A-Jay

Rage Bug on a swinghead ~ When they're on it, it's just stupid good. A-Jay

Jr's are in the house. Looking good. Pic shows standard 110, 110 +1 and 110 +2 for size comparision. Just enough IMO. A-Jay

The first widespread snow of this late-starting winter season remains on track to arrive late tonight through Saturday evening. Gusty northeast winds are also expected to result in areas of blowing snow with the potential for isolated power outages, especially in A-Jay's home. A-Jay

Nice Bass ~ The drop shot craw is a solid & productive staple for me and has been for a while. Although I've stopped talking about it as it seems to fall on deaf ears for some reason. I'm OK with that. A-Jay

Yea Perhaps skip a few seasons and see how it goes. A-Jay

Correctly preparing your outboard motor for the off-season will help insure that it’s ready to go next spring. In cold climates, freezing weather can cause costly damage to an engine that isn’t winterized properly. Even in milder climates, the end of the boating season is a great time to take care of annual maintenance that will keep your outboard running reliably. Whether you do the job yourself or take your outboard to an Authorized dealer for service, spending a little time and money today can save a lot of both come spring. Here's a few winterization maintenance items to consider: Treat the Fuel You should always store your boat with fresh fuel that has been treated with marine fuel stabilizer. Fuel that is left untreated will begin to oxidize and form a gumlike substance in the engine’s fuel system. This is especially true for outboards equipped with carburetors. It is important to get that treated fuel into the entire fuel system by running the boat for about 10 minutes. Change the Oil If you have a four-stroke outboard, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 100 hours or once a season, regardless of how many hours the engine was used. Storing the motor with old oil can expose internal engine components to moisture and acidic combustion byproducts, which can cause corrosion. It’s always a good idea to start the engine again, to circulate fresh oil through the engine. Fog the Engine Ideally while the motor is still warm, treat four-stroke and conventional two-stroke engines with fogging oil to prevent corrosion within the engine. Change the Gear Lube The gear lube in the outboard lower unit should also be changed every 100 hours or once a season – check your owner’s manual for the specific service interval. Any water in the gear lube can freeze and expand during storage, potentially cracking the gearcase. Check the Prop Shaft It’s a good idea to pull off the prop. If you propeller is nicked or bent, the off-season is a good time to send it out for repair at a propeller shop so it will be ready to go in the spring. After removing the prop, check the prop shaft for fishing line. Check the Power Trim Fluid Check your owner’s manual for specific instructions for your outboard model. Check Sacrificial Anodes Sacrificial anodes (or zincs, as they are often called) are designed to protect the motor’s other submerged metals from galvanic corrosion. Most outboard motors have several sacrificial anodes, and they can be located by consulting the owner’s manual. Sacrificial anodes should be replaced when they are 50 percent deteriorated. Lubricate Any Grease Points Most outboards have some grease zerks or other lubrication points that should be serviced. Check and Maintain the Battery If it’s a lead-acid battery, inspect the fluid level and add distilled water, if needed. Be sure the battery is fully charged, remove it from the boat, and store it in a cool, dry place. Storing the battery on a maintenance charger will keep it charged and fresh until spring. Store the Engine Upright Whether the boat is stored on a trailer or a rack, the motor should be trimmed down to its vertical position so that any water remaining in the engine can self-drain. If water trapped in the engine freezes, it could cause serious damage. Good Luck A-Jay

I suppose first off, they would need to be on the water the same time I am. It's just that, they rarely are . . . . . . #notcomplaining A-Jay

Just booked the commercial flights for October 2021. 307 days and a wake up ahead of time. Might be a new record. And For Half the Price of the usual $$$. Big Fan of all of that ! A-Jay

I wish it were that easy ~ A-Jay

Hello Peter and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

It's my first & middle initials. I'm named after both my parents fathers. A-Jay

I will use what works best. Best for me means a long accurate cast, often straight into a stiff breeze, able to fish the bait effectively for long periods of time, get bites, set the hooks, and finally play & land some fatties. That said, I expect to throw this on medium spinning gear with a light braid mainline; probably an 8 lb mono or FC leader, as the mood strikes me. A-Jay

Agreed ~ Now if we could just convince them to make a Silent deep bait, we'd be golden ! A-Jay

One of the more interesting & some times challenging aspects of our sport, is that fishing 'terms' are rarely the same between anglers; especially as we move around this great country. This one may be no different. A somewhat common (non-fishing) definition of a ridge is a long, narrow crest of something. An example of a ridge is the strip of mountains. Another could be along an animal's backbone. If you can perhaps picture that type of structure on bottom of the lake, river or reservoir your fishing, it might help. In my world, a ridge is almost always associated with a high spot which is in close proximity to a drop off cascading into deeper water. Doesn't always need to be a huge difference between the two, but it's often more than subtle a difference. A-Jay

Thanks @BlakeMolone ~ Besides the traditional tubes, swimbaits, finesse worms, stick baits, craws & assorted creature baits, I'll hang just about anything on a jighead. So I carry a few; which demands it's own box. A-Jay

It's a Bass ! When the backlash feels good, I know it's been a while. Congrats @Catt ~ Hope you don't have another 70 days between the next one (The bass not the overrun). A-Jay

You are correct Sir. In fact it's something like 20 lakes over 3,000 acres in surface area and dozens smaller within a 60-mile radius. So there's Lake Menderchuck North, South, East and of course, West. Either way any local eye can certainly recognize them, and obviously I'm fine with that. Just having a little fun with it that's all. A-Jay

Oh, it's out there. That access road can be a little tricky to find though. Keep Looking . . . . . A-Jay

The Legend is now Bite-sized ! LENGTH 3-7/8in WEIGHT 3/8oz DEPTH 7ft TYPE Suspend HOOKS #8 https://megabassusa.com/product/vision-oneten-1-jr/# Pretty excited about this one. As my jerk bait arsenal recently experienced a bit of a down sizing, there's a little room in the Pro-V Bass for a few of the right replacements. This might be it. Accordingly a modest 'sampler' selection is headed my way. btw - Rather than the Katsuage out-barb treble hook, seems Megabass went in another direction. Interesting. A-Jay

I agree with @jimmyjoe the Tranx 300 is a lot of reel. I use it mainly south of the border to swimbaits & heavy A-Rigs on 20lb & 25 lb FC. Basically baits the are pushing at least 1 ounce; usually more though Great reel for me though. A-Jay

I have the Sweeper and really enjoy fishing it. Light & responsive. Prefer it for 3/8 and 1/2 oz spinnerbaits. That's the sweet spot IMO. For bigger blades, I like something beefier. A-Jay

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KVD was a Cranking killer there for a while as well. Sure was fun to watch when he had the RES and a Squarebill dialed in. A-Jay

Braid yes but had to have a stout & fairly lengthy leader. I was a full on jetty jockey for a Looooong time. Braid and at least a 50lb mono leader was the order of the day & and night. Barnacles make zebra mussels look like cotton balls. #tugowar A-Jay

And that's why I go through it 6 X as fast ! A-Jay