May I say that I'm proud of this newsgroup and the people here! If you look at a few message boards out there you can see they have gone off the deep end with...

Hi All, a friend of Mike Vines (aka Josh). New to group and am located in south chicago burbs not far from Mike. Wanted to say hello and get to know...

BPS is wrapping up their Fishing Extravaganza, or whatever they call it. It ends today, I believe. I was in there Friday night looking at the XPS/Curado...

Before I delve in the details of the events in Florida, I want to thank some ROFB'ers who had a hand in making this trip happen. Doc and his lovely and...

Hi guys, I have a question for you out there. The local Wal-Mart is having a close out sale on Strike King 3X soft plastic lures. They're selling for a buck...

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GoneAngling? I know some (most?) here didn't like him, but you gotta admit he was entertaining.

Which model of Gerber is that slick new pair of pliers that I keep seeing the pros use on their fishing shows? The ones that flick open with a snap of the...

Jim Bagely died Saturday at 80. The following is the obit that appeared in today's Orlando Sentinel. He was a resident of the Orlando area. The part about...

I was fishing in less than ideal conditions: cloudless bright sunny day, 45-50 degrees and windy. The water temp wasn't too bad at 65. I finally found them...

After an almost 2 month layoff it's good to be back on R.O.F.B. My wife gave birth 3 weeks ago to a 7lb.8oz. boy and her difficult pregnancy and delivery have...

A little "hello" from france, I recently discover this newsgroup after 2 years on frenchies ones... As you have probably already understand I am french. I am...

A little contest for all those attending and who can't attend the Southern Classic on Okeechobee in April. The winner will recieve a $50 gift certificate from...

Im looking for a Bass fishing lease near Hutchinson Kansas.. Im 24 years old and have been bass fishing all my life but have recently moved to Hutchinson and...

I have a confession. In my 20+ years of bass fishing I don't think I've ever broke double digits alone. My best days are always around 6-7 bass. I've been...

this a.m. i was going to work and taking 4 loomis rods to pack and ship after ebay sales. i have a spiffy 4 door truck i drive when the weather is bad. last...

I just can't stand winter no more. I see the sun out but the lakes are still 12 inches thick and show no sign of thaw whatsoever. In the past two weeks I have...

Hi all, I have been looking at some tackls shops, but i'm confused. What are the difference between: baitcast, spinning, conventional ect. reels ? What about...

Just moved into a new house near Ft Lauderdale. The only problem is I live on a brackish water canal. The dog and I hopped on the boat and after a mile from...

If you needed it by Friday then I would suggest you call Cabelas. If you are just worried about getting it then no. It will show up eventually. I have...