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Temps in the twenties, wind chill in the teens, but they still have to eat.

Contents relative to thread title were a disappointment.

No, but it gives me an idea for the 1/2in PVC pipe and fittings I have laying around........!! Also, the thread title is disappointingly misleading......

Just made my first order with TW. VMC Spark Point trebles and a couple Storm Twitch Sticks. Nothing to get excited about, carry on!

be safe and get 3 of everything

I've seen a lot of these threads asking for some good bass or fishing books, so here is my list: These aren't ranked in any particular order, but... An *asterisk* means it's worth reading, more than one means it's REALLY worth reading!! Books List - MY Bass Fishing Library: 1-6-2017 *”Hannon's Big Bass Magic” - Paperback – June, 1986 by Douglas Hannon (Author) Paperback: 280 pages Publisher: Atlantic Pub Co; Copyright 1986 edition (June 1986) ISBN-10: 0937866121 ISBN-13: 978-0937866122 *”Doug Hannon's Field Guide for Bass Fishing” - Paperback – 2000 by R. Douglas Hannon (Author) Paperback: 204 pages Publisher: Great Outdoors Pub Co (2000) ISBN-10: 0937866016 ISBN-13: 978-0937866016 “Catch Bass” - Paperback – June, 1984 by Doug Hannon (Author), Don Wirth (Author) Paperback: 89 pages Publisher: Great Outdoors Pub Co (June 1984) ISBN-10: 0820001236 ISBN-13: 978-0820001234 **”Largemouths and Tournaments ... Good or Bad?” - Hardcover – 1979 by Billy Westmorland (Author) Hardcover: 239 pages Publisher: Westmorland (1979) ASIN: B0006DXPKS **”Billy Westmorland on Smallmouths: Them Ol' Brown Fish” - Hardcover – 1976 by Billy Westmorland (Author), Larry Mayer (Editor) Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Parthenon Press; First Edition (1976) ASIN: B000URLG56 **”Big Bass Zone” - Paperback – February, 2005 by Bill Siemental (Author), Larry Jones (Author), Michael Jones (Author) *”In Pursuit of Giant Bass” - Paperback – 1999 by Bill Murphy (Author) *”Denny Brauer's Jig Fishing Secrets” - Paperback – August 1, 1997 by Denny Brauer (Author), Monte Burch (Author) “Denny Brauer's Winning Tournament Tactics” - Paperback – May, 2002 by Denny Brauer (Author), Monte Burch (Author) *”Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets” - Paperback – April 17, 2008 by Roland Martin (Author) *”Rick Clunn's World Championship Bass Fishing” - Paperback – 1978 by Rick Clunn (Author) **”Charlie Brewer On Slider Fishin'” - Paperback – 1978 by Charlie Brewer (Author) **”Catch Big Bass Consistently” - Hardcover – 1979 By Charles Robbins *”Lucas On Bass Fishing” - Hardcover – 1962 by Jason Lucas (Author) *”Finesse Bass Fishing & The Sonar Connection” - Paperback – 2001 by Don Iovino (Author), George Kramer (Author) *”The Complete Guide to Finesse Bass Fishing” - Paperback – 1991 by Michael Jones (Author) *(Co-Wrote BBZ w Siemantel) *”Think Like a Fish: The Lure and Lore of America's Legendary Bass Fisherman” - Hardcover – April 30, 2002 by Tom Mann (Author), Tom Carter (Author) Hardcover: 256 pages *”Secrets of a Champion: Bass Superstar Reveals His Winning Tips” - Paperback – May, 2002 by Kevin VanDam (Author), Louie Stout (Contributor), Bill McElroy (Illustrator) *”Kevin VanDam’s Bass Strategies: A Handbook for All Anglers” - Paperback – January, 1996 by Kevin VanDam (Author), Louie Stout (Author) “Sowbelly: The Obsessive Quest for the World-Record Largemouth Bass" - Paperback – February 28, 2006 by Monte Burke (Author) *”River Smallmouth Fishing: The Best Techniques & Best Rivers” - Paperback – November 18, 2011 by Tim Holschlag (Author), Ron Nelson (Illustrator) *”Stream Smallmouth Fishing” - Paperback – October 1, 1990 by Tim Holschlag (Author) *”Pursuing River Smallmouth Bass: Ouchigon” - Paperback – 2001 by Ken Penrod (Author) *”The Last Smallmouth - The Definitive Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide” - Paperback – 2010 by Tony Bean (Author), Darren Shell (Author, Foreword) Paperback: 238 pages Publisher: Fideli Publishing Inc. (2010) ISBN-10: 1604142723 ISBN-13: 978-1604142723 *”Tony Bean's Smallmouth Guide” - Paperback – 1986 by Tony Bean (Author), Don Wirth (Author) Paperback: 134 pages Publisher: Tony Bean Fishing Publications (1986) ASIN: B000MW3WY2 “Smallmouth! America's Top Bass Waters” - (Destination Series) Paperback – December 1, 2000 by Russ Warye (Author) “Catch Fish with Maps” - Paperback – June, 2001 by Robert Knops (Author) *”Kayak Bass Fishing: Largemouth, Smallmouth, Stripers” - Paperback – September 1, 2011 by Chad Hoover (Author) “Kayak Fishing: The Complete Guide” - Paperback – October 1, 2010 by Cory Routh (Author) “The Complete Kayak Fisherman” - Paperback – October 10, 2007 by Ric Burnley (Author) “How to Rig and Fish Natural Baits” - Paperback – February, 1977 by Byron W. Dalrymple (Author) *”Blaisdell's The Philosophical Fisherman” - (Second Printing W) Hardcover – 1969 by Harold F. Blaisdell (Author) *”The Art Of fishing with Worms and Other Live Bait” - Hardcover – June 12, 1977 by Harold F. Blaisdell (Author) *”Tricks That Take Fish: The Definitive Guide to Catching Freshwater Gamefish on Bait, Lures, and Flies” -Paperback – June 1, 2012 by Harold F. Blaisdell (Author), Jay Cassell (Introduction), H G. Tapply (Foreword) “Book of the Black Bass” - Hardcover – 1978 by James A. Henshall (Author) “Black Bass Fishing: Theory And Practice” - Hardcover – 1952 by Robert Page Lincoln (Author) *”Pork Chunk Fishing” - Paperback – 1950 by Royce R Mallory (Author) “The Journey Of An Old Big Bass Fisherman” – Paperback – 2016 By John Lee Smith (Author) Toes in the Water Publishing “50 Years of Shallow-Water Bass Angling” - Paperback – 2001 by Jack Lewis (Author) “Catching Fish” - Hardcover – 1978 by Chet Meyers (Author), Al Lindner (Author) “Catching Bass Like a Pro” - (Falcon Guides Fishing) Paperback – February 1, 2001 by Steve Price (Author), Guy Eaker (Author) “Best Bass Tips: Secrets of Successful Lure Fishing” - Paperback – June 1, 2001 by Steven D Price (Author) “Bass Wisdom” - Paperback – April 1, 2000 by Homer Circle (Author) “Larry Larsen on Bass Tactics: How You Catch More and Bigger Bass” - Paperback – December 1, 1992 by Larry Larsen (Author) “Bass Fishing 101: Your Guide To Largemouth Bass Fishing” - Paperback – May 14, 2009 by David B. Pruet (Author) “Big-Bass Secrets: Catch Trophy Largemouths and Smallmouths, With The Experts Of Outdoor Life” - (Outdoor Life) Paperback – March 1, 2000 by Outdoor Life Magazine (Author), The Editors of Outdoor Life (Author), CPi (Author) “The Bass Angler's Almanac: More Than 650 Tips and Tactics” - Paperback – April 1, 2002 by John Weiss (Author) “Mont Burch’s Black Bass Basics” - Paperback – May, 2002 by Monte Burch (Author) “The Complete Book of Jigs for Bass Fishing” - Paperback – August 27, 2015 by Carlton "Doc" Holliday (Author) “How to Find Fish - and Make Them Strike” - Hardcover – 1974 by Joseph D. Bates Jr. (Author) “Secrets of Successful Fishing” - (1965) by Henry Shakespeare (Author) “Advanced Bass Techniques” - (NAFC Complete Angler's Library) Hardcover – 1993 by Rich Zaleski (Author) Regional Books: *”Home Waters” – Mid South Fly Fishers – Every Known Edition MSFF.org *”The New Fishing Guide to 26 Mid-South Lakes” – Paperback Author – “Doc” Omar Smith (U of M Biologist) - Published by the U of Memphis (*Impossible to find now) *My Freshman Biology Teacher and an avid fisherman, and fishing buddy of Bill Dance – Doc Built A Large Observation Aquarium for Bill Dance back in the day. **”The Compleat Tennessee Angler: Everything You Need to Know About Fishing in the Volunteer State” -Paperback – July 27, 2008 by Vernon Summerlin (Author), Doug Markham (Author) Paperback: 404 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (July 27, 2008) ISBN-10: 1401605109 ISBN-13: 978-1401605100 *”Bass Fishing Central Alabama” - Paperback – 1994 by John E. Phillips (Author) *”The Ultimate Guide to Alabama Fishing” - Paperback – January, 2014 by Mike Bolton (Author) Bass Science and/or Scuba Observations: *”Knowing Bass: The Scientific Approach to Catching More Fish” - Paperback – July 1, 2005 by Keith A. Jones PhD (Author) **”The Scientific Angler” - Hardcover – October, 1984 by Paul C. Johnson (Author) *”John Hope's Trackin' Trophies” - Paperback – 2001 by Jesse Miller (Author) *”Bass Forever” - Hardcover – 2011 by Glen Lau (Author), Ken Duke (Author), Homer Circle (Foreword) **Also, the Bigmouth and Bigmouth Forever Video Collection – AWESOME!! **”Lunker!” - Hardcover – October, 1975 by Bob A. Underwood (Author) Seasonal Patterns: *”Guide to Successful Bass Fishing: Today's Newest and Most Effective Techniques” - Paperback – June, 1979 by Rick Taylor (Author) “The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Largemouth Bass Patterns: An Angler's Quick Reference Book” - (Skyhorse Pocket Guides) Flexibound – March 15, 2016 by Monte Burch (Author) “High Percentage Fishing: A Statistical Approach To Improving Catch Rates” - Paperback – January 10, 2016 by Josh Alwine (Author) “The Modern Angler, Including The Solunar Theory” - Hardcover – 1936 by John Alden Knight (Author) Buck Perry Books: ***”Spoonplugging” - Paperback – 1979 by Buck Perry (Author) Paperback: 275 Pages Publisher: E. L. Buck Perry (1979) ASIN: B000TC4VVS *”A Spoonplugging Lesson” – Pamphlet *”Structure Situations” – Pamphlet *”Coleman’s Journal on Spoonplugging” By Tom G. Coleman, Jr. September 1993 **”Buck Perry's Guidelines for Fishing Success” - A complete and thorough Home Study Program to improve your fishing knowledge and skills. 9 Volumes (8 ½ x 11) of over 650 pages ; - Volume 1- Introduction to Basic Movements - Volume 2- Controls & Tools - Volume 3- Structures, Breaks, Breaklines - Volume 4- Weather & Water - Volume 5- Presentation of Lures - Volume 6 - Lake Types - Volume 7- Part 1 - Mapping & Interpretation - Volume 7- Part 2 - Mapping & Interpretation - Volume 8 - Buck Talks - Summation, Mental Aspects, Examination Bassmaster: *These are AMAZING!! They culled out the better articles and assembled them together into books focusing on specific topics. *The Ultimate Bass Fishing Library – Article Compilations – Circa 2000: - Guide to Soft Plastics - Advanced Bass Fishing Skills - A Day on the Lake with a Pro - Hunting for Trophy Bass - Guide to Topwater - ***Guide to Small Waters (*If You Like Pond Fishing, GET THIS BOOK!!!) - Guide to Crankbaits and Jerkbaits - Angling Streams and Rivers - Fishing Rivers and Streams - Live Bait Fishing - Fishing Tips and Tricks - Smallmouth Bass - Techniques for the Elite Angler - Proven Strategies for Catching Bass - Fishing Lakes and Reservoirs - Catching Panfish - The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing - Top Techniques of the Bass Pros - Hooked! Americas Passion for Bass Fishing *Large (Coffee-Table) Article Compilation Books: - Bassmasters Best Tactics and Techniques – 1990 - Bassmasters Best of Lures – 1989 - The Best of Bassmaster – 1987 - The Best of Bassmaster – 1983 *”Secrets of America's Best Bass Pros” - Paperback – June 1, 1990 by Tim Tucker (Author) *”More Secrets of America's Best Bass Pros” - Paperback – January 1, 1992 by Tim Tucker (Author) In-Fisherman Books: *”In-Fisherman Critical Concepts 1: Largemouth Bass Fundamentals” - Book - (Critical Concepts (In-Fisherman)) Paperback – January 1, 2002 by In-Fisherman Staff (Author) *”In-Fisherman Critical Concepts 2: Largemouth Bass Location” - Book (Critical Concepts (In-Fisherman)) Paperback – July 1, 2006 by In-Fisherman Staff (Author) **”In-Fisherman Critical Concepts 3: Largemouth Bass Presentation” - Book (Critical Concepts (In-Fisherman)) Paperback – March 15, 2010 by In-Fisherman Staff (Author) *”Largemouth Bass: An In-Fisherman Handbook Of Strategies” - Paperback – March 1, 1992 by In-Fisherman Staff (Author) *”In-Fisherman