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The first article is over the top; I fish the Northern everglades often and see as many rabbits and other wildlife as I did when I was a kid hunting with my brother. They argue that the reason the Python is hard to find is that it blends in and that they are only searching a small area, my counter would be if that is the case why do I see so many other "hard to find" snakes while fishing relatively small areas around prime habitat, from brown water snakes to cotton mouths and black racers,? Although, I believe that they must be eliminated from the environment as they can eventually endanger native species, in no way do I think the population is as high as they predict today and that the risk to the ecosystem is as great as other problem animals such as feral hogs, urban expansion, road projects, etc. Remember, the guys studying this at the university level get grant money and media time if the problem is sensational and it is in their best interest to perpetuate a massive problem to keep them funded.

Nice backyard bassin!

Was that Charlie's first Peacock Bass? Glad you guys were on the FISH!

My current favorite Frog Setup is a Dobyns 735C with a Skeet Reese Revo/Daiwa Zillion High Speed with 65 braid! Delay on the hookset a little, but not so much that you start counting,reel in the slack if any, and hit them hard/fast. You will swing small fish in rainbows, but the HAWGS need those hooks to bury in their hard jaws/bones.

Exactly!

Today's Picks Seahawks @ Falcons Latest Line: Seahawks are a +3 underdog Over/Under 48 1/2 This should be a close game, depending on which Falcon team shows up! They have been playing with lack of enthaustism, but Seattle is very hot, even though their leading pass rusher is out. I was totally wrong yesterday on scores yesterday, but at least picked the 49ers winning,. Today I think that that Falcons will face the wrath of Pete. My Pick Seahawks 31 Falcons 24 Texans @ Patriots Latest Line: Patriots are a -9 1/2 favorite Over Under 46 1/2 Brad will once again work his magic with the best coached team in the NFL. I can't see a scenario where the Texans have a chance here, but that is why they play the game. My pick: NE 33 Texans 17 What's your take for today's games?

Lol, no but I can let you have a HAWG Handle for your reel of choice and a weekend long fishing trip to Lake Okeechobee (You pay airfare) if ND wins a BCS National Championship before 2016!

Wow, the Ravens came ready to play, the special team unit should do extra push-ups though.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/peyton-manning-glove-ready-colorado-playoff-chill-214109808--nfl.html

Balitmore Ravens @ Denver Broncos Latest Line: Denver is a 8 1/2 point favorite Over/Under: 44 1/2 Points It is hard to believe that two future NFL Hall of Famers are headed in opposite directions, Lewis is retiring and Peyton has come back from a serious neck/spine issue to lead another team other than the Colts! Nevertheless, Baltimore is headed to high altitudes to play a much better offensive team and the Ravens aren't the same defensive powerhouse they use to be during Lewis's peak years. The cold and possibly snowy weather is going to squelch the total score! My pick: Denver 28 Baltimore 13 Green Bay Packers @ San Fransico 49ers Lastest Line: The 49ers are a 3 point favorite Over/Under 45 Points This is a close game to call, I really think the Pack is playing great now and that they have a chance of upsetting the 49ers, but a home game should give the 49ers a SLIGHT advantage. My pick: San Fransico 26 Greenbay 23 What's your prediction and why?

Odds for that occuring are 1,204,346:1, but I like your logic! GO NOLES

Love private waters fishing! Your story illustrates perfectly how areas that appear devoid of fish can be deceiving! Take some pics if you go out again!

Love watching the confusion, favorite part was the guy that kept doing takes, I think he did it 3 times http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/drive-thru-prank-leaves-workers-questioning-reality-214808352.html

That is the same one I have on my Bullet with Merc. Works great for it, but it is tailored to higher performance lower units I believe,

Take a pic of the machines!

