Hey BassResource Friends & Family!!!

[Fishlegs]

I’m a fairly new BR member so we be never met, but I’ve heard some great stories about @Big-O that I’m sure would be great to hear from the source.

 

@roadwarrior introduced me to the rage tail line, and I’m hooked. They’ve become some of my favorite lures. Thank you on behalf of the fishing world.

[Big-O]

11 hours ago, Skunkmaster-k said:

Steve Parks ?

Yes Skunkmaster, Steve Parks is Big O and glad to meet you here on BassResource. This is the first bass fishing Forum that I ever joined and is the only one I’m a part of today… I have many friends here and made many of the Fishing road-trips off the past. I hope that I can consider you as one of those friends as well? GO BassResource ?

[WRB]

On 9/4/2023 at 3:15 PM, Big-O said:

Hey A-Jay, I figured I would run into you too during my travels but will hope it happens sometime soon ?

Good to hear from you as well Tom, it’s been awhile for sure. Hope you’re able to get out and chase’em these days ?

Few big bass to case in my neighborhood today. O.H. Ivive is the hot ticket for you all in Texas?

Tom 

[Hammer 4]

Been using Rage products since they first came out, and still use them a bunch. Great to see ya on here Steve.?

[Big-O]

23 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

 

 

 

 

                                                           

Hey there Roadwarrior ?!

You travel too much to keep up with lol! Hope you and your family are doing good, and hope you’re getting to fish some of these Texas waters a little more. It’s been awhile since we talked, like last March when you were looking for property on Lake Ray Roberts. Hope you got settled on a buy ?

[Big-O]

On 9/4/2023 at 4:56 PM, 12poundbass said:

Glad to see you stop by. I love my Ragetails!

Thank you 12poundbass and I really appreciate your support as well as your kind words. This group that you’re a part of here at BassResource became part of my family yrs ago and I’ve been a supporter ever since. For several years I was able to go to the fishing road-trips with the group and we would have a blast! In fact I was able to meet a lot of the members and even fish with them during those outings. One trip in particular, I cook a couple of our veterans, BassinSoldier & BassinSargent when the event was held at Pickwick. It rained 8” during the first day but the boys tuffed it out anyway. There was 6” of water in the bottom of the boat all day long and that was with both bilge’s going the entire time… we caught 125 fish that day with the boys setting new PB’s on Smallmouth and Spots! That was one of the most memorable fishing days ever and it never would’ve happened without the BassResource family. There were many other memorable trips but those boys still call me regularly and even come out to visit now and then. You’re in a fine group of people and fisherman and I’m really proud to meet you ??

10 hours ago, Hammer 4 said:

Been using Rage products since they first came out, and still use them a bunch. Great to see ya on here Steve.?

Thank you Hammer!

At the last ICAST event, Glenn said he could find my old account and password so that I could renew my membership… he sent it to me and when I logged in, it was like I had never left! Many of my old friends an acquaintances were still here and active. I’m happy to meet you as well and I’ll try to be interact with you guys and gals a little more than in recent years. Thanks again for your friendship and support!!!

Big O

[MIbassyaker]

I caught my current pb largemouth on a rage tail space monkey a couple summers ago -- I don't leave home without 'em!

 

 

[Big-O]

12 hours ago, Fishlegs said:

I’m a fairly new BR member so we be never met, but I’ve heard some great stories about @Big-O that I’m sure would be great to hear from the source.

 

@roadwarrior introduced me to the rage tail line, and I’m hooked. They’ve become some of my favorite lures. Thank you on behalf of the fishing world.

Hey Fishlegs, 

Roadwarrior as well as many others here are dear friends! RW is a super friend to me and we regularly discuss new products, current events and family time with one another. BassResource was the first and foremost outreach fishing family for me to be involved with and I appreciate you ALL! Thank you so much for your support and friendship.. 

Big O

18 hours ago, T-Billy said:

As is @ol'crickety, and they both catch WAY more big bass than me... Hmmm... Might be something to this...

Hey T-Billy,

Aint nothin’ special here, only an old guy that’s been blessed to get to spend a few more days on the water than really needed to HA! I’m glad to meet you and see that you’re part of this Fishing family… These folks are great and very knowledgeable about so many different aspects of the Fishing world. I hope we get a chance to meet sometime in the near future and until then, I’ll try to be around here a bit more than in the recent past!

[Big-O]

28 minutes ago, MIbassyaker said:

I caught my current pb largemouth on a rage tail space monkey a couple summers ago -- I don't leave home without 'em!

 

 

Thanks Mlbassyaker and I’m proud that you enjoy fishing the SpaceMonkey as much as I do! I’ve said it many times, “the only place that I can’t catch a fish with a SpaceMonkey, is in a parking lot”! I only wish that SK would make it in more colors!!! Gonna have to put a big push on’em this year to get that done for us ?? Thanks for your support!
Big O

[Big-O]

On 9/4/2023 at 5:08 PM, Bird said:

Love my Ragetails as well but thought you were an NBA star ?

BIRD, Lol sounds like you’re the NBA star ? Thanks for your kind words and I hope you’re getting some good times on the water! I’m splitting my time between fishing and managing our ranch. But the extreme heat here in West Tx has put a dampener on both it seems. I apologize for my recent absence here at BassResource and will try to keep up in the more recent events. Again I so appreciate your support for RageTail and hope your fishing future is both safe and exciting!!! Fish On!

