Brian Needham

I got my invoice thusday so I should get mine back next week. cant wait to get them back 6 lews TP supertuned and bocas 2 cores supertuned, bocas, carbonex and a Dobyns rod that needed a guide (waiting on invoice) Mike must be backed up with lots of reels, it did take a little while, but I bet it was worth the wait. so yall better get in line and send em in.

to anyone that believes the globe does not have our level of violence or anyone that wants to know why please enjoy this read: http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2007/3417grossman_reprint.html School shooting info and the change of thought process article and video http://www.policeone.com/active-shooter/articles/2058168-Active-shooters-in-schools-The-enemy-is-denial/ great video http://www.policeone.com/training/videos/5954201-perspectives-lt-colonel-dave-grossman-on-school-violence-causes-response you might have to cut and paste the links, as I dont know how to make them clickable. we could quickly go into the realm of politics in this thread, I HOPE we do not cross that line. This a healthy talk we need to have. I believe the Col Grossman has it right, many may not. please agree to disagree and move on quickly.

I love "col. G".......he is one awesome person, smarter than a whip and his service to the country is life long. through his military service, teaching at West Point, and Arkansas State , and training courses he has touched 10000s of lives. While attending ASU, my sister was lucky enough to be his grad assisant for 2 years. the above article is great, as his many books are as well.

it really dont matter. as said before it is heavy enough. I choose to throw mine on a Lews TP paired with a dobyns dx743 on 12# line.

RW, that knot just looks "wadded" to me.......I know its not but it just looks weird cinched down. do you use this knot often?

i like the anaconda more than I like the thumper.

not knocking shaw, but that close up of the knot didnt look that pretty. I have always used the improved clinch, easy for me to tie and one I can make pretty stacked coils with.

traveler..... do your hands sweat bad in those gloves? they sound top-notch.

yes, the FootJoy rain soft are pretty good.....the winter soft is too.

then you arent buying enough fishing gear then !

I am throwing everything with a BC with the proper rod and reel I am throwing 1/8 ballheads with zoom trick worm. if only I could learn to skip now.

exactly what i needed, I went to the website earlier, but never clicked the picture of the model I was looking for. your info produced the EXACT chart I was looking for. THANKS

what are the IPT of the gear ratios shimano uses? never see them on TW or the like. please inform.

this is the reason Major League Fishing is the best, no dead fish.

I use the VMC spinshot hooks (love them) and I reel into the fish and lift the rod, no setting. Caught 4 pounders doing this. this is also Glenn's "method" of drop shot hook setting.

for me, its hard to beat the Tatsu. I had 10# on a spinning outfit this summer , and over the winter I will be putting it on everything.

I have bought 5 or 6 reconditioned on eBay and have had no issues..... and with people like dvt around I have no worries about buying reconditioned

I am going to say the lews tournament pro, I know I is not the team lews but it is lighter and a very high quality reel. I have a bunch and really like them and the lighter weight is nice too. Jmo

here is some pickwick reading for anyone interested, its a 5 part series , written by Roger Stegall noted Pickwick guide http://www.strikeking.com/journal/00055/5.php

so plano will be going under in 5-7 years, good to know.

I didnt know they put it online...........looks like I know what I am doing next few nights!

me too, 5.26 LMB

yeah RW, those numbers have my head spinning for sure. My mouth is watering for hungry bass especially if we can catch em on rage craws/jigs. 6 months away and I am already HIGHLY pumped for my 1st BR road trip. If I catch 10 in a day I feel like Bill Dance , LOL. I have heard nothing but good about Pickwick, and since I am basiclly in Memphis , I should have gone long time ago.

Just reserved my room at the inn for may 1-5 (gotta leave Sunday night) Who wants to prefish? Lol

thanks Long Mike! I almost posted the questions here, as I figured other attendees might have the same questions. I might just make a point to come this year, being so close and all. I always wanted to fish pickwick, just never drove the 2 hours..... which is good, been putting off buying spare tire for the trailer, lol.