Hello everyone...

Thanks for coming. I guess we are just going to jump right in here...

How about this weather lately? Anyone still getting out there and doin any fishing? I put in 3 days last week and had one good day. I'm not gonna complain though, as long as the lakes don't freeze up too soon, I'll take what I can get...

BC

By the way... You may want to hit the refresh button in your web browser window every so often to make sure you are seeing the latest posts... (Helps speed up the process)

If anyone has any questions on how to do something, please email me brendanc@bassinusa.com

what up! i haven't been fishin at all. wanted to go last friday, what a day that was. hope everybody that got out had some good luck.

Even though the weather has been stable and warmer for this time of year, the fishing hasn't been all that great. (At least not down on the Island). The lakes are all WAY DOWN... Some are down several feet... We need Rain and lots of it!

might get out saturday, this hole weekend is booked with family stuff!! but maybe able to get in a couple of hours in. local like artis lake, ronk, pine. all depends on how long i have.

Time to moderate?
I told Brendan I only caught 3 fish today, but one was a keeper bass. Boy, was he cold!
I think we need to start with a good laugh. Anybody got some good PWC stories or Launch Escapades?
JoeM

Hi, where'd you fish today?

Hey... since we are waiting for everyone to show up...

Either of you guys know of anyone looking to sell a trailer for a 12'-14' John Boat?

OK, it's a little past 8:00 where is everybody. let's get this thing jumpin!!!!

I guess Bassin Pete meams me. Pete I live on a small lake in CT. You have to row, but there are some good ones in it. Right, BC?
JoeM

I gave old Ron Z a call, he said he might log on. Tim should be here soon... Frank on't get on until around 9:30 -10:00

Dan is lost in space - Charles is MIA and Nick is... I have no idea where nick is, maybe Pete knows... any idea Pete?

hey brendan how much are you you want to spend on the trailer.

I sent an e-mail to John A a. k. a. Bucketmouth. Haven't heard back from him yet.
JoeM

Ruiz? Last nite he was working at Sports Authority. says he got a jet turbine engine.

Ray.. ask BassinPete... He's the guy looking for one...

Joe: I think Pete was asking where you were fishing today?

(for his boat) says it has 1100 h.p.

Sorry I'm late guys, I am having the biggest trouble getting a good connection with AOL. I think its time to switch to DSL or cable.

I'm glad to see you are all still fishing up here. I leave for Florida on Friday to fish the St. Johns River

LMAO - What did hey buy... The Space Shuttle?

That's Nicky alright... Maybe he ment 110HP and even that is HUGE for a jet engine...

Pete/BC- Go back about 6-7 posts. I answered that about my lake. JoeM

ray-i'm looking to spend $300 to $400

hey brendan, is on't some kind of fish jargon!!! LOL.

i saw dan yesterday, he said he was heading up to connecticut for 3 days for business.

Hello Tim! (AKA - SMbass) ST. Johns... Tidal, tuff, you should have a nice tourney... Hey, man, seriously, go kick some butt! You'll be way up there in the B.A.S.S. points if you do well there... and "well" is probably 8lbs a day from what I was reading today on the net....

Hang in there Nicky, wherever you are.
We'll have to get him a jet blast deflector to protect his backseater.
JoeM

There was a local tourny there on sunday with 350anglers. Winning weight for 5 bass.....5lb 12oz. lol

Ray...

Where the heck is on't posted? Did I post that? Tell me so I can fix it... quickly before they find out I'm useless without spell check! lol

Careful you guys. That's my Home State you are talking about.
Weight sounds about what I've heard in the past few years.
JoeM

TIm - Wow 5-12, that's pathetic... things must be "really" tuff... No sweat, you'll find em...

PETE, i may have one to sell. i well get back to you in a day or two. have to find out if my dad wants to let it go. he doesn't use anymore.

For those that want some good fishing in NY right now,the Hudson River is real hot. The bass (SMB & LMB) started migrating into the creeks just last week to winter. The fishing should be great there for the next 2-3weeks

Hey... Here's a picture of Ray and his Dad...



(JUST KIDDING)

JoeM - How do i join PLECO?

Tim, You fish the Hudson alot... what's your favorite Creek this time of year... I haven't put the Stratos away yet and I'm feeling the need... the need for SPEED!!! Maybe I'll take a trip up there if you don't mind sharing a little info...

Hello everyone!!! Sorry I'm late! How is everybody???

Eddie!!! Hey man... How are you? Long time no fish together...

Best way I know to join PLECO is to talk with the LIB Ambassador to PLECO- Pres. Pat McNamara.
JoeM

hey brendan, the older white is my granddad. LOL. Went to the doctors today for the little one's check up, 7 1/2 weeks old she weighted in at 10lb 12oz and 22in.

whats happenin Brendan? Just got home from work here. Do we have to keep refreshing screen to see new posts?

JoeM- not sure if you saw my post before but i was wondering how I can join PLECO

hey Brendan! do we have to keep refreshing screen to see new posts each time???

