Tie 1 On!

I don't know about ya'll, but I was never a Boy Scout.  That's my excuse for not knowing squat about tying knots.
I struggled for a long time with finding the best knot for me.  If you are a knot-master then just ignore this post, but if you need help like I did, pay attention.
The Palomar knot fit the bill for me.  It's pretty simple to tie and is very strong.  So practice it a few times and I think you will like it as much as I do.

 

Big Bass Love Frogs!

Bigfoot Frog Soft Bait - Green The Bigfoot Frog’s oversized feet really cause a stir, but here's the kicker -- the Bigfoot Frog Soft Bait floats so you can stop and spend more time around weeds, stumps, and brush where the big bass dwell. Or, retrieve the Bigfoot Frog in short strokes between pauses to attract more fish with a big-time bubbling action.. Bigfoot Frog Soft Bait

High Waters

I have been itching to go out fishing, but we have had a ton of rain.  All of the ponds and the Yadkin River are near flood levels, which is not conducive to good fishing conditions.  Worse yet, it's raining more today!

Guess I'll just have to wait.  Meanwhile I am adding rod holders and an anchor to my kayak to get it ready.  As soon as conditions improve I'm hittin' the water!

HOT New Lure!

Rapala Clackin' Crank Crankbaits - 2" - Bleeding Olive Shiner

New Lures

Now is a time great time of year to get your new gear and get everything organized.  Many of the lure companies like Rapala and Strike King are introducing new lures and there are some sales on the older models.
The new Rapala Clack n Crank crankbaits seem to be stirring up a big time buzz.  I plan on getting at least one for myself real soon!
Be sure to clean and lubricate reels, change old line and organize your tacklebox so you will be ready when you hit the water for the spring spawn.  Of course, in another shameless plug...click on the Bass Pro Shops banner and you can find the latest and greatest as well as anything else you might need for your outdoor excursions.
Now get your $#&* together and go fishin'!

KVD Wins #4!!!

Here we are again!  Kevin VanDam is the Bassmaster Classic champ, AGAIN!
I was doing some thinking and came to the conclusion that he must undergo testing!
Is he a man? A machine? A cyborg?  Or some kind of human-largemouth bass hybrid?
Just kidding, of course!
What else can be said about the greatest bass angler of our time and probably of all time?
Congratulations KVD!  You Da Man...or are you???

Learning Experience

 Today was a new fishing experience for me.  Last fall I bought a kayak, but due to shoulder surgery have not used it, until today.  I am not nearly back to 100% and am quite sore this evening, but I really did love it.
The weather has been extremely cold in NC this winter and the water was even colder than I thought it would be.  The conditions were tough, and being new to fishing from a kayak, I only managed one small bass in 2 hours of fishing.
I had to stop because my shoulder was starting to hurt a bit.  It's definitely different fishing in a kayak and I think I am now addicted!  It's very peaceful and quiet, you can sneak up on the fish for sure!  Hopefully with some more warm days the fishing will get better and my shoulder will get stronger!