SPEEDBEAD.

Dont use all of it though.....Your team will still need it too. I hear Depends tend to chaffe your arse.

Thanks for the clarification : A good story is a good story, and I think if it vaguely applies to the topic in this instance.....who really cares?

Last year, my tourney partner hooked a snapping turtle on a Crigged worm. Very entertaining watching him try and get the hook out. The only time something like this happened to me, I was fly fishing back in the day. I was casting dry flies and it was getting toward sunset, so the hatch was going off great. I pulled my back cast and let it fly forward. Fly line landed in the water, but the tippet was magically hovering in mid air.... I look at the end of the line and what do I see? A freaking bat. I hate bats. That quick little sucker swooped down and picked my fly out of mid air. Little fella really impressed me that night. A quick backward snap of the rod and the guy next to me got up close and personal with Mr. Bat. After a few choice words were spoken, the bat somehow came free. I found it entertaining, the guy with me did not. LOL

Well, depending on how quick you intend on buying the rod, I can give you a full report on how it performs toward the end of next month at Guntersville. I have the 7'6" Flippin Stick

I like the feeling on mine too. Of course, I cant give an accurate fishing picutre since all I have done with it is look at it in the basement LOL

Thank you fellas. I get my paycheck from the second job this evening, and I think I have an idea what I am going to buy. Great input!!!

I have seen quite a few posts on here regarding the effectiveness of the Karu lures. Nothing negative that I have seen. Skirt colors are great on his site too!!!

I read a post by Mattlures the other day that got me thinking. It's really a simple thought, one that applies to just about any lure choice while fishing. How do you determine whether you should be fishing a hard plastic swimbait or one of the soft plastic ones? Matt basically made the point that each one is a tool that has its time and place. I want to know what those times and places are and why? LOL Fourbizz already answered a number of my questions, thought I would throw this one out there for everyone else. Thanks in advance!!! Wayne

How does water clarity affect the sonar picture? Bud, you still intend on coming to Guntersville? I want to see one in action!!!!!!

Its cool Ronnie, just bustin your chops a little RW, that is something I will never be late for (except maybe if the fish are biting) Muddy....right back at ya LOL

You guys are all AWESOME!!!!!!! Flech, thanks for the offer but as Ronnie said, the main issue is finding one. I never imagined it could be this difficult. I have a 9.5 sitting in my garage right now that a buddy loaned me, thinking it was good to go. Unfortunately, I spent Sunday attempting to start it with no luck. So, we are still in the same predicament. After looking it over, I dont know that I would trust it for a week of fishing. The last thing I want to do is watch Ronnie paddle across Guntersville using his hand as an oar. LOL Thanks again for the support fellas.

Thanks everyone for looking, we really appreciate it. Ronnie, my name is Wayne LOL

It has just kind of picked up Mike. I promised Jimzee some Yuengling, RW some dark beer from the local brewery and GHOTI is getting whatever I feel like Care to partake, Mike? Like I said, I am not getting loaded, just providing some beverages...

Appalachian Brewing Company. A local brewery that produces some fine stuff.

Are you kidding?? The closer to skunked these guys get, the better the stories will be! Besides, I will have some cool pictures of SPEEDBEAD after I lose my temper and toss him in the water if we get SKUNKED. There is a link on the Roadtrip website to order licenses 'on line' also. Ronnie You wont have to throw me in....I will toss myself in the water for you THERE'S YOUR PICS!!!!! LOL

Why that's a good question Wayne. I would not only like to see it in person, I would like to get some feedback from one of them 10lb Guntersville Bass, if you know what I mean. Ronnie And I would be more than honored to lip that bad girl for ya

Thats freakin awesome man!!!!!!!! Congrats and dont blink

Bizz, any chance that he will have that before Guntersville? I would like to see it in person....LOL Great looking stuff you got there!!!!!!!!

I tried with a baitcaster one time (on purpose) and was so discouraged I never tried again. It did allow me to laugh at myself for quite a while that day though..... I am sure w/ time on the water, you could do it. Like RW said though, why? LOL

Members only- Nice try tho........... Speaking of Members Only....I am sure the Depends crew will have some guys that still have these jackets in their closet. NIIIIIIIIIIIIICE.......Very fashionable : LOL

Oh where, oh where has Long Mike gone.... Oh where, oh where could he be..... Probably pooping. In his pants. On his rascal scooter.

Does anyone know when ice out happens in Vermont? I got no idea...

From what I have been told, the lake butts up against the back yard. I will check out the Google Earth, always forget about that. Thanks Tony

Thats what I was thinking. I was reading along and saw baseball game, then topwater smallies.....then looked at the date. Doh!!

BTW, older gents.... Your boy BASSHUNTER69 NEEDS A RIDE TO THE DANCE. and yes, he is on YOUR TEAM