BassChaser57

You guys are all awesome. Thanks for your input!!!

When would be the best time to catch the low water condition in the Everglades?

We are planning an Ontario trip in June for Smallies. Hopefully we can make that happen. If so we will post some photos. Thanks for the reply... Kevin Thanks for the info guys. We will get a guide and be on Pickwick in spring... Kevin

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I am wanting to take my older cousin (81 yrs) on a bass fishing trip in spring. Which lake would you recommend for a numbers lake also a good Smallmouth lake? I have a boat and am an experienced angler just looking to provide a good trip for him. We are in S.E. MO and willing to drive for a good lake? Thanks... Kevin

I hope to fish Guntersville and Ky. Lake this spring. I have never fished either one and looking for advice for good guides. Thanks

I found the BPS 100MPH suit to be the best...expensive but the best. Frog Toggs also have a premium suit that is a bit lighter weight but a great buy. I have one and like it as well as my 100MPH suit, even better in warmer weather

Be happy to help -- just let me know.

Just got back form Lake Falcon. Fished mostly the Mexican side. I never felt in any danger and we whacked the bass. It is the most awesome Bass Lake I have ever been on. When you get to the point that a 5 or 6 pounder is just another bass you know you are into something special. We did not get our DD bass but some in the 9s. If you get a chance to go --- you will not regret it. Caught most of the big girls on a Magnum Watermelon Red Flake Fluke on a Carolina Rig on rocky points and rocky humps.

I am not aware of any sidescan units without downscan. Money is always a factor so I purchased a 5" Lowrance HDS with the side/downscan technology last year and a 10" HDS unit this year. THEY ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! There are some really good deals on used equipment as the Generation II Lowrance is available, guys are upgrading and selling their Generatio I units. The main dfference is processor speed and memory. I have found the Generation I to be more than I need. Try to find someone with the sidescan and take some time on the lake with it. If you will be at Lake Fork anytime just let me know and I will be happy to spend some lake time to fish and let you see how it works. Good Luck

PILOT ERROR!!!!! As the Southwest Airlines Cptain said when he landed fast and long in Burbank, CA and ended up at a gas station off the aiport "well, there goes my career." It does NOT matter what the water level was or if certain lights were working, as captain you have to know what is safe and correct, that is part of the job of being captain. As an airline captain -- we would be flipping burgers after that screw up. Lucky for him no one was killed or he could face manslaughter charges. As Homer Simpson would say --- DOH!!!

I have been on Fork for many years and have been there most of the winter. I find it MUCH easier getting around now with the low water than at full pool. Now it is easy to see where the obstacles are. Yes there are some hazards near the boat lanes but most all are clearly marked. Tournaments can be frustrating with all the idling but for fun fishing it has not been a problem for me. The big girls are moving up. We caught 2 overs on the creek channel next to the spawning flats. They seem to be working in the 8 to 12 foot range with the next 60 days being the best fishing of the year for the fat girls.

hmmmm, guess I am the only one that loves my HDS units. yes, I did have a gps issue, sent it back for service AFTER the warranty had expired ---- they sent me a BRAND NEW UNIT and I did NOT even have to pay shipping. It does not get any better than that.

Hi Guys, I will be buying either a set of Power Poles or Talons. Just need to hear feedback more on the Talons as there is lots on info on the Power Poles. Which is the better buy? Thanks

Standard Atmospheric Pressure is 2992 inches This is an awesome post and will make us a better angler if we learn the lessons.

At my age --- pretty sure it was an earthquake --

Since it did not happen to me---I don't care who you are -- that is funny right there. Get better soon and I wanna see pics of your nose. I think of the old Jack Nicholson movie (China Something) where the bad guys cut his nose--you could use that story.

I am in Tokyo and have experienced 6 Earthquakes in the last week. Most were small -- so called "aftershocks." It is almost as if I took a beating and as I am hitting the mat I get hit again and that was just the aftershock. --- Still hit though. The one at about 10CDT (midnight here) started again but was small, then it started getting more violent. Stuff was falling off the desk, the bathroom door was swinging then the buiding started swaying. I am on the 8th floor of a 10 story hotel. My best estimate is that the hotel swayed about 10 feet. It was bad enough that I put my arms out to brace while in the bed. If you want to know how long a minute can be -- just ride out a major earthquake -- it seems like forever!!! The Tsunami warning was cancelled after a couple of hours. I really feel sorry for the Japanese people, I will be home on Lake Fork soon and they have to stay here for the "beatings." Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and radiation -- I am like Dorothy on The Wizard Of Oz -- I just want to go home.

You can either purchase one at lake Fork Marina or off her web site of www.Boatlanes.com You can also download the info on your own SD card for 10 bucks less. I have used it and love it but with the water this low there are still some trouble spots. Boat lanes is the best without a close second. Lori Vick is a sweetheart and will help in any way. It is WELL worth the $29.99!!!

Fishing and gambling must have the same psycology as we have to think we will win with the next hand/cast or it just is not fun and we will stay home. If I did not think I would catch on every cast I would not work at it, my presentation would be off and then it would be a self fulfilling prophesy--no fishys in the boat. To me confidence is everything.

I agree, Lake Fork in March is better than Quincy, ILL. The thing I keep telling myself is that someone on any given day has figured out the puzzle of location and presentation and are catching fish. It is normally not an easy thing on Fork. As I have said many times, I call Lake Fork "Lake Lottery," as I may not win the big prize but it is there for the taking but someone will win it and it is worth playing the game. IMO other than Falcon it is still the best lake in the country for catching monster bass, and I have never heard of Pirates on Lake Fork. Hope you have a good trip.

The fish are still in the lake- we just have to find and entice them.

Just having a little fun but I admire your goals. Wish I had something to help. Good luck with your new life together.