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Great trip! Sounds like a TON of fun!!! Yes!!! Bring the boat!!! I wanna go for sure! Jeff

Yea, but mine was more of a PITA to mount than yours I bet! Jeff

No Problem!! Jeff

As a matter of fact, Yes I did! I got 2 glowing recommendations for him, one from you and also from Dwight. He is a great guide, person, and now friend, that I will be fishing with again! Thanks! Jeff

I haven't but is they made a BDSL8f, I would try one in that same color you posted!!! Jeff

Through the ice was 38'' Frabil ice rods with 2-6 lb test. Open water was a 8'6'' m/f St croix avid. 8 lb test with 3-6lb leader. Baits were everything from crappie jigs/hair jigs to blade baits, to spawn sacks. Just a little of everything! Jeff

My dad's neighbor is in the trailer business. I had him weld the bracing, but I was there to help! Jeff

Not close enough to a spa!!! HAHAHAH Jeff

Welcome to Bass Resource! If I ever make it to Australia, I want to catch a Great White! Take me to your spot!!!! Jeff

J- Just got back from up there brown fishing! It is a BLAST!!!!! Light line and big brutes! Check my fishing report. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/111605-milwaukee-fishing/

New water, means new place to search for food. Many times as the water rises, it washes food off the bank, and turns the fish on. As it get to a point where they can explore new territory, they do! by all means get out there and give it a try. Receding water, shuts them down most of the time. get it while the getting is good! Jeff

7.1 might not be exactly what you need, but the most IPT is. Helps take up slack line faster for quicker hooksets! Jeff

x2! Jeff

1.KVD/RC 1.5/2.5 2.LC SKT DR 3. Bomber BD8F

Yes sir, you are correct. That is the easiest way! Jeff

Wow. Worked out for both of you in the end. What DD cranks are those? How did the carpet turn out? Jeff

Here is mine.... Note: the hole had to be made bigger when I installed my motor. http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g267/00mod/?action=view&current=photo-24.jpg'> Rod tube holders. Go under front deck with protected tubes.... Under deck view.. Jeff

When smallie fishing on the TN River, you never know what you are gonna hook in to..... Even RW gets in on the action.... Jeff

Last year on the Road Trip, and I saw the same thing. We actually stopped fishing and went closer to see it and video it. Come to find out, mom and 2 babies were in the nest in the tree that dad kept bringing fish to. Something I will never forget. Jeff

Might not be what you are looking for specifically, but here are a couple things I would mention on DD cranks: - Best suited on lighter line. 8-10lb flouro in open water if possible. That being said, I caught my PB on 40lb Daiwa Samurai braid with a Bomber BDF8(18ft). Just have to be more cautious on the hooksets and make sure your drag is set lighter. - Moderate action rods. You already have the sr705r Lamiglass rod. I didn't like it, but you do. My DD rod is a St Croix Avid 70mhm. It is the difference in glass and graphite. - Crank it on the bottom, or run it into anything you can find. Stumps, rocks, trees, don't be afraid to loose it. - Lure retrievers become your friend. ( get a flabadabadoo reel. that is all they are good for!!! ) - Don't be afraid to burn em. Many people reel em down to depth fast and then slow down. My best day ever I was burning DD22/CBD20/BDF8 and wore them out. - Use the proper reel- 5/1 or less. My personal is a Curado E5 - Make sure you use good hooks and o-rings. Some of the less expensive baits come with inferior hooks. Change them for best results. - Practice deep cranking even when it is not a crank bite. Throw one for at least 15 mins every trip. That way when you have to throw one all day, you can. ( crankers know what I mean there) I'm sure I will think of some more! Jeff

Man you take some nice shots! Beautiful! Jeff

Congrats sir! She sure is pretty! Jeff

What about gar? They are hard to hook, even with trebels. Other than that, take the advice of the others, and try less hook set and stretchier line. Jeff

Well my awesome wife surprised me for Christmas with a trip to go up to Milwaukee and go fishing. We had a really great time and some REALLY awesome fishing. We fished 3 of our 5 days there, and it did not disappoint. The first 2 days were on the ice and the last day was open water. We focused on BIG, TROPHY fish and that is what we got. Both my wife and I broke our PB steelhead (rainbow) and brown trout records. It is really fun catching 10+lb fish through a 10'' hole in the ice on light tackle and 2-6lb test. Fights lasted from 4 mins to more than 15. I'm tired just getting home, but I am sure I left a ton of info out, and will get to it tomorrow. But for now, what you really want to see...... Jeff

Sounds like a plan FD!!!! Jeff