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I carry 1 spinning aluminum boat fishing sale discount and 3 baitcaster rods and 5 sorted trays of the usual stuff, crank baits, softbaits, top water, etc in a softcase and I thought I was packing too much stuff. I guess I travel light! aluminum boat fishing sale discount   I guess my setup is fairly simple (so far…)    Port Rod Locker: about 1 dozen rods (including worm rod, spinner bait rod, crankbait rod, spinning rod for tubes, flipping stick)    Stbd. Rod Locker: running lights, walleye jig box, panfish box, small tool box, bump board, rain suit, pee can, toilet paper, net, spare coffee cups (for the wife & kids) spare pedestal seat, transom saver and aft tie downs, boat documentation in a water proof box, and whatever else my wife crams in there…    Ctr. Storage: 3-4 life jackets & 1 throwable floatation cushion, towels,  1/2″ bow rope, w/ snaffle hook    Bass tackle is all kept in one box on the front floor: Plano Fisherman series w/ three Stowaways. Topwaters/Jerkbaits/Weedless lures in top one, Diving Crankbaits in center one,  Worm Rigging stuff in bottom one: hooks, weights, extra worms in ziplock bags w/ mineral oil, brass weights & glass beads and swivels for Carolina rigging, weedless hooks, toothpicks,aluminum boat fishing sale discount etc. Top of box holds Spinner baits, Buzz baits, Assorted plastic worms and craws and grubs and lizards, spare spool for spinning rod, small screw drivers for reel repairs, nail clippers, hook sharpener, a few steel leaders for BIG pike, scissors for braided line, and a compass. (Poor man’s LORAN or GPS) Tiny squirt bottle of scent/attractant    Cooler is under the bench seat    Divided livewell just aft of cooler    Aft Compartment: Oil Tank, Gas tank, 3 batteries, bilge and livewell pumps.

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat?

100 Plano 3700’s filled to the gills with aluminum boat fishing sale discount “Bubble-gum Floating Worms”   Still Strippin’ Line in Pa,   George

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? 100 Plano 3700’s filled to the gills with “Bubble-gum Floating Worms”   Still Strippin’ Line in Pa,   George

I get it.  This saves you time when switching to a different color floating worm, right?  LOL!

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A 75hp outboard? That wouldn’t even get my Champion on plane. Haha aluminum boat fishing sale discount Out of town Tournament prep is a whole new ballgame.  But I use a Van for a tow vehicle for a reason.  I pack it with a lot of expensive equipment, including a spare 75hp outboard mounted on a portable engine stand.  When going out of town, I prepare for what could go wrong. So I carry extra everything. — Craig

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What t do you have in the War Bag   Craig? We want to know. How big is it? Do you change lures etc to the seasons, conditions, etc? Iwould also like to know what everyone does when the go out of town on a tourney or just for fun with their boat and tackle and prop? I dont fish many tourneys but local but I do go on trips and tow my boat. Imdont like to keep my boat too far away from my hotel room. What do you do? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe in keeping it simple, for easy use and efficiency. Port Side Rod Locker: 1. Rods Center Front Deck Storage: 1. Jacket 2. Rain Gear 3. Spare Reels (in a protective box) Starboard Side Rod Locker: 1. Nav Lights 2. Oar 3. Net 4. Spare Transom Style Troll Motor & Prop Under or side of Consoles: 1. Fire Ext. (2) 2. Cell Phone 3. Marine Radio 4. Buoys ) Under Seats: 1. Spare Prop 2. Basic Set of Tools 3. First Aid Kit 4. Emergency Flare Set 5. Lunch/Drinks 6. Roll of Duct Tape Glove Boxes: 1. Boat/Trailer Paperwork 2. Photocopy of Fishing Licenses (new idea) 3. Sunglasses (Green, Smoke, Yellow, Amber) 4. Pins & Markers & Labels Aft Port Side Storage: 1. Empty for Partners Gear Aft Starboard Side Storage: 1. Life Jackets 2. Golden Rule 3. Culling System 4. Livewell Chemicals Transom Box 1. Spare Oil 2. Jumper Cables War Bag (On Floor, up by the front deck) — Craig

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The “War Bag” holds 7 plano 3700 boxes, and it is designed to carry just what I plan to use that day or for that tournament. It contains: Box #1 – Terminal Tackle Box #2 – Tubebaits (24 of each color 144 total) Box #3 – Soft Plastics (Worms, Grubs, soft jerks) Box #4 – Crankbait (90% – Lipless Cranks) (36) Box #5 – Topwater Lures (12) Box #6 – Jigs & plastic trailers Box #7 – Spinnerbaits (12) I also carry 330 yard spools of 8,10,14, 17, and 20 pound test line.  A hook sharpener, pliers, wire cutters, a knife, 4 jars of pork, scissors, notebook & pen. It also has room for two spare reels, two pairs of glasses, and a Normark scale for when I am fishing out of someone else’s boat. Out of town Tournament prep is a whole new ballgame.  But I use a Van for a tow vehicle for a reason.  I pack it with a lot of expensive equipment, including a spare 75hp outboard mounted on a portable engine stand.  When going out of town, I prepare for what could go wrong. So I carry extra everything. — Craig

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By “set up” I assume you mean organized?   HA… I never put anything in the same place twice.  Makes it more of a challenge when you are in the middle of a feeding frenzy and you lose the only super-hot lure you have tied on. Actually, I have little bags of my soft plastics grouped by type into bigger Ziploc bags.  I put these into a big gym bag I got at Wal-Mart.  My weights and worm hooks are in plastic divided boxes in the end pouch of the gym bag. The bag weighs between 60 and 75 pounds, depending on the time of year.  I keep my spinner baits and buzz baits in a Plano tackle box and my crank baits are in the top of that box.  I do keep some spare lures in plastic boxes in dry storage.  So, basically, even though I normally take my boat, I can pick up the box and bag and I am mobile… well, mobile for as far as I can lug that heavy bag. I really don’t need tackle boxes, I just rig 10 to 12 rod and reels, group them on either side of the front deck and I’m set for the day. LOL Bassman

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? I have mine set up like this. 1  plastic box with 8 to 12 in worms 2  box with 4 to 6 in worms 3 box with plastic craws and skirted grubs and spinner bait trailers 4 box with tube baits 5 box with slugos, floating worms 6 box with bass assasins and fin s baits, jerks 7 box with plastic jig trailers and pork trailer 8 box with top water baits- torpedoes devil horses scum frogs pop rs etc 9 box with floating rapalas, rebels, rogues, floating traps 10 box with spooks , spitting images , chugs etc 11 box with rattle traps 12 box with suspending rogues, traps , count downs etc 13 box big crank baits 14 box with small crank baits 15 box with spinner baits and buzz baits 16 box with hooks, weights, rattles, pegs, suspend strips, beads etc I would like to know how other anglers and pros set their boats ups. I have all this in my front center 2 lockers. I have a 201 pro elite stratos. — Gary

