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admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Hi my name is kevin bass pro shops fly, i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast. i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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Hello,bass pro shops fly It’s nice to see a posting here from another young angler, but I’m afraid we won’t have a lot of useful advice for you. You see, this particular newsgroup is devoted to discussions of a freshwater gamefish native to America, commonly referred to as “black bass” (including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass,bass pro shops fly and Kentucky bass). These are not classified scientifically as bass; they are grouped with sunfish. The sea bass that you’re after is fun to catch, a nice prize, and tasty to eat; but the tackle, techniques, and tips we share here are not what you need to catch them. Good luck to you, though. Perhaps someone in this group can point you toward a good source of the information you seek. TNBass

Hi my name is kevin , i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast.bass pro shops fly i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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TNBass !! Now that was a very nice way to inform someone that this Group is all about fresh water Bass fishing. I think we have some people who could learn something by reading your response on this man’s Post about Sea Bass. (Well Done) Gone Fishin “Catch & Release” Abe Watson

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Quite eloquently put. bass pro shops fly Hello, Kevin. It’s nice to see a posting here from another young angler, but I’m afraid we won’t have a lot of useful advice for you. You see, this particular newsgroup is devoted to discussions of a freshwater gamefish native to America, commonly referred to as “black bass” (including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and Kentucky bass). These are not classified scientifically as bass; they are grouped with sunfish. The sea bass that you’re after is fun to catch, a nice prize, and tasty to eat; but the tackle, techniques, and tips we share here are not what you need to catch them. Good luck to you, though. Perhaps someone in this group can point you toward a good source of the information you seek. TNBass Hi my name is kevin , i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast. i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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Kevin, check your news server to see if you can read rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater. The people their will be happy to help out, I’m sure. Good luck! — John McCabe When the world get you down, tell ‘em you’ve Gone Fishing! On the web:

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Astro Fish &monark fishing bass boat Ski?

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat monark fishing bass boat. They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards). I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure. It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller. The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat. What did the boat sell for in 98? We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000. I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer. The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. monark fishing bass boat Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold? Any opinions on Astro? Anyone have experience with this particular model? The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance…

Actually Astro and ProCraft are part of monark fishing bass boat the Marine Group L.L.C. which also includes Fisher marine. This group just happens to be owned by Tracker Marine non the less. monark fishing bass boat-Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat. They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards). I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure. It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller. The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat. What did the boat sell for in 98? We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000. I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer. The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold? Any opinions on Astro? Anyone have experience with this particular model? The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance… – ZRider

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Thanks…..did not know that Tracker Marine had bought it. I knew that they were marketed by Mercury Marine at one time, which I believe was a part of Brunswick Corp. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually Astro and ProCraft are part of the Marine Group L.L.C. which also includes Fisher marine. This group just happens to be owned by Tracker Marine non the less. Doug Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat. They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards). I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure. It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller. The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat. What did the boat sell for in 98? We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000. I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer. The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold? Any opinions on Astro? Anyone have experience with this particular model? The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance… – ZRider

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In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer. The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold? Any opinions on Astro? Anyone have experience with this particular model? The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance… – ZRider

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Which motor did you get on that boat and what kind of performance do you get out of it? I originally started out looking at the ski/fish boats, but most of them were much larger, heavier boats than the fish/ski models. Specifically, I was looking at the Glastron 205 SF and the Caravelle Interceptor 212 SF, but both required a much larger motor to get the same performance as the fish/ski boats, and cost quite a bit more than 21k. I do run on Lake Michigan occasionally though, so a larger boat would be nice. I have a Bass Tracker now though, so anything I buy will be a vast improvement… Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway.

- ZRider

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Rpm with the Vovlo Penta big V8 (they offer a smaller V8, but nah). It has a 19′11″ center beam. I also looked at the Glastron, its a very similar boat. My opinion of it however was that it might be to deep to get back into the sticks. I bought it from a place called Travis Boating Center (www.travisboats.com). They also have the same sore of fish/ski combo in the Sprint line with a good price. They have special setups in a catalog with bass and ski and combo’s right there in the book. I bought it for the base price they asked, but stipulated that they had to throw in the Trolling motor (and batteries) and the Lowrance X-65. I really like the Larson, it’s still pretty new but the balance and smoothness of the boat is great, trim down, punch it, and your on plane. Anything else I can add let me know ZR.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Which motor did you get on that boat and what kind of performance do you get out of it? I originally started out looking at the ski/fish boats, but most of them were much larger, heavier boats than the fish/ski models. Specifically, I was looking at the Glastron 205 SF and the Caravelle Interceptor 212 SF, but both required a much larger motor to get the same performance as the fish/ski boats, and cost quite a bit more than 21k. I do run on Lake Michigan occasionally though, so a larger boat would be nice. I have a Bass Tracker now though, so anything I buy will be a vast improvement… Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway. – ZRider

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Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer. The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold? Any opinions on Astro? Anyone have experience with this particular model? The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance… – ZRider

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boat set up aluminum boat fishing sale discount

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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I carry 1 spinning aluminum boat fishing sale discount and 3 baitcaster rods and 5 sorted trays of the usual stuff, crank baits, softbaits, top water, etc in a softcase and I thought I was packing too much stuff. I guess I travel light! aluminum boat fishing sale discount I guess my setup is fairly simple (so far…) Port Rod Locker: about 1 dozen rods (including worm rod, spinner bait rod, crankbait rod, spinning rod for tubes, flipping stick) Stbd. Rod Locker: running lights, walleye jig box, panfish box, small tool box, bump board, rain suit, pee can, toilet paper, net, spare coffee cups (for the wife & kids) spare pedestal seat, transom saver and aft tie downs, boat documentation in a water proof box, and whatever else my wife crams in there… Ctr. Storage: 3-4 life jackets & 1 throwable floatation cushion, towels, 1/2″ bow rope, w/ snaffle hook Bass tackle is all kept in one box on the front floor: Plano Fisherman series w/ three Stowaways. Topwaters/Jerkbaits/Weedless lures in top one, Diving Crankbaits in center one, Worm Rigging stuff in bottom one: hooks, weights, extra worms in ziplock bags w/ mineral oil, brass weights & glass beads and swivels for Carolina rigging, weedless hooks, toothpicks,aluminum boat fishing sale discount etc. Top of box holds Spinner baits, Buzz baits, Assorted plastic worms and craws and grubs and lizards, spare spool for spinning rod, small screw drivers for reel repairs, nail clippers, hook sharpener, a few steel leaders for BIG pike, scissors for braided line, and a compass. (Poor man’s LORAN or GPS) Tiny squirt bottle of scent/attractant Cooler is under the bench seat Divided livewell just aft of cooler Aft Compartment: Oil Tank, Gas tank, 3 batteries, bilge and livewell pumps.

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat?

100 Plano 3700’s filled to the gills with aluminum boat fishing sale discount “Bubble-gum Floating Worms” Still Strippin’ Line in Pa, George

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? 100 Plano 3700’s filled to the gills with “Bubble-gum Floating Worms” Still Strippin’ Line in Pa, George

I get it. This saves you time when switching to a different color floating worm, right? LOL!

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A 75hp outboard? That wouldn’t even get my Champion on plane. Haha aluminum boat fishing sale discount Out of town Tournament prep is a whole new ballgame. But I use a Van for a tow vehicle for a reason. I pack it with a lot of expensive equipment, including a spare 75hp outboard mounted on a portable engine stand. When going out of town, I prepare for what could go wrong. So I carry extra everything. — Craig

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What t do you have in the War Bag Craig? We want to know. How big is it? Do you change lures etc to the seasons, conditions, etc? Iwould also like to know what everyone does when the go out of town on a tourney or just for fun with their boat and tackle and prop? I dont fish many tourneys but local but I do go on trips and tow my boat. Imdont like to keep my boat too far away from my hotel room. What do you do? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe in keeping it simple, for easy use and efficiency. Port Side Rod Locker: 1. Rods Center Front Deck Storage: 1. Jacket 2. Rain Gear 3. Spare Reels (in a protective box) Starboard Side Rod Locker: 1. Nav Lights 2. Oar 3. Net 4. Spare Transom Style Troll Motor & Prop Under or side of Consoles: 1. Fire Ext. (2) 2. Cell Phone 3. Marine Radio 4. Buoys ) Under Seats: 1. Spare Prop 2. Basic Set of Tools 3. First Aid Kit 4. Emergency Flare Set 5. Lunch/Drinks 6. Roll of Duct Tape Glove Boxes: 1. Boat/Trailer Paperwork 2. Photocopy of Fishing Licenses (new idea) 3. Sunglasses (Green, Smoke, Yellow, Amber) 4. Pins & Markers & Labels Aft Port Side Storage: 1. Empty for Partners Gear Aft Starboard Side Storage: 1. Life Jackets 2. Golden Rule 3. Culling System 4. Livewell Chemicals Transom Box 1. Spare Oil 2. Jumper Cables War Bag (On Floor, up by the front deck) — Craig

