Going through it again: Fished the Upper Cumberland Lakes east of Nashville for a few weeks last spring. Had to fly home late April for a scheduled PET scan to make sure the lymphoma was ok. My plans were to fish Clear Lake ...

RE: August 29, 2010 - Los Vaqueros: Still waiting for those lunker pics (they were huge I swear). Priorities... ...

where the f*** are the halibut??: ive fished every beach i know. i thought they always spawn in shallow water....

RE: Tip of the year: >Well since were on the subject, how do you put your scent on? >I usualy dip my frst finger in and rub it on with that finger >while I hold the bait with my left hand. I keep a rag to wipe >my stin...

RE: Tourney PICS: I was gonna mention it but I figured you have your hands full with posting stats / results. Good job ! }( ...

Overview/History:  Performance Tackle is a high end shop located in Southern California.  It’s the kind of place where you could pick up the latest butterfly jigs and the latest 22nd Century 12 inch cut-tail Triple Trout.  Their custom freshwater bass rod lineup is extensive with 9 lines and 40 total models.  The SBR swimbait lineup has light, medium, and heavy action blanks which are available with standard or down wraps.  The rod reviewed here is a down wrap - meaning that the guides are placed to wrap around the rod.  The best way to desc... more

September 2, 2010 - Malibu Pier - SportfishMalibu

September 1, 2010 - Malibu Pier - SportfishMalibu

August 29, 2010 - Malibu Pier - SportfishMalibu

August 28, 2010 - Malibu Pier - SportfishMalibu

August 27, 2010 - Malibu Pier - SportfishMalibu

The Itch
The Itch:

December 2008 I was fishing a WON team tournament on the Delta.  It was blowing from the North and Franks was jumping with 2 to 3 footers.  I was in my 15' jon boat by myself, running downwind and slamming through the waves.  The wiring on my livewell pump shorted and burned up.  The back of the boat started filling with water from the spray.  Eight hours and one bass later I decided I couldn't fish out of a jon boat for team tournaments any more. 

I'd been close to pulling the trigger and buying a 'real' boat a few times before that day.  In 2003 I weighed the options and bought my jon boat instead.  2006 was very close too but work was uncertain and life's responsibilities come first.  My son, grad school, the house... more