Crappie Wisdom: Handbook of Strategies” - Paperback – July 1, 1994 by Al Lindner (Author) *”In-Fisherman Smallmouth Bass: Handbook of Strategies” - Paperback – June 1, 1994 by Al Lindner (Author) Fishing Facts: **”Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers: The New & Complete Book of Nightcrawler Secrets” - Paperback – 1972 by Fishing Facts Magazine (Editor) Paperback: 239 pages Publisher: Northwood’s Publishing; Second Printing edition (1972) ASIN: B000K28CLW Trolling: “The Art of Trolling: A Complete Guide to Freshwater Methods and Tackle” - Paperback – April 1, 1996 by Ken Schultz (Author) *”Precision Trolling "The Trollers Bible" - 8th Edition - Spiral-bound – 2005 (*Gives Dive Profiles of all Major Crankbaits!!) Crappie – Panfish - Flyfishing: **”Ozark Trout Tales : A Fishing Guide for the White River System” - 1st Edition by Steve Wright (Author) *”Grizzly Fishin' for Bluegill Includes: Crappie & Reelfoot Lake” - Paperback – 2001 by Tim Huffman (Author) - **W/ Louie Mansfield *”The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains” - Paperback – May 1, 2011 by Don Kirk (Author), Greg Ward (Author) *”Smoky Mountains Trout Fishing Guide” - Paperback – May 1, 1995 by Don Kirk (Author) “Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: An Insider's Guide to A Pursuit of Passion” - Paperback – 2009 by Jim Casada (Author) “The Fly Fisherman's Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” - Paperback – May 1, 1998 by H Lea Lawrence (Author) “Great Smoky Mountains National Park Angler's Companion” - Paperback – October 1, 2002 by Ian Rutter (Author) *”Winning Crappie Secrets” - Paperback – 1997 by Tim Huffman (Author) “Seasonal Structure for Crappie” - Paperback – 1998 by Tim Huffman (Author) *”Masters' Secrets of Crappie Fishing” - (Fishing Library) Paperback – November 1, 1992 by John E. Phillips (Author) “The Crappie Fishing Handbook: Tackles, Lures, Bait, Cooking, Tips, Tactics, and Techniques” - Feb 1, 2012 by Keith Sutton “The Crappie Book: Basics and Beyond” - Paperback – November, 2006 by Keith Sutton (Author) "Secrets of America's Top Crappie Guides" - Paperback – October 1, 2008 by Don Wirth (Author) “Secrets to Catching More and Bigger Bluegill” - Paperback – February 25, 2013 by Ryan McCaw (Author) “Panfishing” – 1991 NAFC by Nelson & Sutton Martin (Author) “Monster Crappie” - (Instructional Fishing Series, Volume 5) by Tim Huffman (2002) Paperback by Tim Huffman (Author) “Advanced Fly-Fishing Techniques” - (Second Edition) Hardcover – June 1, 2002 by Lefty Kreh (Author) “Fly Tying and Fly Fishing for Bass and Panfish” - Hardcover – August, 1977 by Tom Nixon (Author) “Flyfisher's Guide to Missouri & Arkansas” - (Flyfisher's Guides) Paperback – February 2, 2012 by Dan Limbaugh (Author), Larry E. Kinder (Author) “The Soft-Hackled Fly Addict” - Hardcover – September 1, 1993 by Sylvester Nemes (Author) “Bluegill Fly Fishing & Flies” - Paperback – April 19, 1999 by Roxanne Wilson (Author), Terry Wilson (Author) “White River, Arkansas (River Journal)” - Paperback – November, 2000 by Greg Thomas (Author), Danny Hicks (Author) “Ozark Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams” - Paperback – December 1, 2002 by Danny Hicks (Author) “Emergers” - Hardcover – March 1, 1991 by Doug Swisher (Author), Carl Richards (Author) “The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide” - Paperback – October 1, 1988 by Tom Rosenbauer (Author) *”Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods” - Paperback – October 1, 1992 by Dave Whitlock (Author) “Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple” - Spiral-bound – May 1, 1992 by Skip Morris (Author), Richard Bunse (Illustrator) “Nymph Fishing” - Paperback – August, 1995 by Dave Hughes (Author), Richard Bunse (Illustrator), Jim Schollmeyer (Photographer) “Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis” - Paperback – January 3, 2006 by Howell Raines (Author)

