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Thanks! I know where I can get seafoam, but how about ring free? And have you ever had this stuff improve a rough running engine due to dirty carbs? I am not sure if that is what is going on or if I have water in the fuel. I am getting hesitation big time when at WOT. Idles great, but when you punch it, it sometimes dies and then when you do get up on plane, it runs balls out for a second, then starts bogging down. I can normally run 67 with this boat and I am lucky to hit 45 because of the fuel situation.

Welcome Aboard! While I don't understand french, I do understand the word "photo". Looking at the photo, that is indeed a black bass. Really looks like a spotted (kentucky) to me.

May be a stupid question, but can you do this, much like adding oone to the gas of your automobile? If so, is there any particular brand that works best? Thanks for the help.

:o Wow! That is an inpressive looking fish!! Welcome to the forum mate!

Well, I know a bait company owner who used to be this regions sales rep for Bumblebee. I can put you in touch with him if you would like. He could probably tell you all you want to know. PM me if you would like his contact info.

This is great guys! I just joined ABA as a regular, but I must say that I am very impressed by the CAST program. Keep Fishing!

> > "Oops, sorry about that", as the crankbait slaps off of one of their heads, or better yet, sticks! ;D A flat bladed screwdriver will remove tire pressure just as easy!

Some truth to this old wives tale. The deeper you catch bass, the more pale they will be due to lack of light infiltration. Catching them shallow, well, Mr. (or Mrs.) Bass will reveal more of his/her true colors. To put it into perspective, it is kind of like you in the sun. If you spend alot of time exposed to it, you will get some "color". Spend alot of time indoors (deep) you will be pale. While bass don't get a tan, you can see the similarities in the above example.

If you want to talk true lessons though. I learned , and I have known for years but have not always done it when I should, the importance of cutting and retying often when fishing heavy cover. Believe me, a BIG fish, probably 5 pounds, which would have won big bass in my last tourney, breaking your line will teach you real quick. Actually, it wasn't teaching that I needed. It was reinforcement of that teaching, a spanking if you will! ;D That particular bass sho' nuff did that! :'(

I have also learned the importance of developing a sound gameplan during practice and sticking to it as much as the conditions allow during a tournament.

What a great point Chris. I still find myself doing that alot after 15 years of bass fishing. Sometimes back to basics and keeping things simple are all you need.

I found this site through bassboatmagazine.com, which is also a great site, but this one is talored precisely to my needs. In fact, I had just gotten started with BBM, and once I found this place, I think I have only checked in once! This site is great! *thumbs up to Glenn*

Hey I had a 2 man at one time like that also. They are great for getting places some big rigs like mine can't. And you are right about being WAY better than fishing from shore. About the wind. I was on a lake in mine once and the wind came up and blew about 25 mph. with higher gusts. That was scary!! Finally ended up running the boat ashore (the wind) My little 27 lb. thrust trolling motor was not enough to fight it.

Maybe! ;D Oh well, I was going from the estimated 20" length and not scrutinizing the pics. I guess we will never know. My suggestion knkfiend, get a scale! It is a great tool to avoid controversey.

For example, last tourney on 3 mile, one of our 15 3/4 inch fish weighed 2.4 pounds. If the fish pictured is 20 inches, which it apprears close, it is bigger than 2.5.