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Don’t think you’re the only one that carries way too much crap with you. My partner is on to me all the time. We keep all of our tackle in the front 2 center storage compartments on our Stratos 21ss. So here it goes. 1. box of white buzz bait 2. box of colored buzz bait 3. box of white 1/2oz or less spinner bait 4. box of white 1/2 oz or larger spinner bait 5. box of chartreuse spinner bait 6. box of other colored spinner bait 7. box of jigs 8. box of shad colored crank baits 9. box of chartreuse colored crank baits 10.box of rattle traps 11.box of poppers 12.box of spooks and hard jerkbaits 13.box of plastic craws 14.box of plastic lizzards 15.box of soft jerk baits, flukes and slugos 16.box of spinnerbait trailers and jig trailers 17.box of tubes 18.box of culprit style 7.5 – 10 worms 19.box of floating and finesse style worms 20.box of 4″ worms and grubs 21.box of hooks,weights,beads,toothpicks,swivels etc. Wow that made me tired!!!!!!! Michael Davis Team Bassoholics web: www.bassoholics.com

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I believe in keeping it simple, for easy use and efficiency. Port Side Rod Locker: 1. Rods Center Front Deck Storage: 1. Jacket 2. Rain Gear 3. Spare Reels (in a protective box) Starboard Side Rod Locker: 1. Nav Lights 2. Oar 3. Net 4. Spare Transom Style Troll Motor & Prop Under or side of Consoles: 1. Fire Ext. (2) 2. Cell Phone 3. Marine Radio 4. Buoys ) Under Seats: 1. Spare Prop 2. Basic Set of Tools 3. First Aid Kit 4. Emergency Flare Set 5. Lunch/Drinks 6. Roll of Duct Tape Glove Boxes: 1. Boat/Trailer Paperwork 2. Photocopy of Fishing Licenses (new idea) 3. Sunglasses (Green, Smoke, Yellow, Amber) 4. Pins & Markers & Labels Aft Port Side Storage: 1. Empty for Partners Gear Aft Starboard Side Storage: 1. Life Jackets 2. Golden Rule 3. Culling System 4. Livewell Chemicals Transom Box 1. Spare Oil 2. Jumper Cables War Bag (On Floor, up by the front deck) — Craig

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I guess my setup is fairly simple (so far…)         Port Rod Locker: about 1 dozen rods (including worm rod, spinner bait rod, crankbait rod, spinning rod for tubes, flipping stick)         Stbd. Rod Locker: running lights, walleye jig box, panfish box, small tool box, bump board, rain suit, pee can, toilet paper, net, spare coffee cups (for the wife & kids) spare pedestal seat, transom saver and aft tie downs, boat documentation in a water proof box, and whatever else my wife crams in there….:-)         Ctr. Storage: 3-4 life jackets & 1 throwable floatation cushion, towels,  1/2″ bow rope, w/ snaffle hook         Bass tackle is all kept in one box on the front floor: Plano Fisherman series w/ three Stowaways. Topwaters/Jerkbaits/Weedless lures in top one, Diving Crankbaits in center one,  Worm Rigging stuff in bottom one: hooks, weights, extra worms in ziplock bags w/ mineral oil, brass weights & glass beads and swivels for Carolina rigging, weedless hooks, toothpicks, etc. Top of box holds Spinner baits, Buzz baits, Assorted plastic worms and craws and grubs and lizards, spare spool for spinning rod, small screw drivers for reel repairs, nail clippers, hook sharpener, a few steel leaders for BIG pike, scissors for braided line, and a compass. (Poor man’s LORAN or GPS) Tiny squirt bottle of scent/attractant         Cooler is under the bench seat         Divided livewell just aft of cooler         Aft Compartment: Oil Tank, Gas tank, 3 batteries, bilge and livewell pumps.         Bob– Robert E. Longshore

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat?

Although I’m about as organized as they come, I’m always figuring out new ways to store my tackle in my boat.  Here’s what I carry in my 364v Ranger boat:         In front of the windshield, I fold up my right side flipping deck and have an old Plano 8606 Tackle Box for panfish (ie. bluegill, crappie and catfish) and the core of my crankbaits in 3 Plano double-sided “Magnum” orangish-colored lid tackleboxes (cheap $12 type that used to be found at Wal-Mart): Plano double-side Box #1         Side 1 – Large whites/baby-bass         Side 2 – Small whites/baby-bass Plano double-side Box #2         Side 1 – Firetigers         Side 2 – Chartreuse Plano double-side Box # 3         Side 1 – Reds/oranges         Side 2 – Topwater chuggers/chrome crankbaits and rattle-traps         I carry all my other tackle under the flipping deck storage compartment.  I have a couple large, but thinner Stowaway Plano boxes – 1 for older balsa crankbaits, another for jerkbaits.   I know, I’m packing too many crankbaits…         Toward the back of the flipping deck storage compartment, you will find 10 or so large heavy-duty labeled gallon clear bags for plastics (Bag #1 for Lizards, Bag #2 for Crawworms, Bag #3 for Ringwhips,  Bag #4 for Ringworms, Bag #5 for Tournament worms (curly tail), Bag #6 for All-American Worms (culprit-style), Bag #7 for Ditto Gator Tails, Bag #8 for Finesse plastics, Bag #9 for Misc)  I know, I’m packing too many worms…         On one side, I have 2 Plano 3503 StowAway Spinnerbait Rack Boxes holds about 22 spinnerbaits a piece.  At the front bottom, I have another large thick Stowaway Plano box that has my buzzbaits and replacement skirts.  On the other side at the front bottom, I have another large thick Stowaway Plano box that has my jigs.  I know, I’m packing too many spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and jigs…         On top of these boxes are two shallow open boxes (1 has worms/tubes/jigs that I may try out during the fishing trip; 1 has whatever crankbaits/spinnerbaits/buzzbaits that I may try out during the fishing trip)  I know, this is really all I probably need to take with me.  I probably don’t vary from 10 or so lures (including different soft plastics) any day out…         For good measure, I’ve also got 4 or 5 assorted small Plano plastic boxes – (1 for my primary worm hook variations (Gamakatsu #3/0, #1/0, assorted sinkers, toothpicks, swivels, etc.; 1 for misc stuff like blades, rod tips, replacement treble hooks, etc; 1 for fly-fishing; 1 medium box for line)         And yea…I’ve got quite a few shoe boxes where I store other plastics and backup cranks…         Add at least a dozen rod n’ reels…4 batteries…large toolbox…36 gallons of gas…3 depth finders (Lowrance x-85, x-55 and in-dash hummingbird)…3 life jackets… (no rainjacket – looking for a good rainjacket that will fit my 4XLT frame)…toilet paper (could save your day!)…bug spray…radio, lights, marker buoys, rope, whistle and my 300+ pounds and a partner and I’ll go a tad over 55mph at 5500 rpms with my 4 blade Turbo-O (13 3/4 x 23) prop.         Questions?  Comments?  Know of someone selling their bigger boat? — Dwayne E. Cooper, Atty at Law Indianapolis, IN Web Page: http://www.cooperlegalservices.com Personal Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosierwebsites.com/OnTheWater Favorite Fishing Web Page: http://www.hoosiertradingpost.com/FishingTackle 1st Annual ROFB Classic Winner

