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A good paper map is a must.....I have bought to many hot spot maps and I'll tell you that is not a good paper map!! Dale

seeing as this is your 2nd post....A dozen minnows..lol ;D

I travel alot so my main reason for picking my batts is if they go bad where do I replace them. always a wal-mart or sears close by. Dale Just another thing to think about as you make your choice

Your trolling motor causes a flux in amp draws from it's power supply that will effect any other electronics attached to the same power supply. Dale

Terminator T-1 in 1/2 oz with a nickel colorado, gold 4.5 oklahoma on top....buy em how ever you want. but this combo has made me $$ Dale Disclaimer : I modify my baits to fit my needs...

It is well known that the smaller the branch, the smaller fish it will hold. A christmas tree will hold bluegills and crappie. A oak tree will hold bass A bass will feed on the christmas tree where ever you plant it but will "live" next to a single log if placed right.

ABA Delaware river district 9 and Potomac river district 11 I won the 2 day on the Potomac last 2 years in a row. I have qualified for the regionials all 3 years I have fished ABA BFL Northeast finished 3 in northeast in 2006...STUNK big time in 2007....lol thats fishing Dale

responded to both still need 2 more nons for my group of boaters Dale

What Raul said and the .000001 time I do remember it only cause I hit it by mistake. Dale

To return with my Dad to the Panama Canal Where you catch Peacock Bass and Tarpon in the same waters. I lived there from 1969 till 1975 Best fishing I have ever seen. Dale

Something I have also added inside my tube is Alka-Seltzer drives em nuts at times. Anyone else ever try this? Dale

I feel braided line is a must due to it's lack of stretch. you might want to use pliers and bend your hooks up a little also I know that it has helped me. Dale

If I am pegging I use Tru-Tungsten Smart Pegs Great product IMP Dale

You must wear lifejacket or get DQed In any of the events I fish. Dale

YUM® Wooly Hawgtail http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0018618117110a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=zoom+wooly+bug+baits&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=zoom+wooly+bug+baits&noImage=0 These flat out catch fish anywhere in the country Dale

I keep one rear box open for my non-boater to put things in. Most guys don't so I sugest no more than 5 rods, most guys don't maintain rod tiedowns for the non-boater a tackle box that will fit between consoles of a boat when running, you'll put this in your seat while fishing to keep the isle open for netting fish you'll have to ask your boater about food, water, and most events require you to split the cost of gas with the boater. this along with your list will make for a good non-boater IMP. Dale

what part of the country are you from Dale

Question for you to think about...What is your life worth and if you find yourself in the water will you regret your choice? JMO Dale

Prop sizes change depending on how many RPM's you are running. I think most 2 stroke motors can run @6000 rpm max, and depending on how much weight you are pushing will determine the prop you need. The only thing standard when buying a prop...is the spline and that is only standard for each of the same motors. hope this helps Dale

I use this site http://www.topozone.com/ Depends on what lake you are looking at on how much info it gives. Dale

I am looking for a non-boater for the Northeast BFL this year http://bfl.flwoutdoors.com/schedule.cfm?bTournamentRef=0&cid=2&did=9&state=ALL&tmonth=0&tyear=2008&ln= I know of 4 guys looking. Dale

till March....Click http://www.southwest.com/ I hope you get the idea...lol Dale

dad paid for schooling@ Western Illinois University and all I got was this shirt from the Fishing Club

Thanks I'll be ordering 2 I have one of the original with a rubber grip, I love it for spinnerbaits. After all the years I have only had to replace the tip due to useing braid. Great rod Dale

I have been fishing for years as a boater and have had great non-boaters for the most part. As a fisherman I want my non-boater to catch a limit and will go out of my way to help him do so. I think most boaters want impress others with their fish catching abiliaties. The only great advise I can pass on that is keep your tackle and rods in order so you are always ready to move on to the next spot. ( I have had guys unpack a full tackle box and leave everything out all over the boat ) Good luck Dale