1) The drop shot rig works. Nick, I told you so!
2) I like Yozuri Hybrid better then Yozuri X tech Cobra. I do like the X-Tex but I gravitated back to Hybrid this final leg of the season. I have not broken off as much as Nick but I too noticed some breaks.
3) I love fun fishing much better then tournament fishing.
4) There are lakes still within a 5 minute ride from my house that make you feel like your in the wilderness.
5) 6 pound test isn't too light. Amen!
6) Despite what John G says, jig n pigs work in Summer.
7) Even old dogs can learn new tricks.
8) I can still catch 200 fish in 4 hours at Lake ^&*%$%^^&
9) I learned that Hugefish hates senkos because he was actually beamed up into a space ship and molested by them several years back.
10) People are catching on and Micro Munch Baits do catch fish.... I've been telling you this for years! Earthy can tie hair jigs!
11) Light tackle is the absolute bomb if you want to catch more fish.
12) Most anglers lack versatility and that is the #1 problem as to why they do not catch fish consistently. They stay with what worked yesterday too long and fail to realize that it will not work today or they think that the fish will miraculously turn on and hit the bait they have been throwing for the past 6 hrs without a touch.
13) Northbass is one of my best friends despite his on water antics and mishaps......this season he managed to keep his clothes on for most of our tournaments but not all. (A big improvement over last year!)
14) Although I hate everyone in my club, I really like them. Except Joe.
15) I enjoy the fact that certain people are very negative against me and my partner because we are consistent. See#12 Some people hate to hear that we do well in tournaments. Being the villain is good, I relish it.
Good guys wear black! You'll hate me even more when you see me out on the water in my Tracker PT175 with a 45hp Merc. that I stole for $500.00.
16) Life is all about lube and ball bearings! It's all about the ball bearings.
17) I learned that when things are tough, and they have been at times, go with what you know. Despite my affection for light tackle, Flipping big jigs has saved the day for me several times this season.
18) I've learned things about myself. I am just proud of the achievements that my partner and I have accomplished. I'm pretty humble. Although it may sound like I'm tooting my horn at times, I'm really not. I 've also realized that there are a lot of jealous people (who can all go to hell) who have nothing nice to say regardless of whats going on. I've realized in the grand scheme of things this all means nothing except for friendship and relaxation. Most importantly, I learned that I am satisfied with myself, my performance and I don't care what others think.
19) I've also learned that there are some really great people out there who I call, friends. These people have stuck by me despite my quirks. I'm glad to call guys like Scully, Paulie, Rob, Pat, John, Jay, Charlie and Woody....among others....friends! Thanks guys!
20) Look for a resurrgence of the WormHole this Winter, I'm working on some really good stuff. I'm glad to help out!