NateFollmer

They replaced my rod that I had for 3 days. It broke right above the next to last guide... No questions asked! I just busted my crossfire combo also so we'll see if that gets the same treatment

My WalMart doesn't have any wood... Jerks! That's some cheap wood you got there

I think you punch the fish in the head when you're going to keep it, that way it doesn't suffer... Do you mean this? http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1248137420

Ah that sucks. Maybe I should take up striper fishing That's what I love about Raystown though, it's either HOT or it sucks, there's not in between haha. Buzz - I haven't been up yet this year but everyone I have talked to said it's not producing too well. I bet it has something to do with them draining it plus the increased heat (i think it started getting hot as they were re filling it, so it may have effected the fish).

Negative. Check craft stores or hardware stores. If you have a Michael's near you, they sell carving products for dirt cheap (plus you may be able to find a 40 to 50% off coupon for Michaels, they always have one available). Edit: http://dealspl.us/michaels-coupons there it is. Just keep watching that site, as soon as 1 expires, they just post a new one. My wife uses them all the time.

Good point. But does this mean it take more energy (or time) for a deep fish to come shallow (by their own means, not from being caught)?

This may not apply to you because I don't think you have muskie or pike to worry about but if you find what looks to be a sweet spot, but it's dead, you may have stumbled upon an area that's holding one of these toothy creatures. I see it a lot in Raystown, you'll find a great looking structure point, maybe even the perfect piece of structure, and it's a dead zone OR you pull in a Muskie. If bass aren't on the top of the food chain where you fish, just keep looking for good structure that ISN'T holding a gator

Boat.. Jon Boats are like fall out shelters... You'll have it a lifetime if you maintain it.

I think it does that because when you select how long you want to log in for. Even if you leave the site, I think you're still technically signed in.

Ah I love learning knots... even though I only use the same 4 over and over haha that sebile looks hard to tie, Ill need to find a diagram. I can't watch people tie and then re do it. I'm strange like that haha

Roadwarrior, is that similar to a nail-less nail knot? It looks really close to what I tie my fly tippets on with.

nice job! Never been to that lake before. You'll get em next time haha

I think he is asking which organization is more elite... Personally, I like both series. I think FLW is more... I don't know... non fishing friendly? (you have sponsors like Kellogg's, Fribeeze, etc...). Is one better than the other in terms of talent? I don't think so, but being a Bassmaster Elite angler is what everyone seems to want to be, so Bassmasters gets my vote! I'd fish either though if I had the chance

You are just a wealth of information I'll try some of those fishing only beaches in dewey if I can't get anything out of the bay/ocean transition... I have an old surf rod my great gram used to fish with down in Florida (she was one of those people that live in Florida in the winter and here in PA in the summer). It's an antique though and I would like to keep it for a man cave that will never get finished

DEET is the best insect repellent hands down, but if you are worried about the smell, try something natural like lemongrass oil. Bugs hate it and it even smells kind of nice. I don't know if it effects fishing at all, but it works!

Man, look at it this way... It can only get better. I try to laugh everything off because dwelling over bad experiences are just going to make it worse. There has to be a plus side to everything... Now who wants a hug?

I'm not really sure where I'm going to be fishing yet haha. I know I don't want to fish from the beach (tried that once, I don't have the proper equipment to do that). I think there was a spot in Lewes or near there where the ocean entered the bay. It had some nice rip rap (is it still called rip rap in salt? I think I'm talking about a Jettie lol). I was going to try there. I want to stay as close to the water as possible and not fish off of a super tall pier. I was going to throw some Hollow Belly Swimbaits, Rapala Countdowns and other larger jerkbaits. The Capt. I was talking to (the guy that owned the tackle shop) said they should all work this time of year. He also said Jigs would be worthless because of the undertow. I guess I need to figure out WHAT I want to target before I just start tossing lures out. I used to fish in the bay with squid and catch flounders, but I want to target something different. More like stripers or snook. I used to catch Kingfish when I would go to Beach Haven, that was pretty fun (I was 7 at the time though haha). I saw some fishing reports of guys catching smaller hammerhead and mekos, but I'm pretty sure my tackle couldn't handle something like that The guys at the tackle shop said they could give me more info when I stop in, but I wanted to do a little more research BEFORE I got there so I'm a little more prepared. I know it all depends on the tide and such but would you recommend in terms of time of day?

I agree with everything you said Glenn. I'm not here to brag AT ALL but I hate the age I'm at right now. I hate being lumped into this generation. Most people my age DON'T want to work for anything. They want everything handed to them. Everyone says I'm a 50 year old man in a 23 year olds body. I hate social networking (I don't do the myspace, facebook... this is about as close to social networking as I get), I feel my generation relies too much on technology and it's making them lazy (yeah that sounds funny coming from myself because I'm a programmer, but its true ). When I approach companies, I don't expect to be put on the free ride list because I know I'll have to prove myself to them. Honestly, I'm happy with promoting the products I believe in and getting a discount in return (I don't care how small it is, it's still less than I would pay in stores for promoting something I use). Everyone always asks me how I'm so mature (HA) for my age and where I got my work ethics from. All I can say is, I was brought up right and I worked for EVERYTHING I wanted. I'd feel like I was cheating a company if they handed me stuff and I didn't do anything in return. When you're on a companies staff, you're an employee for that company. If you don't work at your normal job, you don't get paid. Treat it as such for sponsorships too! I know this sounds like I'm bragging and I don't mean to be bragging at all. I just need to defend the few of us youngster's that still have a work ethic!

Thanks SirSnookalot. I have been talking to a local tackle shop down there and they have been pretty helpful. I know it's going to be tough fishing, especially since I have no experience in fishing tidal waters OR salt. When I say bass tackle, I'm talking 65lb braid on 7 ft. heavy action rods I'm only going to be there for 3 days and probably only get to fish for 1 of those days so I figured I'd just try and use what I already have. I'll let you know how it goes

Reeling them in steadily is not the only way to fish them. Yeah, I realize that, that's why I was asking HOW they were fished weightless.

We could have sunk that day will how big the waves were (we were using a little rowboat with a trolling motor). If I didn't keep the front into the waves, it would almost flip us... I think the banana superstition is a fact... NO BANANA'S PEOPLE!

People of Delaware! I am coming to the area next week to do some salt fishing. I will only be fishing from shore and I was wondering if any of you guys could give me some tips on where to go. I really only want to use my bass tackle (swimbaits, larger jigs, etc...), simply just to prove I can do it and because I'm cheap Any advice you could give would be awesome!

I saw a video of guys that mounted skateboard wheels to it and used it for a skateboard... They actually had a very hard time breaking the thing! (besides the glass) I want to see any laptop (besides a Panasonic tough book) do that! Pointless I know.... If you have a laptop, I don't think they are targeting you with this device. It's more like people who need a laptop or some other mobile device, this is a quick and easy solution for them.

He also loves to catch carp on a fly. They love nymphs soaked in vanilla (I put a paper towel dipped in vanilla in my fly box and they all pick up the scent). Carp almost always get you down to your backing haha I just got into fly fishing this year and it has to be just as exciting as fishing with a jig or topwater!

How can you run them weightless? If I don't use a weighted hook or swimming jig the money minnows just twist like crazy! I can get Shadalicious swimbaits to run weightless though?