KU_Bassmaster.

Lab, Golden, Chesapeake That's the way I would go ... in that order. I have had a Golden and have a Lab right now. I pretty much view them as the same "breed" in a way. Very similar character and traits. A Golden requires a lot more maintenance with all their hair though. I think Chesapeakes by nature don't have as strong of drive to please than the two others. I believe they are a pretty stubborn dog and therefore a little hard to train. I do think they are the strongest swimmers out of the bunch though.

ice out to 50* - Deep cranks and jigs 50*-60* Jerkbaits and lipless cranks 60* to spawn time - Jerkbaits, lipless cranks, shallow cranks targeting isolated pieces of cover For me it seems like the magic number around here is 55* and whole lake starts waking up and it seems like you can find active fish just about anywhere.

Big ouch!!!!

I think I would push it and go for the 23 oz Gusto.

I very rarely get hungry while fishing. Don't know why?? But the minute I am off the water, that's a different story. I always bring about a gallon of water and my tackle bag always has a couple protein bars should I get hungry. A lot of times too I chew pistachios like most people chew sunflower seeds.

Wow!!!! The Mojo was witness to the crime. ;D ;D Do you think if Howell would have won The Classic he would have given the MOJO back??? Nice touch

Priceless

No kidding. They had enough confidence in him to put him on Law down the stretch

1st one: Mouth of 6 Body of 4 4 lbs 12 0z 2nd one: Looks dense 2 lbs 13 oz

It's a relative .... Keep on, keepn' on!!!!

1/2 oz chrome w/ blue back

Yeah I went out in the backyard and fished the newly formed lake. Man!!!!!! I think that the most rain we have got it quite some time. I didn't catch anything in the backyard, but I am hitting the basement tonight. :-? :-[

Alpster, what have you got yourself into??? : ;D Sounds like you guys should have a great time. Safe travels.

That game was INCREDIBLE!!!!! Sorry, I can't say I am disappointed ;D ;D ;D Acie Law is out of this world. That guy needs more pub. I like to think I follow college b-ball pretty closely especially Big 12. I had never even heard of him until the game in Lawrence. Since then I have really been paying attention. No doubt in my mind he is a first team All-American. And then there is Kevin Durant. He gets the pub and deservedly so. I think he should be a first teamer too.

Be careful guys. I heard Long Mike has very expensive taste for beer ... Samuel Adams' Utopias at about $100 a bottle. http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/02/10/ultimate.beer/ ;D ;D ;D Nice work Mike and a very generous offer.

Saw the first Robin hopping around the yard today ...... Another nice day ..... stuck inside again :-[

To me it sounds like Wal-Mart is maybe hand picking which stores or regions to sell tackle. I know my local Wal-Mart has cut down there fishing stuff by half over the winter and when I was in there a few weeks ago an employee said they were going to cut it in half again. Sounds like other ones are actually expanding??

Hmmmmmmm. Sounds pretty good to me especially #3.

After much pondering I decided to go with the Curado. I went to BPS and held them both side by side and the Curado seemed a tad more solid and smooth. I am one of those people who can't choose the lesser of two options. I will drive myself crazy with the "If I would have spent X amount more" That X amount (w/in reason of course) is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

ne of my dad's buddies has: PRIDE on his truck AND JOY on his boat

Yesterday was GORGEOUS here and man did I have the fishing itch. Had way too much crap to do though :'( :'(. Soon, very soon!!!!

Shimao Curado 200 B5 - 5:1 gear ratio Shimano Compre Crankbait rod - MH, Moderate Fast action Gamma Co-Poly in 10 lbs test Favorite cranks - Strike King Series 4S, Lucky Craft RC 3.5, Lucky Craft Flat CB, Bomber Square A, Rapala DT10 & 16, Norman DD22, Rat-l-Traps

You hear it so often and it's so cliche', but it is so true. Hate to hear about your unfortunate circumstances at the moment though. Hang tough.

I love it. I personally think it has little to on effect on the fishery.

I've been absolutely slaying them on the helicopter lure. 8-)