JustinCT

Interesting.

I don't carry a spare outboard prop. Should I? Maybe. Tough to see me replacing the prop on the water though. I don't fish tournaments anymore so I'm not sure how necessary it is. My prop is stainless steel so unless it gets spun or I hit something hard I don't know that I'll need it.

I'd start by fishing sloooowww. Ned Rig or senkos. Maybe try targeting the slightly deeper water with slower presentations.

I was pretty sure I registered a boat in CT when living in PA a few years ago for work. I googled it and yes, you can. The CT DMV website has the requirements needed.

Zoom creature baits for NED jig heads. Just started throwing the NED rig, I'm sold! Trying to avoid anymore purchases for a bit as the wife can't understand why I need 10 of everything. I do want a new MotorgGuide Tour Pro 82lb with GPS as soon as they're available as my current TM is getting very long in the tooth. Just waiting for them to ship.

Welcome from a fellow Connecticut resident, welcome!

baby bass colored senkos are usually pretty solid baits, not sure if this confirms cannabalism but I'd guess they are.

Happens to me more times than I'd like to admit. Some bass I've caught are even smaller than the bait.

I caught my first bass and then several more on a Ned rig 1 week ago... Wow. I feel better now. Very few fish on a jig, only because I don't fish them much. My fault.

I've had good success with my MG's never run a MK. Both seem to be excellent motors. I'm trying to get the new Tour Pro 82lb with spot lock but apparently MG hasn't shipped them yet. No one has them in stock, if you find someone who does let me know!

Welcome! I'm not too far from you, in Hebron. I tend to fish lakes that are a little closer to me as my time is usually a little limited so I'm not all that familiar of the spots west of the river. There are several electric only or speed restricted lakes that I'll fish to avoid the summer traffic. I run a 19' Sprint boat but dealing with the jet skis, waterskiers, pleasure boaters etc... gets old. Haven't fished Candlewood yet, I'll wait until after Labor Day before I do as it'll be less busy. I've been out 6-8 times and until this past weekend it's been slow for numbers but I have 3 fish over 4lbs already and one ran 6.25. Ct. River, Salmon River are a couple places not too far from you. If you go to the Ct. River there are coves and tributaries you can head to which would help avoid excessive traffic.

Ah, got it! Thanks! I often fish with my Dad who is kinda of an old school guy. He never listens to me and gets hung up and loses more lures than I thought possible. He gives up after 2-3 lost lures too. Lol! Maybe if he listened once in a while...

I'm confused. How did this become a striped bass conversation? Fishing for them is different, especially in CT.

My 2001 Sprint 297 Pro, 19 foot with a 1999 200hp Merc that runs perfectly after dumping 3 grand into it. Sorry that the pic sucks, I'll get a better one when she's in the water. This is my second glass boat and I love the stability while fishing. She'll run low 60s which is fast enough for me.

This spring has sucked so far for weather in the northeast. Possible snow mixed in with rain this Friday into Saturday morning here in central Connecticut. Going to try to get out Sunday morning after a predicted overnight low of around 32 degrees and of course winds out of the north, northwest with gusts to 25mph and a high of a balmy 54. Awesome.