what improvements will you be making for 2008 ..

[racfish]

My health!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rfatt16]

The only thing I am going to work on is becoming a great trout fisherman like you.

thats jus downright mean !!!:geek: :rambo:

I can see it now -- Dez changing his name to "Big Trout Dez." Sorry Dez - Just joking.

Thats funny you say that. On the day we were fishing he said that he was changing his name to BigTroutDez. I thought that was right for the species of fish we caught that day.

Its alright Dez once you show me a bass on your hook this year we can change your name back. If you want I'll change my name to RPerch16 if it makes you feel better.

[WCCT]

Chris what rod did you pick out for swimbaits? I heard the Okuma SBR is a great rod for the money but a guy in my club has me leaning towards the loomis. If you need a reel that's going to hold lots of 20# line shimano made a new low profile curado that will hold as much as a "round" baitcaster.

Here are some awesome rods! They are GLX quality without the price tag. Rogue Swimbait Rods

[panfisher]

seriously looking to get a boat this year. got to be at least 14 ft(wife was tired of the past 8-10 ftrs) lol.

[HillbillyGeek]

My biggest improvement will be less water displacement in my little 8-foot jon boat (AKA "the dinghy").

I hope to be at least 50 lbs lighter by the time our weather warms up.

[Bigbass Dez]

thats jus downright mean !!!:geek: :rambo:

I can see it now -- Dez changing his name to "Big Trout Dez." Sorry Dez - Just joking.

Thats funny you say that. On the day we were fishing he said that he was changing his name to BigTroutDez. I thought that was right for the species of fish we caught that day.

Its alright Dez once you show me a bass on your hook this year we can change your name back. If you want I'll change my name to RPerch16 if it makes you feel better.

I think "RPerch" is your way of been humble !! dont be afraid to let everyone know that you caught what could have been the new "lake record" perch...and for the record im not ashamed to say that i got my limit in trout in one hour ...lol... sucks cause i was fishing for bass ..!! im still working on some new bacon products for 2008.. lets not forget what the "2007 bacon" did ...im still in the Lab so stay tuned in rookies !! lol peace BBD

[Bigbass Dez]

The only thing I am going to work on is becoming a great trout fisherman like you.

thats jus downright mean !!!:geek: :rambo:

I can see it now -- Dez changing his name to "Big Trout Dez." Sorry Dez - Just joking.

Bass tracker , hey there man !! Missed chating wit ya .. nooo B.T dont worry im not changing my name , just next time out i just need to change my bait ..lol ..we gotta hook up this year , send me a p.m. ... BBD (fo-life)

[Anonymous]

I'll be learning new lakes like Mattoon and Fio Ritio and Lavender. Can't wait to be bank fishing and plunking. I ordered some Gang Hooks from JWRfishing.com and can't wait to use them! It should be different from the raw and cold conditions on LW to catch those cutts.

[bob johansen]

Hey Dez, I about half way expected you to come back with some comment about "Trout Tracker." Yea Man, we gotta hook up this year before I start getting old. lol BT

[cavdad45]

To become a great bass angler you must not only study the habits and behavior of a bass, but one must become proficient in the habits and behavior of its prey. Thus we all from time to time must sink down to the level of a trout fisherman.

[gpc]

seriously looking to get a boat this year. got to be at least 14 ft(wife was tired of the past 8-10 ftrs) lol.

Most people dont realize but there is a HUGE diffrence from a 10' boat and a 14' boat. Our old boat was 14' and we would go salmon fishing all the time in it, while fishing 3 people cramped but not too uncomfortable. Now I have a 10.5' boat and wouldnt dare taking that thing salmon fishing. I have fished 4 out of the 10.5' but hate to do so and would preffer to only fish 2. I know its only a 3.5' diffrence but that 3.5' makes a HUGE diffrence.

[gpc]

I'll be learning new lakes like Mattoon and Fio Ritio and Lavender. Can't wait to be bank fishing and plunking. I ordered some Gang Hooks from JWRfishing.com and can't wait to use them! It should be different from the raw and cold conditions on LW to catch those cutts.

I use to fish Lavender A LOT, and I have been fishing it for about 15 years and I really cant rember catching anything out of it. Still trying to find that Mattoon. On the reports for that lake a guy talks about catching everything from dolly varden to huge cats in that lake. Fio Rito is a great liitle set of lakes. I have never acctually caught anything big there but every time I go I catch at least something. The lakes get HUGE plants all year long, pan fryers, trips, 10lb broods, browns. There is also some bass in there as well. I like it because of the free camping too, yet to stay there but cant beet free lake side camping.

[Bigbass Dez]

OOO YEAH BOYZ , Dont think i forgot about this thread , now that the weather is ramping up for us remember to hold true to the things that were mentioned and stay committed to them . I was one the few crazy and insane bass guys out there prior to the (70 degree) days that are coming up and yes i have been working and staying focus and will continue to work on my list . I find it so funny that million of thoughts go through my head while im in my warm and toasty home , but as soon as i hit the lake it is a challenge to revisit those ideals and apply them to my strategy for the day ..LOL.. The only different between a good angler and and poor is one thing "COMMITMENT" ... Be Safe ... BBD

[cavdad45]

BBD, Glad to have you home.