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The “War Bag” holds 7 plano 3700 boxes, and it is designed to carry just what I plan to use that day or for that tournament. It contains: Box #1 – Terminal Tackle Box #2 – Tubebaits (24 of each color 144 total) Box #3 – Soft Plastics (Worms, Grubs, soft jerks) Box #4 – Crankbait (90% – Lipless Cranks) (36) Box #5 – Topwater Lures (12) Box #6 – Jigs & plastic trailers Box #7 – Spinnerbaits (12) I also carry 330 yard spools of 8,10,14, 17, and 20 pound test line. A hook sharpener, pliers, wire cutters, a knife, 4 jars of pork, scissors, notebook & pen. It also has room for two spare reels, two pairs of glasses, and a Normark scale for when I am fishing out of someone else’s boat. Out of town Tournament prep is a whole new ballgame. But I use a Van for a tow vehicle for a reason. I pack it with a lot of expensive equipment, including a spare 75hp outboard mounted on a portable engine stand. When going out of town, I prepare for what could go wrong. So I carry extra everything. — Craig

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By “set up” I assume you mean organized? HA… I never put anything in the same place twice. Makes it more of a challenge when you are in the middle of a feeding frenzy and you lose the only super-hot lure you have tied on. Actually, I have little bags of my soft plastics grouped by type into bigger Ziploc bags. I put these into a big gym bag I got at Wal-Mart. My weights and worm hooks are in plastic divided boxes in the end pouch of the gym bag. The bag weighs between 60 and 75 pounds, depending on the time of year. I keep my spinner baits and buzz baits in a Plano tackle box and my crank baits are in the top of that box. I do keep some spare lures in plastic boxes in dry storage. So, basically, even though I normally take my boat, I can pick up the box and bag and I am mobile… well, mobile for as far as I can lug that heavy bag. I really don’t need tackle boxes, I just rig 10 to 12 rod and reels, group them on either side of the front deck and I’m set for the day. LOL Bassman

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? I have mine set up like this. 1 plastic box with 8 to 12 in worms 2 box with 4 to 6 in worms 3 box with plastic craws and skirted grubs and spinner bait trailers 4 box with tube baits 5 box with slugos, floating worms 6 box with bass assasins and fin s baits, jerks 7 box with plastic jig trailers and pork trailer 8 box with top water baits- torpedoes devil horses scum frogs pop rs etc 9 box with floating rapalas, rebels, rogues, floating traps 10 box with spooks , spitting images , chugs etc 11 box with rattle traps 12 box with suspending rogues, traps , count downs etc 13 box big crank baits 14 box with small crank baits 15 box with spinner baits and buzz baits 16 box with hooks, weights, rattles, pegs, suspend strips, beads etc I would like to know how other anglers and pros set their boats ups. I have all this in my front center 2 lockers. I have a 201 pro elite stratos. — Gary

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Don’t think you’re the only one that carries way too much crap with you. My partner is on to me all the time. We keep all of our tackle in the front 2 center storage compartments on our Stratos 21ss. So here it goes. 1. box of white buzz bait 2. box of colored buzz bait 3. box of white 1/2oz or less spinner bait 4. box of white 1/2 oz or larger spinner bait 5. box of chartreuse spinner bait 6. box of other colored spinner bait 7. box of jigs 8. box of shad colored crank baits 9. box of chartreuse colored crank baits 10.box of rattle traps 11.box of poppers 12.box of spooks and hard jerkbaits 13.box of plastic craws 14.box of plastic lizzards 15.box of soft jerk baits, flukes and slugos 16.box of spinnerbait trailers and jig trailers 17.box of tubes 18.box of culprit style 7.5 – 10 worms 19.box of floating and finesse style worms 20.box of 4″ worms and grubs 21.box of hooks,weights,beads,toothpicks,swivels etc. Wow that made me tired!!!!!!! Michael Davis Team Bassoholics web: www.bassoholics.com

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I believe in keeping it simple, for easy use and efficiency. Port Side Rod Locker: 1. Rods Center Front Deck Storage: 1. Jacket 2. Rain Gear 3. Spare Reels (in a protective box) Starboard Side Rod Locker: 1. Nav Lights 2. Oar 3. Net 4. Spare Transom Style Troll Motor & Prop Under or side of Consoles: 1. Fire Ext. (2) 2. Cell Phone 3. Marine Radio 4. Buoys ) Under Seats: 1. Spare Prop 2. Basic Set of Tools 3. First Aid Kit 4. Emergency Flare Set 5. Lunch/Drinks 6. Roll of Duct Tape Glove Boxes: 1. Boat/Trailer Paperwork 2. Photocopy of Fishing Licenses (new idea) 3. Sunglasses (Green, Smoke, Yellow, Amber) 4. Pins & Markers & Labels Aft Port Side Storage: 1. Empty for Partners Gear Aft Starboard Side Storage: 1. Life Jackets 2. Golden Rule 3. Culling System 4. Livewell Chemicals Transom Box 1. Spare Oil 2. Jumper Cables War Bag (On Floor, up by the front deck) — Craig

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I guess my setup is fairly simple (so far…) Port Rod Locker: about 1 dozen rods (including worm rod, spinner bait rod, crankbait rod, spinning rod for tubes, flipping stick) Stbd. Rod Locker: running lights, walleye jig box, panfish box, small tool box, bump board, rain suit, pee can, toilet paper, net, spare coffee cups (for the wife & kids) spare pedestal seat, transom saver and aft tie downs, boat documentation in a water proof box, and whatever else my wife crams in there….:-) Ctr. Storage: 3-4 life jackets & 1 throwable floatation cushion, towels, 1/2″ bow rope, w/ snaffle hook Bass tackle is all kept in one box on the front floor: Plano Fisherman series w/ three Stowaways. Topwaters/Jerkbaits/Weedless lures in top one, Diving Crankbaits in center one, Worm Rigging stuff in bottom one: hooks, weights, extra worms in ziplock bags w/ mineral oil, brass weights & glass beads and swivels for Carolina rigging, weedless hooks, toothpicks, etc. Top of box holds Spinner baits, Buzz baits, Assorted plastic worms and craws and grubs and lizards, spare spool for spinning rod, small screw drivers for reel repairs, nail clippers, hook sharpener, a few steel leaders for BIG pike, scissors for braided line, and a compass. (Poor man’s LORAN or GPS) Tiny squirt bottle of scent/attractant Cooler is under the bench seat Divided livewell just aft of cooler Aft Compartment: Oil Tank, Gas tank, 3 batteries, bilge and livewell pumps. Bob– Robert E. Longshore

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat?

Although I’m about as organized as they come, I’m always figuring out new ways to store my tackle in my boat. Here’s what I carry in my 364v Ranger boat: In front of the windshield, I fold up my right side flipping deck and have an old Plano 8606 Tackle Box for panfish (ie. bluegill, crappie and catfish) and the core of my crankbaits in 3 Plano double-sided “Magnum” orangish-colored lid tackleboxes (cheap $12 type that used to be found at Wal-Mart): Plano double-side Box #1 Side 1 – Large whites/baby-bass Side 2 – Small whites/baby-bass Plano double-side Box #2 Side 1 – Firetigers Side 2 – Chartreuse Plano double-side Box # 3 Side 1 – Reds/oranges Side 2 – Topwater chuggers/chrome crankbaits and rattle-traps I carry all my other tackle under the flipping deck storage compartment. I have a couple large, but thinner Stowaway Plano boxes – 1 for older balsa crankbaits, another for jerkbaits. I know, I’m packing too many crankbaits… Toward the back of the flipping deck storage compartment, you will find 10 or so large heavy-duty labeled gallon clear bags for plastics (Bag #1 for Lizards, Bag #2 for Crawworms, Bag #3 for Ringwhips, Bag #4 for Ringworms, Bag #5 for Tournament worms (curly tail), Bag #6 for All-American Worms (culprit-style), Bag #7 for Ditto Gator Tails, Bag #8 for Finesse plastics, Bag #9 for Misc) I know, I’m packing too many worms… On one side, I have 2 Plano 3503 StowAway Spinnerbait Rack Boxes holds about 22 spinnerbaits a piece. At the front bottom, I have another large thick Stowaway Plano box that has my buzzbaits and replacement skirts. On the other side at the front bottom, I have another large thick Stowaway Plano box that has my jigs. I know, I’m packing too many spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and jigs… On top of these boxes are two shallow open boxes (1 has worms/tubes/jigs that I may try out during the fishing trip; 1 has whatever crankbaits/spinnerbaits/buzzbaits that I may try out during the fishing trip) I know, this is really all I probably need to take with me. I probably don’t vary from 10 or so lures (including different soft plastics) any day out… For good measure, I’ve also got 4 or 5 assorted small Plano plastic boxes – (1 for my primary worm hook variations (Gamakatsu #3/0, #1/0, assorted sinkers, toothpicks, swivels, etc.; 1 for misc stuff like blades, rod tips, replacement treble hooks, etc; 1 for fly-fishing; 1 medium box for line) And yea…I’ve got quite a few shoe boxes where I store other plastics and backup cranks… Add at least a dozen rod n’ reels…4 batteries…large toolbox…36 gallons of gas…3 depth finders (Lowrance x-85, x-55 and in-dash hummingbird)…3 life jackets… (no rainjacket – looking for a good rainjacket that will fit my 4XLT frame)…toilet paper (could save your day!)…bug spray…radio, lights, marker buoys, rope, whistle and my 300+ pounds and a partner and I’ll go a tad over 55mph at 5500 rpms with my 4 blade Turbo-O (13 3/4 x 23) prop. Questions? Comments? Know of someone selling their bigger boat? — Dwayne E. Cooper, Atty at Law Indianapolis, IN Web Page: http://www.cooperlegalservices.com Personal Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosierwebsites.com/OnTheWater Favorite Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosiertradingpost.com/FishingTackle 1st Annual ROFB Classic Winner