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How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? I have mine set up like this. 1  plastic box with 8 to 12 in worms 2  box with 4 to 6 in worms 3 box with plastic craws and skirted grubs and spinner bait trailers 4 box with tube baits 5 box with slugos, floating worms 6 box with bass assasins and fin s baits, jerks 7 box with plastic jig trailers and pork trailer 8 box with top water baits- torpedoes devil horses scum frogs pop rs etc 9 box with floating rapalas, rebels, rogues, floating traps 10 box with spooks , spitting images , chugs etc 11 box with rattle traps 12 box with suspending rogues, traps , count downs etc 13 box big crank baits 14 box with small crank baits 15 box with spinner baits and buzz baits 16 box with hooks, weights, rattles, pegs, suspend strips, beads etc I would like to know how other anglers and pros set their boats ups. I have all this in my front center 2 lockers. I have a 201 pro elite stratos. — Gary

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Hello, I have my boat set up as follows.  It is a Ranger R-93. Port Front Rod Box, has rods in it.  Starboard Rod Box has my navigation lights, fire extinguisher, fishing tackle in a soft sided bag and some other boxes.  Topwaters in 1 box, mid divers in one box, deep divers in 1 box, lipless baits in 1 box, plastic zipper worms in one box, spinnerbaits bag, plastic worm bag, various other stuff in there, a paddle, where I keep the motor/transom saver.  The center storage box has rain gear, three life jackets, waterproof footwear, and a large net. In the aft part of the boat, I keep on the starboard side storage box, extra gallon of engine oil (in qts), another fire extinguisher, spare prop for the trolling motor, fish scale, boat cover.  In the port storage box, I keep extra rope, fenders, large first aid kit, roll of shop towels, extra bungee cord for transom saver, extra towels, extra shirts, hats, for me and girlfriend, swimming trunks, etc.  In the glove box, I keep a extra set of keys, flashlight and batteries (out of light in plastic bag), sunglasses with extra cord for keeping on head, goggles for cold weather, gloves for cold weather, a portable VHF radio, cell phone, legal documentation.  Cooler is empty unless I put food and beverages in it,  Rear compartment has batteries, charger and oil tank.  I don’t fish tournaments to much, mostly pleasure fish with Girlfriend, so I have her rods in the rod box, and we use the same tackle.  With all this the Boat will still top 72 MPH, which is still to fast for me.  Hope this helps.  Monty

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How do you have your tackle set up in you boat? I have mine set up like this. 1  plastic box with 8 to 12 in worms 2  box with 4 to 6 in worms 3 box with plastic craws and skirted grubs and spinner bait trailers 4 box with tube baits 5 box with slugos, floating worms 6 box with bass assasins and fin s baits, jerks 7 box with plastic jig trailers and pork trailer 8 box with top water baits- torpedoes devil horses scum frogs pop rs etc 9 box with floating rapalas, rebels, rogues, floating traps 10 box with spooks , spitting images , chugs etc 11 box with rattle traps 12 box with suspending rogues, traps , count downs etc 13 box big crank baits 14 box with small crank baits 15 box with spinner baits and buzz baits 16 box with hooks, weights, rattles, pegs, suspend strips, beads etc I would like to know how other anglers and pros set their boats ups. I have all this in my front center 2 lockers. I have a 201 pro elite stratos. — Gary

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Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat monark fishing bass boat.  They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards).  I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure.  It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller.  The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat.  What did the boat sell for in 98?  We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000.  I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer.  The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k. monark fishing bass boat Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold?  Any opinions on Astro?  Anyone have experience with this particular model?  The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate?  Any opinions would be appreciated!  Thanks in advance…  

Actually Astro and ProCraft are part of monark fishing bass boat the Marine Group L.L.C. which also includes Fisher marine. This group just happens to be owned by Tracker Marine non the less. monark fishing bass boat-Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat.  They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards).  I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure.  It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller.  The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat.  What did the boat sell for in 98?  We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000.  I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer.  The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k.  Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold?  Any opinions on Astro?  Anyone have experience with this particular model?  The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate?  Any opinions would be appreciated!  Thanks in advance…   – ZRider

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Thanks…..did not know that Tracker Marine had bought it.  I knew that they were marketed by Mercury Marine at one time, which I believe was a part of Brunswick Corp. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually Astro and ProCraft are part of the Marine Group L.L.C. which also includes Fisher marine. This group just happens to be owned by Tracker Marine non the less. Doug Astro & Pro Craft are basically the same boat.  They are owned by Brunswick (they make Mercury outboards).  I think Astro has been dropped, but am not sure.  It orginally was called Astroglass and here in Va. was a good seller.  The price does not sound too bad for a 2yr. old 20 ft boat.  What did the boat sell for in 98?  We just sold a 98 Javelin 400B loaded, and I mean loaded, with a 99 200 Johnson for $19000.  I would see if the dealer will go $20,000 if you are really interested in the boat. In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer.  The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k.  Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold?  Any opinions on Astro?  Anyone have experience with this particular model?  The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate?  Any opinions would be appreciated!  Thanks in advance…   – ZRider

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In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer.  The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k.  Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold?  Any opinions on Astro?  Anyone have experience with this particular model?  The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate?  Any opinions would be appreciated!  Thanks in advance…   – ZRider

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Which motor did you get on that boat and what kind of performance do you get out of it?  I originally started out looking at the ski/fish boats, but most of them were much larger, heavier boats than the fish/ski models.  Specifically, I was looking at the Glastron 205 SF and the Caravelle Interceptor 212 SF, but both required a much larger motor to get the same performance as the fish/ski boats, and cost quite a bit more than 21k.  I do run on Lake Michigan occasionally though, so a larger boat would be nice.  I have a Bass Tracker now though, so anything I buy will be a vast improvement… Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway.

- ZRider

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Rpm with the Vovlo Penta big V8 (they offer a smaller V8, but nah). It has a 19′11″ center beam. I also looked at the Glastron, its a very similar boat. My opinion of it however was that it might be to deep to get back into the sticks. I bought it from a place called Travis Boating Center (www.travisboats.com). They also have the same sore of fish/ski combo in the Sprint line with a good price. They have special setups in a catalog with bass and ski and combo’s right there in the book. I bought it for the base price they asked, but stipulated that they had to throw in the Trolling motor (and batteries) and the Lowrance X-65. I really like the Larson, it’s still pretty new but the balance and smoothness of the boat is great, trim down, punch it, and your on plane. Anything else I can add let me know ZR.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Which motor did you get on that boat and what kind of performance do you get out of it?  I originally started out looking at the ski/fish boats, but most of them were much larger, heavier boats than the fish/ski models.  Specifically, I was looking at the Glastron 205 SF and the Caravelle Interceptor 212 SF, but both required a much larger motor to get the same performance as the fish/ski boats, and cost quite a bit more than 21k.  I do run on Lake Michigan occasionally though, so a larger boat would be nice.  I have a Bass Tracker now though, so anything I buy will be a vast improvement… Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway.   – ZRider

