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And people wonder why I bought another tin. I have 2 spare props just in case. New boat has an SS prop. I'm worried. I could buy 4 aluminum props for what a stainless cost. Picking her up tomorrow morning.

If you would have sewed up the hole in the front the laughing would have stopped.

Are you disappointed he only posted 5 words?

When I started bass fishing, I threw spinnerbaits and t-rigged worms on spinning gear. Cheap and easy and universal. Color selection seems overwhelming but there are a few key colors which produce the bulk of the time. White, black, blue, chartruse, watermelon, pb&j, or any combination of these will be a good starting point.

That is building my own. The weights and hooks are what I'm waiting for. Must be a worldwide shortage of tungsten and steel

Start a new thread. It will get more hits that way

This was my plan except TW has had all their punch rig stuff on back order for months.

When you're standing behind the motor looking at the prop, imagine it's a fan blowing air towards you. Whichever way it would need to spin to blow that air is the rotation you are looking at. This spins to the right or CW

Tony Montoya had more snow on his desk http://youtu.be/HJUt_x0gwug

By no means was I suggesting he get a Lund. I bought the 2010 Predator which is essentialy a big water bass/musky boat. I agree about finding a decent 'glass boat for 5k. A boat in that price range is already going to be 20 years old and have little if any life left in it.

Here's my take. 5k isn't going to get you a boat to last the rest of your life unless you're Rhino's age. A tin boat hull can last forever. Maybe not, but there is a good chance. A 'glass hull with proper care can and will last a long time.The issue you have with 'glass hulls is getting knicks and gouges. Once you damage the gelcoat, if it is not repaired, you run the risk of waterlogging the boat. This can be very detrimental, especialy in colder climates, with a waterlogged hull freezing during the winter. I just bought a new Lund aluminum hull that is manufactured with some wood and has a lifetime structural warranty. I'm planning on this being my last boat.Not bragging(yeah i am) but it is a Lund and the top boat in it's class. As far as the 'glass boats are concerned, can you get a transferrable hull warranty? If so, all the other points are moot.

http://youtu.be/HYF9bImkOL4

Traveler, sent you a message

Yep, you're nuts. If I was limited to one bait for the rest of my life it would be a jig

Beck Lake in DesPlaines is a real good lake to shore fish for bass and big crappie from late April until the weeds choke it up. Skokie Lagoons are good for bass and walleye. Busse has some good fish but you probably have to rent a boat to get to them. Dupage County has Blackwell Forest Preserve, West Branch, and Bass Lake. Blackwell has big numbers of bass. West Branch and Bass have some big fish but don't expect to catch alot. In Lake County, Independence Grove is probably your best bet. There is a fee to get in and it is catch and release only. There are good numbers of 4lb+ fish.

What town are you located in and are you fishing from a boat or from shore?

Are the wives going and if so, will there be something other than fishing for them to do? Sorry if this has been covered, I'm not going thru 22 pages to find the answer Got some bad news from the doc today. Looks like I may not be going back to work for awhile, possibly a long while. So there may be a good chance I'll be open to partake in the festivities.

About 90% of what I own. I tend to throw alot of the same stuff most of the time. I've got boxes full of stuff I don't use, did use unsuccessfully, or throw only when nothing else is working. As far as techniques, the only one I really don't care for is a C rig

My son and I have a morning ritual. Gas up at Thorntons and grab a 6 pack of chocolate longjons

Welcome to the site. This subject has come up often recently. There are no formal contests, but keep your eyes open in the threads. They do get posted periodicaly and I know there is one going on now.

Sub sammiches, pop, and apples or oranges, and plenty of water on tourney day. I'll trade the pop for a couple beers fun fishing, and maybe throw in some pretzels

Talons have a quick release mount if you'd be willing to switch anchors

Well, this is a fishing forum.

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Depends....