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The add on console and homemade floor led me to believe it's a 1650VJ which is a modified V bottom. From the corrosion on the trailer fenders and the vertical rod holders it appears to have been used in salt water intensively and if that is the case I would pull the wheels and check the wheel bearing if not change them. Do something now with the corrosion before its BER. Its an excellent little boat for a reasonable price and Oh man that looks like a blank canvas to me.

While I don't have any FLW/Bassmaster trophies I will gladly show you some Redman, Bass-N-Bucks, McDonald's Big Bass Splash and numerous others. The feeling y'all get from using tungsten I feel with lead so when I use tungsten I feel no difference. On a calm day I can feel a ¼ ounce lead bullet weight hit bottom in 15' of water, I can feel ever twig, strand of grass, or anything else the weight comes in contact with that is an advantage of being an Ole Timer. The ideas of lead poisoning fish or duck to total hog wash since very few fish and practically no ducks feed on bottom muck where the lead ends up. Think about it how many fish actually root around on the bottom like a hog roots on the forest floor? Yes there is a time and place in which I use tungsten and brass-n-glass

Xpress Boats come in 2 hull types; Hydro-Dynamic which is nothing more than a flat bottom with a 6 degree bottom and Hyperlift which is a full Pad Hull like those found on fiberglass boats. The boats LBH rented were probably the Hydro-Dynamic hull type since I doubt the guys he rented from spent the money to buy Hyperlift Series. The boat pictured above appears to be a 1650VJ with optional side console and homemade floor; this boat is well suited for all around fishing as long as you pay attention to weather.

11 double digit bass last year VS your how many

November 21, 2007 But what a day to remember first bass was 10. 66, second bass 10.89, third bass 8.99 for a 3 bass total of 30.54 & finished with a total of 8 more between 3 & 5 lbs.

You want to know what's really funny about the lead ban on migratory bird hunting. I grow up in Southwest Louisiana which has some of the best duck hunting in America and all of us Cajuns died laughing when we heard about the proposal of banning lead. The supposed Biologist said that the ducks in the marsh feeding on the bottom would accidentally eat the lead causing lead poisoning or if you ate the duck you could get lead poisoning. Well the truth of the matter is most ducks feed in rice fields not in the marsh and these are the same rice fields we hunt doves which by the way are hunted with lead shot; the supposed Biologist have not banned lead shot in the rice fields for dove hunting. So where do you think the ducks have a better chance of eating lead in the rice field or in the marsh? This same way of thinking is behind the ban on lead in fishing lures; this supposed Biologist believes that fish will scour the bottom accidentally eating lead. Now I ask how many fish actually feed on the bottom.

Yea buddy & most boat lanes shown on Toledo Bend are off

First Lesson: let's just review the most important things. PFD it needs to fit: being too large is just as bad as too small. Be sure that it has large arm openings for full range of motion. Always check to be sure that it has not been torn and the zipper and latches are in proper working order. If not throw it away and get a new one, your life is worth it. Sunscreen skin protection is very important. If you are not careful the sun can and will kill you. Skin cancer is no joke. Fishing in the winter you still need to be careful. Clothing have the proper outer garments for the conditions. I would like to suggest a set of insulated rain suit. It will protect you from the wind and rain on cold days. A second set for milder climate. Note: this may not be what you first expected but some careful planning will make your tournament fishing a lot more fun. Second Lesson: your head beanie knoggen etc. This is were your head needs to be after taking care of the first list. No matter what you have heard and see on TV you must have fun or you will not return. Fun, after all is when you can enjoy being in the great outdoors and take in the beauty and glory of the day. Prepare your self to make new friends. If you don't you may not asked to return. What a shame that would be. Friends will help you get thru life no matter what you are doing. Fishing is a great way to do this. Note: do pass over these lessons lightly, as you gain more knowledge and experience you will understand that fishing is where you will learn about life and having fun and then being able to make a friend or two is just spectacular, just as you have here in TTF. Third Lesson: your gear As you will most likely be going as a non-boater, the amount of gear you do not take is very important. Most pairings are done prior to the tournament day. This will give you time to talk to the boater that you have been paired with. Ask the boater just what he/she wants to do. 99 times of a 100 he/she has some experience at Tournament fishing and has a plan. This is important to do before showing up at the ramp with a 5 ton dump truck full of gear. By talking you two will establish what you want to accomplish. If you are new you may not have a lot to offer then again you may. When asked be truthful. Your mother and father taught you this as a child and that lesson is very important now. The boater may find out that this is were you have fished as a child and you may have the key to unlock the secret of the days fishing. If your memory is not sharp then take notes. You may be excited and trying to remember everything just will not work. By preplanning you will begin to see what lies before you in your minds eye. You will go to your dwelling thinking and concentrating on your discussion. This is when you need to sit down and review your notes. If you have the time, sleep on it. Prepare your gear prior to the tournament day. Your gear now consists of the first and second lesson. Don't leave your head at home. If you wait till the last minute you will forget something. No not maybe or might, you will. So don't do it. Why mess up a good day of fishing by not planning properly. For your first year of tournament fishing do not take more than 4 - 6 rods for a tournament. Generally speaking you do not the years of experience under your belt so take the rods and reels you feel you can operate the best. There are NO rules that say you must use certain type of rods and reels. If you have fished with spinning rigs and this is your strong suit then stay with what you know. There will be time to learn how to do other things but not on the day of the tournament. Try to limit yourself to one one tackle box. You probably will find out that you could have left half of the contents at home. This only comes with experience. Fourth Lesson: preparing to board You are a guest in another person's boat. Treat it properly. Try not to smoke in the boat as burn marks will detract from the carpet and seats. If you must smoke, ask for permission, even if the boater is smoking. They will think better of you for asking. Do not tell them that you know of so in so that has this boat and that boat. Endless chatter is very distracting. You do not want to belittle this person about his/her boat. No matter what size of boat and motor fuel is required. Be prepared prior to arriving at the ramp to have cash money to pay for 1/2 the fuel cost. Do not stiff the boater. The word gets out quickly that you do not pay up. This will cause problems among yourself and others. At the end of the day when you ask how much money they want for gas and they answer "oh I don't know" just look at the size of the fuel tank in the rear of the boat and figure on paying for 1/2 of that tank. It does not matter if half was used, pay for half. This what will happen: this boater will see that you are serious about sharing expenses and will say to you let's plan to fun fish next weekend since you have paid so much and it will not cost you a thing". Always treat the boater with respect and you get the same in return. This is when lesson two comes in to play. By treating the boated properly you will make a new fishing friend. Lesson Five: your stuff you can NOT do without Fluids: have drink with you ...water...lemon aid ...ice tea...coffee... juice...etc... You get the idea... replacing fluids is very important Snacks: you will need munchies... take them... only you know what you like be sure to have them Good snacks can be shared with the boater ... most of them like that... they will pass on head cheese... HO HO's are great... Sun glasses: you do not need to spend a small fortune for them. Wal-Mart and Kmart sell them for under $15.00. and they are polarized. Most come with some kind of a case.

