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Interesting. Oddly enough, they still show their rainwear in a ton of their branding photo's all around the website. I hope they didn't discontinue making rainwear, because I have a suit from there's and if I'm unable to get a replacement in the event of something happening to mine, I'm going to be ticked...

I get their email newsletter and they always have a different item on the "Deal of the Day". They had two pieces of raingear on there last week for a pretty decent price. As far as being discontinued, I don't know.

You need to elaborate ??

Who all do we have signed up Deak?

If you can do this pattern on some other baits, I'd love to send you a few.

I won't comment on my inventory, for fear that my wife may someday see this post.

Quit telling everyone about the top secrets crankbaits that us crankbait guys are using Next thing you know, everyone will be buying up all the old Risto Raps and Wiggle Warts.

Interestingly enough, they don't even offer a stickbait style worm.

Browsing through my local shop last night I noticed that they now carried the Googan line of plastic baits. I've heard a lot of talk about these baits (and this thread is not about your opinion of the guys who run this company), so I picked up a few packs and checked out the baits. They seem well made and nicely packaged. The colors looked good and the shapes of the bait looked great too. However, what turned me away was the $6.99 price tag at my shop. At that price, I'll stick to my Rage Tail and Netbait plastics. So my question for you guys is have any of you guys tried these things yet? How do they work compared to some of the other more established brands out there?

That's not true. You're fairly close to a Cabelas, BassPro, and SFT Tackle. All of which carry numerous high end reels, not to mention there are quite a few Field and Stream stores near you as well that carry a decent selection of higher end reels as well. That being said, my vote goes to the Chronarch MGL. No issues with drag slipping on up close and personal fish while flipping.

Sign me up!

Sorry @deaknh03 I pm'd you a few days ago and I noticed you hadn't been online so I figured I would take over. If you want to run it, feel free my friend

Please see @deaknh03 's thread.

I've never had issues with the Lucky Craft hardware/hooks. I have had lots of split rings straighten out on my Rapala jerkbaits. The Megabass Katsauge hooks bend out on me basically every time I boat flip any fish. I just can't trust those hooks unless I'm using spinning gear with lighter line and drag. My adoption center is always looking to find lonely tackle a new home.

I think I know what this is about ? Can't wait until you open back up. I have a few reels that need their winter tune up.

Honestly can't say. I use Pointers way more than I use 110's.

There are so many good hook options out there these days. The thing about jerkbaits is that different hooks can change the float/sink/suspend of a bait, and because of that, I will swap out my hooks based on what I need my baits to do. Some of my go-to's are: Owner ST36 Owner STX38 Zo Wire (thinner/lighter version of the ST36) Gamakatsu Short Shake Magic Eye Round Bend Gamakatsu TGW Nano (thinner/lighter version) Megabass Katsauge Out barbs (spinning setups only, and DO NOT boat flip with these) I prefer a shorter shank, and lighter wire, and most importantly a round bend. I feel that because a jerkbait is a bait that a fish will smack at, rather than inhale, the round bend gets me a better hook up ratio than an EWG.

I'm just wondering how I'm going to manage my fantasy team this season with all these fresh faces around. And I totally agree with A-Jay here. There's going to be 2-3 names on there that we may not know right now, but by the end of the season we're going to be saying "Whoa, this guy is the real deal."

2019 Bassmaster Elite Series Field BASS just released the 2019 elite series field. Some fresh faces on here, and a few coming over from the FLW it seems. 1. Matt Arey Shelby, N.C. 2. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C. 3. Drew Benton Panama City, Fla. 4. Stetson Blaylock Benton, Ark. 5. Scott Canterbury Odenville, Ala. 6. Quentin Cappo Prairieville, La. 7. Brandon Card Knoxville, Tenn. 8. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, La. 9. Hank Cherry Lincolnton, N.C. 10. Gary Clouse Winchester, Tenn. 11. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 12. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, S.C. 13. Keith Combs Huntington, Texas 14. Drew Cook Midway, Fla. 15. John Crews Jr. Salem, Va. 16. Clent Davis Montevallo, Ala. 17. Rob Digh Denver, N.C. 18. Greg DiPalma Millville, N.J. 19. Seth Feider Bloomington, Minn. 20. Micah Frazier Newnan, Ga. 21. David Fritts Lexington, N.C. 22. Chris Groh Spring Grove, Ill. 23. Jeff Gustafson Keewatin, Canada 24. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, Tenn. 25. Ray Hanselman Del Rio, Texas 26. Jamie Hartman Newport, N.Y. 27. Matt Herren Ashville, Ala. 28. Dale Hightower Manford, Okla. 29. Harey Horne Bella Vista, Ark. 30. Derek Hudnall Newport, N.Y. 31. Mike Huff Corbin, Ky. 32. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, Ala. 33. Carl Jocumsen Frisco, Texas 34. Chris Johnston Otonabee, Ontario, Canada 35. Cory Johnston Cavan, Ontario, Canada 36. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 37. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, Fla. 38. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, La. 39. Shane Lehew Charlotte, N.C. 40. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, Tenn. 41. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, N.C. 42. Lee Livesay Longview, Texas 43. Ed Loughran III Mechanicsville, Va. 44. Bill Lowen Brookville, Ind. 45. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 46. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, Texas 47. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, Fla. 48. Chad Morgenthaler Reeds Spring, Mo. 49. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, Va. 50. Brock Mosley Collinsville, Miss. 51. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, Conn. 52. David Mullins Mount Carmel, Tenn. 53. Luke Palmer Coalgate, Okla. 54. Garrett Paquette Canton, Mich. 55. Chad Pipkens Lansing, Mich. 56. Clifford Pirch Payson, Ariz. 57. Brett Preuett Monroe, La. 58. Cliff Prince Palatka, Fla. 59. Tyler Rivet Raceland, La. 60. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 61. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, Ohio 62. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 63. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, Texas 64. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, La. 65. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, Fla. 66. Frank Talley Temple, Texas 67. Patrick Walters Summerville, S.C. 68. Bill Weidler Helena, Ala. 69. Clark Wendlandt Leander, Texas 70. Brad Whatley Bivins, Texas 71. Jake Whitaker Fairview, N.C. 72. Jason Williamson Wagener, S.C. 73. Jay Yelas Lincoln City, Ore. 74. Chris Zaldain Laughlin, Nev.

One night huh? They call that January and February here.

I'll tell you what is was...

Pheasant hunting in Pennsylvania.

Looks like you lost your mouse... ?

I'm betting your settings on your reel weren't right for the lure you were using, not that your reel wasn't spooling the line properly. I've thrown every jerkbait under the sun and I've never experienced this.

Yeah, I'm calling BS. That fish is likely a healthy 5, but certainly no 9. And out of the Alleghany River too, HA!!! This fish below was 23" and only a measly 3-6 (post spawn). Poor girl barely fought, she must have just finished spawning. I'm guessing this fish at a healthy state would be in the 6lb range.