Jolicious

2 Parts: 1. I do a lot of fishing in "No Wake" lakes. Should I change my plugs regularly? I am guessing that since I do a lot ot idling around that my plugs need shcning due to build up? 2. If I do need to change plugs, is there any certain brand that you guys reccomend for a Johnson 200 Venom? Thanks guys!

Will do. thanks!

Hey guys! I finally got my boat home last night. On the drive home, I noticed that my defrost was on, and some of the stuff on the temperature control would not reposnd. I know it has to do with the trailer because as soon as I unhooked everything went back to normal. Any ideas on where to start trouble shooting? The trailer worked with my buddy's Yukon (factory wired Yukon). I figured it would have been the same since I have a Tahoe, but I guess it's different. The trailer is a flat 5-plug and I am using an adapter since the Tahoe has a round plug. Thanks!

It's my buddy's boat, and I have fished out of it a bunch. So, I am very confident that it's in awesome shape. one small thing that I hope one of you fellas with more experience can help with though. this is a two owner boat, and the first owner kept it in the sun.. It's a little faded looking. My buddy (the one selling me the boat) wants us to use "Clay Bar" on it this weekend to get it looking new again. Yep, even though he's selling it to me "as-is", he still wants to help polish it up! Is this a great buddy or what? Anyway, have any of you ever used the clay bar, and are there any tips you can share please? thanks a bunch!

UPDATE! I am very, very happy to report that my 12 year old and I will be hitting the water in a couple of weeks in a boat that I am buying from my fishing buddy! Since I've fished out of it a few times I know that everything works and all that stuff. It's a 1994 Ranger 487 VS(?) with a 200 hp motor. Probably too much motor for me as a rookie. But hey, no one said I have to hammer down just yet, right ;D Anyway, I took the advice I got on here (looking at boat shops, making sure I could keep my gear in for a quick hook up and pull, etc), and I am really excited. You guys are all really great and I really appreciate the help and support! I hope to get a few pics on here in a couple weeks, so be onthe look out! It's a 1994, but it's a very clean boat. Thanks again! Joe.

Thank you, fellas, for your thoughts. I think I will start looking for a good aluminum boat at first like you mentioned. And, "I can be there in 5 minutes" will be a good line to tell honey when I try to sell her on it )

I apologize if this has already been asked. I looked but couldn't find it. Anyway, we just moved to within a mile of Beaver Lake in AR. I have been in the house for about 3 weeks and already can't stand not having a boat! My 12 year old is really into fishing, and I think it would be a great "Father-Son" move to get a bass boat. Since I have never owned a boat, I have absolutely no idea where to start. I guess we should get an older boat that might be ugly but is serviceable to start? I was thinking we could try it a couple years and if we're still really in to it the upgrade? How much of a hassle is it really to get the boat out of the garage and hit the lake? I looked into storing it at a marina on Beaver, but it's like $110/month for a slip and one of those water-lifter thingies! Anyway, any advice you care to share is very much appreciated! Thanks guys!

Thank you very much for your help. At least now I will know what I am reading )

I forgot to tell you where I am from. Sorry about that! I am in a bedroom community called "Sonora" about 3 miles east of Springdale, AR. We are about 1/4 mile off Beaver Lake. thanks again!

Hello to all! First post - just joined today. I have been reading and reading on this site, and I keep running across the term "dead stick". Would someone please help me understand what that means? Is it a rig or a presentation method? Forgive my ignorance, but I am DEFINITELY a novice fisherman (maybe 10 times per year) and my son (12 years old) is really starting to like fishing. So, I am looking at boats and stocking up on tackle. Hopefully, with the help of you guys (and gals), I will be able to teach him a thing or two. Thanks!