ZEN BASSIN

If you divide the boat in half, say from the center of the boat forward and were able to draw a semi-circle from one side to the other then all that area is the front boaters, and the same would be for the back. I thinks that's how the pro's do it? I just needed to see what the forum thought, Its water under the bridge to me and my fishing partner. If you take all those goodies with you can I fish with you sometime. ;D

So I guess what your saying Bassnajr, is that if your partner is considerate in others ways, that his fishing indiscretions should be over looked and chalked up to a learning experience. So one out weigh's the other.

No, It is a best friend and fishing partner whom I would have expected to ask prior to casting. I was working the back from left to right and knew that the tree was down in the middle. Ya, could miss it. I guess I was more disappointed that he didn't ask first.

Would it also be considered Back Boating if the front angler leaves the front of the boat to fish a spot that is in the rear of the boat , prior to the co-angler who was fishing from the back, even getting a chance to fish it? Not to mention the front angler pulling one out from that spot. Is it poor etiquette?

Thanks guys for the info.

Good thing we don't have big lakes up here >. The state managed ones are 10hp or under. Gas is $3.85 gal. It hurts towing the boat with my F250 super duty. Not to mention home heating oil is $4.45 gal try filling a 500 gal tank, no can do for me. :'( But I still go fishing.

Don't get frustrated keep at it. That's why it's called fishing not catching.

Went out today with bassinajr up in Johnston. I missed three on a swim jig. One I could see was swimming with the trailer in it's mouth when I attempted to set the hook it came right out. They just seem not to be hitting very hard. Nothing on the beds but in the the early pads. One came out from under a dock, but was a soft hit. Bassajr got a nice one in the pads. So where are we with the weather and all in the spawn? beds are visible but no ones home.

Start em' young, great job, memory for a lifetime

Try everything that the board has suggested then see what's working best for you on that day. We all have different styles. Best of Luck

Welcome aboard. You get all your questions answered here or directed where to find the right answer.

Mechanicsville MD, I guess that explains using duct tape ;D

Luck was with you, in it's own freaky way, glad your not seriously injured. It makes a good learning story, would have like to seen it on Funniest videos though. ;D

[RE:I don'senkos for my wacky rigs, I use zoom trick worms. They last alot longer without tearing, I think one day I counted catching 26 fish on one worm. The trick is to move the hook around in the bait so it doesn't rip chunks out of the worm. I use a 1-1/0 gamagatsu octopus style hook, they have alot better hookset ratio and they fall a tad bit slower, I've also been known to use dropshot hooks as well.] 26 fish in one day on one worm......ummm. I undersand the concept of moving the hook around but it causes more rips in the worm. Good sale pitch, you should have ZOOM sponsor you. ;D

Thanks to all for the input.

What does the board think about keel guards? Any down side to them? :-/

No, your right on. If you don't find enjoyment of just being out there then it becomes a job. I'm a firm believer in good things come in time...and a little luck. Like catching the lunker's.

Glad to see that the CO's took an interest. I wounder how much of this goes on? :-?

Nice catch. I took my daughter out trout fishing yesterday up Hopkins Mill in Foster and caught a LM 2+lb. on 1/4 oz. kastmaster. No trout though. The bass were rolling on top like crazy and all I had was my trout tackle >

Really nice! Way to land em!

From a friend who got through searching forums in prep for a local tourney.

7 years old, always trout fishing or salt water with my dad. it wasn't until last year that I got serious about bass fishing thanks to my 7 yr. old daughter.

Fishindaddy has right. Only fish it if your not going up against him. A little Etiquette goes a long way.

Sunday: Cloudy. High 48F. Winds NE at 10 to 20, gone need those motors and batteries.

I found up here that you can't limit yourself, try a Beaver bug 3 7/8" or a Kicker Kraw.