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? I have mine set up like this. 1 plastic box with 8 to 12 in worms 2 box with 4 to 6 in worms 3 box with plastic craws and skirted grubs and spinner bait trailers 4 box with tube baits 5 box with slugos, floating worms 6 box with bass assasins and fin s baits, jerks 7 box with plastic jig trailers and pork trailer 8 box with top water baits- torpedoes devil horses scum frogs pop rs etc 9 box with floating rapalas, rebels, rogues, floating traps 10 box with spooks , spitting images , chugs etc 11 box with rattle traps 12 box with suspending rogues, traps , count downs etc 13 box big crank baits 14 box with small crank baits 15 box with spinner baits and buzz baits 16 box with hooks, weights, rattles, pegs, suspend strips, beads etc I would like to know how other anglers and pros set their boats ups. I have all this in my front center 2 lockers. I have a 201 pro elite stratos. — Gary

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Hello, I have my boat set up as follows. It is a Ranger R-93. Port Front Rod Box, has rods in it. Starboard Rod Box has my navigation lights, fire extinguisher, fishing tackle in a soft sided bag and some other boxes. Topwaters in 1 box, mid divers in one box, deep divers in 1 box, lipless baits in 1 box, plastic zipper worms in one box, spinnerbaits bag, plastic worm bag, various other stuff in there, a paddle, where I keep the motor/transom saver. The center storage box has rain gear, three life jackets, waterproof footwear, and a large net. In the aft part of the boat, I keep on the starboard side storage box, extra gallon of engine oil (in qts), another fire extinguisher, spare prop for the trolling motor, fish scale, boat cover. In the port storage box, I keep extra rope, fenders, large first aid kit, roll of shop towels, extra bungee cord for transom saver, extra towels, extra shirts, hats, for me and girlfriend, swimming trunks, etc. In the glove box, I keep a extra set of keys, flashlight and batteries (out of light in plastic bag), sunglasses with extra cord for keeping on head, goggles for cold weather, gloves for cold weather, a portable VHF radio, cell phone, legal documentation. Cooler is empty unless I put food and beverages in it, Rear compartment has batteries, charger and oil tank. I don’t fish tournaments to much, mostly pleasure fish with Girlfriend, so I have her rods in the rod box, and we use the same tackle. With all this the Boat will still top 72 MPH, which is still to fast for me. Hope this helps. Monty

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Used Bass Boats jet bass fishing boat

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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jet bass fishing boat I am looking to buy a used (or maybe a new) Boat. I have had a couple over the last 10 years, but I am looking for comments. I am currently looking at a Stratos 201 Pro Elite 1999, and a Champion Elite 203 1996, as well as a Triton TR21 1997. jet bass fishing boat I have heard some things about Triton not holding up in the big waters, but have not seen that and I do like their ride. Any comments? * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping.

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I am looking to buy a used (or maybe a new) Boat.

Check out the bass fishing home page DB’s:jet bass fishing boat boats and motors and bas boats for sale. The boats and motors board get’s heated up pretty good when a question like this is posted. good information and a very active board. www.wmi.org

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I am looking to buy a used (or maybe a new) Boat.

rec.boats.marketplace Guy A Ripley, TN WORK like you don’t need the money, LOVE like you’ve never been hurt,jet bass fishing boat DANCE like nobody’s watching!

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Ok, I am looking to buy a used (or maybe a new) Boat. I have had a couple over the last 10 years, but I am looking for comments. I am currently looking at a Stratos 201 Pro Elite 1999, and a Champion Elite 203 1996, as well as a Triton TR21 1997. I have heard some things about Triton not holding up in the big waters, but have not seen that and I do like their ride. Any comments?

1996 Champion 203 Elite? I have a 1996 Champion 202 Elite. Not sure that 203 was available in 1996, think it was either 1997 or 1998 that it replaced the 202 Elite. Anyhow.. I love my boat. It handles rough water with ease. I have a Mariner 225 (1996) on her, and she runs about 68 mph. Plenty of storage space and comfortable seats. I had a 1989 201 Stratos Pro before I purchased my Champion in late 1997. My 89 Stratos was a really nice boat. At times when I can’t make it to the lake I wonder why I spent more money to get a newer boat.jet bass fishing boat Next trip out I appreciate the Champion. I would definatley say you can’t go wrong with either one of these boats. Triton TR21 – not to familliar with the triton hulls other than a friend of mine had one that developed some severe cracks and stress fractures. Triton did replace his boat no problem. He loves the boat. Has had no trouble with it since then. Any top name bass boat is going to be satisfactory. Champion, Ranger, Stratos and Triton seem to be the top boats by far. Jay Stone El Paso, Texas

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I have to agree that a Champion holds very well in rough water because of their hull designs. A friend of mine has a champion and I love riding in it. I own a TR-21 with a 225 mercury on it. It also holds well in rough water..in my opinion but that’s all that is…an opinion. Good luck

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Hey Moe fishing tasmania charter lake bass

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Question:

Give us a report fishing tasmania charter lake bass on the fishing and weather in the big lake.

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Give us a report on the fishing and weather in the big lake.fishing tasmania charter lake bass

The Big Lake is getting smaller. Low water makes it dangerous to run the lake and will make it difficult for BASS and the FLW this month. Fish are still on the spawning areas, but you can’t get to them. The rim canals and rivers are producing a lot of nice fish, but most of fishing tasmania charter lake bass the guides are going off lake. If they continue to spray and kill off the vegetation, they will end up making the lake a hugh water reservoir (Their original intention). Looks like we may have to end up in court to stop the destruction. The water level has been lower – 1981 it was at 9 1/2 feet above sea level and is currently at 11+. Last time it took 3 years for the water level to come up, but the fishing improved 200% – I expect it will be the same this time. Much like a natural drawdown. The weather is cold and more cold. Unusual for us as the temp was 24 this morning,fishing tasmania charter lake bass but warmed into the 70’s. I think I will quit posting about fishing in shorts for a while A warming trend is approaching this weekend and the temp should remain in the 70’s during the day. BASS starts on Wednesday and I will post reports as I get them. — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good

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Can i get a picture of the pike i caught put on your picture page. It will be a while before the roll is used up in my disposable. I want to reserve a place. Also how do i do it with my limited computer setup here. Thanks Moe…old buddy. Al Have fishing rod…will travel.fishing tasmania charter lake bass Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Can i get a picture of the pike i caught put on your picture page.

I think we’d all love to see it, go ahead.fishing tasmania charter lake bass

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Al; When you get the film developed, have them save the pictures on disk (either 3 1/2″ floppy or CD-ROM, whichever you prefer) as jpeg’s (.jpg format) as well as making paper copies. You can then email Moe your photo file .jpg as a file attachment, pulling a copy from your floppy disk or CD. B3– Robert E. Longshore

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Anyone on the newsgroup can submit photos. Others have told you how. Please refrain from calling me your buddy. — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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Like overflow from a cesspool, the Thing’s runny crap has seeped past my kill filter and again I am forced to smell Its’ disgusting stench. Moe, would you actually post a non-bass photo, probably stolen elsewhere from the net, on your site? If you do, It will probably then take a picture of an open can of sardines and want it posted also. However, if I am correct, your real intention would be to junk that Pike photo, having honored your statement that anyone can SUBMIT a photo, without having stated that it would actually be posted. Come on, Moe, say it, say it . . . — Bob Rickard SECRET WEAPON — World’s absolute finest spinnerbaits! All others are now obsolete . . . See for yourself at http://inetsa.com/user/secretweapon

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can i get a picture of the pike i caught put on your picture page. It will be a while before the roll is used up in my disposable. I want to reserve a place. Also how do i do it with my limited computer setup here. Thanks Moe…old buddy. Al Anyone on the newsgroup can submit photos. Others have told you how. Please refrain from calling me your buddy. — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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Moe writes: Anyone on the newsgroup can submit photos. Others have told you how. Please refrain from calling me your buddy.

Moe I only called you buddy in a friendly sense. Like ….ah….fishing buddies. But if you insist i’ll just address you as Moe. Is that okay? Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Moe I only called you buddy in a friendly sense. Like ….ah….fishing buddies. But if you insist i’ll just address you as Moe. Is that okay? Al

Al, I have thousands of fishing buddies, one of which you are not. I would not book a trip or fish with you for all the tea in China. If you wish to submit a photo, do so. In the mean time, try to quit being such an irritation. — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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takers out there???? I will bet he’s NOT in the picture! — Steve from Stony LOL A A!

