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I was on watch & on duty in the US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Command Center in Atlantic City , NJ. We got real busy - real fast. And it lasted A-While. A-Jay

Perhaps try getting there either much, much earlier or well after dark. Seem Crazy likes to sleep in. A-Jay

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This site is loaded with so much useful shared information that I have also benefited from greatly. Thank you for the kind words Mike, I appreciate it. btw - effective techniques & presentations usually do not come with an expiration date. A-Jay

Hello from up in Otsego County ~ Welcome to Bass Resource Mike. A-Jay

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Interesting - btw - while I may have noted my disdain for these watercraft in the past, truth is it's not the machine itself but the human's who are thumbing the throttle and the decisions they make while doing it. A-Jay

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By the looks & sounds of it - was a very decent trip. And Big Congrats of that New PB. Real Pretty & Healthy looking Smallies. A-Jay

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You're Welcome and I'm glad it worked out for you. Stupid easy to roll - so much better. Interesting that it comes with a nut & bolts now. I'd be very concerned with durability if the unit was left on and rattling all over the place on the road. Suppose a stretch cord or a strap of some kind could control that. Either way ~ Enjoy. A-Jay

Here in northern MI, the vast majority of my topwater fishing occurs in the late summer and into fall. Not that earlier in the year I don't get bit on topwater, just that other presentations seem to produce more / bigger fish for me. But late August right into October, the smallies I'm looking to put in the net are usually shallow and aggressively hungry making surface presentations a good choice. I prefer walking baits and / or poppers most times. Like much of late season bassing, baits that present a bigger proflie seem to attract the more stout fish for me. As for specific baits, the follow walkers & poppers have all produced for me in the recent past - SK Sexy Dawg, Duo Realis Pelcil 110, Megabass Dog-X Diamante, Reaction Innovations Vixen, River2Sea Pro Tuned Rover, Yellow Magic Japanese Popper, Megabass Pop Max, & Lucky Craft Gunfish. A-Jay

When it comes to standard one piece bass rods, I think I may have broken 1 stick in 10 years. However, if we chose to include 3 piece travel rods in this discussion, well then I am a rod snapping fool ! Past few years I've blown up 5 of my own and 1 of my buddies; all on hook sets south of the border. I've since transitioned to a different line of travel sticks so thankfully, the carnage has stopped. A-Jay

Clearly your son made a fine choice regarding his service selection - Did 3 years out of Fort Macon myself. Great place to be stationed. Please Thank him for his service for me. Hope everyone stays safe. A-Jay

Yes ~ The great way I've found to ward off cabin fever is to shop for a new boat . . . Just say'in. A-Jay

Good for me so far - I'm fishing them mostly over sand & or soft bottom (Muck). So no rocks, docks or hard cover. Also try a 4-5 inch swim senko trailer (rigged up - side - down) A-Jay

Big Dog Guy ~ Facials are Tucker's specialty ~ A-Jay

When teeth cast a shadow ~ A-Jay

Hello and welcome to Bass Resource ~ Sorry can't help with the boat brand but best of luck moving forward on the re-build of your 'free boat'. A-Jay

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Well that es-planes it ~ A-Jay

Nice ~ And how did you convince that fatty pike to stand straight up like that ? A-Jay

You're welcome. And it's funny you mentioned that - I do switch out to the OE for service - just easier. A-Jay

Right back at ya @B-Dozer It's always a very busy event - but it's hard to call it work. Especially when the reward is what it is. Perhaps different for each of us but still, just so good. And I have to give credit where credit is due. While I really enjoy the whole deal, my wife has 'whatever it is' that so often works wonders on dogs with trust issues. So often a giant hurdle, it's one that she seems to be able to find a way over more often than not. It's always an honor & a pleasure to be part of the transformation. Can take a long while to earn their trust & respect and one instant to lose them. And we certainly can't buy it. A-Jay