Bill P

I have a feeling that the economy is only partially responsible. I'm more inclined to believe it's moral decay and substance dependency.

I dig the blue claws. Gotta pull out my airbrush and do a few like that.

Some fail to realize that GPS is not radar. It don't tell ya where 'they' are.... Don't most tournaments delay their starts because of fog?

At @ $25 a copy, poor customer service would keep me from wasting my $$ on megabass. For that kind of money,they ought to hand deliver a replacement! If there are problems with their baits,AND poor customer service,who's gonna keep buying them? I would like to hear follow-up on any megabass customer service. Spro has replaced 4 or 5 baits for me,and sent a few freebies. I believe they've corrected a problem in their baits,and that's why I had to wait for the 'new' ones last time I had one replaced. They're customer service is so great,it makes me WANT to buy more.

Contact info......... http://www.megabassusa.com/Contact%20Us.htm

Check their website,and 'contact' number. McSticks are replaced when sent back. They might replace em too.

That's one reason I like our club's(TableRock Bassmasters)catch,measure,record and release method. It's pretty much a fair method,and I'm pretty sure it's better for the fish.....especially in the hot months. JMO.

Mine now lives on the bottom at Lake Ouachita! The Skeeter ZX-190 is limited in space,and the last one had an octagonal extending handle(sections fit inside each other) and probable opened to 5 feet or so. Cannot find one that looks the same. Don't remember the brand. I would appreciate suggestions.

Sizes,brands and colors? How bout hook swaps also. Thanks.

My pleasure. We took out the Purple Heart Vets Friday. My vet never fished before! Had a dozen fish,a couple keepers,and he was even able to boat several smallies. A great day for all. Been fishing pegged Texas rigged finesse worms similar. 1/8 bullet pegged about an inch from bait. Powder painted the weights w'melon/gr pumpkin. I think the silver weight was spooking a few fish?

Joe, what size tube,and how did you rig it? Bill P. (The FDR guy....)

What part of Chicago you comin from? There's quite a few of us Chicago guys down here......

Spoke to Syd about it,and he sounded totally sincere. Said he believes the water is getting in thru the nose. I think he believes the problem is fixed,and the improved baits are coming. I think I'll do a super glue thing on em. At least they replace them, $15 baits SHOULD be replaced.

Muddy there yesterday,like coffee with cream. Caught 6 from @ 10:00 to 11:30, then nuthin.....4 keeps w/a 3-1/4 lb SM on a watermelon wart. Two each on grub(smoke/red),wart,and McStick(TR shad). Found out I had a leaking McStick. Called them and they said 'return it and we'll replace it'. Nice people there.

Why not do a catch,measure and release? Use a length/weight chart. Fish could be measured,recorded and released at boat,or measured and released at 'weigh-in'. No scale would be necessary. It might not be as precise as weighing,given thick vs. thin fish,but it would be fair. If it's a 'small' event,it wouldn't take long. You just need a calculator,weight/length chart, and a 'golden rule'.