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Moe writes: Al, I have thousands of fishing buddies, one of which you are not. I would not book a trip or fish with you for all the tea in China. If you wish to submit a photo, do so. In the mean time, try to quit being such an irritation.

Moe I don’t have thousands of buddies….that’s the reason for “prospective accomplice in fishing”. As far as booking a trip i am booked up and i can’t take you on as a client. You didn’t say whether you will reserve a place for my pike. I think there were other fish caught (besides bass) on the site. As i said before bass season is not open here and this pike bonanza is a precurssor to the bass season. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Me neither Moe! I wouldn’t fish with him for all the tin cans in Can ada! Last year I turned down three charters with the first name of Al. Boy was I ever too busy on those weekends.! I can’t remember what it was but I think it had something to do with…..jeez I forget now, old age is a bitch! just about anything, the deader the better! No skill to them. A women or a little boy can catch pike for gods sakes! — Steve from Stony

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Moe I only called you buddy in a friendly sense. Like ….ah….fishing buddies. But if you insist i’ll just address you as Moe. Is that okay? Al Al, I have thousands of fishing buddies, one of which you are not. I would not book a trip or fish with you for all the tea in China. If you wish to submit a photo, do so. In the mean time, try to quit being such an irritation. — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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. A women or a little boy can catch pike for gods sakes! — Steve from Stony

I have no pike pictures posted on the site thank you very much Steve, but if I did I bet my pike would be bigger than your pike! –BQ

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I’m sure you would be right on that account BQ!!! I don’t count you in the group of woman nor small boys but as an equal! You bring that Shawn of yours up here and we will see who can catch Pike!!! OOOPs there are no pike in Stony lake! Jeez it sucks to be me!!! Imagine that…..no freaken pike….booo hooo! Hammer handles, I hate ‘em! They waste so much time when fishing for bass!!! — Steve from Stony

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – . A women or a little boy can catch pike for gods sakes! — Steve from Stony I have no pike pictures posted on the site thank you very much Steve, but if I did I bet my pike would be bigger than your pike! –BQ

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Moe Me neither Moe! I wouldn’t fish with him for all the tin cans in Can ada! Last year I turned down three charters with the first name of Al. Boy was I ever too busy on those weekends.! I can’t remember what it was but I think it had something to do with…..jeez I forget now, old age is a bitch! just about anything, the deader the better! No skill to them. A women or a little boy can catch pike for gods sakes! — Steve from Stony

Steve Pike are game fish. They are darn nice to catch.I hate to say it but you sound a bit like a sheepie. I went fishing today but nothing was biting. First you say you will give me free lesson now you say you won’t fish with me.You acting like an old woman. Don’t listen to Moe…Steve. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Steve from stony You don’t know it but you insulted some other fishermen in the group. I won’t name them but there is others who fish for pike before bass season. It is a perfectly reasonable endeavour prior to bass opening. Moe has pictures other than bass on the site. I’m going to catch a bigger bass than you this summer. Don’t worry it won’t be on G.D. stoney lake. I’ll do it at night with large topwaters. You’ll likely be in your beddy byes with your footed Pee Jays…hehe Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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How old are you? You sound to be about my son’s age, he’s seven.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Steve from stony You don’t know it but you insulted some other fishermen in the group. I won’t name them but there is others who fish for pike before bass season. It is a perfectly reasonable endeavour prior to bass opening. Moe has pictures other than bass on the site. I’m going to catch a bigger bass than you this summer. Don’t worry it won’t be on G.D. stoney lake. I’ll do it at night with large topwaters. You’ll likely be in your beddy byes with your footed Pee Jays…hehe Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Bla bla bla…… I’ve heard this all before, from other idiots like you, bring it on pike boy! Everyone in this group knows I was only insulting YOU, so what’s your point? Besides the one on your head? LIYF,PB! I don’t need to fish for lesser species like pike! As for” the bigger bass”, I couldn’t give a flying *****, I hope you do, good luck spud! You have already caught a bigger pike than me!! You don’t know how that hurts me! Your my hero Al! I will wake up every Saturday and Sunday (April to October) and be on some of the best “bass” waters in the whole province, more than I can say for the pike boy! And I won’t mind the feeling of NOT being you and catching a bigger bass than me this year! You never go bassin’ in the south in the winter do you Al? Keep up the good work! LIYF,PB = Laughing In Your Face Pike Boy! — Steve from Stony Baaaa……Baaaaaa…..(sheepie sound

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Man, and I thought the winters were long in northern Wisconsin. :) C’mon Steve, come on down, I’ll even get some Blue Label for you. –

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BQ How old are you? You sound to be about my son’s age, he’s seven.

You sound like a b#tch. The # sign can be one of 2 letters. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Now there’s a plan! — The other, other Steve

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Steve from stoney I will wake up every Saturday and Sunday (April to October) and be on some of the best “bass” waters in the whole province, more than I can say for

the…. Steve I think you slipped up there. Bass season opens July 1. Out a little early…watch out for the CO…off to Provincial Court….at least $300 fine per fish….The Northwood Classic sounds good Bass and a side dish of pike & muskie. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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pike boy! Your nothing but a sorry excuse for a piece of ,,,,,,,,,what would the letters be there?

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – BQ How old are you? You sound to be about my son’s age, he’s seven. You sound like a b#tch. The # sign can be one of 2 letters. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Don’t waste your time on that disgusting lump of cesspool slime, BQ. It has lots of other gullible souls here to feet it’s’ perverted and demented appetite. — Bob Rickard SECRET WEAPON — World’s absolute finest spinnerbaits! All others are now obsolete . . . See for yourself at http://inetsa.com/user/secretweapon

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – please pike boy! Your nothing but a sorry excuse for a piece of ,,,,,,,,,what would the letters be there? BQ How old are you? You sound to be about my son’s age, he’s seven. You sound like a b#tch. The # sign can be one of 2 letters. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Steve That is pure bullshit. Enuf said. Al Have fishing rod…will travel. Prospective accomplice in fishing

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Actually, Al is right on this one….it does take skill to land big pike or muskie. There are reasons why big pike and muskie are few and far between. There are not too many people that can catch them all the time. They are fun fish to catch….. Mike

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Are you still going on about that bloody pike! Give it a rest wouldja! Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Why don’t you check out the can.rec.fishing group, go to the bottom of the list, check out the thread that asks about “pike fishing within 3 hrs. of Toronto, there are some great places mentioned! Places you might want to try! — Steve from Stony

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The “Your Captain” section of your site has been down for days. I’ve been trying to steal your portrait for days (don’t know why). Please fix asap. Warren

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Ok Warren, asap – I have a small glitch. You need me to email you my mug. I have several with me holding a real Florida LM, not those Tenn spots. I’ve been trying to steal your portrait for days (don’t know why). Please fix asap. Warren

– The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value. Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html

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Moe, We already knew that you had a small glitch. Lamar Lamar Middleton Winter Haven, FL http://www.LMbassguideFL.com

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Go ahead… rub it in Moe.

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Many thanks! warren — Mesa Tackle Supply Pro-Staff http://tacklesupply.com/ TriState Bassmasters Home Page: http://tri-statebassmasters.com/ My Personal Bass Fishing Home Page: http://warrenwolk.com My B.A.S.S. Patch Collection Page: http://tri-statebassmasters.com/patches.htm

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ok Warren, asap – I have a small glitch. You need me to email you my mug. I have several with me holding a real Florida LM, not those Tenn spots. I’ve been trying to steal your portrait for days (don’t know why). Please fix asap. Warren — The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value. Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html

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Sent you a couple pictures…..hopeful they are printable:) Let me know, not sure if I sent them to the right address.

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Sent you a couple pictures…..hopeful they are printable:) Let me know, not sure if I sent them to the right address.

BQ, got the pictures just fine. I love the one of you in the bikini, but I don’t think I can put that one up. I will keep it in my private files. The others are now in Gallery 11 of the photo section. Thanks – Moe — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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Oh yeah Moe, keep the good stuff for yourself. Didn’t anyone ever teach you to share? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sent you a couple pictures…..hopeful they are printable:) Let me know, not sure if I sent them to the right address. BQ, got the pictures just fine. I love the one of you in the bikini, but I don’t think I can put that one up. I will keep it in my private files. The others are now in Gallery 11 of the photo section. Thanks – Moe — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

– http://members.home.net/jbarton248

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Oh yeah Moe, keep the good stuff for yourself. Didn’t anyone ever teach you to share?