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Well ZR, I bought the reverse. I decided on a ski/fish instead of a fish/ski combo. Bought a 20 ft Larson 206 SEi , loaded with 12/24 volt trolling motor, Lowrance x-65 Locator, stereo, live well, beer holder (ice chest) and I can put 11 people on that thing. None the less, with just me and one fishing buddy, I only sit 8 inches deeper than a bass boat. It gives me good performance on Big Water lakes with those huge 70 and 80 footers stickin there noses in the air at me too. The grand total…..$21 K. As soon as I get my new place built though, there will be room for two boats in the storage and workshop building. But for now, I’m happy with mine. It serves it’s purpose (mainly fishing) very well. Worth a look anyway.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In my search for a fish & ski boat, I’ve found a 1998 Astro 2000 FS at a local dealer.  The boat is new with a 200 Merc EFI, and comes with all the necessary fishing equipment (trolling motor, fish finder, batteries, charger, etc) for $21k.  Is this reasonable for a boat that is 2 years old, but never been sold?  Any opinions on Astro?  Anyone have experience with this particular model?  The dealer says this boat/motor combo should run in the low 60’s.. does that sound accurate?  Any opinions would be appreciated!  Thanks in advance…   – ZRider

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Hi my name is kevin bass pro shops fly, i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast. i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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Hello,bass pro shops fly It’s nice to see a posting here from another young angler, but I’m afraid we won’t have a lot of useful advice for you. You see, this particular newsgroup is devoted to discussions of a freshwater gamefish native to America, commonly referred to as “black bass” (including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass,bass pro shops fly and Kentucky bass). These are not classified scientifically as bass; they are grouped with sunfish. The sea bass that you’re after is fun to catch, a nice prize, and tasty to eat; but the tackle, techniques, and tips we share here are not what you need to catch them. Good luck to you, though. Perhaps someone in this group can point you toward a good source of the information you seek. TNBass

Hi my name is kevin , i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast.bass pro shops fly  i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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TNBass !! Now that was a very nice way to inform someone that this Group is all about fresh water Bass fishing. I think we have some people who could learn something by reading your response on this man’s Post about Sea Bass. (Well Done) Gone Fishin “Catch & Release” Abe Watson

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Quite eloquently put. bass pro shops fly Hello, Kevin. It’s nice to see a posting here from another young angler, but I’m afraid we won’t have a lot of useful advice for you. You see, this particular newsgroup is devoted to discussions of a freshwater gamefish native to America, commonly referred to as “black bass” (including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and Kentucky bass). These are not classified scientifically as bass; they are grouped with sunfish. The sea bass that you’re after is fun to catch, a nice prize, and tasty to eat; but the tackle, techniques, and tips we share here are not what you need to catch them. Good luck to you, though. Perhaps someone in this group can point you toward a good source of the information you seek. TNBass Hi my name is kevin , i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast. i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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Kevin, check your news server to see if you can read rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater. The people their will be happy to help out, I’m sure. Good luck! — John McCabe When the world get you down, tell ‘em you’ve Gone Fishing! On the web: <http://web-guides.com/gonefishing/

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi my name is kevin , i am 14 years old and would like to know how i can catch sea bass from the south coast. i have tried selsey and brighton (off the pier), but so far i haven’t cought a thing! i am using a .6 hook and lead with squid and worms.

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striped bass boat fishing rod I had a great day a Lake Guntersville, AL today and switched over to a clear spinning bubble and my favorite popping bug just before dusk.  I caught two nice largemouths and was about to call it a day when a much larger bass nailed my popping bug. striped bass boat fishing rod The sunset was red on the water and a small yacht full of partiers was just pulling in nearby to watch the fight.  Well, it was a short battle… three leaps out of the water (beautiful to see against the sunset) and the hook came out of the bass’s mouth.  I had kept a steady pressure by continuously reeling and keeping my rod tip up.  What did I do wrong?

What you did wrong was to let the fish jump by keeping your rod tip up. I used to lose a lot of fish that way. striped bass boat fishing rod I now keep the rod sideways to the fish.

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Thanks for the tip! Now if I can just keep my heart from leaping up!

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Michigan’s bass season finally opened,fishing boat for salel  on the 26th.  But I had to visit some of my girlfriends relatives up north, who live on a lake, so I packed along some tackle, and my reel/rod.  After talking with the relatives for a few hours, I just couldn’t wait any longer, so I excused myself and then proceeded to get my rod and tackle.fishing boat for salel  They live right at the mouth of a channel on the main lake, with a small pennisula right out in front, which creates a small secluded cove on one end of their property.  This small protected cove was about 10 feet deep (in the middle) just full of milfoil, some lilly pads, one side was all reed grasses, the other rip rap.  I thought this would be a good place to start.  I decided I better go weedless after seeing the thick milfoil and lilly pads.  I decided I would work the pads first with a weedless scum frog.  Made one cast, retrieved it, made a second cast, and about 10 feet into my retrieve the frog was nailed and sucked under, I dropped the tip of my rod for a second then gave it a healthy yank and hooked onto a nice one and a half pounderfishing boat for salelI was pretty excited about my chances, considering that was only my second cast.  I made a few more casts, and had a hit here and there, a couple of swirls behind my scum frog.  about twenty minutes later, I hooked another nice fish,  a little nicer fish maybe 2 pounds, but a lot nicer looking fish, real good color.  My girlfriend was with me, and after seeing me land a few fish, she came over to see how I was doing and asked if she could make a couple casts. I decided it was in my best interest to hand the rod over, I patiently bit my lip as she made a few short casts to an area that I hadn’t worked yet.  I finally got the rod back into my hands and made a cast to the same area, but it was greeted with a good strike, I was able to set the hook on this fish, I then decided to hand the rod back to my girlfriend.  She tried to bring him in, but she unintentionally let some slack in the line, and the fish was able to throw the frog.  After another 30 minutes fishing boat for salel I decided to hop on a small paddle boat and headed down the channel (the girlfriend also wanted to go).  About 5 minutes into the channel, I hooked a small one, only about 12 inches, so I let him go.  About 10 minutes later, I came apon a nice shaded area that I thought looked real promising.  I made a long cast past the area so that I could work the frog into the shaded area.  I gave the frog a few jerks then waited, a few more, paused a few more, both my eyes and my girlfriend’s eyes were locked onto the frog.  Out of nowhere, a huge bass exploed on my frog, sending water flying everywhere.  This strike came so fast and hard, that it actually scared my girlfriend into screaming.  My jaw dropped and my heart raced, I gave a slight pause then tried setting the hook, I gave it a good jerk.  I felt like screaming myself,fishing boat for salel when I saw my frog coming flying back out at me.  I had this terrible feeling in my stomach, as I hurriedly tried to get my frog back out there.  I made about twenty more casts into that area, but never got another strike.  Reluctantly I gave up and peddled back to the dock, my girlfriend tried consoling me, but I wasn’t a happy camper.  That fish was huge, it would have been my biggest bass, for sure.  After a while, the dissappointment went away, and was replaced with a feeling of joy, as I realized what a wonderful day I had.  I didn’t catch the monster bass, but I cought a few nice fish, a few smaller ones too.  But most importantly, this day gave me some added confidence, that I can catch some pretty good bass when given the chance.fishing boat for salel Another think I learned is that the hooks on my scum frog definately need to be sharpened or replaced, I lost about 7 or 8 fish, because the hooks were so dull I wasn’t able to get a hookset.  All in all, it was a good day.

