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I fished last Saturday with Chuck Harville, Tournament Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Sheffield, AL. http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm I want to thank Bobby Uhrig owner of MegaStrike, Big O owner of Rage Tail Baits and Mike Siebert of Siebert Outdoors for contributing their products for gifts at the event. Their generous contributions are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!

I posted a a few nice things about Rainshadow blanks, and my Alps power wrapper. The Batson folks shot me a PM and offered some "swag" for my good comments. I told not necessary, but they insisted. Got a nice package from them about a month ago. Yes, I'm very delinquent in my expression of thanks. Sorry; better late than never, eh? I got two nice hats, some decals, and a really nice Team Rainshadow long sleeve tee; in XL size. Too bad I'm not an XL kinda guy. I'm a 3XL kinda guy. My wife appropriated the shirt. She doesn't wear a tee often, but when she does, she likes "em big, loose and baggy. She likes the shirt, and has already worn it more than I thought she would. So, to the folks at Batson Enterprises, I appreciate the efforts on your part, tuning in here; keeping your finger on the pulse of the fishing world, as it were. It's nice knowing I can make a comment or suggestion, and have it heard. That is all too often not the case. Thanks for making the effort. Cheers, GK

As HoosierHog writes, the bass will hold tight to "cover" in heavily stained to muddy water. So pitching and flipping a black and blue jig will get their attention as will a black based plastic thrown to and against any "structure" you can find. Bright yellow and orange can also attract their attention, so consider tipping your plastics with JJ's Magic to add a dash of color. For moving baits, the vibrations will alert the bass the lure is close by and the bass will then try to find it via sight. If the moving bait is close enough and the bass feels secure in leaving their place of comfort they will attack the bait our of hunger or aggravation. Fishing in heavily stained or muddy water is done slowly so don't think you are going to get a bite on each cast. You have to cast to any structure you can see or know is below the water many times.

I have chased and caught just about every fish available in my area but a new fish has peaked my interest. In Broward County S. Florida the ClownKnife fish is getting very big, both in size and popularity. It has taken me awhile to learn their habits but I think I am on to their habits. In this recent photo my buddy Capt Thadeus Ragan, photographer Pat Ford and I were fishing for the ClownKnife. Pat had never photographed a ClownKnife and so we targeted them. I was pretty nervous since I had targeted them the week prior only to come up with one and it was small. On this day we hit pay three times over and two of them (pictured) we the largest two I have ever seen. This fish is from Thailand and Indonesia and many folks keep the in an aquarium. I believe people have been releasing them into the lake system for many years. They eat a lot and they fight like crazy. They even have the ability to fight in reverse. Many times when I put the landing net in the water they will see it and swim away pealing drag in reverse. A wicked cool fight! Photo Credit: Pat Ford Photography

I thought the OP was joking, but reading his other posts in this thread, maybe that is incorrect. It is absolutely not a grinnel, a sturgeon, or an alligator gar as none of those fish look like this. I am quite certain this an inanimate object. You said it rained 4 inches in the last 36 hours. Is this near a playground or some other area that became submerged from the heavy rain? On another note, I took the following picture on a lake near my house. We were all terrified and I will never fish that lake again.

Here's a little bit better shot of my rod rack. To me it's a thing of beauty. Especially with that new Luna 103L on my cranking stick. That reel is amazing.

Sam's post should be made a sticky. Pitching into heavy cover in muddy water can be work. Be very deliberate and careful. You may get your arm broken! I have caught good fish on heavy jigs, light jigs, and t-rigged plastics-usally creature baits like a baby brushhog or its bigger brother. Beaver baits can be effective too. Any color as long as it is dark with or without a splash of color. The key is getting the bait on the nose of the fish. A spark plug might work if you put it in the right spot!

Tight lines, Chef ... I mean, Bob

Managed to sneak out for a bit today.... This and a few pickerel were it....

I've been struggling but here are a few from a recent outing.

i bet Bigbill would know

The bass just taught you the #1 rule of bass fishing which clearly states there aint no rules in bass fishing!

Sometimes my depth perception is deadly accurate when casting towards trees. Other times, I'll put my bait 15' up a tree--still going up.

You underestimate how much I have spent on ice fishing! Snowmobile, gas auger, trailer, proper clothing...

Wow! What a deal. Guess I'll have to keep an eye on CL for fishing gear. Normally I am only checking CL for good deals on acoustic guitars. You got two great buys. Congrats.

