Traveler2586

Like I said eariler..... Get a room...... a Bassroom.....

I too have had my days where my body is out of whack while on the water, and most often I'm in sight of homes, highways, industrial/government plants, etc. I solved my problems with BassRoom http://www.coveryourbass.com/product.html, I got the complete set and everyone that has had an occasion to use it, loves it. BassRomm is fast to put up and stow away. It also works as a rain cover if your getting dumped on, but it is not water proof, and it helps if you need to get out of the sun for a while.

Back in 09 I lucked out and found a 2003 Ranger 185DVS with a 150 L EFI Merc. When I got the boat home I crawled over every inch of it, and then turned it over to a certified Merc mechanic for a complete test. The Ranger was solid as a rock and the Merc was properly maintained and good to go as is. Between the original owner & I, we got ten years service out of the boat cover and cranking battery, that's not bad in anyone's book. IMHO, anyone owning a Ranger has a tendency to take care of them and therefore it's a sound investment. But, with that said, the buyer must do their homework and very carefully inspect boat, motor, & trailer before going forward. I've been told Rangers are the Cadillac of Bass boats and the ride shows it.

X3 on Smith Mountain. But I didn't see much in the way of lodging or restaurants that could support this crew; but I've only been there once. What was the final count of attendees at Pickwick (count me as in spirit only)

I could do the upper as well as the middle Potomac; but If I can't afford one, I'd at least like to take the ride that Slonezp posted

Haven't found the user manual yet, but you may be interested in these..... http://fish.shimano.com/media/fishing/techdocs/en/new/11CAE101_v1_m56577569830768777.pdf http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0.html

X2 on the above,,, But ask yourself "what sparks your interest?" What is it that makes you set up and pay attention to a subject? That may give you a clue. If at all possible, go to college to get the higher education in whatever field attracts you, it will pay for it's self in the long run; never stop working at learning. I was attracted to electronics as a teen by my Dad; I found I was fascinated with pulling a signal out of thin air and how the electronic components worked to make that happen; that started a forty year carrier in communications that took me around the world many times over, retiring as a Communications Field Engineer for the CIA. If you do nothing else, stay in school until you discover where your interests lay.

I think that could work very nicely on the Potomac River and it's trib's. Years ago someone had a jetboat on the river that, if memory servers, looked like a Tracker; did they make a jetboat at one time??

Now that's the right tool for that area..... I want one

Actually that looks deep..... Well, let me put it this way....... I may not have a torpedo in the bow of my boat, but I have had to clear pea-gravel from my aerator pumps and intake tubes........

Don't see anything here, I'll look on FB and the cell phone.

I was always taught to respect my tools as the source of my livelihood, and that goes for my vehicles too. But anyone looking at my lower unit can tell I'm a river rat that likes to fish shallow, in-fact I always have a push-pole with me. Often I'll let the wind drift me into a pad field where other boaters wont go, it's a good way to fish some fresh water and it's lots of fun when the bite is on. The down side is I'll have to pole myself back out to the channel, and in a glass boat that can be some hard work at times. In these cases the perfect storm is being deep in a pad field and having to pole back out into a head wind at near low tide; knowing that if I don't make it to the channel in time I may be there for hours while the tide turns. Usually, the worst I end up with is some mud on the deck.

OMG, I just re-read this..... clearly, I was under the influence of some pain meds when I wrote that. Checked in with the medical office for a quick check up, and things look good so far; but my body is telling me I'm not out of the woods yet. I know from experience that sometimes blood clots can break up and move through the veins to block new locations, so I'm paying close attention to taking my medications and resting. Sometimes I feel like I'm standing on a land-mine and can't move. Again, thank you for all your thoughts and prayers, they are very comforting. Tight lines everyone.

LOL,,,,, No, don't come up here, your BP will be out of wack for months. Ya, your right, I should have someone with me, but it's so relaxing on the water; and the man above doesn't count days spent fishing. But I must be responsible for myself and my boat, so I'll wait a bit until the Doc says it's OK, I'll see her on the 16th. What's ironic about all this is I just went to my Hematologist and Cardiologist for check-ups in preparation for an active summer.

Experience has taught me to listen to what the doctor says, and what he doesn't say, very carefully. So with that in mind........ I was just released from the hospital and my activity instructions say "As Tolerated" ??? is that by me?, or, those around me?? Think I'll go fishing..... just a little drop-shot over the side....... hoping an old girl wants to come up for a kiss......... Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers everyone, they really do help. Tight Lines, Eric

Oh Yes, they have some very pretty nurses here I tell them they can poke me anytime they want, and any unusual readings they get are their fault not mine. This is my second episode with blood clots; in 2004 I was hoping around eastern Europe doing some projects for work; long story short I got dehydrated and ended up on a Russian airliner that was very cramped, made it back home only to collapse in the lobby of my office - I was sucking in air and suffocating at the same time Three trips to the hospital over several weeks as the clots broke up and six months to recover to my new normal. Doc said I almost bought the farm on more than one occasion. This episode came about (I think) after a weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. The drive was six hours each way, but I thought I was doing good by stopping often to walk around a bit. Who knows what happened? I got back from SML Monday evening and Tuesday night wake to bad chest pains like I had in 2004 Gotta go, Stephanie just came in to check my vitals

Results are in, are you ready for this!?! Multiple DVT in both lower extremities; Extensive bilateral pulmonary emboli with possible left lower lung contusion. Pain is manageable with Dilaudid, but I take no responsibility for anything I say or do. My wife is going to sh*** when I take the boat out Saturday

Just admitted to the hospital with blood clots in both lungs The pain will take your breath away. I could use your thought & prayers for a few days. Tight lines everyone. Cheers,

IMHO, the name on the package is of less importance than going through the learning curve necessary with any new bait to gain a true confidence in that bait. I find that if I truly have confidence in a bait, I’ll spend more time with it and learn how to best work the tool in multiple situations. If I can’t tell a marked difference in the look and feel of the bait, hard or soft, I’ll call them the same; and the next test is price. Just MHO....

A Fisherman's Philosophy A sure way to get a bite on a slow day is: Talk about changing spots Prepare another rod while one is out Lay your rod down unsecured Go for a sandwich Start to pull the boat anchor Use the worst fly you own Crack open your first beer Crack open your last beer Take notice of the chick on a passing boat, bank or beach Watch others fishing Start reeling in your lines at going home time Give your fishing rod to a female companion or child to hold When your landing net is out of reach When you have cast your line over an obstruction When you line has drifted into impossible weeds When you turn to look at the sunrise or sunset Decide that you need to take a leak

Where else can you dump all your available cash and not be expected to have anything to show for it. It ranks right up there with golf and weather forecasting.

It probably escaped from the NYC sewer system

You very well could be right with it being uncomfortable, I'll have to see. But it's worth a try. I would be interested in mounting something under the lids in the center of my deck, but haven't found anything as yet. If such a mounting system would give easy access to the tools and hold them in place I would try it. Although cost would also be a factor. Can you give me a link to the system you described above?

LOL, Sing it, sing it louad......... That scale is hard to beat, I check it against a balance-beam scale using P-gravel and its been dead on the mark. I had a larger black scale with a big "R" on it that couldn't weigh accurately at all, so it went into the trash. I have to admit the Orange color is hard to miss on the deck.

So I'm just playing around with an idea. I got the tool pouch to see how it would work for me; I realize it's not everyones cup of tea and may not be mine either, but what the H, it's worth a try. The only two things I can't get inti the pouch is my fishing (golf) towl and the fish grabber. This pouch has a clip on the back that allows it to be clipped to a belt or pocket; it also has a built-in belt loop.