After reading Moe’s post about BQ’s bikini, I now have a Jethro Tull song stuck in my head with one part of the song going over and over. ”Sitting on a park bench, eyeing little girls with bad intent”….. — Homepage of the ROFB Northwoods Classic http://www.uglybass.com/rofbmp

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I’m disappointed. In those photos, it appears that BQ will keep anything! — Bob Rickard SECRET WEAPON — The world’s finest spinnerbaits! The next generation in spinnerbaits is finally here. www.secretweaponlures.com

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh yeah Moe, keep the good stuff for yourself. Didn’t anyone ever teach you to share? Sent you a couple pictures…..hopeful they are printable:) Let me know, not sure if I sent them to the right address. BQ, got the pictures just fine. I love the one of you in the bikini, but I don’t think I can put that one up. I will keep it in my private files. The others are now in Gallery 11 of the photo section. Thanks – Moe — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html — http://members.home.net/jbarton248

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Geez Moe, Shawn wasn’t suppose to get wind of that! Our secret….remember????? –BQ

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sent you a couple pictures…..hopeful they are printable:) Let me know, not sure if I sent them to the right address. BQ, got the pictures just fine. I love the one of you in the bikini, but I don’t think I can put that one up. I will keep it in my private files. The others are now in Gallery 11 of the photo section. Thanks – Moe — Why is it called “Common Sense”, when so few have it? Good Fishing – Moe Moe’s Guide Service (Lake Okeechobee) – http://members.aol.com/moefran/index.html To view or post newsgroup ROBF Photos http://members.aol.com/recbass/robf_index.html

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Albright replacement knot new bass fishing

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Rod Why should somebody have to email you when they ask a basic question about inline rods.new bass fishing I would like to know the advantge of such a rod. To me it seem to less prone to tangle. Do custom rod makers make them or can you only get them at a place like bass pro and how come. My walmart doesn’t seem to carry them an i’ve lokked,

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Al, I thought you were asking new bass fishing for a quote on a rod! That is why I told you to e-mail me. As to the interline rods, The only way you will be able to buy one is through a distributor for the manufacturer of that rod. I remember that Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas both carry them. As for whether I would recommend them? I can’t honestly say! I have no personal experience with these rods,new bass fishing I have “heard” both good and indifferent opinions regarding them. I guess you will have to make up your own mind in that respect. Good new bass fishing Why should somebody have to email you when they ask a basic question about inline rods. I would like to know the advantge of such a rod. To me it seem to less prone to tangle. Do custom rod makers make them or can you only get them at a place like bass pro and how come. My walmart doesn’t seem to carry them an i’ve lokked, Al.

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I have an inline and use it some – the action is a little light for me, bought it in a Georgia Outdoor Writers Assoc. auction. The main problem I see with it is making sure you have the wire line threader with you – if you break off and the line goes back thru the rod, you will never get it back thru without it! Also, if the line is getting a little memory, it does not cast as good. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com

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Have you tried the new braided lines such as fireline or power pro. They get no memory and should cast well. I have never used and inline rod and doubt that I would like having to thread it, but I may try one someday. Good Luck. Woo URL – www.homestead.com/woofish/home.html Fishing and lots more

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have an inline and use it some – the action is a little light for me, bought it in a Georgia Outdoor Writers Assoc. auction. The main problem I see with it is making sure you have the wire line threader with you – if you break off and the line goes back thru the rod, you will never get it back thru without it! Also, if the line is getting a little memory, it does not cast as good. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com

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This post “still” violates the NG charter. It is a coy ploy to disguise an ad; which are “NOT ALLOWED” by the charter for this NG. I looked at this link & it is on his website which is designed to sell a cutesie knot tier. bull sh)*

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Rodney, Just how do you figure that what I said was an attempt to conjure up some business? And yes I do teach people to build rods! But it does take a certain amount of intelligence! Something that you seem to be lacking!! As is shown by the 2nd question that you posed in your post. — ~~~~ The RodMaker (aka) The Shadow

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – He may have been answering your question, But he did it in the form of an advertisement! Something which is strictly prohibited by the charter for this NG. And if you are asking about a rod quote, then email me privately, as I do not do business on this NG! Looks like you just did business on this news group,, you just told “everyone” who wants a quote on a custom rod to email you privately, if you didn’t want “everyone to know how to get you to quote them a rod,, you would have sent that part privately to the individual. WHat A hypocrite By the way do you ever show people how to make their own rods? Do you go out of your way to show them how, to do it yourself? I’m showing “fishermen” how to do something,, it cost them nothing,, I could easily not show ANY directions on my web site,, I would just show the finished knot,, then you would “HAVE TO BUY” to learn the knots , from the directions. If I was a money hungry spammer that’s what I would do. Not give them away FREE — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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He may have been answering your question, But he did it in the form of an advertisement! Something which is strictly prohibited by the charter for this NG. And if you are asking about a rod quote, then email me privately, as I do not do business on this NG! — ~~~~ The RodMaker (aka) The Shadow

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rodmaker This post “still” violates the NG charter. It is a coy ploy to disguise an ad; which are “NOT ALLOWED” by the charter for this NG. I looked at this link & it is on his website which is designed to sell a cutesie knot tier. Rodmaker He was just answering my question. Where else to get a better answer but from the inventor. At least he doesn’t sign his posts knotmaker. Rod is it possible to make a custom made inline fishing rod. And would it be cheaper due to the absence of guides. Al

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And I don’t attempt to sell anything on this Ng! — ~~~~ The RodMaker (aka) The Shadow

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This post “still” violates the NG charter. It is a coy ploy to disguise an ad; which are “NOT ALLOWED” by the charter for this NG. I looked at this link & it is on his website which is designed to sell a cutesie knot tier. bull sh)* YEAH IT’S ON “”"” my web site “”"”" It happens to be the only site I own,, where do you want me to put it? You want me to get another site, just so you won’t be tempted ? Give me a break,, my god man, if you can’t tie this by hand ,, that is your problem,, use a nail, use what ever you like,, it is a “new” Knot , how come many on this news group write me and say thanks,, yet “”"”"”you”"”"”" don’t want them to see anything new. Every knot site I have ever seen on the internet, has “something” on it for sell, some where. There was no link on the page to spend any money,, “”"not even”"” an “”"order”"” link, it was posted for the simple fact of a new “”"”EASY KNOT “”"”"”"”" . I deliberately posted to the news group the web “page” “prior” to uploading the “commercial links from the page” so that it would “not” be what you call spam I tell you what, If I offer ONE FREE, TO EVERYONE ON THE GROUP THAT Gees man I don’t sell 100 dollar plus custom rods, where a couple would make my week, if everyone on this group bought one,, I might make $2.50 total profit,, this one email cost me more than that,, just in my time. — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Guys this is similar, but it is easier to tie You can possibly tie this by hand, put your finger where the tool is shown, or use your nail knot tool,, so this is not an ad. I just sharing a new knot, I could care less if you buy my tool to tie it. This is great for fly line to leader, for those of you who fly fish for bass It is just a knot I came up with for my EZ Knot,, I have no idea if I am the first to come up with it,, but it sure does work great, in any place you want to use the Albright. http://ezknot.com/Albright.htm Take a look. — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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Rodmaker This post “still” violates the NG charter. It is a coy ploy to disguise an ad; which are “NOT ALLOWED” by the charter for this NG. I looked at this link & it is on his website which is designed to sell a cutesie knot tier.

Rodmaker He was just answering my question. Where else to get a better answer but from the inventor. At least he doesn’t sign his posts knotmaker. Rod is it possible to make a custom made inline fishing rod. And would it be cheaper due to the absence of guides. Al

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bull sh)* YEAH IT’S ON “”"” my web site “”"”" It happens to be the only site I own,, where do you want me to put it? You want me to get another site, just so you won’t be tempted ? Give me a break,, my god man, if you can’t tie this by hand ,, that is your problem,, use a nail, use what ever you like,, it is a “new” Knot , how come many on this news group write me and say thanks,, yet “”"”"”you”"”"”" don’t want them to see anything new. Every knot site I have ever seen on the internet, has “something” on it for sell, some where. There was no link on the page to spend any money,, “”"not even”"” an “”"order”"” link, it was posted for the simple fact of a new “”"”EASY KNOT “”"”"”"”" . I deliberately posted to the news group the web “page” “prior” to uploading the “commercial links from the page” so that it would “not” be what you call spam I tell you what, If I offer ONE FREE, TO EVERYONE ON THE GROUP THAT Gees man I don’t sell 100 dollar plus custom rods, where a couple would make my week, if everyone on this group bought one,, I might make $2.50 total profit,, this one email cost me more than that,, just in my time. — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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Looks like you just did business on this news group,, you just told “everyone” who wants a quote on a custom rod to email you privately, if you didn’t want “everyone to know how to get you to quote them a rod,, you would have sent that part privately to the individual. WHat A hypocrite By the way do you ever show people how to make their own rods? Do you go out of your way to show them how, to do it yourself? I’m showing “fishermen” how to do something,, it cost them nothing,, I could easily not show ANY directions on my web site,, I would just show the finished knot,, then you would “HAVE TO BUY” to learn the knots , from the directions. If I was a money hungry spammer that’s what I would do. Not give them away FREE — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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Guys this is similar, but it is easier to tie You can possibly tie this by hand, put your finger where the tool is shown, or use your nail knot tool,, so this is not an ad. I just sharing a new knot, I could care less if you buy my tool to tie it. This is great for fly line to leader, for those of you who fly fish for bass It is just a knot I came up with for my EZ Knot,, I have no idea if I am the first to come up with it,, but it sure does work great, in any place you want to use the Albright. http://ezknot.com/Albright.htm Take a look. — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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I like your jig to tie knots. Is there other jigs to tie other knots like for marine use. It seems better to have a jig rather than to have a book and try to decipher the geometry in your head in order to tie the knot. Al

