SPEEDBEAD.

I'd give you 6 on that fish all day. Nice catch.

Way to get on them man. Good job.

You're good Bill. No worries man. Hope you are doing well and catching some fish soon!

Kinda looks like Chick Lake? Good times man!

Raystown, between the two summer holidays and a little beyond, is absolutely atrocious. I dont really like the lake to begin with but when you factor these knuckleheads in it makes the decision to fish elsewhere fairly simple.

Just keeping this fresh.... Caught a good one end of the day on 4/4/14, so juuuuuust a bit early. It's cool though, I'm lurking.

2-2.5 would be my guess. Good job getting on fish. You'll easily break your PB I believe. Keep it up.

Bittttttch about it.

LMFAO! Make any money? Guys will line up around the block to buy whatever Matt puts out next and for good reason. I've rethought this, you go on with your knockoff stuff and your "lighter northern strain" fish. I'll keep doin' what I do, I'm sure Matt will do the same and I'm pretty sure both of us will be juuuuuuust fine.

A little birdy told me he is going to be making some this summer.

Three piece SS Pink in stock. I have this bait. Guys get too hung up on colors. The action is where it's at with the Hardgill.

You can bet the chinese KOs are going to break. If you are fortunate, it will be on a cast. God forbid you get your PB to eat one of those baits, keep your fingers crossed. Buy a River2Sea S-Waver 168 or 200, a 9" Slammer, a 6" BBZ or if you can find one/have some extra cash a Mattlures Hardgill. Those baits will get bit by fish of all sizes and will instill confidence in "new" guys.

Look, I have attained "banned level: EXPERT" before. I'm pretty sure you're safe.

I firmly believe that the deer do hear the whistles but I dont feel that is a positive outcome. Here's the problem: If that whistle spooks the deer, IMO you now have an animal that is MORE likely to run into the roadway and cause an accident.

It's a good cranking rat. Brock is painting them. He got me in contact with the bait maker last year. I agree, $135 is a lot to spend on a lure but if it lasts and catches you bigger fish then I feel it's worth it. And yes, that is a mid-tier price on a rat.

I find it entertaining when guys ask for opinions on how big a fish is and then get defensive because it doesn't align with what they think it should weigh. There are pics out there of bass that are bigger than the representation in a picture. Unfortunately bud, I'm gonna say this ain't one. Good luck to you and your friend. Buy a scale and a decent camera.

I thought 4 when I saw the pic. Your friend is messing with you or is just being a fisherman.

LOL, 150 VMAX It was a good fish. The one that missed the hooks on the Deps was a REALLY good fish.

Since I've kinda set up shop in your Maryland thread, I'll post this here. Took a little vacation for a few days to a beautiful lake. Pretty awesome scenery.

Since you asked at the end of your question, save up and spend the money on the best glasses you can possibly afford and then....hold your breath.....TAKE CARE OF THEM. A great pair of glasses will last you a long time with the proper care. Your eyes will thank you over the long haul.

That is a waterfall Shimmy. Pretty awesome scenery there. Caught on a 8" Rising Son

Fished a lake down south for 4 days and came away with this little pig. I have never had so many big fish follow my baits. I had one hit a Deps 250 that would have likely been in the 9-10lb class. Unfortunately, never got any hooks in her. I thought it was a pretty cool pic

Wrapping up spawning at 58-59 degrees? I'll have to disagree with you there. I do agree with the locations you mentioned. I'd be fishing the first drop off around any known spawning areas.

Is this a serious question? I can't tell, especially considering that last sentence.

Waiting for details....