J Francho
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There's always a bit of a bend to accommodate for the prop torque. The skeg is sacrificial and there to protect the prop, however, and shouldn't affect steering performance at all. If you're dissatisfied with the work, take it back to shop that did the work.
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What's the question? I got my money's worth (and still planning on getting more) with an OG HPH that is similar to the Bull Shad, but cost me $75. I have a few Baby Bull Shads I'm looking forward to trying out this year.
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Both are NY fish. I don't keep track of the out of state PBs, since an 8 lb. from Florida is hardly a trophy. 7-2 LMB: Texas rigged 10" Black Powerworm, 1/2 oz. bullet weight and 5/0 worm hook in 30-ish FOW 5-12 SMB: Drop shot Ayu Cross Tail Shad (flat side up), 3/4 weight and #4 drop shot hook in 40-ish FOW Interesting 2nd place counter point: 7.1 LMB: Junebug 4" Flick Shake Worm on 3/16 Zappu Wacky jig in less than 1 FOW
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I agree with this statement, but have to pose the counterpoint: why are the huge bass records so old? Some go back (including the WR) more than half a century. </smoke bomb>
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Two things I can think of. I catch smallies in current using my centrepin rigs. They are 11-15' long, and work well for the same reasons you cite. Back when we soaked softshells, leeches, or crawlers on split shot rigs for smallies, an 8'+ slow action rod was preferred. You could lob the live bait rig pretty far, without whipping the bait into the stratosphere, and the rod acted like a big shock absorber, keeping the tiny hooks pinned.
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There you go - that's how you sell it when you see someone doing what you think is wrong. That's a good angle for doing better than what the law allows, without coming off as preaching. They are one person, that's one trophy. What of others could catch that fish, and feel the same joy. The world needs more of that.I don’t know, but RLRRLRLL.Sounds like the boat didn't meet USCG flotation requirements either. It's a shame, and sad for the families. This is why we have certain regulations in place. It's for times when common sense becomes uncommon. So sad for their families.I think this is the one:Who here do you think is offended? Seems like you are projecting. Take a spin around the "latest catch" thread, and see all the slobs posted that released. Maybe that will help you feel better. It's not that we don't support your efforts to be a good steward, and be cautious with all your catches, not just the trophies, but you are preaching to the choir. Pretty much everyone here respects the environment and the fish we angle for.I want my 6' pistol grip back. That rod was cool, like a 7', but with a short handle.I didn't, it's a conversation forum. Opinions are posted, and debated all the time. Why post, if you are unwilling to pursue an open discussion? All I'm saying, try to change the law based on a sixer from a pond, and see how that turns out. I've been involved with change - it takes years, and data. Tons of data. Add in tons of support. It took thousands of anglers in NY to change bass fishing regulations in order to get a catch and release season from December through June. Even then, there is one region that is a hold out. You aren't going to get much traction on a forum made up of anglers that practice and teach responsible harvest, catch & release, and promotes livewell fish care in tournaments to new and experience alike. So, tell us what the real problem is, and maybe we can help. Emotion doesn't bring policy change, data does. By the way, Crisco Bay is surrounded by Frying Pan, just over Flame. It's an expression for catch and eat. Maybe my response makes more sense to you, knowing that. I don't even have a picture of mine.YESSSS!You talk like everyone is out skin mounting 5# bass. They aren't. For every fish skin mounted, how many more were released into Crisco bay? Never mind that, how many are caught illegally for resale at fish markets? I think you're picking the wrong fight. If I catch five 5 lb. bass in a day, I can keep them and eat them, mount them, feed them to my dogs, or fertilize my garden with them, legally. I'm not, though. The reality is, the people that catch these larger fish up here with any type of regularity are typically catch and release anyway. The fluke catch by a casual angler that gets mounted is a drop in the bucket, and not a problem. You could easily prove this to yourself by conducting your own informal survey. Ask all the local taxidermists how many skin mount bass they deliver to customers per year, and what sizes they were. Report back to us.Not all the structure is on the map. Where have I heard that? Seriously folks, listen to Catt. Check out the Toledo Bend thread if you want a serious study.Yeah, yeah.... It can be hard to "fish the structure" below the slop. I look at the structure around the new slop areas for clues. Then, I fish it. @Catt is making an important point, but without years of fishing those flats, it looks like a big mystery. One more tip, count that jig or punch rig down. A one half second difference can be a big clue. I know, I've found little ditches that are pathways under the canopy. It's a lot more open underneath many times, than you think.If the flat is that big, look at what is close by. Do some map study. Where are he fish before the slop sets up? Where do they spawn. Where's the deep water close by? From that, you can slice up that flat into areas you want to dissect.6-8 to 7-3 is the new 6-8 to 7-3. Back in 90s, we had 6, 6-6, 7, and 7-6. For those times one didn't quite fit, we now have choices of all sorts of sizes. Not sure what "7 is best means." Use what works for you. If I was limited to one size, I'd go 6-8, and then eventually quit fishing.
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