I received a call this afternoon asking just why JC is such a… ( insert comments here ).
In defense of Blue whom I suspect takes heat from some of the things I say I will state my opinion and motives.
As I eluded to in my previous post, Many of us have been here for quite a long time and honestly have answered about every question pertaining to tackle and what we all use. I will further this post and recap what I feel is THE fundamental difference in who places where in tournaments ad who catches or does not catch fish at any given time.
First off I will say that I am very guarded of which has been an ongoing lesson learned from a series of unfortunate instances which has altered my perceptions and in many cases my sincere desire to help fellow anglers. The ones who ask sincere questions directed to me always get a sincere and applicable answer that in my opinion goes above and beyond the expectation.
My favorite reply to what baits people throw is a simple… Shhh, It’s a secret. Lets look at the previous post about which grub we use for a trailer. I challenge everyone to go out and lay each and every grub out on a table and look at the differences. You will quickly discern that the Zoom Fat Albert, the K-Grub, The Kalins, The Team Supreme, the BPS,etc, etc, etc are all similar enough that there is no way plausible that one will out produce the other to an extent that any can be considered superior.
I have been told that this is raising quite a stir and that I am ( insert comment here ) people off. I would assume over time that 1 plus 1 would = 2 but it seems that so many people are looking for this secret bait that offence is taken every time a bait is not offered up.
For those who remember the D-Nort post about a Swim Jig that I said Shh, It’s a secret I would offer the same reference. The presentation is the secret if there is one involved at all. I will guarantee that fishing a Booya vs a Team Supreme jig with any and or all jig trailers you wil have similar results.
Now lets take into account the people who finish well in tournament and start with Jimmy Johnson. We all know he uses a swim jig, Heck you can buy the original fro Bobs bait and tackle. With us all knowing this then why does he consistently place higher than most. It’s the secret that I have been trying to tell everyone since day one of IDA. It’s the fisherman period. Take a carpenter, his tools are just an instrument that he uses to complete his work and accomplish his goals.
Now for the perception. Perception is defined as how people view you and not how you view yourself. That being said I am obviously arrogant. This is the minds of many make it accurate. In my mind I am as humble as they come. If I meet you on the street or at the boat ramp I will be the first to offer a hand or clue you in on what I am seeing on the water. I have spent a day in the boat with quite a few people here and would challenge you to ask any of them. The only people I have not fished with are the ones who did not ask. Its that simple. For those of you who challenge the quality of content I have posted need only do a quick search on specific and I am confident you will find articles that contain what I consider the real secrets. Seasonal movements, patterning fish. Barometer influences, tournament pressure influences, specific vegetation pollination and results defined in each instance.
To address you directly BC, I enjoy watching the banter that goes along with my often pot stirring replies to the questions I know will challenge personalities. My posts are obviously marked with a big red X for your sharp shooting replies.
Any way you have it, If anyone wants honest answers to specific questions or even just help catching a few fish then ask me questions that I can dial in. The general “what do you use” is really only a big advertisement for tackle manufacturers. I am really not near as bed as many think. My greatest weakness is not having a drive to become everyone’s friend. Not that I wouldn’t its just that I haven’t.
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Got to meet you up at the GTG, and had a lot of fun. I think what people will see with everyone is that everyone has their own personality and gig going. I love it! I am more of a lurker over here in the Swamp Water Forum. But it sure is fun coming over from time to time watching you guys beat the crap out of each other! 
