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No, bass fishing only. Going with a brand new 8'. Spoke to the people at power-pole when I was selecting my bracket. And the 2-foot (while nice to have) won't really be a deal-breaker. Looking forward to getting it and getting out.

Anybody have or have experience with the 10' power poles? I'm going to be getting one this season and wondered if the 10 is worth getting over the 8. I've heard great things about the 8 from someone I know who has one, so I'm convinced it's the way to go. Just wondering if the 10 is any better or if there's anything one should be aware of.

If they're not hitting in the top or middle of the water column, go deeper. Work the bottom with finesse plastics, slower and smaller. You'll get 'em.

Thanks guys - appreciate the info.

Now that the fall winds are blowing up here in the NE, I'm in search of a new anchor for an 17-6" a glass boat. Anyone got any recommendations for a good anchor? The kind I'm thinking about is the folding galvanized types. Any info on the good or bad would be appreciated.

What times of year are you guys seeing the best results?

Nock is tough. The game warden said it's because they're so "well fed" by the supply of forage. I'd venture it's because I haven't too many hours logged on the lake. But, there's always this year.

Wow TC - thanks for these! Looking forward to breaking the ice with these baits.

That's good news

Preh You ever get bit on a Hudd, Tom?

Although I haven't got bit (yet), I throw mine out and reel it in slowly raising the rod and then lowering the rod. I believe its called "Yo-Yo-ing". I DID however get bit using a Savage-Gear 3D Trout. It's 7" and sinks pretty fast. I hooked into (what would have been) THEE biggest bass of my career, no question. Got him right to the boat, reached down for the d**n net, dropped my rod tip and he threw it. I let out the obligatory "Nooooooooo!!!". Then I fell silent and just stood there until my heart rate settled back down. … So I know they work, LOL.

You've caught on the hudds?

After watching the videos on Youtube, it's obvious these baits work well catching trophies. I've watched videos of 6# & 8# bass caught on them too - even on the east coast. Up here in the NE region (Pennsylvania for me), I know we have those sizes. And a lot of the info/videos indicate that these baits work well for colder seasons. So being that we're right in the beginning stages of cold weather, I was wanting to hear some success stories of anyone who might have caught any bass on any of these two baits (6" & 8" hudds)? Or other swim baits?

Which reservoir? Try throwing the bigger baits on a Full or New moon. Those moon-phase days, really bring out the big goons! Also, I hear that like snakes or other animals, the (biggest) fish feed every few days, so to target the biggest fish your lake has, one should fish it 2-3 days in a row. Seems like it makes sense...

Yup. Same mindset if you ask me. A 7 lbs. bass will eat an 8" swim bait, all day long, no problem. A 12" seems a little big (to me), but until recently, I'd have told you that an 8" was ridiculous and wouldn't ever work, LOL. But YouTube (and personal experience) has taught me different. But throwing an 8" WILL catch trophy fish. I mean, they catch those 10, 15, 18 pound fish on 8" swims all year long. We don't have those 15, 18 pounders up here, but going on the California example, those baits will bring out the biggest we (do) have, no question.

Interesting topic. I have an 8" Hudd coming this very morning (can't wait). I too wonder how many DD bass are out in these NE waters. I know in the spring they might fatten up to DD and maybe the fall-frenzy, so I don't know. I'm gonna start with an 8 incher and see what that yields. But let's keep everyone posted on our progress. Take lots of pictures & measurements, but remember to throw em' back!!

Then, on those moon-days, throw some bigger baits to offer a nice-sized meal for the trophy fish ;-)

I've been planning my trips about the New & Full Moons (and a day or two before and after each phase). During these days, there are 4 "bite" times (2 major and 2 minor). These times coincide with the tides. Although freshwater lakes don't have high and low tides, the fishing sure turns on during these times. On these two trips, the total fish count was 30+ (lots of pickerel, *sigh*) Only one of these fish was caught during the peak morning sunrise time. The two bigger bass were caught in the afternoon and the first one you can see was caught in bright, overhead sunlight. Lure choice couldn't be simpler. Crank baits and jigs have been the producers. I'm totally convinced that the moon is a major factor in catching a lot of fish - as well as some big ones. September - Full Moon October NEW Moon

+1 on the jigs. They're deep in the thick stuff.

Last I saw the bass chasing the baitfish right up to the shore in a little gun club pond. It was pretty interesting. And of course, all fish were caught very close to shore.

We all see the lures that resemble Shad. But I'm wondering if shad are the actual bait fish in the lakes and ponds of Eastern PA and the (Pocono region) lakes. Anyone know?

Oh ok... That's new. I've only seen "+1" when someone agrees. LOL - I can't keep up with all these (new) cyber-slang terms Thanks for the inof below, I'll look into it, although I'm favoring just getting another Everstart from Walmart to pair up with the one I have. I'll keep the Interstate for the cranking, lights, sonar, etc.. Thanks again!

Does anyone know if there is a launch, or even if boats are allowed in Pickerel Lake PA?

What does X2 mean?

I have two batteries wires in series to power my Minn Kota trolling motor. Also, I have the outboard starter, lights, live well, bilge pump and fish finder. One pair of wires (pos/neg) powers the lights/bilge/live-well. The other pair of (pos/neg) wires is for the fish finder. The last pair is right off the evenrude outboard motor. In the past, I'd connect all positives to the positive terminal and all negatives to the negative terminal on the single battery that came with the boat. I recently bought the new trolling motor and an additional battery. I wired them together in series and connected the trolling motor, which ran fine. So now, I'm not knowing where to connect those other pairs (of pos/neg wires) to? I'm hoping that I don't need to buy an additional (third) battery. Do I?