Rick Howard

8,10 i will follow The Band with The Band. I don't care whose rules I'm breakin! Great tunes from those fellas. One of my favorites.

10 on the Daniel Johnson This band has had my attention for awhile. Really like this song.

6.5 I love music from all genre and generations but some old blues is a staple for me.

My old man stared me fishing when I was 2 using floats and worms on a spinning setup. He had s good approach. Never kept me out too long in the beginning. He knew when I was bored and brought me in then. It wasn’t long before we spent all day fishing because I wouldn’t let him go home

Sounds look like my kind of lake! Sorry no advice for ya.

I have not bought anything yet. My boat is all bundled up for the winter. Once we are a little closer to spring I will make a decision.

Lol, winter is getting to me already too.

You got that right, it certainly has a few issues lol. I dug/cut out all the old stringers and transom and replaced the wood and glassed them back in. For good measure I added a 1/4" steel diamond plate to the transom so the back of the boat is a bit heavier than it use to be. I do have power trim. I start out at the lowest setting then trim up once im planed out. I think the motor is losing some power also so i probably need to take a hard look at that. What i probably need is a new boat more than anything but I'm going to have to keep milking this one for a little longer.

What are those, Cat?

Boat is a '79 Galstron HPV160. Motor '79 Johnson 115. Prop is what came with the motor decades ago but its in great shape.

LOL I made no Children but.... I did cry a lot lol

I lived through the 9' storm in Buffalo, NY a few years back. No thanks. I love the summers up here. As soon as I can I will migrate like the birds.

Thank you fellas. Rhino, the sand bags worked but like you said I lose some speed. I also lose some fuel economy and storage doing that. Brian I will take a look for Chris. I have a long time until I actually need this. I wont be working on the boat for a few more months.

Thank you, Al. I forgot to mention my boat is 16' with 115hp.

Up here lots of folks call them Ling. They hit hard and fight like a bear. Kinda neat looking fish too. Don't lip em'.

Whatever you call it, I think I want one. My old boat gets up on plane okay with just me in it but Add a passenger it really struggles. It gets there but it struggles. I threw a few sang bags (about 100lbs) in the front storage and it worked just fine, but I'd much rather not waste the storage and fuel. I also like the low speed on plane idea too. So I want to add a foil. I've read a bit on these things but I have a few questions. I like the idea of the stingray no bolts required concept. So it will likely be one of those models unless folks have a better suggestion. I am pretty budget conscious though. Mostly I am unsure what to get in regards to how much lift. ??? Im also hoping the hydrofoil might be the answer to another issue I have. This boat walks back and forth at low speed. Give it some throttle then it runs straight as an arrow but at low speed, I zig zag like a politician. Might this help?

Well I see worms swimming when I drink Tequila! Especially if I am still drinking at sunrise!

Race cars, wrestling, fisty cuffs.... Nope.... I ruined mine playing golf lol

I would feel a lot better after a day with Stefanie also lol. All kidding aside thanks for the video. I had never seen that stretch before.

AWESOME WORK!

Exactly what I am thinking and looking at. Not to high jack the thread but does pertain to the subject matter. Would a 19' 200hp offer a fuel efficiency over a 20 or 21 with a 250hp or is it negligible?

I bring some cliff bars. I'm a fan of blue berry crisp.

Yes but you still might get bit off if the line contacts the teeth. If you just use a steel leader than you don't have to worry. Unless the fish rolls and the teeth contact the line above the leader (this would be a stretch).

I need to find a crank handle for that reel.

Those pics are comin. that box is almost full of them. There are a few lures in the photo above.