NHBull

While I see the insurance nessessary.......many don’t get the “environmental coverage “ benefit. It is the coverage that pays for gas, oil, etc spills. The smallest of spill can cost 500K and the boater is responsible. I think I pay 35.00 a year for this rider. US Boaters can answer questions on this topic

Great morning read, thanks and congrats

The jackal pompadour (sp) and white chatterbait are my go-to's in those conditions

Don't be the guy who forgets his PFD. Download Navionics onto your phone.

I have found this Fall especially difficult. Seams there is a lot moving and they don't know where they are supposed to be ?

Thanks for sharing......darn thing must have swallowed a football

Flashbacks of me 55 yrs ago

This, but before I leave, I try the steepest drop-off, fished from the flat on up

Generally speaking the MBR'S are going to more versatile.

I am replacing all but the biggest trebles with O'Shaugnessey's. Far better landing rates on poppers, Jerks and some CB

Jim, Like you I have modified my anchor line with loops to accommodate caribeners and keep another 50 foot length of rope just because. I also carry a waterski bridle to attach to the tow boat in the event they don't have a pylon.

If dam controlled, I would start there usually deeper and this negative could be a positive

I fish a local trail in a Lund Impact and I did feel out of place for about 10 minutes at the first tournament. I don't think anyone really cares and if they do so, screw them!

Guys on my lake troll for trout and salmon, often at 50 feet. They are always catching SMB on the turns when the bait slows down and drops a bit .......I have never heard of anyone on Squam catching the same from a bass boat

Deep for me is 30 feet. For a friend it is 50. I have never caught a LM deeper than 25, but I am predominantly in SM water. My comfort zone is 20 and below, but am going to target deeper ones next year

Surface Temps here in Central NH is 60. Today, got Skunked! I should heve spent a couple hours looking for bait. This Fall pattern is driving me crazy

Absolutely, as electronics can't see under or between rock pile or downed trees

Hard to tell if it makes a difference because I use it when the wind picks up, but if I was going to own just one, it would be the rattler

I use braid on a GLX MBR and am happy with the results. When throwing around rock, I add leader

Hey.....Black Friday is just around the corner

I have always been an old school RAM guy, but this works for me ?

When the only fish of the day is a 4.0 SM caught by your daughter, and I'm OK with that.

Make sure you are shutting off the unit at the unit and not just cutting off power at the console. These behave more like our laptops and processing speed can be an issue

In the winter, I make my living on the mountains.....about 120 days. All my coaches and I wear bibs. They are warmers and easier to layer under. Loose and layers are your friend and stopping drafts around your core is key. Belts are also restrictive when you 3 layers deep.

I will never put down any branch as I respect everyone who signs on the dotted line and pledge to give their life! That said I am bias and kudos for you to serve as an officer. Given what you want to do, the Corps could open doors for a latter career. Embassy duty opens even more if you are interested in private security, CIA, NSA,, ect. .....but one does not join the Corps, one becomes a Marine! Your reborn to it and you remain one until you die! You may not believe this, but you will later if you choose this path. There is no greater brotherhood in the world, no disrespect intended to other members. Feel free to PM me if you want insight into options when hanging up your sword