every mistake is a learning opportunity, not a failure. These traits have given me the tools to be successful in my job, this site, and at home. But it took a lot of hard work to get there, and I don't forget the sacrifices I made. Humility and staying grounded are characteristics I strive to achieve. By far, the best thing that's happened to me is marrying Keri. She has been a terrific influence on my life, and has been very supportive of me. She loves bass fishing, NASCAR, and football, plus she's an incredible chef. What more can I ask for?! It took me nearly 40 years to find her, but she was worth the wait! With former Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks LB Will Herring With Clay Dyer With NASCAR driver Ryan Newman