A-Jay

Rapala Sub-Walk. Very shallow running jerkbait deal. These baits suspend at about 12-18 inches only - This ones a real sleeper. A-Jay

There's a bit of everything going on up here - and all at once ! Beds, Bugs and plenty of rain. Bring Gortex . . . . A-Jay

Did you have any funny or goofy local TV personality when you were growing up ? Had a couple growing up ~ Rex Trailer And Bozo the Clown A-Jay

I use this one for a 120lb canoe (plus my gear) - Had it going on 10 years and have put plenty of miles on it. YMMV A-Jay https://www.amazon.com/Seattle-Sports-Paddleboy-All-Terrain-Carrier/dp/B06VTMKD4X?imprToken=NGREmUEVmSFLa5dXi.1RDQ&slotNum=7&SubscriptionId=AKIAIEEWGK2XPFMJMQOQ&tag=raise05-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B06VTMKD4X&keywords=Paddleboy Peanut Kayak Cart

I'd not seen this. Thanks for sharing it. A-Jay

Besides offering a rig a better opportunity to slide up the trailer bunks, fully soaking the bunks prior to vessel recovers may also 'rinse off' any debris that may blow onto the trailer bunks from the parking area. Often times trailer parking areas are little more than a dirt or gravel lot. Certain dry & windy conditions can enable quite a bit of stuff we do not want on those bunks to collect while we're out fishing for 8 or 10 hours. A rinse off is a solid plan. A-Jay

https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-Invizx-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-12-Pound/dp/B002YKKIA6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?keywords=invisSeaguar%2BInvizx%2B100%%2BFluoro%2B1000yd%2B15lb&qid=1560546872&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmr0&th=1&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-1000-Yards-Fluorocarbon-Fishing-15-Pound/dp/B0094FLO1G/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=tatsu&qid=1560546754&s=gateway&sr=8-14 Just say'in. A-Jay

Great Smallie - But this shows me very clearly, how fish presentation during a photo can make a world of difference. A-Jay

Unless you have of these available ~ You may be taking your tools to the boat ramp. A-Jay

Apparently not. And she did seem to have a particularly strong affection for big spinnerbaits. . . . A-Jay

In these cases we were the first & often the second responders. The initial call for a 'missing' or overdue boater starts search & rescue case. After life expectancy is past and there is no target located, the 'search' is usually 'suspended pending further developments'. Later on (how long is usually dependent on the season) remains will often be located by a good sanitarian. The location usually dictates who may be asked, tasked or best equip to recover it; Federal, State or Local authorities. And I have to add this. . . . . . I fish from a canoe, less now than in previous years but for a solid 10 years that was all I had. I've posted videos of my exploits in the Old Town here and on my youtube channel. As embarrassed as I am to admit it, there are several from the earliest trips where I am NOT Wearing a life Jacket. Despite what I've seen, I was taking the easy way out. A few years into it, it was my wife (also USCG Retired) who finally called me out. I was ashamed of my selfishness and have since fixed that deal. The path of least resistance is rarely the right one. Stay Safe A-Jay

Once the survival expectancy had long since been past, the search, discovery & recovery of drowning victims was an important aspect of my job; understandably a very tough one. Often times families were present during the search & discovery - just a bad scene all around, especially when the victim(s) were children. We all have memories, these are the ones I try to forget. While wearing a Life Jacket is, in many instances 'the law', in other's it is not, but still a good plan. My personal experiences have shaped my own choices on the water. Wish there was some way I could put what's in my memory on a video & post it here. It'd be horrific & sad but perhaps it would help save a few more lives. A-Jay

Nicely done. This covers it for me as well; except for the lead band part. A-Jay

No Sir - This one . . . A-Jay

I had them both beat on girth but lacked an inch or so of length. Made all the difference. A-Jay

Nice work Inspector Clouseau ~ Unfortunate that there isn't more info available. Really looking forward to seeing one or both of those records falling, hopefully sooner rather than later. A-Jay

Stepping up my Sub-Walk game. A-Jay

Just for old time sake . . . A-Jay

X2 ~ I use the standard Gamakatsu EWG a ton as well. But in applications where I want a little beefier wire - that Owner Wide Gap Plus ewg gets the nod. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome (Back) to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

I have to say - that blows my mind a little. A-Jay

Thanks - While nothing's guaranteed, I feel like if I can make it through the months of -30 temps - fishing in 40 degree stuff is a piece of cake. Besides the rewards can be memorable. #notforeveryone A-Jay

Interesting ~ I feel the same way about many Trokar offerings. And the Owner wide gap plus is my EWG of choice. It's my confidence hook - #likeagaff A-Jay

Hey Steve ~ Since you're a Power Pro fan, perhaps check out the Power Pro Super8Slick V2 Braided Line Aqua Green in the test of your choice. While I have not tried it - it does get decent reviews by the anglers who prefer high vis braid. While I do like the Power Pro Maxcuatro Spectra Braided Line quite a bit, it's not yet available in a high vis option; though that would be my choice, if it were. And as a Sufix 832 fan (which I do recognize you are not), if I were looking for high vis braid, I'd go with Sufix 832 Braided Line Neon Lime. Good Luck with you decision. A-Jay