1220 Hours of LABOR, I think I will pass on that JOB!

I get ideas from 3-5 people of week on business ventures through the trust I manage and I can tell you unless you are really prepared have done a SWOT analysis, have your projected cash flows for the first year at least, and have tremendous work ethic without getting a reward quickly YOU WILL FAIL. I would say the majority of small well capitalized ventures fail that have come across me, don't want to be a pessimists just stuck in reality. You'd be better off using the additional capital provided by your "wealthy friend" in a low overhead business where inventory is low and bought on demand with no store front and only online sales through Gunbroker/Ebay/Web. That way your risk is minimal and your money is tied up in product that has value, not paying for overhead.

I was able to get out today on Lake Okeechobee with, famed Bass Resource celebrity, Dwight! We didn't end up launching until around 9 A.M., but fished until about 3 P.M. We figured that the lake would not be packed, but when we pulled into "the spot" we found 6 boats scattered throughout the area. Nevertheless, we did not lose faith and proceeded to lay a wuppin’ on the bass while bystanders looked befuddled. The great part was covering water that everyone else fished only to catch fish consistently. Dwight had a nice 5lb chunk on that tossed his frog after coming out of heavy weeds and going airborne. I was able to land, with Dwight's assistance, this beauty. We ended up catching 28 total fish and lost only a few! Our biggest five went 16-17lbs.

Nice catch and RELEASE!

How about the number of weak teams in other divisions? ACC is full of "weak teams" I would say Clemson and the Seminoles are the only decent ones, VT had its glory run. Point is the SEC is a powerhouse and it draws recruits because of the Alabama, Florida, LSU, and now A&M! I would agree, that Nick Satan (I mean Saban) is easy to dislike (I will not be the next Alabama Head COACH)!

Guess the Golden Helmeted Wonder-boys and their fans realize now that they were extremely overrated.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Latest Line: Bama is a 9 1/2 point favorite Over/Under:40 Last time ND was beat was by FSU in the Champs Sports Bowl, does anybody remember the Noles comeback victory over the Fighting Irish? The major things that have changed for ND since that loss is the starting QB, some coaching positions, and the number 1 in front of their name on the BCS computer rankings, making all the difference between last year's unranked 8-5 team and this year's 12-0 team! Alabama has played like the champions of last year until "Johnny football" did them in. Ultimately the game needs to be played to see who is deserving of being named the top collegiate football team in the country, but in my opinion Alabama is going to play like champions and the team from South Bend is going to be on the receiving end of the defeat. My prediction: Alabama 28 Norte Dame 16 What is your take?

OUCH! At least you didn't break it!

Rear view mirror! LOL

No boat is going to be perfect and some boats have advantages in certain categories. As an example you will not find a Bullet that fishes as well as a Ranger, but you will never find a Ranger that can keep up with a Bullet or carve through waves as well as it. Also, people tend to be very brand loyal and think that the boat they own is superior to others beyond objective reasoning, so take what they say with grain of salt. If I were to buy a carpeted bass boat, it would come down to Ranger, Bass Cat, and Stratos Elite Series. With the Bass Cat Eyra or Puma on top of my list, followed by the Stratos 210 Elite, and the Ranger Z520c/Z521. When purchasing consider accesories, and rigging, if comparing a Mercury rigged boat, with Humminbird all around and a 101 Motorguide on the front vs the same boat rigged with Yamaha, Lowarance electronics and a Minn Kota, the price can vary substantially. You will also want to consider proximity to dealer, especially for a new boat purchase. You don't want to tow a Stratos to the dealer 110 miles away when I can tow a Ranger to the dealer 22 miles away, that can be a deal breaker. Another important aspect is the trailer, some manufactures spec bad trailers that turn into rust buckets in 3-5 years. If you can get an aluminum i-beam trailer with stainless steel hardware, oil bath hubs, torsion axles and disc brakes you are much better off than a painted trailer, with shocks, drum brakes or no brakes, and grease hubs. Also, make sure you can get like deals on engine warranty periods. I would rather take a Suzuki outboard that has a 7 year factory promotional warranty than a 3 year standard warranty from Yamaha for piece of mind and future trade value. All in all, its up to the buyer and his perception and needs, but so the best thing to do before buying a boat is ride/fish in as many different boats that you can and compare the details (layout, fit/finish, livewell function, etc.) between them. Good LUCK!