JoeM- not sure if you got the last post, but how can I join PLECO?

my comp got screwed up, sorry to keep asking about PLECO

anyone still around????

Sorry for the short absence, i had to go eat my birthday cake.

Brenden--if you want smallies at the Hudson, go in Catskill creek, there's a deep 35' hole by the rock bluff, always a good spot. Roundout also is a big wintering creek for both SMB and LMB, fish the drop offs with tubes, and crankbaits.

ED--refresh the page to see the current posts

Bassin Pete- Talk to Pat McNamara. In addition to being the new Prez he's the unofficial LIB Ambassador to PLECO. JoeM

LMAO - I HAD A BRAIN FART!! I'm back...
Ed, yes refresh the screen...


RAY... that's great man... It must be nice being a new father... Who knows... Maybe I'll be one someday too...

Got it (refresh) thanks! so who is "SMBASS"???

For the guys with smaller boats, the Hudson is good for you too right now. Catskill creek is right next to Dutchmans Landing Launch Ramp. If the weather gets snotty, you can make it back to the launch ramp and safety with little ease. Catskill creek will produce numbers (50plus bass per angler), up to 4lbs in a day of fishing this time of year.

Hi Ray, Hi Joe!

Hi Ed, its me Tim Carini

Hey Tim! How are ya?

Shhh... This is SMbass - Don't tell anyone:



Hey TIM... don't complain to me about your photos... They are finally up on your ProStaff Page!!!

really? let me go check it out

I'm soooo sorry I put my boat and equipment away a few weeks ago...... never expected the weather to stay this warm....Dam!!!

Off the subject... What is the deal with Operation Bass? Is this a total joke or what? You can't ptomote your sponsors... You can't smoke or use tabacco products... Anyone checking this stuff out?

Yes, the Connecticut River pics, another one of my favorite fishing holes. My new motto is "as long as it's tidal, its worth fishing"

hey ED, tim if it's you b'day have a happy one. having a little trouble here , rachelle just got her first immunization shot's today and she is not a happy camper. and the wife went out for coffee with her friend's . so i'm a little slow on the pc tonight.

Tim... it's really sad to hear you speak such words...

I've always felt that as long as there is water in it, "IT'S WORTH FISHING"

OK RAY, you've completely confused me... Who's B-Day is it Tim's or Ed's?

Irwin Jacobs, purchased Operation bass (along with Ranger Boats), a few years back, and has totally ruined both companies with his dictatorship. He's nothing but a multi millionaire (owned some football team once) who is ruining the sport of fishing. The only good thing he did, was bring out of the industry sponsor into the sport. With ESPN buying BASS, FLW will no longer be broadcasted. Now you can only see FLW on PAX TV, which I do not even think we get in NY. Irwin Jacobs got what he deserved. I can go on for ever on this subject, like how he banned the 1999 Redman All American winner from fishing any Operation bass tourny, because the guy wore a Duke University hat during the tournament, violating the "logo rule".

My old girlfriend knew all about tides. She used to hook in Venice and worked both sides of the canals. lol
JoeM

Not my B-Day dude! Must be Tim! Happy B-Day Tim!!!!

Its my b-day on Dec. 7th but I'll be away fishing the BASS OPEN in Florida, so we celebrated tonite. MY b-day is the second day of the tourny, a good omen I must say

Thanks Ed, thanks Ray.

Yeah, what was that all about... The Guy wins the tourney and then because he didn't want o take his hat of (Hat Hair) on stage, they gave him the shaft... Wasn't it a college football logo or something stupid like that?

Oh, yeah... Happy B-Day older timer! What are you now 17 or 18?

"How old are you now?" Legal yet? LOL

Tim, so how old are you now 18 , 19 .LOL. Getting to operation bass, I think they are just pushing who sponsors the trail only. it's like if your not with us your against us.

HEY PETE: YOU STILL OUT THERE? WHERE'D YOU GO?

I'm still here

Pete- I hope you found those answers that I posted. It finally occured to me that it went to page 2. Then I saw all the questions and all the answers. Sorry JoeM

Ray nailed it on the head. Rick Clunn one 3 FLW tourney in one year. He was never on the cover, and never recieved much press, because he refused to wear the shirts OB provided him with the Trail sponsors logos. None of those companies sponsor Clunn, so he could not wear them with the existing contract he has with those companies, so he wore a regular, logo-less T Shirt. He couldnt even wear a Polo shirt, because that has a logo on it. It got so bad Irwin Jacobs is thinking of banning Clunn! That is why you see very little Top Pros (from BASS) fising FLW. The only reason guys like CLUnn and Van Damn are doing so, is because they are kicking everyones ass, and winning a ton of money. Look at the guys who compete in FLW. 90% of them you have never heard of.

yes i got them JoeM. Same thing with me.