I couldn't let a little cold and snow stop from searching for those giant January bass that have been caught. They were hitting like it was spring time. Didn't get a water temp but would say 38-40 maybe colder. Had to keep breaking ice chunks off the guides. This is north of where I have been fishing recently. Caught 6 bass 1 pickerel and lost a few . Big pickerel bit my swimbaits tail off after catching a couple bass on it. Another dose of snow expected tomorrow.

First keeper of the year, 3.74 pounds, 41 degree water.

So Matt Moore just died. So Matt Moore just came back from the dead.

To those '4' I would also add 'Shimano' Roger

I have alot of soft plastics and hard lures.. but honestly I think these soft plastics could cover.me all year if need be. They are my absolute favorite. And my favorite color too. All GY . Senko, IKA, DT hula grub. Btw I fish Ohio too. And these baits are dynamite here.

My own modest bass shelf: Always looking for more recommendations.

You do realize that without sponsors, there are no fishing shows on TV, actually almost no TV at all, no BASS tournaments, no Bass Resource! and no NASCAR, There wouldn't be newspapers, magazines and very little internet. There sure are a lot of "whores" around aren't there.

What's wrong with a guy trying to put food on his table and clothes on his back? It's not like he switched to "JoeBobs Low Stretch Fluoro" He just has another big name brand on his resume. The best thing about it is you, as a consumer, can buy any line you want no matter who peddles it.

Lunch break today near a pond.Thought I'd give it a try.15 minutes later this was the result.She bit a 4 inch GY senko in watermelon.Absolutely incredible fight with 8 pound test.I helped the drag by stripping line off several times.The fish was nearly symmetrical at 21.5 inches long,and 21 inch girth.Extremely heavy bodied fish.Weight chart says between 8-9 pounds.Thank you Lord!

My wife and I and our family plus daughter in laws mom went to Disney World this last few days and just got home yesterday. Really were blessed from above about the weather and just the trip in general. Everything went so very smooth. Just missed the ugly stuff (rain and wind) going down. Did have some around Atlanta and it took almost three hours to get through this area but were worried about snow coming home and it was clear sailing and knocked three hours off coming home. Did see many unfortunate ones in the ditch. Anyway....first I would like to apologize on not being able to find the name of the lake by Disney world a previous fisherman had talked about with the free john boats to use at this park. This park is awesome and so were the people running it. We went down to the dock and the lady said at the gate there's a LOT of fish in there and she wasn't wrong. Also told us that bread was good for the big gills and such. First we tried catching bass with the kids....the trip was all about them anyway....Well not a sniff from the bass but there were panfish everywhere....everywhere. Tried some stuff on the gills and no luck at all...so put a piece of cheeto on a hook and bingo....grandson had a fish. Caught a couple more but cheeto's were tuff to use on those panfish. Daughter in law brought banana bread....WOW. Stuff stayed on the hook for #@!$ but with a little spit it would last a couple seconds longer. Everyone got fish...even the daughter in laws mom caught her first fish ever...was cool. The really exciting part was when some "moby" bass tried to steal the gills off the hooks. This happened several times. Was awesome....thank you for info previous writer. P.S. Walt Disney world was tuff on this ol man.....legs and feet are tired.

Here it is http://www.mdsspecialties.com/marine-products.html

What are the odds AB has more receiving yards than MIA total yards?

First ever? If so, you sir have more will power than me. I think I have about every color of their shirts from spending too much with them. I am usually good for 2-3 orders from them a year sometimes more. We are probably on a first name basis

To me, in my experience, a paddle tail on a swim jig (skirted) is borderline power fishing and can be power fishing. Also, I've had better luck with the swim jig/paddle tail combo in slightly to moderately stained water and/or slight chop to breakers on the water and/or low light conditions. Paddle tails on jigheads (non skirted) is more finesse and I have better luck with them when the conditions are tougher like bluebird skies and/or no wind and flat water and/or super clear water.

