bigbearstroop122

My last trip out was Thanksgiving day and it was primarily to check the transducer I mounted. I can get the ramp permit for Manasquan reservoir this weekend and may drop her in and do a few laps if the weather is cooperating otherwise it will be the following weekend. When is everyone else planning on going out.

Check out YouTube there are plenty of great videos that will show you how to adjust and use your electronics just type in what your using.

Run a black sharpie over the light that should dim it down.

Thank you, I will definitely get in touch if that is the route we decide to go.

I would like to say bucket list trip but I have three other companions, two are leaning more towards Alaska and I’m not opposed to it as far as budget I’m guessing so where between 5-10K.

Thank you for all of the replies, Alaska is a consideration as well. It would be a lot easier if I were making the decision on my own but when you have multiple people involved it always muddys the waters.

Welcome from Middletown NJ,

All inclusive is most certainly not a requirement and I have looked into some lodges that offer guide service, I'm not opposed to staying in a house or hotel.

A-jay I cant argue with you I do agree that to fish in exceptional places you will have to go out of your way and I definitely haven't taken Mexico off of the list yet just want to see what else is out there. I have watched your video of you on Lake Baccarac and it was definitely inspiring.

I live right at the shore in Jersey and will usually fish salt water while on vacation so was planning on doing a fresh water trip.

So I'm in the planning stages of a trip in 2027 for a buddy and myself, was originally thinking lake Baccarac in Mexico but it seems like a bit of a hassle to get to from New Jersey. Open to any and all suggestions with recommendations for accommodations and guides, something all inclusive would be nice. Lake of the woods, Okeechobee, great lakes open to all suggestions would definitely like to target bass but wouldn't mind a multi species trip. thanks In advance for any and all advice

Congrats on the new boat and the catch.

Beautiful fish congrats.

I was going to try and get out this past weekend and beat the bank but everything had a sheet of ice on it 🤨

Happy New year, hope you are able to get out more this upcoming year and run into your new PB.

Thanks for sharing.

I would like to offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to all who knew Tom. He was a wealth of knowledge and every post I made I knew I would receive to sound and well rounded advice from him.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!

Those fish are just beautiful, glad you stuck it out and was rewarded for it.

When I read the title of this post I just chuckled to myself, that's how I feel now and I'm only 58. I have done construction my whole life and played football through high School so I have abused the body quite a bit. But just like in construction there is no quitting, when you are tired you push through it and when you cant go anymore yo always end up finding that last reserve. I hope I can fish until I take my last breath but if not then its Gods will and we have no say in that.

Sounds like you earned each and every one of those fish, way to stick it out.

I will see how much I absorb between now and the spring, I really do appreciate the offer though. thank you

My goal is to better understand and use my Helix 9 fish finder, I have been watching plenty of videos and plan on installing it in the house and using it on demo mode to become more familiar with all it’s available functions.

Just slow down and take your time, when your hand is on the bottom of the wheel it should never pass the 3-9 o’clock position.

It sounds like you have the right attitude which is critical and a lot of people praying for you which can’t hurt, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery I’m sure we will be seeing pics of you with fish before we know it.