jbsoonerfan

Well, I made a really tough decision today. I have been a volunteer fireman for the last 11 years. I have seen and been through things that most people shouldn't see. I loved serving my community and loved serving with my brothers. That being said, when I got on the dept. I was single and had all the time in the world to go fight fires, work wrecks, do lift assists, etc. But since then I have taken over a new role as a step dad and I just haven't had the time to be there for the dept. like I should have. Between my 3 girls they played in 314 games in 2021, basketball and softball combined, and I coached in a lot of those games. We had a meeting this past Wed. and we went over the numbers of calls made the past year and I realized I was hurting the dept. by not being there. One of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but after a few days of thinking, I turned my badge and radio in today. I didn't want to, but I want these guys to be able to replace me with someone that can be there more than I can. All I could tell them was my family comes first and I won't miss being with them so I can sit at home just in case we get a call.

Lol, I'm sorry you have no idea what combos I use.

I did what I could. Great cause!!!!

If 6.5 oz vs 7.6 oz makes a difference to you in a reel, maybe it's time to take up a new hobby.

I love it, the best IMO! I use a ton of it during the summer cooking out. If you ever need any, just let me know and I will send you some free of charge. They have spicy and chipotle as well. I usually just get the original because my kids like it best. We eat it with a lot of stuff. Just PM me when you need some and it's on me.

I've straightened a lot of hooks...............but never on a fish. Hung or rocks, wood, etc. and using braid, yea, it happens. No one is straightening a hook on a fish if they are using the correct gear (line, rod, reel). I assume we are talking bass fishing.

I use 2 different rods. A hard jerkbait is a M XF and a soft jerkbait like a fluke is a MH F. Reason being, I am usually using a heavy wire EWG hook with the fluke. I sometimes only use a 1/8 oz weight or could be a 3/8 oz on a Carolina rig.

Owner hyper weld is all I will use now. I have tried them all. They "catch" less grass than any of the other ones. I fish a lot of grass with a lipless and this played a major factor for me. If you are fishing open water, any of them will work.

I know you have moved on from Costa, but I will say this about ANY pair of sunglasses you intend to buy. Go try them on!!!! I have owned 8 or 9 pair of Oakleys and 4 or 5 pair of Costas. I can tell you from experience that I didn't try some of them on before I bought them and I hated them. It sucks dropping $150 on a pair of glasses and you hate the way they fit. Especially if you are wearing them 6-8 hours on the water.

I haven't fished a lot of Northern lakes in OK. But in March I am looking for the warmest water I can find, I don't care about the clarity. You say mid March, depending on the weather we get the next couple months that could mean low 40's to mid to upper 40's. Depending on a number of other factors as well, but that is my guess. Also, I am in Southern OK so our lakes will warm a little quicker. I would look at topo maps of the lake and get an idea of areas that interest you. I would make way points and run to those areas and check the temp and clarity. If the water is mid to upper 40's and it's muddy, I would fish it. If it's low 40's, I might try to find clearer water. It also depends on what you prefer to throw. If you are a jerkbait, a-rig, paddletail, type of guy, I would find clear water. If you like a lipless, chatterbait, spinnerbait, etc then dirty water will be ok. About as far North as I have gone in March is Okemah and I ALWAYS target the grass on the North end of the lake. Water is usually dirty but a spinnerbait will get it done.

Not top heavy like I thought???? The SEC went 0-3 against the Big 12 in bowl games. The Big 12 is supposedly a trash conference. What happened? Like I have said all along, outside of the few SEC teams that are at the top every year, the rest of the conference is average at best. Please don't start with the excuses.....every team could have one or more. EDIT - After all is said and done the SEC will have went 6-8 in bowl games. 3 of those wins belonging to Bama or Georgia and one loss belonging to one of them. That means the rest of the conference was 3-7. It just means more!!!!

I only eat Bridgford beef jerky!

SPRO Wameku shad in Delta Craw - 7.1

Okay, I have always said that 4 teams is all you need to find a true champion in college football. I would venture to say that 90% of the time, that is correct. Bama and UGA are the best no doubt. That being said. After the 3 games I watched today and the games yesterday, along with a couple others. I can't imagine how exciting it would be if the games meant you got to move on for a chance at the NC. I think it's time to move to 12, at least 8. NO, I don't think there are 12 teams that could win it every year, but I think giving them a chance would at least make the games mean more to everyone involved. If OSU, ND, tOSU, Utah, Baylor and Ole Miss though a win got them just one step closer, imagine how much more exciting it could have been.its been Bama and Georgia's year all year, but these games have been great and could have had so much more on the line that would have made them even better.

Maybe they should have this QB try to kick a FG.

I have no idea if this kid is the future, but if this is Ole Miss' next guy, I think they will be alright.

Hate to see that for Corral(sp) I suppose that is why we see so many opt outs.

Yep, he's a Freshman though. I remember getting it done too quickly myself. Lol

Another great one on our hands. The Freshman comes in and delivers.

Sweet beaver in Low Blow, 1/4 oz weight, #3 Trokar flipping hook I went through about 6 bairs but settled on that lol

The OSU vs ND game. Not an OSU fan at all, but that was an incredible come back. I get up to grab a beer and pee and seems like they score twice in this one. Gonna be a lot of people out there saying Utah should have been in one of those spots yesterday.

This is one heck of a game!!!!

Took yall long enough to get it though. I teach 12 year olds, I understand how long it takes to get the point across.

South Carolina won yesterday. Do NOT discredit this conference over bowl season. ?

Let's talk about how bad Michigan is. Geez!!!!!