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Way to go Matt ! Sounds like a great time, and sounds familiar as I too have hooked a couple of large ones but am yet to land one ! — Early to Bed, Early to Rise…   fishing boat for salel Michigan’s bass season finally opened, on the 26th.  But I had to visit some of my girlfriends relatives up north, who live on a lake, so I packed along some tackle, and my reel/rod.  After talking with the relatives for a few hours, I just couldn’t wait any longer, so I excused myself and then proceeded to get my rod and tackle.  They live right at the mouth of a channel on the main lake, with a small pennisula right out in front, which creates a small secluded cove on one end of their property.  This small protected cove was about 10 feet deep (in the middle)fishing boat for salel just full of milfoil, some lilly pads, one side was all reed grasses, the other rip rap.  I thought this would be a good place to start.  I decided I better go weedless after seeing the thick milfoil and lilly pads.  I decided I would work the pads first with a weedless scum frog.  Made one cast, retrieved it, made a second cast, and about 10 feet into my retrieve the frog was nailed and sucked under, I dropped the tip of my rod for a second then gave it a healthy yank and hooked onto a nice one and a half pounder.  I was pretty excited about my chances, considering that was only my second cast.  I made a few more casts, and had a hit here and there, a couple of swirls behind my scum frog.  about twenty minutes later, I hooked another nice fish,  a little nicer fish maybe 2 pounds, but a lot nicer looking fish,fishing boat for salel real good color.  My girlfriend was with me, and after seeing me land a few fish, she came over to see how I was doing and asked if she could make a couple casts. I decided it was in my best interest to hand the rod over, I patiently bit my lip as she made a few short casts to an area that I hadn’t worked yet.  I finally got the rod back into my hands and made a cast to the same area, but it was greeted with a good strike, I was able to set the hook on this fish, I then decided to hand the rod back to my girlfriend.  She tried to bring him in, but she unintentionally let some slack in the line, and the fish was able to throw the frog.  After another 30 minutes I decided to hop on a small paddle boat and headed down the channel (the girlfriend also wanted to go).  About 5 minutes into the channel, I hooked a small one, only about 12 inches, so I let him go.  About 10 minutes later,fishing boat for salel I came apon a nice shaded area that I thought looked real promising.  I made a long cast past the area so that I could work the frog into the shaded area.  I gave the frog a few jerks then waited, a few more, paused a few more, both my eyes and my girlfriend’s eyes were locked onto the frog.  Out of nowhere, a huge bass exploed on my frog, sending water flying everywhere.  This strike came so fast and hard, that it actually scared my girlfriend into screaming.  My jaw dropped and my heart raced, I gave a slight pause then tried setting the hook, I gave it a good jerk.  I felt like screaming myself, when I saw my frog coming flying back out at me.  I had this terrible feeling in my stomach, as I hurriedly tried to get my frog back out there.  I made about twenty more casts into that area, but never got another strike.  Reluctantly I gave up and peddled back to the dock, my girlfriend tried consoling me, but I wasn’t a happy camper.  That fish was huge, it would have been my biggest bass, for sure.  After a while, the dissappointment went away, and was replaced with a feeling of joy, as I realized what a wonderful day I had.  I didn’t catch the monster bass, but I cought a few nice fish, a few smaller ones too.  But most importantly, this day gave me some added confidence, that I can catch some pretty good bass when given the chance. Another think I learned is that the hooks on my scum frog definately need to be sharpened or replaced, I lost about 7 or 8 fish, because the hooks were so dull I wasn’t able to get a hookset.  All in all, it was a good day. Matt in MI

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first seats for bass hunter fishing boat   first time to a news group. I’ve had pain for 29 years left over from cancer surgery.has anyone had the morphine pump implanted. my doctor has been talking about doing this. I had alcohol injections done years ago and the nerves have grown back and the pain is worse. my normal is 8 out of 10. then I get what he calls break through pain that is 10 for 10 and I don’t get any relief until my body has had enough. seats for bass hunter fishing boat I will be grateful for any information that I receive. thank

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seats for bass hunter fishing boatbut I am having the catheter for the pump put in Dec 1, 99 . The catheter will be threaded from below my waist to the fluid around my spine. I’m getting mine for RSD which has about the same levels of pain you will find in this group, including the 10+ of breakthrough. My pump has the odds of a 50 % chance of a 50% reduction in pain. That will be a vacation if it works. I am so sick of swallowing handfuls of pills and waking up at 4 a.m. in 10 pain. That is what I want the most, to sleep through morning pain. Hang around and be part of the best NG I have found for anything. And wait till you see the fun we have with spammers. I’m glad you are bringing this up as I am close to my surgery date. Sorry you are here, but glad to meett ya.  seats for bass hunter fishing boat- first my name is Tim n this is my first time to a news group. I’ve had pain for 29 years left over from cancer surgery.has anyone had the morphine pump implanted. my doctor has been talking about doing this. I had alcohol injections done years ago and the nerves have grown back and the pain is worse. my normal is 8 out of 10. then I get what he calls break through pain that is 10 for 10 and I don’t get any relief until my body has had enough. I will be grateful for any information that I receive. thank

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Tim, I have a pump which was implanted to control my pain caused by full body RSD.  While, it took awhile to build up to a dosage to manage my pain, I have found that it has been the only treatment I have tried which has helped me.  Feel free to email me if you have questions. ~pat

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I am hoping to have a intrathecal pump fitted in the near future can anyone give me seats for bass hunter fishing boat any idea of how good or bad they are and are they effective steve

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Have you tried and failed w/oral meds? Mouse <:3)))))~~ “This invisible man has a place for you full of fire, smoke, burning and torture and he will send you there to choke, scream, die, suffer and burn for the end of time.  But he *loves* you!” ~George Carlin

: I am hoping to have a intrathecal pump fitted in the near future can anyone : give me any idea of how good or bad they are and are they effective : steve : : — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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I am looking for people who are using the Insulin pump.  I have one now and am tring to get it adjusted. Looking for information on tips to make using it easier?

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I’ve had a pump since February 1988.  Actually two pumps, both of them Minimed.  I’m getting ready to upgrade to their newest model. The best thing that happened to me was the discovery of the book “pumping Insulin”.  I also like the website www.diabetesnet.com  You may also find www.insulin-pumpers.org to be quite helpful. What pump do you wear?  What sort of problems can we help you with? — Marilyn Type 1 for 33 years, Minimed pumping for the last 12

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Hi Vebtmind,     I have the H-TRONplus pump.  (Also called Disetronic)  What type of pump do you have? dcg – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am looking for people who are using the Insulin pump.  I have one now and am tring to get it adjusted. Looking for information on tips to make using it easier?

