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I'll sometimes use the loop knot with a really small loop - that usually gets that loud noise along with a pop - and a walk the dog deal. (Wrench) - Kind of like marching in a parade, I suppose :-)

At the risk of further instigating brother Wrench - it's really loud and "tingy" as well....

That is outstamding brother!!! Well done!

Example: The Dead Norris River, for the most part, is no wake zone (Volusia County, FL.). "No Wake" means boat is completely settled in the water and the there is no white coming from the top of the water that the boat moves. No speed limit, so the officers don't have to mess with a radar.

Yes sir, that's my point. One fella's "I"be been driving a boat for years and can handle the situation" is another fella's "slow down - too dangerous!". My desire is that the lake can have clear cut rules that would allow authorities to more easily and specifically enforce them.

Therein lies my confusion / complaint of the lake laws. Too subjective.

Heck no, bub! You hang on to it. I've got a few more, and it really is good for 3 pounders!

Indeed!

If it's of any testament to the life's effectiveness; that rear treble started out as fully dressed with about 2 1/2" feathers on each treble

Guilty! 12lb monofilament, 6-6 or 7' Med/Heavy rod. Throw it way out and jerk the piss out of it, then let it sit. I guess it worked it's way out of whatever hammered it last Saturday

We don't release to the grease

Holy Cow my partner got a monster slab (well, monster to me anyways) practice fishing Friday around point 12. I didn't ask his permission to post his likeness, so I did some "Cropping" (that was almost "punny") I don't think he's running from the law, but there may be a broken heart or three out there somewhere that doesn't need to know he's in my boat

There were a couple of hicks in Razorback stuff out there this weekend to help bring balance to the universe

After reflection, there is one negative for young Brendan here..... HOW CAN HIS NEXT TOURNAMENT POSSIBLY COMPARE TO THIS ONE?????? Poor fella - it's all downhill form here, and he's only 19

Amen! I was surprised on Table Rock this past weekend, I must admit. I have always thrown a spook this time of year and done well. Never tried anything else. This year, I tried that "Jackall Mikey" wake bait. Holy smokes that thing out produced the spook!

GREAT job of supporting the belly and not over extending the jaw. Well done on the catch AND the handling in this pic.

We're headed to Grand in two weeks for the Oakley Big Bass. Just finished a blast over on Table Rock with Oakley - any OAF family that's going to be on Grand in two weeks, if you see an orange / black Legend with a handsome devil up front (only when my partner is running the trolling motor!!), please say hi! We'll likely be in the clear water around the dam - I have a phobia of dirty water....

My partner and I had a blast, as usual (4th year for me, 1st year for him). I still haven't placed for an hour, but that's a bucket list item to which I am committed. We caught over 150 fish between Saturday and Sunday, and did so in very different spots - from James River in Cape Fair to Cow Creek. Never could get anything over 2.5 pounds though. We will be back next year, and we're looking forward to two weeks from now on Grand Lake - where I'll continue my search for an hour's place! Thank you to OBBT staff for helping us weekend guys feel like pros every now and again. Thank you Mr. Babler for your friendship and mentorship. God bless!

yes sir

Good morning everyone, Figured since I'm not being too awfully effective today in the office (dreaming of Table Rock!) today, I'd run to the Oakley Website and put together a quick recap, by hour, of last year's weights. **Disclaimer** Past results are not indicative of future events (I've always wanted to use that line - I think it's from an E*Trade commercial) Tight Lines this weekend, everyone. And, most importantly - Be SAFE and HAVE FUN!

If you'll go to Oakley's page, I think you can see previous years' results

Yes please! Headed over from Springdale Thursday morning bright and early. The hardest part about the Oakleys on Table Rock / Grand is signing up the first day possible, then waiting 6 months! Almost time!

check out the video from 12:56pm EST time - that smallie he caught looks like a Brim/Smallie Hybrid! A new species, a "Brallie"!!

I did the fantasy fishing deal again this year - something about it is fun! Anyways, last year I finished in the top 1,000 which I thought was pretty nifty. This year, I am doing about as well in the fantasy fishing as when I fish a real tourney...

Directly from the Cops for Kids Rule section: "Sportsmanship: Courtesy and safety are expected from each contestant. Life jackets and kill switches must be worn during take-off and when outboard motor is running. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the boats during the tournament. A contestant having a protest must submit it in writing to the Tournament Director within fifteen minutes of the closing of weigh-in." It's in all the rules, I just picked this one because it was on my mind. I've had this discussion with lots of different folks. Often (and unfortunately), a lot of competitors misread the first line "Courtesy and safety are expected from each contestant." - I hear "Yep, that means staying away from a competitors boat unless they say it's ok to get close, make sure we don't swamp a competitor's boat and stuff like that - I got it." Only partially correct - NO WHERE THAT I HAVE EVER READ in any tournament rules is it stated that competitors are to be respectful, considerate, etc. only to OTHER COMPETITORS - all the rules I've read say that EACH COMPETITOR is to be respectful, considerate, etc. - period - everyone on the lake is to receive the same treatment (which should be nothing short of a gentlemen / lady). Sadly, it seems that lots of tournament folks miss that part.... I fish tournaments, but I am NOT a "tournament guy" Although, the Legend Jersey that Miss Sherry (my loving bride) got me is awfully slick