Wayne P.

Pulling is not the problem, STOPPING may be and is a problem with a light vehicle. If the trailer has brakes, have them checked, if not have them added. Additionally make sure the vehicle brakes are in good shape too.

If you lighten the internal weight some, it works better.

I only purchased the 1/32 and 3/32 weights and use the 3/32 oz the most for swimbaits and Super Flukes.

There is at least one longer and wider than average one for rent that may be suitable for 4 persons. It was sitting next to the ramp last week, I did not notice it yesterday though. There may be three sizes available, but I 'm not sure.

Performance wise they work well. Quality wise, they are more noisy due to the plastic body. Swedish engineering, made in China.

This was the first stocking of walleye. They will be bass food for a while.

I use them this way:

I picked on the lil' ole bass today at Hunting Run, I hope they get over it by Sunday for you guys. They are still easy to catch with the proper presentations. Another tid bit-the lake got a substantial (like really, really large )stocking of walleye fingerlings recently.

Another choice for screw in type weighted hooks http://www.reactionstrike.com/

You can accomplish the same task in the same manner as the special tool using slip joint channel lock pliers.

Stren Super Braid is my choice for my most used presentations. I also use Spiderwire Original, Spiderwire Ultracast, Spiderwire Stealth, and Fireline depending on the presentation and equipment used.

Been there, done that. A few years ago I fished three different tournament series and after several of years of that, I got bored of the travel and short fishing days so I quit most all tournament fishing. I have since retired and just go during the week days. No more crowds, no more rude tournament fishermen, no more weekend play traffic, just a lot of catching and choosing how long or how short of a day I fish. All the trophies I have ment something when awarded, but after a while they are just dust collectors. Most of the time when I travel over 50 miles to fish, I'll spend 10-15 hours on the water. I am no longer concerned with fish care or fish size, I release them all. Yep, must the age related.

Yesterday I picked up another bobber/artificial lure combo. This one was in a tree next to where fishing from shore is popular. This time it was a 2" bobber and beneath it was a 3" Storm Swim Shad attached to the line with a medium size brass snap swivel. That combo might just have worked as opposed to the spinnerbait/bobber deal.

Maybe you ruined it with the line conditioner. I use the XPS fluorocarbon in 6#, 8#, 10#, 14#, 17#, and 20# and have experienced no more memory problems that I have had with nylon monos of the same diameters. It is stiffer than nylon monos but as far as spool memory-no difference and maybe even less. I don't use any line conditioners with any fluorocarbon.

Think of it this way, most floating frogs have strands of solid material to similate the legs. Do you think adding one more solid strand of material will be a deterrant to the bass?

When I started this thread, it was after seeing a video of missles in the first few seconds of flight along with the commentary about their announced tests with conjecture about their intensions and capabilities on a TV news channel.

20# XPS fluorocarbon for me

sage, your comment earlier "Poachers , what a joke. I guess you never go over the speed limit too." The speed limit seems to be the popular cop out for those that suggest and practice illegal behavior. Just today I was launching at a local public lake and the next guy was getting his stuff ready. He had what looked like a brand new 10' jon boat and was unloading two batteries and two trolling motors, putting them on the edge of the ramp since his boat was in his pickup. I noticed he didn't have registration numbers and had no life jacket either, not even a throw cushion. I mentioned to him about those lacking items and his reply "Are you a game warden" no I said " I have been doing it this way for three years and never been checked" I just stated the law concering the use of mechanical power and the mandetory use of a life jacket. His next statement sounded familiar-- "people go 55 in the 35 mph zone" I just told him I was trying to be helpful and good luck. A few minutes later he passed me on the water as I was fishing. I wonder if that rationale is prevalent with those that rob, murder, sell and use illegal drugs, or do any other crime?

The pre-occupation with atmospheric conditions seems to be more for an excuse for the lack of success than it is for the successful fisherman that adapts to all conditions.

Here is the part number and applicable model numbers for a Minnkota prop: MKP-6 PROP NO.: MOTOR DIA.: PROP NUT KIT: #2061125 3-1/4" A 35A, 35TA, 40TA, 65TA, 35T, 50T, 50MXT, 65T, 555T, 555TA, 565T, 565TA, 30AT, 33AT, 36AT, 36AT/H, 365T, 365TA, 365TMB, 765T, 765MXT, 765MXTA, 865T, 865MXTA, 665T, 665MXT, 30EX, 36EX, RT27/S, RT36/S, RT40/S, RT40/SC, 40PD V2, 36PD/C, 36PD/AP/C, 40PD, 40AP, EDGE 40, EDGE 40/H, ENDURA 30, ENDURA 34, ENDURA 36, ENDURA 38, ENDURA 40, ENDURA PRO 32, ENDURA PRO 38, 40AT, 40AT/H, MAX 30T, MAX 36T, MAX 40T, POWERMAX 30, POWERMAX 36, VECTOR 40 According to sneaker's "theory" the thrust rating of the motors is a lie and your boat won't go any faster with a 12V motor if you get the highest thrust rated motor instead of the lowest thrust rated motor. I wonder why my jon boat is faster with a 55 than it is with a 36? I can tell the difference by the wake it makes and the rate I pass stationary objects. I haven't done a GPS speed comparison, but it doesn't appear to be any reason to do so.

Since I caught a bunch of bass yesterday wacky rigging, I can tell you the equipment I was using. 3-6' medium action spinning rods 1-6' 6" medium heavy action spinning rod 1-6' 6" medium heavy action baitcasing rod 1-6' medium action baitcasting rod

Yep, the catching was pretty good today also since all the storms are gone. Mid day was the most productive time out of the 12 hours and 5 minutes I fished.

I have a .44 mag revolver, I can't imagine the noise it makes going off inside a trailer even if using shot loads.

Ok, I'll suggest some-Zoom Finesse Worms in some of the watermelon with flake colors.

Just on the news was some shots of Iran's missle tests with a comment from them about using them against American bases and Israel if prevoked. A popular statement that originated in a move came to mind when I heard that."Go ahead Punk, make my day"