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There are other jigs, but they all tie this same knot, or there abouts, the thing is most cost over 5 dollars, and are not as ez to use, for all types of knots,, as far as for salt water uses, my jig will tie every rig you can think of, actually more than most can think of,, and all commercial email me privately and I will show you every knot you will ever need, for any type fishing — Rodney Long, Inventor of the ”EZ Knot,” http://ezknot.com/

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Ken Fortenberry stratus bass fishing

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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You know exactly what you’re doing buddy.stratus bass fishing If you woulda told me just 6 months ago that RM & BR1 woulda been spending a day on the water together I’d have laid you odds. Man, there’s a whole crew of folks on this GREAT newsgroup that I’d love to fish with.stratus bass fishing I’m fortunate though, cause I’ve fished with about a dozen of them over 5 or 6 states. Warren

stratus bass fishing- YOU DA MAN! I wanna fish with you, big fella! Warren

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YOU DA MAN! I wanna fish with you, big fella!stratus bass fishing

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YOU DA MAN! I wanna fish with you, big fella! stratus bass fishing

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Freshwater Clams control algae? smallmouth bass world

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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I don’t think you want to introduce zebra mussels to your country smallmouth bass world. A few years ago, some entered the Great Lakes on a Russian vessel. They have literally taken over the lakes. They have attached themselves on all the docks, piers, even boats. They supposedly have jammed ship engines, pipes, and sewers. I heard that they cleared up the lakes initially so that the sun could penetrate the depths, thus causing more algae. I haven’t followed this topic too fully, but the little buggers are generally considered the scourge of our area.smallmouth bass world They simply can’t be stopped. Best stay away from them. Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels? This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the smallmouth bass worldpump and burned it out. Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England? though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. they would probably reinstitute being “Drawn and Quartered” if you did ;p they are too proliferic and clog up every water pipe/attach to anything etc. they are a real eco. menace.

smallmouth bass world zebras came from Europe, in ships’ bilge water. So they may be normal fauna in Britain (but don’t believe me; check first!). Of course, a domestic pond may not have whatever their normal control is. — ## The above is the output of a 7th-order Markovian analysis of all posts on ## ## this group for the past month. Not only is it not Nortel’s opinion, it’s ## ## not even *my* opinion: it’s really just a mish-mash of all YOUR opinions! ##

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. they would probably reinstitute being “Drawn and Quartered” if you did ;p they are too proliferic and clog up every water pipe/attach to anything etc. they are a real eco. menace. — Ken Arnold, ICQ # 1028648 KenCo Fish & Supplies Pond and Aquarium fish, Shipping plants/fish etc. a specialty Imported & domestic Koi,Goldfish,Orandas, Tropicals,exotics, Piranhas etc.

Thanks for all the info folks.Sounds as though the little z’s are best left alone! Which still leaves me with a murky pond,at the moment covered with brown scum!Have I left it too late to do a partial water change plus an autumn clean up or should I wait till the spring? Any advice welcome. Sue Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

they would probably reinstitute being “Drawn and Quartered” if you did ;p they are too proliferic and clog up every water pipe/attach to anything etc. they are a real eco. menace. — Ken Arnold, ICQ # 1028648 KenCo Fish & Supplies Pond and Aquarium fish, Shipping plants/fish etc. a specialty Imported & domestic Koi,Goldfish,Orandas, Tropicals,exotics, Piranhas etc.

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More info onZebra Mussels Goby fish invades Lake Ontario TORONTO, July 23 (UPI) – Canadian environmental officials are warning that round gobies, a foreign fish species that invaded the Great Lakes recently, have been spotted in Lake Ontario and could devastate sport and commercial fishing. John Mills, regional director of Environment Canada, said today it may be too late to eliminate the menace, but it should be possible to slow its spread. Like the zebra mussel, the round goby is believed to have been transported to the Great Lakes in the ballast of ships arriving from the Black Sea, where the two species abound. The good news, says federal fisheries expert Ron Dermott, is that round gobies feed heavily on zebra mussels, another aquatic menace. A single goby can consume 78 mussels a day. However, while this “may help curb the numbers of zebra mussels to some extent,” the bad news is that the goby also “menaces native fish populations by eating their eggs and offspring,” Dermott says. Dermott says the goby also aggressively competes for food, denies other fish access to spawning grounds and “will chase away fish twice its size.” The round goby is only three to six inches (7.5 cm to 15 cm) long, but it can sometimes grow to almost twice that size. It also menaces sport fishermen, “because it aggressively steals bait,” Dermott says. Although gobies are themselves preyed upon by several sport fish species, including smallmouth bass, walleye, sturgeon, yellow perch and brown trout, scientist will be meeting in Toronto next year to discuss the invasion. The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans is hosting the conference mid February next year. Some 400 scientists from North America and around the world are expected to attend.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Oh, that’ll teach me. I said “generally” because that applies to most of us on the group (ie, in N. America), but it quite possibly doesn’t apply to you. Zebra mussels are a very small (about 1/2″ maximum, I think), striped mussel. They were introduced to the Great Lakes of Canada & the US in ballast water of ocean freighters, and have spread to many other places too. iirc, they came here from the Black Sea, but they could be endemic throughout Europe for all I know. They’re federally restricted in both countries because there are no predators to control them. They do a fantastic job at cleaning up water (they’ve been given a lot of credit for the near-pristine nature of Lake Erie these days), but at the cost of starving out everything else AND plugging up every water intake in the lake. Mussels are also generally (and this time I _really_ mean it ) not recommended with fish. Apparently the free-floating fry of the mussel can lodge in fish gills. Probably not likely, but still not wanted. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html Hell is empty, and all the devils are here. – Shakespeare

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This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need.

Oh, that’ll teach me. I said “generally” because that applies to most of us on the group (ie, in N. America), but it quite possibly doesn’t apply to you. Zebra mussels are a very small (about 1/2″ maximum, I think), striped mussel. They were introduced to the Great Lakes of Canada & the US in ballast water of ocean freighters, and have spread to many other places too. iirc, they came here from the Black Sea, but they could be endemic throughout Europe for all I know. They’re federally restricted in both countries because there are no predators to control them. They do a fantastic job at cleaning up water (they’ve been given a lot of credit for the near-pristine nature of Lake Erie these days), but at the cost of starving out everything else AND plugging up every water intake in the lake. Mussels are also generally (and this time I _really_ mean it ) not recommended with fish. Apparently the free-floating fry of the mussel can lodge in fish gills. Probably not likely, but still not wanted. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html Hell is empty, and all the devils are here. – Shakespeare

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I wonder if this discussion of Zebra Mussels is serious. Would they really survive in a pond?

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to stack them for a water fall in direct relation to the height of the falls using 2.3ft. per each pound of pump pressure.

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mussels in direct proportion to the height of your falls, using 2.3 ft / lb. And train them to squirt in a synchronous fashion .

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels? This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html A door is what a cat is perpetually on the wrong side of – adapted from Ogden Nash Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html A door is what a cat is perpetually on the wrong side of – adapted from Ogden Nash

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Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels? This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html A door is what a cat is perpetually on the wrong side of – adapted from Ogden Nash Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and

does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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mussels in direct proportion to the height of your falls, using 2.3 ft / lb. And train them to squirt in a synchronous fashion .

Thanks Sam. I guess the mussels are out, I just don’t have enough yard to build a pond to large enough to support the mussels needed to get the effect I want.

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OK, the recipe for a perfect self-sustaining pond: I sack Zebra Mussels 3 big clumps of bur reeds (available at your local Home Depot)

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I guess your right, THEY are the ultimate low wattage pump, pipe, and filter in one small package!

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But they would keep the water so clean that there would be no need for pump, piping, and filter.

How would I calculate the number of Zebra Mussles needed to opperate my waterfalls properly.

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ILLEGAL!!! (Or are you kidding?) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

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They would plug up EVERYTHING, pump, piping, and filter.

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But they would keep the water so clean that there would be no need for pump, piping, and filter.

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Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

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Some pond places suggest using freshwater clams to control algae and clear the water. Supposedly each clam filters 16 gallons of water per day. Does anyone have experience with clams in a pond? Dave

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Hi, no experience using clams. I have read that they need a mature pond (two years) and a sand bottom. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Some pond places suggest using freshwater clams to control algae and clear the water. Supposedly each clam filters 16 gallons of water per day. Does anyone have experience with clams in a pond? Dave

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I don’t think you want to introduce zebra mussels to your country. A few years ago, some entered the Great Lakes on a Russian vessel. They have literally taken over the lakes. They have attached themselves on all the docks, piers, even boats. They supposedly have jammed ship engines, pipes, and sewers. I heard that they cleared up the lakes initially so that the sun could penetrate the depths, thus causing more algae. I haven’t followed this topic too fully, but the little buggers are generally considered the scourge of our area. They simply can’t be stopped. Best stay away from them. Lynn in Michigan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels? This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html A door is what a cat is perpetually on the wrong side of – adapted from Ogden Nash Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Why is it illegal to own zebra mussels? What exactly are they and does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as

^^^^^^^ though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t. they would probably reinstitute being “Drawn and Quartered” if you did ;p they are too proliferic and clog up every water pipe/attach to anything etc. they are a real eco. menace.

