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This past Hook n' Look show with the spawning smallmouth was awesome. It gives you an idea that the fish do indeed know how to get back to there nests to protect the eggs. It would be cool if they could take this a step further and actually place a tracking device in the smallmouth and bring it to some other bay like during a tournament and release the fish from a whole new area. I would like to see if or how long it would take the smallmouth to find it's nest. I seen ESPN with those tracking devices on their shows.

Raul, I read a lot of different things on this subject. For me, it's a confidence thing, like most fishermen. I have more confidence in fishing with GYCB and had more success with them.

Sufix. I hope they decide to make Flourocarbon soon.

I would say you should start as a co-angler and build confidence doing that. While you are a co-angler, you will need to pay attention to the pro running the boat and see how he uses certain techniques and when he uses them. You can usually ask him things and he will be gracious enough to tell you things. Stay focused on the water during the tournament otherwise the time will fly by and you will have nothing in the livewell.

I thought the same thing. There is a difference in the two baits. For example, the Kinami brand usually lasts longer but catches less fish as the Yamamoto Custom Senkos. The same colors are actually different when held up side by side also.

Hello, I couldn't find a post about the Fantasy Bass league thing we have going on for B.A.S.S. so I decided to post here. I just wanted to let everyone know, that I just received my Falcon Rod "Cara" for coming in 2nd place overall from B.A.S.S. in Fantasy Bass Fishing. I got 606 points during the BassMaster Memorial and first place had 624 and won some crap that I wouldn't of wanted anyways, so I'm glad I got second. I've always used St. Croix's and will continue to do so, but this rod looks nice and I will find a use for it, possibly a door stopper, no, kidding. I'm thinking of purchasing a new reel now but need to figure out what this poles purpose will be come tourney time.

Ya got me laughing. ;D

Maybe initially - but a typical diesel will outlast a gas engine three to one or better; also the maintenance costs are somewhat lower, so over the life of the truck the diesel will cost less. Also the resale value of a diesel is higher than a gas engine. Also even though diesel fuel is more expensive (this week) the increased economy usually offsets that. Diesels have three main advantages over gas: Since its a more efficient engine a diesel will get better mileage; they have much higher torque (about twice what a comparable gas engine has); and since they turn slower and have fewer parts they last longer. The downsides are the higher initial cost, increased strain on other components (trannie, drivetrain) from the higher torque, plus they just plain stink. The newer engines aren't noisy like the earlier ones were. I was only talking about the initial cost and not how long they last. For me, personally, I don't like having anything over 5 years old. So having a Diesel for it's longivity doesn't really suit my needs. Diesel fuel is always more expensive around here. (Minnesota)

I own a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT (gas) and normal everyday driving I get between 14-16mpg. When pulling a boat that weighs around 2500-3000lbs, I get 10-12mpg. I would say go to a Duramax Diesel. You will pay a little more for the fuel put you will be saving in the long run. It all really depends on how much you are pulling a boat compared to everyday driving. You will pay a lot more for a Diesel engine over a gas engine. So your gonna have to put that into play. If your pulling a boat more than your doing anything with the truck, get a Diesel. If your just driving everday to work and such and not towing much with it, I would say use a gas truck. No point of getting a Diesel if your not using it for what it's basically made for, Towing.

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Well I think Marcia gained a lot of fans from this site when the Women's Tour starts up. If it hasn't already started.

Ben, I read someplace that if you put the vent plug in before you fill the oil, you will have air bubbles and as far as I know, that would NOT be a good thing.

Thats crazy, it just seems like you would tilt the motor up to put the oil in. Seems like it would come pouring out just as fast as you put it in.

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I read on how to change the Lower Unit Oil myself, but one of my questions is. At what angle do you put the motor when your filling the oil back into the drain/fill hole. Do you put the motor straight horizontal? Then you stop when it starts coming out the vent hole.