A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

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Giant Set Workout Day 3 today. Trying really hard to 'get back to normal.' But I won't lie, it's been a challenge. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Honestly, I don't even know where to begin . . . Several years of time & effort - gone. A-Jay

Admittedly, I was waiting for a response like @TOXIC above before responding here. Snap using enthusiastics often report never having a failure. And that's awesome. Bassheads, like me, on the other side of this fense usually have fallen victim to some type of negative snap using experience. I am one of those as well. Accordingly, no snaps on anything I can change them out with an oval split ring. V-jig is the exception. Including but not limited to, cranks, topwater, A-Rigs and the afor mentioned metal baits. A-Jay

#icestorm2025 ~ Trees and debris have been cleared out. Now it's time for the restoration and recovery to begin. For both our property and our spirits. Thanks again Harmony Tree Removal LLC. https://www.facebook.com/life.at.the.45th.parallel/posts/pfbid02AxcGHJDppPprpyF6xa4KRyoc69GwLTUPbnC6gVG9HHXWrivUZLBu4f34tt72nXLTl A-Jay

We're calling this one "Tank on a Stump". A-Jay

That was both pretty funny and somewhat pathetic on my part. As always, you made it happen though. Hope you can get on some of the same type fish this week. The 8 lb club would look good on you too. A-Jay

Thanks and you're right but May has been decent at times. So I'm might have to bank on that The Old Town is an option, but only on smaller waters which are all DNR launch sites and mostly even more remote and anywhere the Lund would go. They might be 'open' but I'd still be backing a my own chain saw and tow straps to get into them. Fish are smaller to which doesn't make the effort seem worth it. Up - All State Stuff. A-Jay

This is Not Good ~ Came out today. DNR ice storm cleanup updates: State parks, trails, campgrounds and boating access sites Following severe ice storms in northern Michigan, Department of Natural Resources staff members are assessing damage and conducting cleanup at several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails. DNR crews are also collaborating with local agencies and utility companies to clear debris, prioritize the restoration of essential services and ensure access to critical infrastructure. Much of the work is being coordinated with the Michigan Army National Guard. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a 12-county disaster area last week, which includes Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties. As a result, the DNR temporarily closed several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails until safe access can be restored, including hazardous tree assessment and removal. ☹️ A-Jay

This one's been hashed over a few times. I like quality gear. However I believe I can get that in a rod with something sort of 'middle of the road' or perhaps just a bit more depending on manufacturer, if you smell what I'm cooking. I sold LTB & Victory rods and replaced them all with the new Avids, because I Like Them. Either way, none of my sticks regardless of $$ have ever helped me locate bass or tell me when or where to cast. It's not the arrow . . . . . A-Jay

Complications associated with this crazy Ice storm including but perhaps not limited to, no power or anything else for just under 2 weeks made posting video here impossible. Still got my workout's in but it was no doubt an extra challenge. But that's mostly resolved so here we go. Completed Giant Set Workout Day 2. Was nice to have light and some heat in the home gym. This one was a bit of a grinder but I tried to finish up strong. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Took another RECON Ride over to local Lake Menderchuck. It's looking even more open than my last visit. Probably will not make my predicted of the 11th (tomorrow) for total open water, but it shouldn't be but a few more days. Bigger problem is there is NO ACCESS. State/DNR owned roads leading to the lake are still littered with down trees and have yet to be cleared. Might need to zip on down there with the Stihl Farm Boss and give them a hand. Perhaps speed up the process a little. Be a pretty big bummer if the ice clears out and I have to just sit and look at it instead of launching the Lund. Just a wake up left ~ A-Jay

Pretty sure he just made an appearance on Dancing with the Stars ~ A-Jay

I stopped storing wet baits and oxidation challenges mostly resolved. Had to come up with a way to safely hang wet baits to dry before final storage. And that's all baits, treble hook and skirted. Some bassheads hang them from the inside/under side of hatch lids. Others use or drill small ventilation holes in storage boxes. The are a few storage solutions that come pre drilled. Super top end rigs have compartmental fan ventilation. In the end I rarely retain Actually rusted baits. A-Jay

The first time this happens to me, will be the one and only time that happens to me. A-Jay

We're OK. Thank you for asking. Ice and wind for three days. Minor property damage. We had no power for 12 days, kind of bogus. We managed though. Trees down all over the property being cleaned up this week. Look up Gaylord ,MI ICE strom. Like nothing I've ever seen nor want to ever see again. It will take years for this place to recover. A-Jay

Spectrum came through this afternoon with Cable, phone & internet all a go. Tree removal crew went a little wild today (IN THE SNOW) in a good way putting an impressive load of lumber to the ground and moving it out of here. Understandably, the trucks, trailers and bobcats are totally wiping out what used to be a several different lawns. Might be a 'let it all rest' year as far as yard work goes. Perhaps some reseeding. But there won't be many leaves/ acorns to clean. I like that. Probably going to be a week or so before were finished up here. A-Jay

LOL - I must be a glutton for punishment. Either way. Nice bass. A-Jay

Great Bass Guys~ And that 69.35 could be at or near the top for a good while. btw - Don't forget the one time Entry Fee – You must insult me at the beginning of your first post/entry. Go for it and lay it on thick, I can take it. A-Jay

Good Luck. Looks like it might be a little bumby out there next week. Stay Safe A-Jay

We finally got power back late yesterday afternoon. HUGE Thank you to ALL line lineman and folks involved. It's still on going as damaged trees and limbs continue to fall. No phone , cable or internet yet, but that won't stop me from loading the Lund. Access to Lake Menderchuck and open water may happen close to the same time later this week. Btw, my on sight meeting with the insurance adjuster should be fun. Team is about half way through the tree removal and clean up on our property. Been a heck of a week. A-Jay

Shimano Calcutta 200D ~ A-Jay I have & fish 3. Wish I had 3 more. Suits my style.

Nope. Sounds a little silly. Who would even consider doing something like that? Do the bass care or even know what a treble hook is ? Seems like total bunk to me. Btw, Doesn’t work on cranks or topwater baits either. A-Jay

Are you sure ? I thought that I already had them all . . . 🤓 A-Jay