[Big-O]

On 9/5/2023 at 11:44 AM, NorthernBasser said:

The man. The myth. The legend.  ✌️

Hey NorthernBasser! It’s really nice to meet you here on BassResource ?
Can you believe that our society today has sunk, stooped, fallen and/or deteriorated to the point that one person stating that someone else is a “man” is politically incorrect!!! I want to apologize for the fact that these types of behaviors in our country are both permitted and accepted nowadays… Since It has happened on my watch, for that I am truly sorry!

 

Thank you for you you kind words and I hope your fishing has been good this year and that it will improve this Fall. Mine was great this Spring but fell off a bit when our Texas daytime  temps stayed above 100 for several weeks. The fish were basically feeding more super early, super late and at night. It’s only started improving just before this latest full moon. So I’m hoping for a good fall season as well.  Again thanks for your friendship and I’ll try to be around a bit more often with our group here, Fish Safe!

Big O

[Darth-Baiter]

are there any fishing opportunities at iCast?  i have always wanted to go and see it for myself, but i am not in the industry.  

 

my industry has a thing...but it's called iBoringasheck or something.  

[Bluebasser86]

Good to see you Big O. I've seen you've been busy on your ranch and doing all the stuff but still getting out and chasing fish around once in a while. I'm about to have to stock back up on my Rage Bugs, they've been a big producer for me all year it seems like. Funny for me to just see this because 6 years ago today was the second time my oldest son was featured on the Rage Facebook page.

Rage Tail is with Clayton Westgate.

 

'"Wednesdays KIDS" Lake's wearing his "Lucky Hat"

And he caught a "Good one" too. Check out that smile WTG Lake you're a Dyn-o-mite fishing Dude #RageTailKids

[Siebert Outdoors]

Hey Big O

 

I hope all is well.  Odd to see you post this when I just finished my 2024 Rage order.  I hope you are well and I hope to make it to Icast one of these days to chat once again.

[Pat Brown]

Love my menace grubs and rage craws.  Pretty hard to keep from throwing them on the backs of my jigs from about April through about November.  Caught some big beautiful fish with em.  Thanks.

[Big-O]

2 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Good to see you Big O. I've seen you've been busy on your ranch and doing all the stuff but still getting out and chasing fish around once in a while. I'm about to have to stock back up on my Rage Bugs, they've been a big producer for me all year it seems like. Funny for me to just see this because 6 years ago today was the second time my oldest son was featured on the Rage Facebook page.

Rage Tail is with Clayton Westgate.

 

'"Wednesdays KIDS" Lake's wearing his "Lucky Hat"

And he caught a "Good one" too. Check out that smile WTG Lake you're a Dyn-o-mite fishing Dude #RageTailKids

That’s so Cool Bluebasser and congratulations on being a great Dad! The look on your boys face says it ALL! ? 

2 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

are there any fishing opportunities at iCast?  i have always wanted to go and see it for myself, but i am not in the industry.  

 

my industry has a thing...but it's called iBoringasheck or something.  

ICAST is basically a vendor/buyer arrangement where the buyers/dealers/stores come in to see what’s new a meet and greet. A lot of smiling, hugging and hand shaking with interviews concerning new products. I enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones. As far as fishing, I think there’s a little of that happening but not much, hope that helps ?

1 hour ago, Pat Brown said:

Love my menace grubs and rage craws.  Pretty hard to keep from throwing them on the backs of my jigs from about April through about November.  Caught some big beautiful fish with em.  Thanks.

And Thank you Pat for your support and friendship, we have some new stuff annually that may fit into your bag of tricks and maybe I can share some of that soon ?

[Big-O]

1 hour ago, Siebert Outdoors said:

Hey Big O

 

I hope all is well.  Odd to see you post this when I just finished my 2024 Rage order.  I hope you are well and I hope to make it to Icast one of these days to chat once again.

Hey Mike, longtime no see friend! I know you’ve been busy as well and I’m proud that your products are doing so well. ICAST is busy but sometimes fun when old friends come by to chat about something different than just business. Hope to see sometime again soon!

[Bankbeater]

Hey Big-O

It's good to hear from you!

[bowhunter63]

Glad to see ya stop by,RageTail number 1 soft plastics. Your the man Steve 

[NorthernBasser]

Organizing some tackle today and I see this fella staring back at me!  ?

 

[LrgmouthShad]

Big O we thank you for your contributions to the fishing industry, we love your baits, and we respect your many accomplishments in life ??

[Kirtley Howe]

As a newcomer (relatively speaking) to the forum, I was unaware that you were/are a member. I have nothing but respect for your accomplishments and am very pleased to "make your acquaintance" so to speak. Love rage tail baits and use them all the time. They are fantastic fish catchers.

[Glenn]

Welcome back ol' friend!  I always look forward to seeing you at ICAST and the Classic.  Glad to see you posting here again!

[raggydoo]

Hi Big-O, it’s very nice to see you taking the time to check in and reply to everyone. 

[Big-O]

On 9/6/2023 at 4:18 PM, Bankbeater said:

Hey Big-O

It's good to hear from you!

Hey Bankbeater, It’s nice to hear from you as well and hope your fishing has been good this year! Hope we get a chance to chat more as time goes on ? 

On 9/6/2023 at 5:49 PM, bowhunter63 said:

Glad to see ya stop by,RageTail number 1 soft plastics. Your the man Steve 

Thanks bowhunter63, I really appreciate your kind words and support for my products! Also, I enjoy bow hunting as well! Haven’t been quite as active in recent years but that’s about to change as I’ll have many more opportunities here in the near future ?