[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - Maybe it's just me, but I find this sort of thing tacky and manipulative. A strong personal relationship is an intimate affair, hardly suitable for public consuption of this kind. It cheapens the relationship and seems abusive of it to me, especially when children are involved. I don't like it and I don't watch such things; makes me feel like an unwilling voyer.[/quote]

It's just you

@youdawgyou: Why am I being associated with that quote

[quote][b]avenger[/b] - You dump that crap on my doorstep and you'd be in a heap of trouble[/quote]

Man... I haven't been in a "heap of trouble" in years. If that is all it takes I now have plans for the weekend.

[quote][b]gman129[/b] - men dressed as women?[/quote]

They may have been lumberjacks

[quote][b]melmarino[/b] - Are you telling me to give up?[/quote]

Heck no... I would never tell you that.

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - No, agri-business and other industries bribe lawmakers to let let them in[/quote]

Exactly what proof do you have of this? Links please

[quote][b]avenger[/b] - You sound familiar with the problem that Viagra might solve.[/quote]

Have you seen my picture?? I'm blue.

[quote][b]avenger[/b] - The optimist in me is shrinking everyday.[/quote]

Have you considered viagra??

[quote][b]Abbesays[/b] -
I prefer a solid silver and black Rapala fishing for hybrid bass. Man they can fight. And good eating too when prepared right. My husband filets them, skins them and soaks them in salt water for an hour or two before deep-frying them. Yum.
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I've never tried the salt water bath before deep frying them. I use it before smoking them. May have to try it next time

[quote][b]keepitsimple[/b] - Still after those yearling bass I see.[/quote]

Gotta practice on something until you invite me back to the super double secret magic pond.

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - Our bully gang[/quote]

I finally figured out which posters are the bully gang: E.J., Avenger and Shalmaneser. Up until now I was confused about who she was talking about

[quote][b]jtsim[/b] - OK folks, we need to get this crazy train back on the track. A floating Rapala works good for bass.#7-S is a good size to use. For trout I like the Joe's Fies spinner baits. #231 yellow feather with a gold blade. If you are fishing in a deep hole you need to put a couple of small split shot about 18" up the line and let it sink down before you start to reel it in.
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I prefer the broken back rapala.. the extra action gets additional hits. With many of the bass still on bed, I flip a baby brush hog into possible beds

@melmarino: I think she must have me confused with someone else. I'm not much into name calling. I did tell her that she should seek profession help.

[quote][b]melmarino[/b] - then @Digdug: calling you "crazy" is mild by comparison.[/quote]

When the heck did I call her crazy?? Is she making things up or does she have me confused with someone else?

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - As no one cared to assess my problems at that tme, I just muddled through as best I could and went on with life. [/quote]

Once again with the victim mentality. I guess everything in your life that has gone poorly is someone elses fault. Try something new. Take responsiblity for your own failures in life. Stop placing the blame on everyone else.

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - And I wrote "might be too sophisticated". I must be right if you take offense.[/quote]

Since I did not take offense, it clearly shows you have no clue what you are talking about.

Stop with the victim mentality, it's really getting old!!!!

[quote][b]davidxto[/b] - I'm still waiting for a good fishing tip. [/quote]

Go fishing with KIS at one of his double secret magic ponds.

[quote][b]melmarino[/b] - Self-diagnosis to avoid taking responsibility for own failures. Classic![/quote]

Now that's just funny

@melmarino: I guess our resident expert on everything has never froze up on a test before.

[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - They find this topic uncomfortable (too close to home?) so they change the subject. Also, it might be too sophisticated for them.[/quote]

And once again you have no clue what you are talking about.

[quote][b]nowheregirl[/b] - Don't bring no stinkin fish home for Mama to clean.[/quote]

Hmmmmm.... Time to rethink Mothers Day Gift!

[quote][b]keepitsimple[/b] -
Any where you have permission to fish. >)
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Lake El Salto

[quote][b]keepitsimple[/b] - I'll handicap myself to one rod and one bait.[/quote]

Is the lure banned from tournaments?

[quote][b]keepitsimple[/b] -
Bring it! And to make it fair I'll handicap myself to one rod and one bait.
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Do I get to pick the lake?