J Francho

Trout fisherman up here are all catch and release, but the smallies they catch, those go on a rope - blows my mind. It's all about perspective.

Tune in: http://www.bassmaster.com/video/2011-northern-open-3-weigh-ins I got a few buddies in this. Pulling for Randy LaManche. He was 31 yesterday, piled in with the 13 to 15 lb. bags.

I know you just bought one, but I thought you should see this one: http://www.leveragelandingnet.com/ They are AWESOME! They work equally well in the kayak as in the bass boat.

You want to use either GOOP! or Lexell to glue it in. I haven't heard how those putty installs are holding up. I have a buddy that does the "wet mount" with the cup and water...works, but it seems like more trouble than it's worth.

Here's the NY DEC's list of reclaimed trout ponds: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/64503.html

The ADKs have several highly managed/controlled lakes. Brook trout are a rapidly disappearing species, often easily displaced by non endemic species. It's just a single lake management thing. There are other lakes in the park that are totally bass friendly. Upper Saranac,Black Lake, Cranberry, Raquette, Butterfield, etc. are a few good bass lakes.

Jim, good point. It's also just as simple as durability. A $10 crankbait can catch 100's of fish. A 10 pack of Culprit worms, maybe a dozen or more. People that use them, go through them.

B-dozer, you are going to have to learn to accept some topic drift. This is a fishing forum, not a police investigation. Not only did I address the OP's question, I also addressed your criticism of the device Glenn linked. Any questions? And most posts that start out "not to be a ...," "no offense, but....," "not sound like a jerk, but...," almost ALWAYS come off sounding like that anyway.

Yes, he said it once, and you've said it twice. That's why I posted links to SIT IN installations. Most guys regret the swing arm install. It gets in the way.

The scuppers on most SOT are in a recessed channel, or at least ride higher than the keel in the water. On my OK PBG, the TD sticks out a bit, and has been scratched up pretty well. No issues with getting a good signal:

http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/kbfbb3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5093 http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/kbfbb3/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=11661 http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/kbfbb3/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=11521 http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/kbfbb3/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=9937

That'll work well, so long as you're not trying to punch through grass or mats. They are REALLY great around laydowns and docks. When you lift it and it hits a branch, that fat head kicks out, and gives the trailer a little dance. You often get bit after the deflection.

Poison Tail or Arkie.

LOL, I learned it from you.

Crazy Alberto...if it's good enough for stripers, then it'll work for bass. http://www.stripersonline.com/wiki/albertos-knot

It's been in the early planning stages for weeks. I imagine a statement will be issued soon, LOL.

Try again with that link.

Light jigs? 12# Fluoro. Trilene 100% works great. I'll only use braid in heavy weed cover. Fluoro has greater sensitivity on semi slack line that is so common when fishing jigs.

It may be a no-no for the rod, but the reel should be able to take it. The drag should slip before any internal parts fail.

I use the tilt-trim to hoist the kids out of the water after a swim. Glad you were able to get it the back.

I like Google+, but what's the point until everyone you know is on it?

Arizona iced tea and Advil. A beer at lunch would help too, LMAO.

Wait until you check your facebook news feed, LMAO.

Cabela's has it.

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Fill cracks with Elmer's Wood Putty. Lightly sand smooth with 220, finish with 320. Coat with U-40 Cork Sealer. Grips will look better than new.