Y'all ever try Mann's Little George or Schoolin' George, Cotton Cordell Gay Blade, or Reef Runner's Cicadas All are vibrating type baits like a Rat-L-Trap with no rattles

Think about it, there is a reason it's $2.99 a spool & it aint cause it's their best seller

Berkley Big Game 15# Mean Green

Studies have proven that the plastic worm is the only lure made that a BASS CANNOT REMEMBER! That is, a bass will continue to strike a worm even after repeated catches, whereas a bass will "turn off" to other lures, spinner baits and crank baits etc. after wearing them out on them. That's why you cannot continue to catch them on your honey hole with the same lure over and over. Bass will stop eating that which will eradicate them. Not true with the plastic worm, however. Although we all know bass will prefer a different bait at different times (i.e. "the pattern") you can always go back to the worm to catch them.

Weights with feelings & birds that eat lead

With the On-line Paper Tournament guys who go more often have a better chance of winning than guys on big bass lakes. It could even be a team format where 2 anglers combine the weight of their 5 largest bass as long as they fish together on the same day. I've done this when I was assistant moderator on another site and the casual angler won more often than the tournament anglers. There's no pressure to it you simply document your catch and report it here like you would on the my fishing outing page.

Let us know how the test goes; I'm looking into something in the 18' class I just love this stuff; I simple love running a bass boat, gets my adrenaline going like a kid in a candy store. When one of my buds buys something new for their boat we'll go out and run it, heck sometimes we go just for the adrenaline rush.

I'll throw this out there and see what y'all think On-line Paper Tournament 1. Moderators set time frame 2. 5 bass limit & all bass must be released 3. Individual Big Bass 4. Photos of you measuring the length & girth of each bass 5. Weights will be determined by Bass Resource weight calculator 6. All 5 bass must be caught on the same day 7. You can enter as many times as you want

Welcome back into the fray

You want to know what's really funny about the lead ban on migratory bird hunting. I grow up in Southwest Louisiana which has some of the best duck hunting in America and all of us Cajuns died laughing when we heard about the proposal of banning lead. The supposed Biologist said that the ducks in the marsh feeding on the bottom would accidentally eat the lead causing lead poisoning or if you ate the duck you could get lead poisoning. Well the truth of the matter is most ducks feed in rice fields not in the marsh and these are the same rice fields we hunt doves which by the way are hunted with lead shot; the supposed Biologist have not banned lead shot in the rice fields for dove hunting. So where do you think the ducks have a better chance of eating lead in the rice field or in the marsh? This same way of thinking is behind the ban on lead in fishing lures; this supposed Biologist believes that fish will scour the bottom accidentally eating lead. Now I ask how many fish actually feed on the bottom.

Five.bass.limit I didn't list a Carolina Rig cause I aint been out this year :'(

Rules! I don't follow now rules 3/8 oz jig: 6 Hawg Craw Cut 1 ½ off the tail leaves 4 ½ , 3 ½ Zoom Salty Pro Chunk, 3 Zoom Swimmin' Chunk, 3 ¼ Uncle Josh Phantom Craw, 3 Uncle Josh Crawfrog It's all good

I compete for fun, but sometime $$$ is involved If you're in the boat with me the competition is on; it maybe just for bragging rights

Rick's Ole School & Old Guys Rule Let's try explaining it; don't have half of your reels low profile and half round, don't have half of our rods BPS with the bump on the handle and half without. I do the same when I pick up a rod I want it to feel the same as the one I laid down. If you have Falcon Rods then have all Falcon rods, if you have Revo's have all Revo's. K.I.S.S

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap ½ oz Color: RT820 Red Chrome

You don't even have to spend money, right now is the time to start the mental process. We have a wealth of wisdom right here at our finger tips; I plan to start using swim baits this year and the first place I'm starting is right here at Bass Fishing Forums. Right now I've compiled 5 pages of information from FishChris, Mattlures, Randall, Fourbizz, Lightingrod and others. I've got comparisons on lines, rods, reels, proper hook sets, lubricants and I've on been at it for 3 days.

Brady has been listed on the injured list for 3 straight years now but the Pats don't cheat