Kirk is a very wise man.  If you had a star quarterback, would you keep him the game during the fourth quarter if you already had a insurmountable lead?  Why take a chance?  Anything could happen coming over here to fish; hang nail, blister on the thumb, getting rained on...
    I think we have focused on the informative, technical aspects too...  as far as informative, the bass all seem to be in the water that limits the search down a bit.  Technically using a rod and reel to get the fish out of the water and into the boat.  I think that covers most of it.  I imagine a bit over 20 lbs should do well in the standings.  I need to go tighten down a few rivets before next weekends kidney thrashing so I hope you guys can keep up with Team Panacea anchored by Cap'n Faz (don't wait up for me) ackerley.

You speak the truth M'Man! And as for "Kidney Thrashin"  Doug is right, if next week has half the boaters out there I will be happy as today there was so much "Bounce Back" rollers that you could only get to 40 MPH without spearing one and then they would hit you from the side! Had to be one of the worst water days of the year for me but the Procraft kept the Kidney bleeding to a minimum......oh and for 6 fish today.....13-1/2 lbs......get ready! ..........

As a prognasticator, I did fare well for the same question for the Banks Tourney.  Just check my post under the Tourney posts, then read the results.  I recall reading post that said Banks was going ot kick-out bags over 25lbs.  The same folks are posting larger than life weight guesses again.  Just more food for thought........

Hey Chris

My manly bulging biceps will be too busy with OUR bag to give you any help, but I will let my 7 y.o niece know you guys can use a hand!   

BillB

Chris,
Sorry about the spelling.  I dun gradiated in de sixt grade.............I reckon that that has to do with why I is chasin' basses.  I know you UW dawgs like to flex those anal muscles over every detail.  In fact, it surprises me when a dawg does know how to spell.  I suppose you did get some bang for your buck at Montlake U.  By the way, who missed SWEEPING the summer tourney's by one ounce this year?  And do I speak to you about my angler of the year jacket?  Hmmmm...........

And Russell, it was my prediction of 15-16lbs.  Though I am very lucid today, I have been known to bouts of delusion and therefore will stick with my original call.  I too, have seen the elusive 40lb sack swimming around, but putting them in the boat is a whole different matter come tourney time.  Anyway, seems as though we never see these bags at the scales..............

Love you guys,
Kirk
2003 Angler of the Year

So y'all have a dandy time, I will be officiating a football game on Saturday afternoon. 

Well, I felt that my testosterone had been challenged by my, "lack of smack talk" comment from you.  BTW, who is fishing the frostbite this year?

Russ, Kirk and all the other more-experienced anglers....I have a question.

Just what kind of rig is most effective on Lake Washington when trying to hook a bag containing 40lbs of Bass,  I haven't seen any bags floating around..... only a few loose fish.

Tin is in.....