Wait a minute — IIRC, zebras came from Europe, in ships’ bilge water. So they may be normal fauna in Britain (but don’t believe me; check first!). Of course, a domestic pond may not have whatever their normal control is. — ## The above is the output of a 7th-order Markovian analysis of all posts on ## ## this group for the past month. Not only is it not Nortel’s opinion, it’s ## ## not even *my* opinion: it’s really just a mish-mash of all YOUR opinions! ##

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I wonder if this discussion of Zebra Mussels is serious. Would they really survive in a pond?

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to stack them for a water fall in direct relation to the height of the falls using 2.3ft. per each pound of pump pressure.

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mussels in direct proportion to the height of your falls, using 2.3 ft / lb. And train them to squirt in a synchronous fashion .

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Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

This comes up often enough that we need a ‘bot to respond to it. Generally, it’s illegal to even own a Zebra mussel, though it would probably clean your pond quite nicely–until they plugged up the pump and burned it out. — Derek (www.netcom.ca/~dbrought/pond) rec.ponds FAQ http://w3.one.net/~rzutt/faq.html A door is what a cat is perpetually on the wrong side of – adapted from Ogden Nash

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does any one know if they can be bought in England?They sound as though they are exactly what I need. Thanks,Sue. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.

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mussels in direct proportion to the height of your falls, using 2.3 ft / lb. And train them to squirt in a synchronous fashion .

Thanks Sam. I guess the mussels are out, I just don’t have enough yard to build a pond to large enough to support the mussels needed to get the effect I want.

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OK, the recipe for a perfect self-sustaining pond: I sack Zebra Mussels 3 big clumps of bur reeds (available at your local Home Depot)

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I guess your right, THEY are the ultimate low wattage pump, pipe, and filter in one small package!

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – But they would keep the water so clean that there would be no need for pump, piping, and filter.

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But they would keep the water so clean that there would be no need for pump, piping, and filter.

How would I calculate the number of Zebra Mussles needed to opperate my waterfalls properly.

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ILLEGAL!!! (Or are you kidding?) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

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They would plug up EVERYTHING, pump, piping, and filter.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

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But they would keep the water so clean that there would be no need for pump, piping, and filter.

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Come to think of it, how about Zebre Mussels?

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Some pond places suggest using freshwater clams to control algae and clear the water. Supposedly each clam filters 16 gallons of water per day. Does anyone have experience with clams in a pond? Dave

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Huber! wyoming smallmouth bass fishing

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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You loadin that new blue-beauty up yet buddy?wyoming smallmouth bass fishing I think a full report on the maiden voyage is in order…

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You loadin that new blue-beauty up yet buddy? wyoming smallmouth bass fishing I think a full report on the maiden voyage is in order…

I’ve posted earlier but I’m more than happy to repeat the news. This new boat fishes just as nice as she looks.wyoming smallmouth bass fishing I can’t get over how much room I have now. Everything that I had in the Tuffy is now in the ProCraft and….there’s nothing on the decks but what I’m using!!! On it’s maiden fishing voyage on Tuesday, my partner Gil and I took it to a lake that has largemouth, pike and muskies. Throwing spinnerbaits into heavy cabbage weeds, I caught a 28″ northern pike, a 30″ muskie and a 36″ muskie. Gil caught 3 northern pike in the 26 – 30″ class.wyoming smallmouth bass fishing But we couldn’t get the bass to go. Today was another story. Severe cold front conditions, my son Jim, Gil and I went out for a short time before my son had to leave for work. It’s great having a boat this stable and roomy, Gil and I were fishing from the front deck, my son off the back deck and not once did we get in each other’s way. We caught some northerns and Jim lost a muskie. After lunch, Gil and I ended up catching so many smallmouth bass and northern pike that we lost count!! The smallies were running a little small by this area’s standards but they were nice ones. The largest was 18″, the smallest was a 10 incher that ended up being muskie bait!! A 41 inch, 25 pound + monster grabbed it and got hooked himself in the process. It was a fun battle, watching Gil tap-dance his way around the boat, fighting this fish with a light action bass rod. wyoming smallmouth bass fishing It led him around the boat 4 times, one jumping and slapping his tail on the side of the boat so loudly that I looked it over for damage (the boat, not the fish). When I finally handlanded it (the net was waaay too small), and got it inside the boat, I guess the muskie didn’t like my ProCraft as much as I do, there’s blood, scales and muskie snot all over the interior! I’ve got some cleaning to do tomorrow. Gil and I fished until 5:30 before calling it a day. We had an absolute ball, my hands are swollen and scored from landing so many fish. I couldn’t believe it and believe me, we’ve had some pretty darn good days fishing up here in God’s Country. All in all,wyoming smallmouth bass fishing I like the boat and can’t wait to get it up on Lake Superior for some of those 5 lb + smallies. I think if I listen carefully, I can hear –

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Sounds like awesome fun Steve, THANKS! I probably wouldn’t mind writing thoseadventures 2x myslf! Warren – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You loadin that new blue-beauty up yet buddy? I think a full report on the maiden voyage is in order… Warren I’ve posted earlier but I’m more than happy to repeat the news. This new boat fishes just as nice as she looks. I can’t get over how much room I have now. Everything that I had in the Tuffy is now in the ProCraft and….there’s nothing on the decks but what I’m using!!! On it’s maiden fishing voyage on Tuesday, my partner Gil and I took it to a lake that has largemouth, pike and muskies. Throwing spinnerbaits into heavy cabbage weeds, I caught a 28″ northern pike, a 30″ muskie and a 36″ muskie. Gil caught 3 northern pike in the 26 – 30″ class. But we couldn’t get the bass to go. Today was another story. Severe cold front conditions, my son Jim, Gil and I went out for a short time before my son had to leave for work. It’s great having a boat this stable and roomy, Gil and I were fishing from the front deck, my son off the back deck and not once did we get in each other’s way. We caught some northerns and Jim lost a muskie. After lunch, Gil and I ended up catching so many smallmouth bass and northern pike that we lost count!! The smallies were running a little small by this area’s standards but they were nice ones. The largest was 18″, the smallest was a 10 incher that ended up being muskie bait!! A 41 inch, 25 pound + monster grabbed it and got hooked himself in the process. It was a fun battle, watching Gil tap-dance his way around the boat, fighting this fish with a light action bass rod. It led him around the boat 4 times, one jumping and slapping his tail on the side of the boat so loudly that I looked it over for damage (the boat, not the fish). When I finally handlanded it (the net was waaay too small), and got it inside the boat, I guess the muskie didn’t like my ProCraft as much as I do, there’s blood, scales and muskie snot all over the interior! I’ve got some cleaning to do tomorrow. Gil and I fished until 5:30 before calling it a day. We had an absolute ball, my hands are swollen and scored from landing so many fish. I couldn’t believe it and believe me, we’ve had some pretty darn good days fishing up here in God’s Country. All in all, I like the boat and can’t wait to get it up on Lake Superior for some of those 5 lb + smallies. I think if I listen carefully, I can hear –

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fishing plan river smallmouth bass fishing club

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Does a bell go off in your head every day that says “Gee, it’s time for me to make my daily pathetic post of drivel to ROFB”? river smallmouth bass fishing club it will be cold but dry. likely 8 c and i will be fishing. a personal quest to extend the season as long as possible. last time a L.M. rewarded by relentlessly hitting the lure. theory is that the fish take on a predator outlook. pike/muskie are famous in that way. L.M. seem to be the same now. they wait for a presentation to trigger their ambush.river smallmouth bass fishing club For Charles and Steve bass season is closed Nov 15 and for others Nov 30 and others ?. for this lake legally closed tomorrow. pike/brown trout still open. like last time it will be to difficult to differentiate. all i know is it should be good and there will be several outings over the next few. anybody else squeezing in a few before ice over. there is a few on ice as well to uncap.

