Wayne P.

I never leave fish to find fish.

1. You limitations are how much wire you have. 2. Your run time will be affected by the capacity of the lowest discharged battery 3. 50% is pretty much 1/2. Determining exactly what position of the speed control equals 50% may be impossible without an ammeter. 4. Charging time is determined by the amp output of your charger and the amount if discharge you need to recover. How long you run your trolling motor and at what setting will affect the discharge rate. Since you won't have any idea what the total discharge amount is, a good "rule of thumb" is overnight to fully recharge.

"Re-inventing the wheel" The rotating hook that has been around for years and was started when the Tru-Turn hooks were introduced. Several companies have/had their version too. Any of those hooks with the bait rigged completely on the shank will do the same. The "new" hook just does not have the offset shank as the predessors have.

When I peg a slip sinker, I use a rubber band. I use the insertion tool that comes with a Mojo weight kit.

I use the Stren Super Braid in the gold color for its visibility with no perceived affect on my catch ratio. I have some that I have been using over 4 years and it still has its color.

Leave us your name and the name of the local newspaper where the obituaries are listed so we can send condolences to your next of kin. :'(

First of all you will need oars that at about 2X longer than most paddles and a round handle for hand comfort. Having oars with already attached oarlocks will save you a lot of effort trying to control them. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/366090017msk.htm http://www.boatersworld.com/product/366790145.htm?bct=t13046503%3Bciboat-motor%3Bcipaddles-access

I have the MB783 baitcaster: well balanced, light, and sensitive.

Mann's Sting Ray grubs are still available and seem to be the only single flat tail grub. The "beaver" style grubs may be another option of you remove the side appendages.

Troy Jens is not a full time guide any more, he is employed by the PAA.

Robo Worms

SnowBass23, I purchased a 2009 Tracker about 3 weeks ago. The price was the same at all the Bass Pro locations and other Tracker dealers. The only cheaper price was a last years model of any they had in stock. The listed prices do not include "dealer prep and destination charges" which is about $950, then you add the taxes. In the new catalog, some 2009 models are reduced in price until April. They must be embarrased about the price of the Z9 as it is not shown in the catalog.

Yes, but I don't use wimpy 10# line, I use 30#.

I get "psyched and in the zone" when I hear the faint splash of a bass taking a bug from the water's surface, the swirl of a bass just under the surface, or the beep of my sonar as it changes depth ranges. I don't add any noise to my fishing.

If your aluminum boat has never been painted or has exposed aluminum showing thru paint, you need to use an acid etch primer made specifically for aluminum before you put on any paint. Over that primer you can use just about any auto or hobby-style paint. Do an internet search for painting aluminum to find out all the steps necessary. A thorough pre-cleaning is needed too. I tried a shortcut paint job on an aluminum boat a few years ago and as soon as the hull got wet, the paint just fell off.

sneaker, most bass fishermen prefer a bow mount electric motor for more precise boat control and better "balance" with the battery/s positioned at the transom.

Yes, you can turn the head around 180 degrees. You can mount a block of wood on the front of your boat to clamp the motor to or you can purchase a bracket made especially for jon boats that slips in the boat front carry handle. There is also a ready made block of wood with adjustable bracket that you can use. A cheaper option is to just use a filler piece of wood inside the front rail that is a thick as the rail and just clamp your motor to the boat front. It will be at an angle but your bracket will adjust to that angle. Bass Pro Shops has a couple of the brackets on page 455 of the 2009 catalog.

daviscw, no, I wasn't. I was fishing above vegetation that is 4'- 6' in height. I caught the most using a Chatterbait, Rat-L-Trap, and a wacky rigged worm.

I'm still catching bass with them and they are my primary presentation when a slow horizonal presentation is the pattern. I was fishing in 48-51 degree water last week and caught several bass with the 1/4 oz size. It is a great presentation for drawing bass out of submerged vegetation.

I fished Briery Creek last Monday and Tuesday. Caught a total of 43 bass and 9 pickerel for the two days. I read a report on another site about Anna for Saturday where most of the bass were caught downlake around the Dukes Creek area with a drop shot rig.

NitroMan, yes the coloring will stain carpet and just about anything else. I will, over time, fade away. There is a neutralizer available too. I use the red coloring for my braided line occasionally. Dip your finger in the bottle and see how long it lasts, LOL

Mattlures, you haven't been paying attention to the Share a Lunker program very well. The 13#+ bass are used to get the spawn from and then are returned to the person that catches them. Most, if not all are released. The angler gets a replica.

If you are a guest in another's boat that person will appreciate you more if you use the markers rather than the bottles for coloring.

I start with seasonal patterns and adjust if necessary.

His show today was catfishing on the Tennessee river.