A-Jay

That's quite a combination ~ who makes it ? A-Jay

x2 - You'll be glad you did. I fish from an Old Town Predator Square back just under 16ft. (pictured) with a #55 on the transom. I fish exclusively out of this canoe and I love it. I'm about your size and fish 1/2 the time solo. My gps says I make just at 4 knots. You won't be zooming all over the lake. If the wind is blowing less than 15-20 you'll be able to get around OK (while your battery is fresh.) I carry 2 - and yes I've fried them both a few times on all-nighters - which is what the paddles are for. I high recommend the Minn Kota battery boxes. They have 2 separate circuit breakers built in to them. One each for your trolling motor and one for accessories (fish finder, spotlight etc) This will prevent frying anything - I hate it when my electronics start to smoke The Minn Kota charger has been very dependable as well. (Links below) I've made some Mods/upgrades on the Predator that have made a decent difference in the vessels effectiveness. PM me if you'd like. A-Jay http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/accessories/battery/trolling_motor_power_center.aspx http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/battery_chargers/portable_chargers/mk110p.aspx

Thanks for the heads up ! A-Jay

Thank You All Very Much - I'm on a Mission. A-Jay

A while back I read a post here about fishing these with a trailer like a jig. I'm hoping to try this this season but can't find the thread naming the company that makes them. Can someone please hook a brother up ? 8-) A-Jay

This has and will continue to heighten interest in Japan's bass population. It will be interesting to see how the Japanese Government will respond. Will catch and release of LMB (and more recently SMB) continue to be illegal ? Tradition vs $$$ A-Jay

Thanks- I Wish I could say I had them all figured out ~ A-Jay

This is a great thread, especially for the "Hard Water Season". My outlook on this has changed over the years. I can't say that I look at my fishing abilities as strengths and weaknesses. Some fishing techniques fit my personality and some do not. The ones that do not, are my weaknesses for sure. Often times conditions have shown that I have not caught as many fish as I might have (or any at all) had I utilized a certain technique. Back in the day, I was fairly driven to "Catch" but when I didn't meet my own expectations I felt like I had 'failed'. Now when I'm out on a pristine body of water, especially sharing it with someone special, there is no way I can reasonably call that day a failure regardless of the days catch. Don't get me wrong, I try to fish effectively and try to learn new things on and off the water. More recently I have been able to allow myself a certain appreciation for the whole experience. Success for me is just being out on the water. A-Jay

"Teachers Gone WILD . . ." A-Jay

Well knappy, those fish were taken on a swimbait from a crystal clear, cold, clean Northern Michigan Lake. A-Jay

Great Fish ~ What Knob Head ! A-Jay

Great Fish ! A-Jay

Way to go DH - you're proving once again that traveling & fishing where the Trophy fish live Really improves ones chances of catching one. btw X2 I'm right there with ya ~ But instead anal - those of us also afflicted prefer the term "attention to detail" A-Jay

DH, You Are a Lunker Catching M-A-C-H-I-N-E ! This is a little weird but . . .recently I have been preparing to head out on a trip and as usual, I check out the BR site first - there you are, - holding the "Fish of a Life time" of what ever species I'm heading out for. What's up with THAT ? ? ? Great Job - BTW, I could definitely use some of your Mojo - looks like you might be able to spare a little. A-Jay

Sorry Sfritr, you know I can't break the Code . . . 8-) A-Jay HAHA you dawg.. I think I mentioned this to you once before but if you get a chance next spring give Lake Avalon in Hillman a shot. Monster smallies and one of the most beautiful lakes. Its not too far from you if I rememberI believe you are near NW lower michigan? Cant wait for spring Thanks for the recommendation on Hillman, I will Definitely put that on the "check it out List". With so much water up here to choose from, and without prior dependable "intel", it makes it challenging to know which new water to fish. But what I'm finding out is that it's All pretty good ! Check your pm's in a bit. A-Jay

Ya it is ! A-Jay

Sorry Sfritr, you know I can't break the Code . . . 8-) A-Jay

Nice Job. November Smallies are always a prize catch. A-Jay

Nice Catch and release. Clearly quite a bit of fore thought went into that whole event. BTW that hook looks pretty puny in such a huge yap ! A-Jay

That is one Great Big Hawg ! And I'm betting you'll be out looking for her next spring for an even bigger photo op ! Great job. A-Jay

Thanks - I think we can do that ~ Although I am certainly fortunate (and a bit spoiled) to have some prime SMB waters in my back yard, I need some diversity. As part of the trade you'll have to put me on some of those Green Bass . . . . . . A-Jay

Nice photo of a great fish. Congrats. A-Jay

Another great fall day on the water. Today the walleye (which go right in the box) were beating the Smallies to the bait ~ The best of the day is pictured below - and again it's a fatty ! A-Jay

Great fish and Photo's And that looks like one "Lucky Hat" A-Jay

Yesterday was a really special day. I found the spot on the "Spot" Some timber on a great drop on a wind blown point with SMB just stacked up on it ~ and they were hungry. For what ever reason, the weather is unseasonably warm here (yah for global warming). I'll be out again today and looking to duplicate yesterday's results. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1258847648 Could be the last trip of the season . . . . A-Jay