You spent less than 50?? You must share your method of self control.Are you a jedi and willed TW to give you free shipping?

That book shelf packs some punch For northern natural lakes guys, as well as those who like to "pattern fish," Babe Winkelman's Largemouth Bass Patterns book is an easily overlooked gem

I think we will pin this thread!

Bandit 100s have been my number one river smallmouth Crankbait for many years. I have tried many and not found one that out produces it.

Hi, sounds like you are only using 1 o-ring so that the hook lays parallel to the worm. Use 2, criss-cross them, then put hook through them.

My newest combo. Dobyn's extreme HP 745 and Daiwa T3 SV. Going to use it for frogs.

First decent fish of the year. What was weird was that it had line coming out its poop hole.I guess someone cut the line or broke it off , and the fish swallowed the line.

Not worth it for me. I'm fishing, not worried about my paddle. I rather spend my $$ on tackle.

I took my grandson fishing for the first time when he was 4 years old. He caught his first fish that day.

I used to buy Yamasenkos for $8/bag plus the cost and hassle of putting O rings on. Now I switched to Kalin Wac O Worms for $4.49/bag and stronger scent/taste, slightly heavier, great weightless sink rate - and tons of fish. The fish in my Avatar were pre-spawn smallmouth last Spring on a heavily pressured metro area river and caught as many or more than I typically did in years past on the Yamasenkos - which I still like but think I've found a better and more cost effective solution. Kalins are not only half the price of Yamasenkos but last twice as long too. No need for an O ring IMO.

Come on Raul, you know it's Abu 4 lyfe!

If you constantly paddle long distances, yes you will notice a difference. If you're just paddling around a pond or small lake, no. The big place I notice a difference is cold water paddling. CF doesn't freeze your hands like aluminum.

The Curado feels more solid than other reels.

Not in my humble opinion. But we all have different priorities. I have been known to fish for more than 5 hours and I've never said "Dang, this paddle is too heavy."

Squarebills Worms like senkos and bottom hoppers Lizards/creatures Terminal tackle

A few Bomber A's in Firetiger Craw. Do you own a crankbait? If not buy these. Do you own any Rat-L-Traps?

I have ate fish from everybody of water around and I don't see no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects, no ill effects.

Don't forget some Ned baits and jig heads.

God bless 'em! Seriously though... 30 minutes on this forum is all it takes to see that not only are we all whores, but most of us do it for free.

Soft plastic swimbaits, small crankbaits and an assortment of worms, senkos, tubes, and flukes with accompanied hardware such as hooks and weights should do. Also some spinnerbaits with both colorado and willow leaf blades.

3.8" Keitech SIF

The punch hub version is a little longer when rigged as compared to the weight with the molded one piece hub. Additionally, since the punch hub version consists of a separate weight & shirt, rather than that being one piece, it's a little more "flexible". Can't sat for sure it either of these characteristics are actually "beneficial". Beneficial to me means able to be fished effectively & catches fish. Both do that. Another way to rig this is to use the set up pictured below ~ this one's presented on a horizontal plane like a swimjig rather than the more vertical structure type manner. And to keep the nose of this rig up you can omit the bullet weight and instead use a weighted swimbait hook. Both come through cover well. A-Jay

A few cool Rebel baits.

A man got to do what a man got to do. Who cares what Bill endorses. I like him but I am only going to buy what I think will work for me.

I think it is funny when people get mad about people changing sponsors. I mean isn't it possible that there is more than one good line/lure/rod/reel/boat company out there?

So its not a big deal when someone else does it?? Or is this some sort of personal gripe about Bill Dance? How many times has B.A.S.S switched truck or boat sponsers? I could go on an on here. But i wont waste anymore time and space on this silly topic............

Had a pretty good redemption today, my little brother has a tournament on the 19th so we went to look for some fish on Lake Anna. Found them in 35FOW and put a dozen in the boat, biggest was the low 4 I'm holding, she wouldn't sit still on the scales but I wanted to get her back since they can have a tough time coming from that deep water. I apologize for the scratched out background, that was for a little fun to send to his friends who will also be fishing that tournament, then I realized it was the only picture I had of the fish! I think this was my last outing before I head back to school, gonna be a long winter