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Hello!My name is Elisabetta and I am Italian.I have been insulina-dipendent since 1993.It is 10days since I have started to use pump H-TRON plus V100. Is there someone of you who is using it? How is your diabet going now? Bye

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Elisabetta, I am the father of a 9-year old on the pump for 18 months now. It is much better than needles. We now no longer have to time exactly when a meal will occur. We no longer have to allow only a certain amount of food and no more. She can eat when she wants, and can eat the amount she wants. If she wants ice cream she simply plugs the numbers into her pump and can eat like a normal person. It was a positive decision. Ora sono il padre di un vecchio di nove anni sulla pompa per 18 mesi.

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Tommy, I kinda feel like Bass Rouge looked when he went out with shorts and sandals this past summer…compact bass fish

Now wait a minute here, I was looking pretty out there.  Well, something like that

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Hi,What’s a BPS book,compact bass fish
and where can I get one? Thanks,compact bass fish

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A BPS Book is the Bass Pro Shops Catalog. Thanks, Tommy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi,What’s a BPS book, and where can I get one? Thanks, Barclay   Where’s that damn BPS book

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Hey they have more than a few of my hard eared bucks,compact bass fish
By the way has anyone heard about when the BPS in Nashville is scheduled to open. Was suppossed to be spring of this year ,but danmed if I can find anything out. – - – - – - The RodMaker http//:www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/2865

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Tommy, A BPS Book is the Bass Pro Shops Catalog.

Damn, you make it sound so cheap and simple compact bass fish
- where’s the proper reverence. Those suckers have a fewof my hard earned pay checks – okay, forget the hard earned part Richard

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Hmmm Thought about that… you just don’t get the line resolution that I need. Thanks, Tommy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Excuse me–I didn’t know Tommy was the one with the problem.  Looking back I see only Bill D. posts with question.  With a 21″ monitor Tommy doesn’t have a problem, imho. <G  The Wehrenberg theatres next, Tommy? Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’” |In case you didn’t see my earlier posts – you have netscape so……

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Well shoot.  You’d think I would have know that being the super internet guru type.  Now you’ve gone and damaged my Master Internet Geek Image right here in front of everybody.  I kinda feel like Bass Rouge looked when he went out with shorts and sandals this past summer… sillly. Thanks, Tommy — When you’ve written the perfect application, you’ll know it’s time to go back and add the bugs.  An application without bugs is useless to the developer who has just found himself without a job.                                 — Willie Putnam – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Tommy – In case you didn’t see my earlier posts – you have netscape so go to the view menu, pull it down and click on the “wrap long lines” option. It is supposed to wrap the line after 80 characters. Bill hmm… I use a 21″ monitor at 1024 x 768 and your posts almost always slide off the screen to the right.  I’ve always assumed it was that darn netscape getting flaky.  As part of my super internet geek image I have to run the latest betas of everything… sometimes we pay the price. Thanks, Tommy Bill, Just one more thing: you should be viewing at 800×600, not 640×480.  Makes a HUGE difference, even on a 14″ screen.  You can right click on the desktop to get into the properties and settings thru appearance.  Experiment in bringing the fonts and boxes up to correct size.  Of course you’ll have to re-size the windows you already have to make them smaller.  I’d do this PRIOR to going to 800×600. You’ll be surprised how much information you will have onscreen. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Therefore I caught 23 Ugly Suckers to 28 lbs. Bill  - I fish therefore I stretch the truth. —–above quote from Bill McKee I fish.  Therefore I am truthful.  I am.  I am. d;-)

Are you sure this is a Jim Pankey quote or a quote from Pinnochio? Bill

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I didn’t know Pinocchio was a plagiarist!  Who is this guy, anyway? <G

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| | Therefore I caught 23 Ugly Suckers to 28 lbs. | Bill  - I fish therefore I stretch the truth. | | —–above quote from Bill McKee | | I fish.  Therefore I am truthful.  I am.  I am. | | d;-) | |  Are you sure this is a Jim Pankey quote or a quote from Pinnochio? | |Bill |

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Carl, Plus, hammered copper blades should be lookin’ good with that bloody-stool colored reel you’ve got. (Do you still have it?)

I have two of them now.  I use them on windy days.  Not a bad little reel.  I’m still waiting to see how long they last. Richard

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<A bunch of self promotion of the bass’n image snipped one pounder, and a pair of dinks.  All the ugly suckers were large mouth bass. I guess the large mouths have taken over the dam and the spots have taken over the weeds.  I only fished the dam for an hour or so because I had to get home and fill out my application for the Tournament of Champions because it had to be post marked today (I made it). All-in-all, it was a good day.  I’m kind of glad the schools are back in business Richard

Maybe I should of gone south I went to Oroville and fished the Feather river for Salmon on Saturday.  The river has changed since the floods 2 yr ago.  Now my jet boat even hit bottom a couple of times.  There were Salmon jumping behind my boat, there were Salmon jumping in front of my boat, there were Salmon jumping to the right of my boat, there were Salmon jumping to the left of my boat, and they even swam under the boat, but none jumped in the boat!  Went to Lake Oroville on sunday to chase Ugly Suckers.  As to ramps, they are SO BIG here, that you drive down the ramp and make a U turn at the bottom to line up to launch.  there were 4 floating docks and between each dock was enough room to launch 4 boats at a time.  I fished worms and a Chuck & Spin I got at Lake Fork (thought maybe the U.S.’s had not seen these and would attack with Gusto) Did not find any weed beds, so fished rock faces and a cove with stick ups. Did not get one bite.  Must be the fact the boat is not a strictly, metal flake bass’n boat (Or the fact I took the wife along).  There was a tournament going on and the winner was 17+ lbs.      Realized that if you release all the fish you catch, don’t have to prove you caught any.  Therefore I caught 23 Ugly Suckers to 28 lbs. Bill  - I fish therefore I stretch the truth.

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hmm… I use a 21″ monitor at 1024 x 768 and your posts almost always slide off the screen to the right.  I’ve always assumed it was that darn netscape getting flaky.  As part of my super internet geek image I have to run the latest betas of everything… sometimes we pay the price. Thanks, Tommy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Bill, Just one more thing: you should be viewing at 800×600, not 640×480.  Makes a HUGE difference, even on a 14″ screen.  You can right click on the desktop to get into the properties and settings thru appearance.  Experiment in bringing the fonts and boxes up to correct size.  Of course you’ll have to re-size the windows you already have to make them smaller.  I’d do this PRIOR to going to 800×600. You’ll be surprised how much information you will have onscreen. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Therefore I caught 23 Ugly Suckers to 28 lbs. Bill  - I fish therefore I stretch the truth. —–above quote from Bill McKee I fish.  Therefore I am truthful.  I am.  I am. d;-)

