BigDawgz

Great BOAT !.... I have 2 Bass Trackers...one's a 1982 Tracker III...the other's an 84 Tournament V-17 with a 60 hp Merc on it....The V-17 is much more roomier and stable than the other. I just recently bought a 1996 Stratos 278....I like it's stability and the ability to fish the points much easier in the wind. I've extended the decks on both bass trackers.....they're now at least 2 times their original sizes.....that was the best mod I did to either one of them. Good luck....and I hope it makes u a real nice boat...I know I've enjoyed mine. Aron

I've seen quite a few fish with different sores/abrasions/growths on them. Some of these have the large black spots (sun spots?) on them and I've been told that it's from the fish being very shallow and/or it's a sun-related thing. I caught lots of fish that day and all of the deeper catches (10 ft - 22 ft) didn't have any spots or blemishes on them at all. I also fish several smaller fisheries (300 acres or less) that are water supplies to local communities. They treat these lakes (chemically) to keep the water healthy and I've actually seen some fish w/chemical burns/sores on them as well.

Here in Indiana the deepest I've caught LMB is in around 30 ft of water. I was wondering about the method of deflating the swim bladder...because sometimes in tournaments I'll catch 'em in 18 - 20 ft of water and they'll stay on their side in the livewell. I need to learn how to "deflate" these fish. I'm gonna do a search right now...but in the meantime...if anyone has the correct way or method to deflate these fish...let me know please. Thanks

I....like many others....only use a barrel swivel when C-rigging...otherwise I've always done better with fewer items tied on my total bait. I peg my t-rigs w/a toothpick too. I'm a firm believer that u SHOULDN'T use swivels unless absolutely necessary. I check for abrasions religiously....and I ALWAYS re-tie after a good fish (4lbs +) It's just not worth it...you could possibly lose a fish of a lifetime by not re-tying often enough.