Hey guys-
In 50 words or less-
WHAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU WHILE FISHING?
JoeM

Would that be Pete Lakey???? If it is.... Pete I loved the email!!!! Kelly will be fishing with me at next tourney!!! LOL

no

ooops! sorry pete!

let's see, i know seeing brendan come in at weight in at bantum with .15ozs of weight. lol

Brenden,
Thanks for that site recommendation. I think I may find my girl there, lol

Ray- You really know how to hurt a guy. JoeM

Yeah.. That was a great day for me! You know what... I didn't Zero though!!!

GEE, THAT REALLY IS A HUGE DROP FROM THE PRIOR TOURNAMENT - I HAD 16LBS 7 OZ IN THAT ONE!!! TALK ABOUT DOING SOMETHING WRONG...

Heres something funny. Brenden and I fished the CT River a few years back for the first time. I told him about this great hole i found in the back of a flat. Tourny day, i ran full speed across the flat (not realizing the tide was so low) and bottomed out the boat. Brenden came up with the great idea of throwing the anchor off the bow, and try pulling the boat across the flat. Only problem was the silt bottom. The anchor made a nice mark in the silt, but never moved the boat. We sat there stuck for the next 4 hours. Wasnt funny at the time, but its a riot now

Funniest time for me had to be during a Wednesday night tourney at Swan Lake. Steve and I thought we were filling the livewell with the pump, but we didn't know that the livewell plug was not in. We kept fishing until we felt our feet getting wet!

Did you ever see those funny-looking rock anchors they use up in Lake Ontario, specifically in the Black River. They look like they were designed as a joke. But they work when there is only one small crevice in the rock bottom and you don't wamt to go out to the big lake.
None of us had them, so we would anchor over here and 400 ft later the boat would slow down. JoeM

Have a good nite all. This was definately fun. I cant wait to do it again in 2 weeks when I return from Florida. Talk to you all soon.

Tim- I wish you Godspeed. I hope your arms are tired everyday when you need 2 wheelbarrows to carry your Limit to the Weigh-in Scales. Bass Wishes, JoeM

who won that last tournament on Forge?

OH, that was the worst day of our tournament lives!!! Here's part II of that story... Tim says that "At least we are blocking the entrance to the hole, so when the tide comes in, we'll be the first guys in there".

It was like 98 degrees out that day and we are now sitting almost completely out of water in Tim Skeeter... We decided to play a game of "Bass Boat baseball". We used a crumpled up cigarette pack as the ball and TIm's 3' oar as the bat. We chose specific areas on the boat for a single, double, triple and home run and even what was considered an out.

Once the tide started coming in, we started getting our heads back into the game hoping that we could get a limit before the tourney ended. Here's the best part... Just when we are about to start to float from the rising water, this Javalin comes race right at us at full speed... The guy was running full throttle- wide open through 6" of water. me and Tim are saying there is no way this guy is going to get around us... he's going to get stuck, but he didn't...

He walked his boat accross that water at about 70 MPH and glided right into the hole in back and we were still stuck in the mudd when he caught his first fish right in frint of us. We had to sit there and watch this guy limit out in about 15 minutes. At that point I thought Tim was going to snap and start shooting the flare gun at him...

Boy was he pissed and so was I... At the time, it really sucked, but now, you're right Tim... It is funny!!!

Nice job driving Buddy!!!

"Yeah, don't worry Brendan, I know how to get in here" LOL

We sucked wind that day... Hey, but that's all part of learning...

Guys- Next time we should post the title:
"AND NOW, LIVE FROM NY, IT"S WED. NIGHT!"
There's nothing like original thinking.
JoeM
BY THE WAY, WHERE IS THE NEXT MOST HUMOROUS THING THAT HAPPENED WHILE FISHING?

Later Tim... give em hell!!!

I was fishing Upper Mills Peconic and i was heading in going full speed with my motorguide and i hit a stump and bent the shaft

Hey Pete...

If you get the chance, ask my Cousin Joey to tell about the time I pulled a full-gainer of the front of my bass boat after hitting an old fence post at forge...

That's a story that he loves telling... There something about me falling out of the boat that just cracks people up!

Is that when you got radioactive ?

Yeah Man! That's why I fish good at night now.... I glow in the dark! :p

I was fishing a tourney at Forge during my first year in L.I.B...I had crazy glued the tilt button on my trolling motor because it kept falling off. I didnt realize until I put the boat in the water that day that the glue had run down the shaft and cemented my motor into a permanent "tilt" position! I was forced to hand the motor off the side of the boat all day and move the boat sideways! LOL

Listen guys, i gotta get going, had a great time and hope to be here next Wed. bye

some of you guys may remember seeing Skip Wainer and I taking a hammer to the dam thing during the break that day! LOL

LMAO - THat's is pisser ED...

Well, it looks like we are going to wrap it up for tonight. I got some calls and some emails from some of the other guys that either couldn't get away for a while tonight or had some trouble loggin in. We'll have to give this a go again next week. Feel free to stop in and use the boards any time. Catch you on the Flippin' side!!!

Fish Hard

BC

bye y'all

Good Night John Boy!

had a great night with the chat , maybe next week the wife will be home and i don't have to look after the little one. outa here!!!!