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Tommy – In case you didn’t see my earlier posts – you have netscape so go to the view menu, pull it down and click on the “wrap long lines” option. It is supposed to wrap the line after 80 characters. Bill – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – hmm… I use a 21″ monitor at 1024 x 768 and your posts almost always slide off the screen to the right.  I’ve always assumed it was that darn netscape getting flaky.  As part of my super internet geek image I have to run the latest betas of everything… sometimes we pay the price. Thanks, Tommy Bill, Just one more thing: you should be viewing at 800×600, not 640×480.  Makes a HUGE difference, even on a 14″ screen.  You can right click on the desktop to get into the properties and settings thru appearance.  Experiment in bringing the fonts and boxes up to correct size.  Of course you’ll have to re-size the windows you already have to make them smaller.  I’d do this PRIOR to going to 800×600. You’ll be surprised how much information you will have onscreen. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Excuse me–I didn’t know Tommy was the one with the problem.  Looking back I see only Bill D. posts with question.  With a 21″ monitor Tommy doesn’t have a problem, imho. <G  The Wehrenberg theatres next, Tommy? Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Richard, Reading your narrative with relief.  I thought California lakes were constantly crowded and the fish were rude–they’d come look you over and ignore your presentation!  I’m glad you finally got into a polite school of fish.  They apparently didn’t transfer from Skinner.  (for those unaware because they are from other states, the largemouth actually gather in groups and HECKLE CALIFORNIA fishermen) <G I’m also relieved to hear there are weeds in the lake.  I’ll bet a RATTLETRAP (barbless of course) ripped through them would produce a few good-uns… using a few southern bassfishing techniques on ‘em just might fool ‘em.  Start on the inside, work to the outside breaks.  Wish I wuz there! My tooth still hurts although it was removed Thursday afternoon…sympathetic pain, or maybe it was that other root that was interfering and he scraped it with the forceps.  EGAD, you can imagine what a barbed fishhook feels like to a fish as you try to remove it!!  That dentist listened to me when I told him I had a high threshhold of pain.  I don’t think he used all the painkiller (what, sodium pentothal?) he could have and I did feel, with the pressure, a twinge of HURT!!  I winced and the assistant (beautiful girl) squeezed my hand…so I started crying, trying to get a bit more affection from her. <G  Didn’t work.  Doc kicked me out of the office, calling me a lecher. I’m going to try to go fishing today if I can find a sympathetic boater…one who needs to have his hearing checked.  I shouldn’t have a problem this week though because I have the cute dental assistant with me. <G (remind you of dumb and dumber?) TTYL Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

Lake Perris was a little on the quiet |side.  When I put the beast, the non-descript, the Bassin’ Dreadnought, into |the lake at first light, I had the entire ramp to myself …a shallow sandy point, I found the weeds had gone

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Richard, I got into my little HUMDINGHY II homebuilt and went onto the lake for about 3 hours.  Caught 3 bass, 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.  Nothing great but two of them hit a chartreuse spinnerbait with hammered copper blades (ideal for this type of water); the third and largest nailed a lunker lure. I could see them by the shoreline, right alongside carp.  They chased the lures and hit them hard.  I’m going again tomorrow so I’ll be posting more then…probably going to catch and release at least a dozen bigmouths. <G Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Can you recommend a source for a 3 foot wide monitor so I can read your post without scrolling back & forth for 5 minutes ?? Bill – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Richard, Reading your narrative with relief.  I thought California lakes were constantly crowded and the fish were rude–they’d come look you over and ignore your presentation!  I’m glad you finally got into a polite school of fish.  They apparently didn’t transfer from Skinner.  (for those unaware because they are from other states, the largemouth actually gather in groups and HECKLE CALIFORNIA fishermen) <G I’m also relieved to hear there are weeds in the lake.  I’ll bet a RATTLETRAP (barbless of course) ripped through them would produce a few good-uns… using a few southern bassfishing techniques on ‘em just might fool ‘em.  Start on the inside, work to the outside breaks.  Wish I wuz there! My tooth still hurts although it was removed Thursday afternoon…sympathetic pain, or maybe it was that other root that was interfering and he scraped it with the forceps.  EGAD, you can imagine what a barbed fishhook feels like to a fish as you try to remove it!!  That dentist listened to me when I told him I had a high threshhold of pain.  I don’t think he used all the painkiller (what, sodium pentothal?) he could have and I did feel, with the pressure, a twinge of HURT!!  I winced and the assistant (beautiful girl) squeezed my hand…so I started crying, trying to get a bit more affection from her. <G  Didn’t work.  Doc kicked me out of the office, calling me a lecher. I’m going to try to go fishing today if I can find a sympathetic boater…one who needs to have his hearing checked.  I shouldn’t have a problem this week though because I have the cute dental assistant with me. <G (remind you of dumb and dumber?) TTYL Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’” Lake Perris was a little on the quiet |side.  When I put the beast, the non-descript, the Bassin’ Dreadnought, into |the lake at first light, I had the entire ramp to myself …a shallow sandy point, I found the weeds had gone

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Bill, Just one more thing: you should be viewing at 800×600, not 640×480.  Makes a HUGE difference, even on a 14″ screen.  You can right click on the desktop to get into the properties and settings thru appearance.  Experiment in bringing the fonts and boxes up to correct size.  Of course you’ll have to re-size the windows you already have to make them smaller.  I’d do this PRIOR to going to 800×600. You’ll be surprised how much information you will have onscreen. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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I went to the view menu and checked the word wrap box. That message was the only one I got that was like that. I seldom get one that long – so it kind of puzzled me. None of your other messages (this group and others) have ever done that ?? Bill – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Bill, I forgot: whenever you look at messages you can view the headers, folder list and message at the same time in Outlook Express.  You can select which view you want, i.e., whether you want your message to be viewed at the bottom or the side, etc.  I have selected bottom, which places your header list at the top and the folder list at the left side. Go to VIEW, LAYOUT and check the appropriate boxes. You can re-size the size of the message area also, simply by clicking on the “border” and dragging it to the position you want.  I have 3 viewable headers and the rest for messages.  I certainly don’t have to scroll and I am viewing on a 15″ monitor right now. Good luck.  I’d hate for you to miss any content in this newsgroup. Jim Pankey |Can you recommend a source for a 3 foot wide monitor so I can read your |post without scrolling back & forth for 5 minutes ??

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Bill, I forgot: whenever you look at messages you can view the headers, folder list and message at the same time in Outlook Express.  You can select which view you want, i.e., whether you want your message to be viewed at the bottom or the side, etc.  I have selected bottom, which places your header list at the top and the folder list at the left side. Go to VIEW, LAYOUT and check the appropriate boxes. You can re-size the size of the message area also, simply by clicking on the “border” and dragging it to the position you want.  I have 3 viewable headers and the rest for messages.  I certainly don’t have to scroll and I am viewing on a 15″ monitor right now. Good luck.  I’d hate for you to miss any content in this newsgroup. Jim Pankey

|Can you recommend a source for a 3 foot wide monitor so I can read your |post without scrolling back & forth for 5 minutes ??

