A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

And it's still winter . . . . . . A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ No guessing for me but that's a nice one. A-Jay

The information & techniques offered here by Scott Dobson have been a game changer for me when it comes to blade baits. Check it out A-Jay

OK ~ See what you did now - I just ordered two more. Love that Amber Fashion color ! A-Jay

Guess the cat's totally out of the bag now ~ A-Jay

I have the Flatt Shad 77 SU weighs 1/2 oz and has an almost neutral buoyancy. It suspends about 2-3 feet under the surface. It really will not sink or dive much deeper than that. Just hangs on the stop - Always thought it would be good for fishing Very Early Season Super Shallow Shoreline cover. It Is. A-Jay

I've had these for several years & just recent figured out a productive presentation with them. Really paid off too. A-Jay

I feel Extremely Fortunate in that I've had some memorable days "Fishing". Some of them did include me catching a few. However, The Very Best ones weren't about me. A-Jay A-Jay

This is pretty easy ~ First off - Do Not overload your boat. Read, Know & Understand what the safe limits of your vessel are. ALWAYS refer to the Capacity Plate mounted on your boat. The terms loading and capacity relate to the weight of people, fuel and gear that can be safely carried. The safe load of a boat in terms of people depends on a number of characteristics, including hull volume and dimension, the weight of the engine and, if an outboard, how is it mounted. The number of seats in a boat is not an indication of the number of people it can safely carry. Capacity plates can generally be found on the inside transom, or next to the helm station. Capacity plates should never be removed, altered, or tampered with. While it is not a Federal violation for a boat owner to exceed the listed capacities, many states do have statutes prohibiting the carriage of people and gear in excess of the stated capacity, or the installation of a motor that exceeds the recommended horse power limit. Also, you may void your insurance policy if you are found to have exceeded the limits stated on your capacity plate. Under the U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, boats less than 20 feet powered with an inboard, outboard, or stern drive engine manufactured after November 1, 1972, must display a capacity plate defining the safe load limits. This plate must be mounted where you can see it when preparing to get underway. Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and inflatable boats are exempt from this standard. Now with that important information in mind ~ simply distribute the gear in your boat so that the vessel sits "balanced" at the dock. So in relationship to the waterline, once it's loaded, try to ensure that it's even side to side and bow to stern. Do not forget that you (and any passengers) play a role in this as well. If needed, you can use your gears position in the boat to "Counter balance" the load in relationship to who & where any passengers will be while under power. Then once underway only minor trim adjustments should be required to ensure a safe & economical ride. Improper storage that leads to a vessel that's listing wildly to one side or the other, or especially bow way up or down, is a dangerous situation; particularly at higher speeds and / or in challenging sea state. A-Jay

Here it is ~ The latest sighting . . . . A-Jay

Maren Morris - My Church If you're a fan of the new Pop & Bro Country - this may not be for you. A-Jay

~ X2 . . . . After spending many years chasing several different species of fish in all kinds of fresh, salt & brackish water environments that include but may not be limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, ponds & puddles, inshore, the surf and well offshore, I've come to realize that there really is only one single factor that catching fish successfully in all these situations has in common, including bass fishing . . . . .. . . . . I have to be there. So, I just go fishing. A-Jay

Fair enough ~ but please know, That's Never By Design ! A-Jay

I just have to say this ~ You're The Man. A-Jay

I hear ya ~ and making an integrated dolly/hitch gusset/anchor point dealio definitely sounds inventive and extra engineering. A-Jay

Perfect ~ Please get video and if at all possible, please ensure that he's still wearing his favorite hat & glasses when he goes in . . A-Jay

I'd encourage you to stop fighting it - just get the little trailer. Why not take the hassle of loading & unloading & launching & recovering your vessel COMPLETELY OUT OF PLAY ? The ease and convenience of solo angling this way is IMO well worth the few bucks it costs. Over the life of the trailer, when considering all the trips you'll make with it, the $$ will be a complete after thought. A-Jay http://www.castlecraft.com/canoe_trailer.htm

Rarely do I ever discuss the where, when & how regarding any of the lakes I fish; except on this forum of course. The vast majority of my time on the water is spent with only a couple of anglers if any and that's almost always early & mid summer. The rest of the time I'll have theses places to myself, especially at night. Most of the very best places I'm on are fairly isolated and have few if any cabins on them. Regardless of the location & popularity, fishing is always best early & late season and there's never anyone on the water then here. Some of the best places I fish, have been dubbed by locals as "Not Good". I always scout the lakes myself to determine whether or not that's the case. Rarely are they "Bad", some are better than others but if I listened to the "noise", I'd be missing out on some decent bassing; and everything changes when you're on the water at night - especially lakes that have a busy recreational load. So to answer that OP's question, I'm not talking to anyone mostly because any life I encounter speaks a different language. A-Jay

Hello Tom and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Visited the local Lund dealer today (Maple Bay Marine, Brutus, MI). Put together the Boat, Motor & Trailer package. GOOD TIMES ! Looking at bench seat dual console version, Black w/custom graphics, 200 Opti w/ Tempest Plus, smartcraft rigging & hydraulic steer, 36V Optima AGM system including cranking, 4 bank 60amp Pro charger, 2 Helix 10 SI GPS ( Linked & flush mounted console & bow), Minn Kota Fortrex 112/ 62" / US2, 2 12' Talons Black w/ tilt brackets, extra bike (bow) & pedestal seat (aft), custom galvanized trailer, custom travel cover & sports trax pkg. Waiting to get back the completed order for final approval - All & all should run about $29.99 . . . . . . plus tax of course. A-Jay

First, know that Rain, Lightning, Crazy Recreational Boating & Jet ski action are all deal breakers; individually and definitely in any combination. So that's always a no go for me. Other than that, my Elements Checklist is pretty simple; Wind less than 15 kts , I'm fishing Wind over 15 kts ~ I'm knocking as much off the Honey Do list as possible. A-Jay

I've said "Wow" a good number times looking all these Killer Lake Pics - It's amazing you guys get any fishing done at all. ~ I think I'd be too inclined to sight see and snap off pic after pic . . . . A-Jay

There are bulk trebles available here. http://www.barlowstackle.com/Treble-Hooks-and-Double-Hooks-C65.aspx Unfortunately, it's a limited brand selection (no Owner) but Fortunately they do offer Mustad - my treble of choice ~ Definitely cost effective when buying in bulk as compared to smaller packs. A-Jay

"Calling Bass Fishing a Hobby, is like calling Brain Surgery a Job." A-Jay