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i caught 2 nice fish today.river smallmouth bass fishing club i followed the theory that the fish are quite sedantary and waiting to ambush their prey. consequently i moved around quite a bit to fish and it paid off. the second fish caught was interesting. on the retrieve i could see it hit and miss the lure. on the next cast the same fish hit the lure again and i partially hooked it. the lure shot back towards me. figured that the fish would be long gone after tasting the hook. nope, next cast i again saw the dorsal yellow colour of the rapala disappear and i caught and released the fish. the water was quite clear and i could see all hits on the lure for the 2 fish.river smallmouth bass fishing club i’m psyched and ready to go tommorrow. Al

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went fishing 5 times in the last 2.5 days. had 1 bass rise on the early part of the retrieve of my rapala. caught a couple jack. Al

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it will be cold but dry. likely 8 c and i will be fishing. a personal quest to extend the season as long as possible. last time a L.M. rewarded by relentlessly hitting the lure. theory is that the fish take on a predator outlook. pike/muskie are famous in that way. L.M. seem to be the same now. they wait for a presentation to trigger their ambush. For Charles and Steve bass season is closed Nov 15 and for others Nov 30 and others ?. for this lake legally closed tomorrow. pike/brown trout still open. like last time it will be to difficult to differentiate. all i know is it should be good and there will be several outings over the next few. anybody else squeezing in a few before ice over. there is a few on ice as well to uncap. Al

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Warren, Read what I wrote again. Find the BEST cover in the body of water. It might have cover all over it, but find where the best is. What’s best you ask? Usually it will show itself, things like grass with a ditch running through it, or a place where it’s 12′ and everything else is growing only 10′. Find whatever is different that might gravitate the fish to it. Bass are predators, and just like a pack of lions, they tend to hover around edges, places they can ambush from, or back off into. If I were looking at what you had, I’d first try and find the deepest place the grass is growing, and then look for the thickest. Pat

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, Pat, let’s go to the other extreme. The small lake I’ve been fishing is nothing but cover. Weeds from the shoreline to other shoreline, top to the bottom. A few areas of slightly open water, clear from the top maybe down to 8 or 9 feet (40′ deep). Where are they? Warren1 It’s simple, really. Rule #1 when trying to locate bass. Look for the best cover in the body of water you’re fishing. Get right in the middle of it. Here endith the lesson. Pat over N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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OK, Pat, let’s go to the other extreme. The small lake I’ve been fishing is nothing but cover. Weeds from the shoreline to other shoreline, top to the bottom. A few areas of slightly open water, clear from the top maybe down to 8 or 9 feet (40′ deep). Where are they? Warren1

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s simple, really. Rule #1 when trying to locate bass. Look for the best cover in the body of water you’re fishing. Get right in the middle of it. Here endith the lesson. Pat N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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Jig & Pig, 5/8oz. Glow in the dark white, so that it can bust through that mess and be seen. Add a rattle also. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, Pat, let’s go to the other extreme. The small lake I’ve been fishing is nothing but cover. Weeds from the shoreline to other shoreline, top to the bottom. A few areas of slightly open water, clear from the top maybe down to 8 or 9 feet (40′ deep). Where are they? Warren1 It’s simple, really. Rule #1 when trying to locate bass. Look for the best cover in the body of water you’re fishing. Get right in the middle of it. Here endith the lesson. Pat N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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Pat N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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It’s simple, really. Rule #1 when trying to locate bass. Look for the best cover in the body of water you’re fishing. Get right in the middle of it. Here endith the lesson.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Pat N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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That’s seems contradictory to what we’ve read on this NG in the past, we all know there’s no fish in the weeds.;-) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s simple, really. Rule #1 when trying to locate bass. Look for the best cover in the body of water you’re fishing. Get right in the middle of it. Here endith the lesson. Pat N.A…then..maybe you could pass on some of the info needed to catch the critters. Craig is leaving..there is an opening. What-ya-say..buddy Al At first, fishing was just a hobby, then it became an obsession….and a reel life.

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You guys should not pick on Al. I kinda feel sorry for him. I know what it’s like. I just hope his mind is like a sponge to soak up all this info from the group.

I know you’re new to the group, welcome. Stick around awhile, and you’ll soon realize how rediculous the above statement is. Warren2

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Illinois Fisherman:

Thank you for the advice Your right the guys and gal in this group do pick on me. I have tried the powerbait worms and it did produce some nice smallmouth bass in the summer.. Where i fish for smallmouth is a small bay of the lake. The variables i keep track of are date, time of day,cloud cover and presence of baitfish. I may vary my presentation with bottom hugging spinners/spoons/jig with grub trailer. I have access to pike/steelhead/monster carp/salmon/lake trout..smallmouth bass have been fun.. I only wish the guys and gal would stop picking on me.The vulgarity is sometimes too much…too bear. Thanks Al At first, fishing was just a hobby,

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It looks a little dreary and miserable out and i was planning on going fishing. I haven’t checked the probs but i hope it clears up. I have two different plans which i don’t want to elaborate on..any further. I will use rapala/spoons..possibly/jig..and grub/spinners. The one plan involves the lake. Lately i haven’t seen anybody on the lake bass fishing. If i did there would be a reassurance that bass are hitting. The other plan..there is people fishing but they are rank amateurs..rank as in stink. The first plan is more dependent on the weather since there is a travel requirement. The other plan there is no substantial travel requirement. It is always a difficult decision. The weather predicted seems almost like what was at the NWC..and that worries me…i’ll leave that alone. Typical fall weather and more pronounced here than down south. I will follow one of the two plans and report back to the group. Thanks for letting me sort this out here. Al Have fishing rod…will travel…. Just an angler

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There’s a really hot pond in Afganistan Al, and I hear the weather’s beautiful there in the fall. Warren2

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It looks a little dreary and miserable out and i was planning on going fishing. I haven’t checked the probs but i hope it clears up. I have two different plans which i don’t want to elaborate on..any further. I will use rapala/spoons..possibly/jig..and grub/spinners. The one plan involves the lake. Lately i haven’t seen anybody on the lake bass fishing. If i did there would be a reassurance that bass are hitting. The other plan..there is people fishing but they are rank amateurs..rank as in stink. The first plan is more dependent on the weather since there is a travel requirement. The other plan there is no substantial travel requirement. It is always a difficult decision. The weather predicted seems almost like what was at the NWC..and that worries me…i’ll leave that alone. Typical fall weather and more pronounced here than down south. I will follow one of the two plans and report back to the group. Thanks for letting me sort this out here. Al Have fishing rod…will travel…. Just an angler

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You guys should not pick on Al. I kinda feel sorry for him. I know what it’s like. I just hope his mind is like a sponge to soak up all this info from the group. Al, you should keep a log of all your fishing trips. Include weather conditions – temperature of the air and water, wind speed, cloud coverage, Moon phase info, Barometer readings locations fished, lures used. What you caught with what lures, what location you where at on the body of water, etc. etc. After a couple of years you will know exactly where to go and what to use for any conditions you encounter. Look at it this way. He does not know enough to take a couple of Carolina or Texas rigs with him. Attention Al—- I know you are in love with your Rapala’s. But try a couple of 6 or 7 inch purple or grape colored plastic worms in you lake. Use a 3/0 to 5/0 hook and 1/2 to 1oz bullet weights just ahead of the hook. Go for it, try everything you can. Throw everything in your tackle box – Make at least 20 cast with every lure you have. If that does not work make your own spinners in various sizes and configurations. I have spinners that I have made that are absolutely ugly but they produce when nothing else will. I like to fish multi-species – Walleye, Pike, Musky, Catfish, and even when nothing else will bite I will go after that muscular (put up a hell of a tug-of-war) Carp. Man, a twenty five pounder will give you a great 15 or 20 minute fight like hauling a log out of the water that can swim at a very fast rate. Mostly I practice catch, get a picture, and release. The pound and a half to two pound Walleye in the Little Bay de Noc are the only ones I will fillet. I go there two times a year to stock up. The world of fishing is not limited to Bass. Bass are by far the most popular and an exciting fish to have on your line. But if you ask most of the persons on the group I am sure you will find that they will fish for whatever bites that day. I have fished Rapala’s for Bass and got Walleye, Catfish and Pike instead. It’s OK with me I enjoy the moment. Just a thought.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – There’s a really hot pond in Afganistan Al, and I hear the weather’s beautiful there in the fall. Warren2 It looks a little dreary and miserable out and i was planning on going fishing. I haven’t checked the probs but i hope it clears up. I have two different plans which i don’t want to elaborate on..any further. I will use rapala/spoons..possibly/jig..and grub/spinners. The one plan involves the lake. Lately i haven’t seen anybody on the lake bass fishing. If i did there would be a reassurance that bass are hitting. The other plan..there is people fishing but they are rank amateurs..rank as in stink. The first plan is more dependent on the weather since there is a travel requirement. The other plan there is no substantial travel requirement. It is always a difficult decision. The weather predicted seems almost like what was at the NWC..and that worries me…i’ll leave that alone. Typical fall weather and more pronounced here than down south. I will follow one of the two plans and report back to the group. Thanks for letting me sort this out here. Al Have fishing rod…will travel…. Just an angler

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” I only wish the guys and gal would stop picking on me.The vulgarity is sometimes too much…too bear. Thanks Al I think it’s way too much also. I think it’s time you just threw in the towel and just…..quit. No one should bear so much agony, it’s disgraceful, really. We should all be ashamed, really. It’s just pitiful, really.

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I only wish the guys and gal would stop picking on me.The vulgarity is sometimes too much…too bear. Thanks Al

You dish out just as much as you get, don’t start playing poor Al, it doesn’t fly.