On 4/3/2020 at 9:39 PM, A-Jay said:

Had some sun & warmer air temps today so I washed, clayed, polished & wax the Pro-V Bass.

Came out really nice.

Now if we could just get a little open water . . .

A-Jay

 

Where are you in MI that doesn't have open water? The lakes in West Michigan have had open water for the better part of 30 days.

20 minutes ago, Chief250 said:

Where are you in MI that doesn't have open water? The lakes in West Michigan have had open water for the better part of 30 days.

I am up in Otsego County - 40 minutes south of the bridge. 

Lakes here are still frozen over.

Close to open next few days I'd guess.

The wait is a little brutal but 

- the reward is decent. 

A-Jay

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I am up in Otsego County - 40 minutes south of the bridge. 

Lakes here are still frozen over.

Close to open next few days I'd guess.

The wait is a little brutal but 

- the reward is decent. 

A-Jay

Where are them big ol largemouth lol jk. Jealous as we don't have smallmouth near me. I need to come catch some.

During the past four weeks of sheltering in place, I’ve been using my copious non-fishing time to conduct a little fishing related maintenance. I’m cleaning up my rod and reels, specially reel handles and upgrading drags with Carbontex washers. I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I wonder... 

3 minutes ago, J._Bricker said:

I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I

Sweet reels! I have 4 (used to have 10 - dam kids) that I bought around 1990. Just had the first one start making a terrible noise when casting. All are oiled up and working great now

I've been pouring worms, jigs, and changing hooks on crankbaits. 

On 4/8/2020 at 6:54 PM, PourMyOwn said:

I've been pouring worms, jigs, and changing hooks on crankbaits. 

My address is... ? send me some lol. Looks good though. I need to start pouring some baits. 

A whole lot of online shopping and a whole lot of fishing! It’s costing me dearly. 

On 4/3/2020 at 9:39 PM, A-Jay said:

Had some sun & warmer air temps today so I washed, clayed, polished & wax the Pro-V Bass.

Came out really nice.

Now if we could just get a little open water . . .

A-Jay

 

Forgive my ignorance...what does clayed mean? 

8 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said:

Forgive my ignorance...what does clayed mean? 

It's a product usually used on vehicles.

• An essential step to prepare paint for polishing and waxing
• Removes sap, bird droppings, and other contaminants
• Leaves paint completely smooth
• Regular use helps prevent oxidation
• Allows for more effective polishing and waxing

There are two more common 'types"

 This is the older style

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-11153-Paint-Cleaning/dp/B003POLA84/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=auto+clay&qid=1586742004&sr=8-9

 

This is the newer version 

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10691-Synthetic-Brilliant/dp/B072HHT8NF/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=meguires+clay&qid=1586741887&sr=8-11

 

When done correctly, it really makes a significant difference in the finish.

A-Jay

53 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

It's a product usually used on vehicles.

• An essential step to prepare paint for polishing and waxing
• Removes sap, bird droppings, and other contaminants
• Leaves paint completely smooth
• Regular use helps prevent oxidation
• Allows for more effective polishing and waxing

There are two more common 'types"

 This is the older style

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-11153-Paint-Cleaning/dp/B003POLA84/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=auto+clay&qid=1586742004&sr=8-9

 

This is the newer version 

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10691-Synthetic-Brilliant/dp/B072HHT8NF/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=meguires+clay&qid=1586741887&sr=8-11

 

When done correctly, it really makes a significant difference in the finish.

A-Jay

Thanks! Never knew people did such a thing. May have to try it out after doing some inter webs searching.  

4 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said:

Thanks! Never knew people did such a thing. May have to try it out after doing some inter webs searching.  

Sure thing ~ 

This might help.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/category/how+to/how+to+prep.do

A-Jay

On 4/8/2020 at 6:34 PM, J._Bricker said:

During the past four weeks of sheltering in place, I’ve been using my copious non-fishing time to conduct a little fishing related maintenance. I’m cleaning up my rod and reels, specially reel handles and upgrading drags with Carbontex washers. I went through all my newer reels, and now my “OG” Curados that continue to function like the day I bought ‘em. Geez, I wonder... 

Those Curados are true works of art. I wish I had bought one back then. I had it in my hands but didn’t pull the trigger. I bought 2 spinning reels instead ?

5 hours ago, NYWayfarer said:

Those Curados are true works of art. I wish I had bought one back then. I had it in my hands but didn’t pull the trigger. I bought 2 spinning reels instead ?

Couldn’t agree with you @NYWayfarer more about the Curados, they are built like tanks. This was the first time I cracked them open since day one. The OG gears are much beefier compared to the newer models gears. Only maintenance I did all these years was wipe them down, oil the bearings and rub a little Carnuba wax on ‘em. By the way, Smelly Jelly glitter does have a tendency to get everywhere ?.

 

I think these rod handles came out nice after the U-40 treatment.

be well

Been working on my canoe relineing my rods and letting the bait monkey loose on the tackle box stocking up ?

Well I do have a new rod to spool up, have been putting that off as I haven't brought out the frogs yet this season but the majority of my next few weeks will be spent rigging out my kayaks. I have anchor trolleys to add, a rudder keeper and beyond that everything else is figured out which tracks to mount everything to. I also have a trailer to build.

Reloading tons of ammo in preperation for future zombie attacks. 

Been watching old FLW and Bassmaster events.