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For sure, I'm gonna print out a bunch tonight I think!

I just got back from 2 weeks in beautiful Augusta Georgia. I was there for training, but went fishing every chance I got, usually before work from 5-8am. I saw tons of gar and managed to catch only one fish - my first striped bass, measuring about 22 inches. The best part was that I caught it on one of my own lures. Sadly, I didnt have my memory card in my camera, so now no one believes I caught one. I'll be heading back in 2 weeks to give it another try. I mainly fished a huge man made lake called Thurmond Lake (formerly Clark Hill Lake) Here a shot of a small alligator gar i found one day. Most of the ones swimming around were much larger. Here a shot of the 200 foot high Strom Thumond Dam. (The Savanah river is below) The highlight of the trip was heading into Atlanta to visit the world largest aquarium with my family. Its hard describe just how incredible it was. I could have easily spent all day there. Here are a few of my favorite photos (we took 723 in total!) If you are ever in Georgia, this is a MUST see. They even have whale sharks and beluga whales! If you want to see more, I have uploaded about 35 pictures here

I used to use Trilene mono, now I use PowerPro braid 95% of the time.

my favs are Rapala X-rap, Johnson Silver Minnow, Mepps Black Fury #5 with chartruse dots, Mepps Aglia (green/yellow/orange)any frog like surface lure, and Rockstar spinner baits!

very impressive!

I get mixed ractions at BPS (and most places really) but then again I'm usualy dressed in a way that makes me look like I cant afford a proper shirt. I find the reel guys at BPS are not very knowlegeable , I;ve only spoke with a few that were actualy helpful. I walked in one day ready put dw $500 on a reel and walked out becuase they wouldnt acknowlege me - and when they finaly did, they told me that the reel I wanted didnt come in lefty. I opened the Shimano book on the counter and pointed to the reel I wanted and read the text aloud stating that it was left handed and he simply said the dnt carry them. Not an offer to order one for me or anything. He just walked away. I'll ust wait for Roger next time! I'll be at BPS in Atlanta Georgia tomorw, hopefulyl I can get some good servce, I want a new reel!

I'll be triyng out that beer in a couple days hopefuilly!

have a good one Wayne!

Nicely done brother!

Nice job, great photo with the CN tower back there!

nice job Ric!

wow, great list!

No musky either

$8 for a 12 inch fluro leader?? MAN! I've been giving these things away for free with lures! Sounds like you are all set. I use 65# Powerpro on a Quantum Cabo baitcast reel/Shimano Calcutta on a Shimano Compre with 80# fluro leaders I make myself.

Brutal. I used to fish right in that area and no one ever bothered me.

Whats wrong with grey?

Nice fish! I think I recognize the locatiosn too

awesome stuff!

ouch! Looks like another solid outing! Hows the hand feel? Im glad to hear they are checking licences finally too!

Nice report! I say those guys above have it right about the scale, must have been some carp!

nice ride!

Looks like you have a great selection already! you just need one of these

they look great!

Nicely done my friend, glad the lrues are producing for ya!

awesome job!