J Francho

Somewhere between meh, and works well.

Sorry dude, I read it wrong. Late night moderating - fixed again!

Here's one: http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/seasonal_lure_selection.html

Reading up on seasonal patterns and time on the water are the key. There's no shortcuts.

Fixed it.

Not sure any of those boats can accommodate a kicker. I'd be looking for a light aluminum mod-v hull utility boat that had the deck configuration I wanted.

I've been playing around with ATF in my own reels.

In all cases, they are under water. In all seriousness, though, you should check the articles section for seasonal patterns. In general, 40s is winter or ice out, 50s is pre spawn, 60s is spawn, 70s and up is post spawn summer. That is a BIG TIME generalization though. There's quite a bit more to it.

Talking square bills…I like a moderate rod for rocks, docks, and wood. For weeds, I like a fast rod. Same goes for traps. For jerk baits, I use a shorter rod, with a short rear grip. Medium power, x-fast taper gives me the control I want. I use the same rod for spook type baits as well. Also makes a great sniper style spinnerbait stick.

Looks like a Citica, based on the spool.

Look at Cortland Toothy Critter in 10 or 20# diameter. It's a tieable leader that works really well.

I use my DX744 for that stuff, up to about 3/4 oz. there and heavier, the 745.

I use the SCIV version if that rod, and it's perfect for those baits.

There's a ton if videos detailing the process on YouTube and pan maker's websites. You're going to have to figure out if your chosen location doesn't compromise the boat structure.

We don't lock threads because of disagreeing opinions. Perhaps this is a difference in balance, resulting perceived mass. The Mojo series is well known to be tip heavy. This means the balance point is forward the reel seat. Put a heavier reel on it, and the fulcrum shifts closer to the seat.

I love northerns. They're my big, stinky, Lucky Craft stealing pets. Roger, you're close with Conesus on the 6-8. Next door, Canadice. The big 7+ was from a mud puddle in central NY. I don't post about them online. Most have big fish, take your pick and learn them. They aren't easy.

No, while I live on the southern basin, the biggest concentration and best shot at a big smallmouth from Ontario is the eastern basin.

For what?

You have a kitchen on your ceiling!

"These Boots are Made for Walkin'" or "Tom Sawyer"

JVD would know. You might be right. For big smallies, I have Erie and the eastern mason of Ontario. It's tough with the early season weather though.

Burt Lake, MI?

In case anyone was blinking, a whole lotta truth just fell out into the internet. Nicely put, and a great response, Big O. I was hoping you'd chime in.

I've added them too, thinking that must be the problem...lol. Nope, somedays, I just don't got it.

I think that year, my fish was a 7-1 largemouth from a small lake a couple hours away from Erie. It may have also been a 6-8 largemouth from a Finger Lake - can't remember which fish was entered. Both were two of my biggest fish in NY, the past few years. I think Dwight's PA fish were Erie smalliers. My personal best smallie is from Erie, a 5-12, which is a far cry from Dwight's fish. 7-1 5-12 6-8