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I agree with you, Rebel Angler! I didn't see a trailer hitch on any of those cars!

I have the Chronarch 100b and the Chronarch 100bpv as well as a Curado. I got the Chronarchs on clearance from Tackle Warehouse for $186.00. If you can find a Chronarch 100b at that price, I would highly reccomend it.

Congrats on your first DD!

My second tour in Iraq is winding down. Only 11 more days until I fly. With any luck I'll be fishing within two weeks. I haven't spent much time on BR lately because I spend the majority of my time on a small combat outpost with no internet access, but that's all over now. I'm eager to make up a years worth of fishing time. I can't wait!

It's a Big XII mustache...six hairs on each side!

Alright, you got my vote. Good luck!

Well then it should be a short season because the Sooners are coming to town on Oct 3rd!

LOL, Tennessee has a big target on their back with that new coach of theirs. Hey, give that new coach some credit. He's getting commits from 13 year olds. Do you see anyone else doing that?

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki has declared 30 June "National Sovereignty Day". I like "Arbitrary Victory Day" better.

Beetle Spin!

I usually have 6-8 rods ready to go.

There is a place in Fairbanks, AK called Hot Licks. I fell in love with their "Cinnamint" ice cream.

Maybe five or six times in my life.

100 degrees in Mosul today.

I have traveled all over the world and believe me, you can recognize traffic signs no matter the language.

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X2 on the GBlanks.

The question was about fishing a pond. I don't think you really need a search bait. There's only so many places a fish can go in a pond.

Catching fish shouldn't be a problem. Those guys in the high power bass boats will be zooming right past some prime fishing locations. I would be more concerned with making sure that your boat is set up for tournament fishing. Like Catt said you'll need a good operational livewell. Also many tournaments will require your boat to be a certain minumum length, kill switch, console steering, insurance, etc.. Good luck and let us know how you do in the tournament.

That's exactly what I was thinking!

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X2 The important thing right now is for him to have fun. That way he'll want to go again.

Okay, I guess I could have worded my response better. What I am trying to say is that you must feel comfortable with the rod in your hand. Reel Mech, Cidgrad96, and RW all gave some good advise, but that is just a place to start. I wouldn't suggest buying a particular rod length until you have handled it and know that it will suit your style. I use a 7'6" rod for deep crankin' and a 6' pistol grip for shallow crankbaits. They both suit me just fine, but obviously different from anything the others reccomended.

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