A-Jay
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I know - no worries. Still though . . . . Glad to finally see January in the rear view mirror . . . ( and I kind a like jacking up my own thread ) A-Jay
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I am really looking forward to ice out. A-Jay
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@slonezp - To repeat what I mentioned above - I believe we need to obey the law and do our part to conserve the fishery . That being said , keeping some doesn't hurt most fisheries. Balance is the key. A-Jay
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Although I could never see the DNR ever approving that in any way, shape or form - Ever; My fighting days are behind me. My Life's course is locked in and heading for the calmest waters available. A-Jay
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I'm going to admit that contrary to conventional thinking - I prefer a Moderate Fast stick for most all my jig fishing and especially when presenting them on heavy braid. Both Medium Heavy Moderate & Heavy Moderate effectively share the jig fishing duty for me. Sort of a semi-parabolic blank. Not like a cranking rod clearly, but definitely not as 'fast' as what most think of when they go looking for a jig rod. I need some tip but I also want more of the blank to flex. Doesn't mean it doesn't have power, surely does; it's just not a pool cue. Currently I'm using a couple different models from the St Croix line up. A-Jay
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@ClackerBuzz ~ Go 'Shift' and @ then type the name - it will come up on a list - select the appropriate member - Good to go. @A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay
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Yup ~ And I'm on the fence Big Time on whether or not to switch out the Fortrex for an Ultrex on the Pro-V Bass. Besides the $$$, switching all the 360 wiring around and adding the new mount the Ultrex requires for the 360, after watching a ton of video's on the switch, I found out that with the 360 mounted on the Ultrex, the motor is not 'trimmable'; meaning it can not be adjusted up & down to account for shallow water - not without tools anyway. Sort of a bummer because although I don't do a ton of skinny water stuff - it does happen from time to time . . . May wait until MInn Kota figures that out - I'd imaging there's gonna be a few motors beat up a bit in the mean time. A-Jay
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Count down to the Classic ~ 43 days - 21 hrs - 29 minutes. A-Jay
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I agree whole heatedly with this sentiment Mike. A-Jay
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If you're asking the forum if you should charge more - you may only get a 'yes' from someone who is not interested. A-Jay
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Nice Selection ~ Although I've not ventured into the "R" model world just yet, I've heard good things. Be very interested in your results; especially regarding that +2 bait. There's always room for more Megabass jerkbaits. Good Luck A-Jay
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That commercial tanker is "constrained by draft" (which in terms we can all understand means - the pilot (driver) is not putting that multi-million dollar vessel & It's cargo aground for you) and that boatnick (not an official term but is a synonym for Dead Man Soon) looks to be in or very close to the navigable channel - once again - rule of gross tonnage applies - seen it time & time again. While assigned in the vicinity of several deep water seaports on the east coast - we would routinely have to 'clear the boatnicks' out of the shipping channel and path of larger vessels (escort). Because apparently there is some type of contest & cash reward I guess, to see who could kill their family & friends in the fastest & stupidest way possible. The competition was stiff ! I do not miss that part of the job. A-Jay
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Robert that's a seriously Loaded question - Because the only real correct answer there is - It Depends. Do some more reading and see what you can come up with - you'll need to know how, where & when you plan on fishing the jig, as these factors (along with a few more) will determine what type/kind of gear will most likely work best for you. What you're going to find is that it can & does vary wildly based on the above along with just plain old personal preference. A-Jay
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~ Sure thing. One small tidbit I'll offer you on presenting a jig is; With the exception of 'swimming a jig' which is different than most other 'jig' presentations because it's more of a horizontal deal rather than vertical - when retrieving the bait or working it back to you (either from a boat or the bank), while there's almost no wrong way to do it as long as it is slow - try to imagine that you're attempting to get the bait back WITHOUT the bass knowing it's there. Meaning slow, with plenty of pauses, feeling as much of the bottom and whatever cover you're bringing the bait back over, under & or through. There's nothing wrong with big hops and snapping it well up off the bottom. That works really well many times, but so does just sneaking it along. There's little chance the fish do not know it's there, if they are - they know. It's their world and little happens it in that goes totally unnoticed. btw- one or two small rattles incorporated into the skirt of the jig can be an effective addition. Good Luck A-Jay
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Perfect - beat me to it. This post is solid and that whole thread is "Gold". A-Jay
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Someone posted this video here a while back - totally insane. Clips of the actual event are rare but this one displays the stark reality perfectly. A-Jay
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Review & Update your Health & Life Insurance Policies. A-Jay
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Understood ~ Most times the navigation system works perfectly - including the aids to navigation. Other times - sort of seems like a free for all out there. Not a fan of that stuff. A-Jay
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As a man who also spent a career on the water, much of it in that very environment - the simple truth is NO. While 'some' of the commercial vessels will know what the Nav rules say - and what sound signals mean - virtually NONE of the recreational vessel operators will have a clue why 'that little boat' is blowing a horn at them. . . . Stay well clear of anything with a motor on it and expect EVERY vessel to run you down. Clearly they are not trying to and some may even steer clear of you - but most will not. While I certainly respect @Fishing Rhino response above and do believe that his knowledge & experience on the water spawned his response - and although his advice could help - I have to respectfully disagree. My experience says Most will not see you, most will not even be looking for you. You will either get run over, swamped & or capsized; none of which is remotely desirable. Sorry to paint the Gloom & Doom picture but it is reality. In most every situation (as you've described it) The Rule of Gross Tonnage' applies. And in a Kayak - you have none. Think of it like taking a big-wheel out on the interstate - except less than 20% of the drivers have licences, know the rules, even know there are rules, even care, have any clue, there's virtually no speed limit and none of them have any brakes ! And I didn't even mention BWI. Stay Safe A-Jay
