Low_Budget_Hooker

Dumpster is a 9 yr old male. I recued him from a neglectful owner. He had been left in a 90 degree tank for an unknown amount of time but when I got him, the fins were gone,he couldn't swim more than a foot before gliding to the borttom and he had a slime coat that was thicker than flu snots! Now he's healthy as can be with an apetite like a bass. He's on a strict feeding schedule so as not to have a messy tank.

regardless of size,...always re-enter a jon boat from the bow, never from one of the sides.

Young man,.....you need to learn that jig. You'd be deadly. Sept.,...you'll see. I'm gonna force you to throw it.

God bless, AMEN, and Praise the Lord!! Free man on the loose, fish beware.

correct. His name is"dumpster" and he's an Oscar which is in the cichlid family.

great posts nwgabassmaster

I use sharpies also. Clear coat over it wouldn't hurt but if it gets worn out, I just color it again. I only use red or black.

Ernel, sounds like the genetics are certainly there, maybe the pond needs a little protection or perhaps a bit of managment to get it back. My biggest in a pond was this one. Saw her under a log at first but eventually caught her in the pads on a topwater. j/k,lol

that's his pet. Here is my Oscar. My brothers mastiff ate a whole loaf of bread and when the bag was showing itself, the vet said to let it go naturally, pulling can do damage.

Never, ever. I like to keep hardware to a minimum and I have no practical use for a swivel. I use them in current for certain types of saltwater fishing, 150lb flouro and up only however and only if using a live baitfish, in which case I use a spro (250lb) swivel. Even then, It needs to be a larger baitfish like a bluefish or a mackerel. You don't see alot of baitfish swimming around with chunks of metal an inch in front of them and I've yet to see a worm wearing jewelry,lol

If repairs can be done from "inside" the boat, water weld, alum epoxy, all work well but I would not recommend these for repairs on the exterior,especially the bottom of the hull, especially if it ever gets dragged across land.

all of us.

same as Raul

ALL GREAT QUESTIONS! ALL GREAT ANSWERS! But just to add a couple sidenotes to the answers already given. A.)When bait is balled up, you want to target the zone just under them. THis is where the weaker fish will be getting picked off first. The bass will feed on that pod of fish in many ways from picking at the edges to thrashing right through it but the sick, slow,injured baitfish will always fall to the bottom of the pod and then eventually right out of the pod where they become dinner for Larry largemouth. So I like to target the bottom of the baitfish school with rat-l-traps,jerkbaits,etc. Just somthing else to try. B.)THIS IS bassmaster university as far as I would be concerned. Only difference is the teacher to student ratio. 2500 teachers per student,....BEAT THAT! GOOD LUCK AND CATCH 'EM UP!

Hmmm, that's a good one. Are the holes only in certain areas or in clumps?

plus you're building a "partner" list the whole time. My partners list is huge now and there is always someone to fish with.

could have been a pickerel.

That would be the window that I would probably be shooting for also. Pre-front conditions are my favorite. Good luck and be safe! (after all, there IS a hurricane coming!!)

http://bassresource.com/fish/jigs.html

well there ya have it. Gambler deals with these issues everyday so I would stick there with the advice. I've only painted aluminum boats personally. However, back to interlux products. (not an endorsement) Gambler, have you viewed these paints? I understand that PPG, house of color, dupont, sikkens, etc are primarily made as "automotive" paints but interlux is the mainstream brand of boat paint. They are huge and have many systems for different applications,i.e. top decking, hull paint, striping, etc. Could you (gambler) do us a favor and check their web site and give us a professional opinion from bassers point of view? http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/default.asp

I'm with Brad but someone will have to let me borrow it seeing how I refuse to purchase it after that '05 Classic manuever he pulled.

wow, nice score. A 12' is absolutely fishable for 2 people. Been doing it for 25 yrs. I've done it in both a light duty and a heavy duty. With pedestals but keep them to 7-9 inches.

Filet, allll day Own the contents of a small tackle shop or everything in Raul's garage and basement?

be careful, that spool could be spring loaded.

Mako marine international-no association with Tracker. Serious, high quality boats. I owned a 2502cc for 3 yrs, best hull I ever had. Triton also offers boats that would be suitable for both salt&fresh. you have tons of options in that price range. Narrow it down and you'll get some better answers.