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holy crap either I really SUCK at fishing or I am not fishing nearly enough... *sigh* AL

thank to everyone for being CIVIL about this discussion.. does the heart good to see.... OK maybe "close minded" was a poor way to word it... all I mean is some folks get things stuck in their craw and that is how it is.. no matter what you say or how you try to explain it to them with reason that is the way it is... period end of conversation thats all I intended to say... and y'all are right... freedom to express ones self IS a wonderful thing... and I will defend to my death that right... while lets hope it doesn't come to that though... ANYWAYS hahahaha another thing to note... ever notice how every generation they say BACK WHEN I WAS A KID... and THIS COUNTRY IS GOING TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET... its true think about it hahahaha its just human nature... with us its Back when I went to Basic.. hahahahahaha hope this clears a few of my comments up AL

I think some folks need to take a deep breath and then have a root beer or cream soda or something... I tell you I am the MOST over protective Father of 2 daughters you have EVER seen... TRUST ME.. I AM.. hahahaha anyways here is how I look at it... from birth to 7 the kids are young enough to see stuff like that ad and not understand it.. and if they do ask you can deflect with that is two guys being silly trying to sell something.. and leave it at that... THEN after they go to school... do you REALLY think that what is on that AD will effect them more than the kindergarten kid calling the teacher a *****? IT HAPPENS!!! How about when you go to Burger King and the 4 teenage boys are 10 feet way trying to be a "gangsta" and saying MFing this and MFing that every other word out of their mouth... THAT happens too... Do I think the ad is cool? *shrug* its advertising... its about Gulp being "natural" not about sex... SHEESH!!! Try to stop being so close minded... heck my daugher came home and was talking about BOB... and when I looked at her.. she explained to me what it means... talk about SHOCKED... she is 13... so no matter how much we shelter our kids.. I would rather them learn it at home than on the streets... so no an AD in a magazine doesn't upset me.. the other stuff does just my .02c worth AL

that is Confidence... and the ability to pull it off... *sigh* she is intelligent, talented AND pretty, her fiance is one lucky guy if you ask me... AL

he had the munchies and thought that the senko was a McDonalds french fry AL

I found the PERFECT Pattern two weeks ago when I caught that 5 pounder... a swim jig. I caught 13 bass in one day on a SMALL pond.... hahahahaha but since then I have not caught one bass *sigh* I can't find that new pattern... AL

I always read about "let the fish tell you what they want".. GOOD IDEA... but... HOW? Let me know how YOU find a pattern... the more specific the better... thanks for helping me be a better angler... AL

I just got this a few weeks ago... 5lbs 8 ounces... hope there are more 5+ pounders to catch this year.... I would be beside myself to get a 6 pounder this year...

Monte Python is AWSOME... nothing like having a Python addict start reciting Python when your 20 miles into a 25 mile Ruck March.. hahahaha that guy was hilarious!!!! Made that last 5 miles fly by! AL

Doug, That is an awsome idea... makes me wish I owned a boat!!!!... here is what you can do if you are serious about wanting to do something like that. Since you don't live near an actual Army Post just find out where your local Army National Guard or Army Reserve Center is and just call there and talk to the Unit Administrator, Let them know what you have in mind and then give them your contact information. It may take some time but the next Battle Assembly they will put out your offer and before you know it you will have soldiers calling you left and right for a free fishing trip... hahahaha us soldiers are cheap and jump at chances like that all the time Thanks AL

couple of pieces of advice 1. if your married remember she has been a single parent for a year... there WILL be an adjustment period. 2. Stuff is going to "bug you" for a long time for me its driving thru big cities and the "tornado sirens", they are exactly the same sound of the siren they used to warn us of incomming, and the 4th of July will never be fun again... just be aware... don't make a big deal of it... I just always make sure I mentally prepare myself when I have to drive to Milwaukee or when I know there is going to be fireworks, and I am ALWAYS indoors on Sat at noon when they test the sirens.. 3. CONTINUE TO WORK OUT... you will gain weight hahahhaaha when I first got back everyone wanted to fatten me up since I "lost so much weigh" hahaha I just got INTO shape and they wanted me to get out of shape... and the home cooking.. MMMMMMMMM man... fat fat fat.. but good good good... 4. If you feel like you need to talk to someone TALK TO SOMEONE... it takes a bigger man to admit that he isn't handling being back in the world than one that holds it all in and beats the crap out of a spouse or worse you have to take care of yourself... 5. DON'T let the boat monkey anywhere near you... with all that pay you have saved up he is going to be screaching at the top of his lungs... 6. ENJOY THE FISHING... it was the ticket for me getting my head back on straight... welcome back SFC Algiere

my 50lb power pro laughs at fingernail clippers then farts in their general direction... I have a pair of scissors in my bag exclusively for braid. AL