Snoopy baitcasters, Holiday popcorn, soft goods (that's clothing) etc, makes the money, lucky craft, Jackal and Loomis is what we call in the industry "window dressing". repeat after me: "The enthusiast is not your customer"...

I'm not sure territorial is the proper word for what y'all are trying to say. By difinition territorial (adjective) is used to describd animals that try to keep others away from an area they use. It is very common to see bass of the same year class occupy the same area, structure, or cover. I refer y'all to Glen Lau's videos Bigmouth & Bigmouth Forever!

Insert wet fart noise

A good bunch of stuff to outfit my kayak.

I'm glad you indicated your age on your profile. Carry on.

I made an appearance at Lacygne this morning and got to play in the wind as well. I was back on the trailer and headed home by 8am

I'll come stay at your cabin. I've had a slight change in heart. I need this squatch to add to my army of monsters. I got demons, spirits, and a few other dark creatures. A Southern Yeti should fit in nicely. And then, then I shall take over the world with my army of darkness!!! For what man can stand before an army of darkness and voodoo spirits. Being led by a freaking Southern Yeti!?! HP Lovecraft himself couldn't even come up with a more fearsome beast!!!!

Bladed jigs in dark or bright colors. My personal favorites are black and blue, chartreuse and black or a firetiger type color I call spicy shad.

21" on my trusty DT4.....Not sure how all that red stuff got in the photo, my camera must be acting up

When you get stung by a wasp, do you go to the nest and try and find the one that stung you or do you wipe out the entire nest? Eliminating leadership will do nothing more than open doors to another leader.

I was diagnosed with PTSD. Refusing to take medication, I started using meditation and proper sleeping and eating habits. Being a fisherman for many many years, it was a natural for me. I prefer to fish alone in my kayak. The silence is the best thing for me. Its a drug. It makes things right in my thought process. Not mentioning I have a amazing wife who sees the outcome of fishing trips in my demeanor, so she supports my addiction. If Im catching them or not, the time I spend throwing baits, and paddling are the best medicine.

Tight lines, Bob

I can guarantee that every pack of lead weights you have bought have that label. Don't eat them and you should be good.

Oh boy what a great game. I enjoy watching LSU lose as much as i enjoy seeing bama win. I wonder how low LSU will drop in the rankings now. Roll Tide! RGDMFT!!!!!

Stock back up on tackle and will probably take advantage of the kistler mag sale on TW.

Those Barraundi are up in Central Florida. The fellas that own that operation are farming them for food. Pretty cool that there are so many species in Florida coming from overseas.

I like the new profile picture!

I have Redhead boot waders from bass Pro,There tough but really heavy and hot.I think i paid 159.99.I want try some gortex next time.Academy has a pretty good selction.

Wish you a speedy and full recovery. Get well soon. You can't fish for a while, but on the bright side, the off season leads to some uh............." interesting" forum threads!

Awesome movie.... Absolutely hilarious. ..

Gold, black back, orange belly

While I agree with your overall statement and tungsten has it's own handling cautions, it is not toxic in the same way that lead is. It couldn't poison you if you ingested it or from handling it, it's more of a danger when inhaled as a fine dust while grinding it, etc. Not exactly relevant to the average fisherman. Pretty much everything does cause cancer though. I'm convinced that prolonged exposure to high fives and rainbows cause it nowadays.

Surgery is easy. They knock you out! It is the recovery that will kill you. Shoulder surgery is one of the most detailed surgeries that can be performed. And it impacts your quality of life as we do not realize how much our shoulder performs for us on a daily basis. Good luck and here is to a fast and successful recovery.

I got to give Raider credit, he does take the jokes well. Best of luck and happiness to you sir.

HA that should accommodate both the bride and groom

It looks like I am going to be screwed down the road. Slone get well soon. Even though you are a Bears fan. I wish you luck.

This should work.

I would if i was closer,,and the chicks gotta have meat on the bones and really nice toogies

lol awesome. Forklift may need bigger tires to avoid blowout

Sorry I forgot. I need your address please to send you back your $3.50.

Hey that's my sister you're talking about!

See it all the time on great lakes smallmouth too.

I fish a certain lake that has a good population of fish like that. I caught around 20 fish this year with those black blotches. These 2 had a fair amount of spots and black heads.

Because it's fun