SPEEDBEAD.

Agree with both above. I have the 7'6" H Okuma w/ a 301 Cardiff or 301 Curado D (great deal purchased around $100) What I am throwing for the day will typically determine what reel I use. Like Rick, I also like the 20lb CXX for most of my applications. Larger baits (4oz and over) I will typically switch to Triple Fish Camoescent 25lb and a 401 Cardiff.

I suppose we can give him a pass since he is 15, he is still a boy... Get that crap out of your system Dockmaster. ;D

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I still stand by my statement, a simple task perform by a manager or an honest employee would have prevented this. I've seen at it K-mart. Some people would buy something, go back to electronic grab a 20" LCD TV and try carry it out the door while some employee would just see the receipt and let them walk out the door. It didn't happen at my store, but the loss and prevention manager told me it happen at other stores and he told me when someone shows you a receipt, read the dates and the items. All I'm saying is, if employees knew how do their job they wouldn't be having this problem. To me, that thinking is akin to saying that because someone forgot to lock their doors then it it their own fault someone stole their stuff. How about if I let my Antivirus software lapse for a month and someone steals my bank information? Is that not a crime? Many thefts can be prevented and big box stores do little to curb the practice, however it is still wrong. Honestly, I dont see any other valid perspective. To me, rationalizing his actions by placing blame on store employees is criminal thinking.

The only thing I have to add to Tin's recommendations: spell your screen name correctly. It's FISHING, not FISHIGN. Good luck.

Oh sure....look at the midgets ganging up!! ;D Even though he looks like a fifth grader, I know Dan is a little older than 15.... ;D

Dan, the big question is.... Was it as good as the place we ate in WV? That dinner was the sheet!

Seriously, every time I say this, I am not joking. ADOPT ME! ;D

As far as size goes, that will vary depending on the particular bait. As far as brands go, you can't beat the Owner Hyperwire IMO.

What is an "explanation" point? :-? Is that the point in time when you tell your parents about not liking girls anymore? Dan? ;D lol. Shut up Wayne. I wrote that after I had just come home from a long evening at the Botanical Gardens viewing Christmas decorations so needless to say, I was not very alert. Brotha, let me give you a little advice. When your rebuttal to a "coming out" joke includes the phrases BOTANICAL GARDENS and CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, it doesn't help your case one bit. ;D Look at it this way, at least you guys can still fish down there. ;D

Man Simp...You want to talk about someone who has everything? I drew the "Daiwa Demon" himself , Jimzee. Still waiting on one thing to come yet and the package will be out to you Blaine.

What is an "explanation" point? :-? Is that the point in time when you tell your parents about not liking girls anymore? Dan? ;D

It's like being stoned and talking to Buddah. ;D What's wrong with that? I dont have anyone in mind, but someone who is at the top of their game reading electronics would be fun to spend a day with.

The 'Cracker is a nice bait, but surely you dont rank it above a Mattlures Hard Gill for actually imitating a live bluegill....

If you want to hear a really, really good story... Ask Fourbizz for his opinion on the company and their products. ;D

Dont get too mushy on me.... ;D Again, Jack, hope all works out well for you and the wife.

Jose Aldo is a bad little dude at 145. He just took out Mike Brown (who beat Faber twice) like it was his freakin' job!!! I still think BJ would walk all over him.

Two suggestions: 1. Make sure your boots/shoes are not tied too tight. Tight boots = decreased circulation = cold feet. 2. Make sure you are not wearing multiple pairs of socks for the same reason above. If you are not moving around the boat very much, they make boot insulators typically used for cold weather tree stand hunting. You wont be very mobile, but your feet will definitely feel warm.

Jack, PM dick. He qualifies as a guru.

I didnt care for them. I like the Berkley Paddletails and the Original Basstrix much better. Reaction Strike = FAIL

I would believe that when I saw it....

I think Frank Mir is the best HW, not named Lesnar, in the UFC. His jitz game is sick, especially for a HW.

What are your opinions on the Maxxum line of Minn Kotas, specifically the 70? Currently have a 55lb Endura on the back, but I am tired of not having a bow mounted motor. Thanks fellas.

Kent, I have all three of the lures (four if you count the Hardgill) mentioned and they will be coming with me on the Roadtrip. The Baby Bass Wake Jr actually came from Jay (full of mojo, I presume). ;D I also think you could get bit in your waters on a Triple Trout, Hyper Herring or Bull Shad.

My HERO wore a badge on his shirt for 28 yrs and beat my ars when I needed it and gave me unconditional love.. My HERO is my DAD! Tiger is just an athlete who knows how to swing a club. That's it, nothing more. I don't understand how the woman he slept with can so easily come forward. I mean come on ladies, nothing quite so lady like then coming out on national t.v to tell the world how much of a ***** you are. They knew he was married and chose to lay with him. Tiger has kids of his own...He was a hero to somebody by your definition.