I have one of those and I LOVE IT... especially on small lakes around here... very good for the money... I would buy another one if I were to break this one AL

boy could I tell y'all some stories about jinxs with my job... but I won't bore you will them on this thread... I haven't really gotten any jinxes yet in fishing... but I am still trying to find my lucky hat and shirt... soon as I find those though... WATCH OUT.. hahahahaha AL

Yep after buying everything under the sun this winter and reading and studying tactics... tomorrow I will put it all to the test for the first time... now will I catch a fish? hahahah I HOPE SO!!! I am driving down to Illinois to go fishing with my dad and step-brother who manages a wetland so HOPEFULLY he will be able to put me on some serious fish!!! I have the two new Curados, and my one new OLD style BSF all spooled up I am SOOO ready to get them out on the water... I also have the new GLoomis/St Croix/Falcon rods in the Plano Rod holder... I have the tools/bait/desire to catch some fish... I just hope I have the skill I have the camera charging right now so HOPEFULLY if the Bass Gods smile on me I will have some pictures to post on Monday.... Even if I don't catch a thing... this is the first time I have taken leave (vacation) in quite some time so just being away is going to be relaxing, I just have to remember to leave my cell phone turned off hahahahaha AL

Well in the interest of full disclosure, we showed up on the 31st of march at our faithful honey hole and there was a chain across the boat ramp and a sign that said "no more fishing, lake closed" > :'( Someone bought the property and closed it to the public. What a way to spend a morning after a 2 1/2 hour drive, filled with anticipation. We went to another lake and caught tons of fish but nothing bigger than 4-5 lbs. So I am probably the first to fall in this thread. Do I win something for losing first? ;D ehhh relax... you still have all year... just lets not try to be TOO specific next time ;D I am going down to Illinois this afternoon and WANT to be on the lake first thing in the morning... but it doesn't look good for the hometeam... but I am working on that... either way I plan on fishing tomorrow and Friday for the first time this year.. wish me luck AL

*sigh* our season doesn't start till the first Saturday in May :'( I am going to take leave and go to Illinois and fish over the Easter break... WOOO HOOOOO AL

very cool... wish there was a way I could thank him personally.. LOL don't see him coming to Manitowoc anytime soon now I want a BIG picture of that boat for my background! AL

LUNKERVILLE ROCKS!!!!!!! Mike is an excellent host and the show is always intertaining AL

pictures pictures pictures!!!! I want to see pictures!!!! AL

I saw a picture of it somewhere... I can't find one now... I want to see another picture of the boat I want to find more info about this guy... any fan of the Military has a fan in me... here is what I found but no Picture *sigh* California pro Mike Reynolds is one of the few anglers in the Elite Series field who has a boat design that doesn't promote a particular sponsor. Instead, Reynolds' design is a tribute to the United States armed forces. Reynolds came up with the concept himself and paid his own money to have the design applied to the boat. The wrap features the seals of the branches of the American military and a large message that reads "These Colors Don't Run". Reynolds said he chose the design to honor Americans fighting overseas. He said he wanted to show his gratitude to those soldiers, who he said make it possible for he and other anglers to pursue careers as professional fishermen. Reynolds earned the immediate respect of two servicemen at last week's event on Lake Amistad. After following Reynolds in the tournament, Mark Cory, an active duty U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant at Randolph AFB, and Greg Perkins, a former U.S. Marine, presented Reynolds with an American flag, which he carried with him onto the weigh-in stage on the final day. AL

my goal is a 6 this next year but if I get my first 5 lber I will be VERY happy... I got a nice 4 this last year and I hope to best that... AL

hahaha cool picture though isn't it? AL

I couldn't help it.. I saw kickin bass and picked it up... even with new tube "stopper" in it I could smell the garlic... I mean WOW!!!!!! I had it in my car and after a couple of days I had to take it out... I thought the jar had sprung a leak... nope its just that strong!!!! Can't wait to use it on some senkos!!! AL

very cool... that was some funny stuff... AL