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It can be confusing, girth vs length. I caught a a bass a few years ago that VA deems a citation yet only weighed 6.7 at 23" long. Just enjoy the moment and release the fish and congratulations on a PB 👍

I paid $231 for breakfast several years ago, fact. The owner of the restaurant knew I hunted and fished and had a Remington shotgun for sale. I bought it and he simply added to my bill. Lol

I agree 100%. Having been blessed with good health is something I don't take for granted and is the driving force which leads to elevated enjoyment...... and mental health well-being.

Chicken sandwich and a rod......Seems completely normal to me.

😂 Yeah this is 2024.....71k is entry level, a steal.

Can't remember ever thumbing the spool on a hook set, braid user here. Can't remember snapping a 3.0 hook either......you must workout 😁 Correct knot / drag should correct this.

Welcome Scott.

I catch bass in 1 - 3' of water all summer long in submerged lay downs with a spinnerbait. Many times I've had to raise the trolling motor to get to them.

Get a Vexus VX21 and be done 😁

Flukes get hit but hookups are hit and miss. Try a Gamakatsu 4.0 superline screw lock hook 🪝

I was under the impression that at least 22" long and 8lbs was a citation in VA, largemouth. Non the less you have it covered on both ends....... congrats.

Hmmm 🤔 Dating and marriage, been with my wife for almost 42 years and never asked permission to go hunting or fishing. She's a very low maintenance " if any " independent woman. We both are very responsible and during child bearing years our children were our #1 focus and equally sharing that responsibility. My hobbies went on the back burner for many years so she never had reason to dislike them. Fast forward, kids are gone, same independent woman......I do as I please but we communicate.

No to FFS, I catch to many fish as it is. 😁

Definitely

Wow 😮 that pic makes it look like 116 lb bass. Huge fish though.

At 63 I've been getting on the water at 6:am and off by 11:am. Yes it's been incredibly hot this summer like no other.

Wife and I moved up on the mountain 20 years ago and haven't had a garden since. BUT tomato plants in raised beds are a must and not much better than a fresh garden tomatoe. I spray cayenne pepper on the plants to discourage the deer 🦌

Assuming your talking about after they've been removed from the rod locker and placed on deck for action....... yes mine get tangled every outing.

Spring time - anytime Summer - early morning Fall - anytime Winter - midday

I won't throw bubble gum so it's red. 😁

Funny you mention that. Long time friend of mine and avid bass fisherman goes to the same church as I. Every Sunday before service we look for each other and talk about bass fishing. Well just recently an elder of the church walked up to us and kindly said " is that all y'all talk about " ?? He quietly walked away while my buddy was laughing hysterically when I replied. " Have you forgotten who the greatest fisherman in the world is " ? 😂

Pretty good impact, that's unfortunate. The offenders vehicle had to sustain significant damage but fled to avoid a ticket......scumbag. Had it happen on new truck while on vacation and couldn't open the doors on the passenger side for a week, very inconvenient.

Smithwicks, Spro, lucky craft, Rapala, Luck E Strike is all I have.....I believe. Phenomenal technique

The best budget reel I own is an Okuma Ceymar. My fishing partner tried it and then ordered 4. 😂

I recently went on the long trip without any fishing and had a great time and it was what the wife wanted to do......3 weeks in Maine. BUT the next trip is 2 weeks of fishing on Stonewall Jackson lake in WV. Oh, the Orioles looking good this year 👍