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Bill, try this (if you are using Microsoft Windows98 and Outlook Express,) If your “Folder List” is visible, you can get rid of it by clicking the icon in the toolbar. You can also go to VIEW, FONTS and select the next smaller size. You can also (and should) maximize your window. If the above steps don’t work, I don’t know what to tell you.  Just bear with the scrolling, I guess. <G Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Richard, Hammered copper blades, the later in the fall the larger (up to #8 but #5 is what I use now) coupled with a 1/2 ounce chartreuse spinnerbait (3/4 for #8 blade) are ideal for fall fishing midwestern or southern waters that are “muddied” or have the greenish tinge just before the cold weather sets in and the waters “clear up.” When they clear, I switch back to chrome.  Knowing California lakes, you’re still okay with chrome, probably, because in general they’re clearer. I don’t remember whether you have had bass follow your lure just for general drill or not, but if you have and you’ve been using a chrome blade, it could be a bit “flashy.”  Try the hammered copper blade (go one smaller) or a BUZZBAIT at that time, not the “fallback and regroup” lure everyone touts for these bass, i.e., the plastic worm. I was casting the buzzbait (chartreuse with chartreuse Culprit trailer) almost parallel with the shoreline, beginning with the shoreline stucture, when the 2.5 pounder nailed it.  Just a little before dusk.  They were hugging the shoreline brush but chase the lure into open water and kill it. The shad in this lake are not forming big schools yet but are still mostly in the channel (ha! But believe it or not, this old mississippi oxbow does have a “creek channel”) and I fish the areas where fish are actively pursuing them from ambush points such as shoreline brush close to the meandering channel break. I’ve simply GOT to have a target to cast to.  Being structurally oriented, the big bass have the best cover.  I tend to fish the larger stuff but don’t ignore the small brush or even lone stickup.  I cast 10′ beyond the stuff I want to fish and work the lure up. I hate to say it, but the reason I quit fishing was my 7′10″ HUMDINGHY II’s seams were leaking so I pulled it out.  I’ll take the “little” original 5′10″ HUMDINGHY this morning (almost time to leave) and leave the “big” 4.0 horse Johnson at home.  I have to put everthing into my little Buick Skyhawk except the boat; it’s at the lake. TTYL Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’”

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Jim, I got into my little HUMDINGHY II homebuilt and went onto the lake for = about 3 hours.  Caught 3 bass, 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.  Nothing great but two = of them hit a chartreuse spinnerbait with hammered copper blades (ideal = for this type of water); the third and largest nailed a lunker lure.

I don’t think I have a spinner bait with copper blades.  Damn, I kind of figured something was wrong with my spinner bait collection.  Where’s that damn BPS book Richard

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The schools are back in business, and Lake Perris was a little on the quiet side.  When I put the beast, the non-descript, the Bassin’ Dreadnought, into the lake at first light, I had the entire ramp to myself.  That was quite a difference from last spring when all six ramp lanes were in use.  And it was really different from mid summer when all three ramps and the jet ski ramp were in use.  When I left around 1 PM, I’d say only two dozen boat were on the lake – a half dozen jetskis, four water skiers pullers, and a dozen bass boats.   When the big motor started blowing water from the bypass hole, I throttled up and blasted off  to the far side of the lake.  When I got close to my first fishing area, a shallow sandy point, I found the weeds had gone wild since last spring.  I tried to work my boat around the weeds, but finally gave up and just plowed the non-descript into them.  As I started tying on a lures, I noticed the baitfish were thick about the weeds.  I rigged a white curly tail grub Texas style (1/16 oz bullet weight) and casted it to a pocket of clear water close to the shore.  As I reeled in, I kept snapping the line and pulling the grub out of the water, especially when I approached the dense patches of weeds.  This was giving the impression of bait fish jumping out of the water avoiding a predator.  When the grub cleared a weed clump and hit a clear pocket, I’d let the grub sink a little and then reel it slowly and let the curly tail to it’s trick.   My jumping grub had the desired effect, as it jumped, the bait fish would join in and start jumping and this would trigger a bass feeding frenzy.  However, I couldn’t buy a strike.  I started changing grub colors – avocado, pumkinseed, blue speck, salt and pepper.  Salt and pepper, close enough to the color of the bait fish and BLAM.  It took a while to work the ugly sucker out of the weeds. It felt like a three or four pounder, but I knew otherwise, I knew that tug. It was a spot, a one to two pounder.  Damn, spotted bass – ugly suckers with a real attitude.  I worked him to the boat, peeled away the weeds – a two pounder.   I worked that one area for about an hour and boated three more spots – all in the two pound range.  Then a big spot blasted through the weeds and nailed my jumping grub.  I managed to keep him from jumping out of the water again, but he really was doing pretty much what he wanted.  I was fishing with 8 pound mono and a barbless hook.  I tried to work him to the clear water to my the right, but he wanted to go left into the weeds.  The drag on my reel was with the fish and the ugly sucker made it to the thick mat.  I tried to work the non-descript free of the weeds, but the weedless prop was weeded up and not spinning.  I got to the very tip of the boat and stretched trying to work the ugly sucker back out of the weeds.  I got about three feet of line back, then it was like trying to move a log.  Damn, that ugly sucker had me and he knew it – I could almost hear him laugh. Around 11AM, it got hot, so I fired up the big motor and took off for the dam. The Lake Perris dam is long – two miles.  The surface of the dam is sloped at a 40 degree angle and covered with rocks ranging in size from big to very big. These different size rocks create various size holes and pockets in the surface of the dam.  These holes and pockets hold creatures.  When I first got to the dam, I noticed the water was very clear.  I also noticed the rocks near the surface were covered with a nice green algae.  I could also see fish of various sizes with the small fish near the surface and the bigger fish deeper down the surface of the dam.  However, the biggest fish I could see was only about six inches long and holding around 8 feet deep – bigger fish would be deeper.  I decided to go with finesse worms.  I took out the colors that typically work on Lake Perris and tried them on the smaller fish.  I figured if the smaller fish I could see would chase a certain color, then the bigger fish I couldn’t see would also chase the same color.  I ended up using a 4-inch green Weenie – the classic Lake Perris worm. With the worm selected, I moved out to 12 feet of water and casted out parallel to the dam.  I didn’t get a strike, so I moved out to 14 feet.  I kept moving out two feet at a time until I found the ugly suckers.  They were holding around 22 feet.  I pulled five up from this depth – a pair of two pounders, a one pounder, and a pair of dinks.  All the ugly suckers were large mouth bass. I guess the large mouths have taken over the dam and the spots have taken over the weeds.  I only fished the dam for an hour or so because I had to get home and fill out my application for the Tournament of Champions because it had to be post marked today (I made it). All-in-all, it was a good day.  I’m kind of glad the schools are back in business Richard

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Well, here in NJ,tracker boat bass late Nov is roughly the end…. use white spinnerbaits until then…. a 3/8 oz Terminator rulestracker boat bass How late in the fall can one reasonably expect to catch Bass in Central Illinois.  I fish mostly in small lakes and ponds. Thank s

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Tom, I think everyone gave you a pretty good picture.  In PA, the bass fishing is great until ice-up on the lakes, and the rivers still produce good fish throughout the entire winter months.  I’ve caught smallmouths on the river when the surface temp was 20-degrees, and the line was icing up as soon as it cleared the water.  Had to keep dipping the guides below the waterline to clear them.  Keep it moving, but….             D S     L     O     W             W             N — “Mad-Mikey”  At first,tracker boat bass fishing and hunting were just hobbies,              then they became addictions taking all my time              and money. If they ever find a cure for these              sicknesses—   I’m refusing treatment. Before you buy.

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How late in the fall can one reasonably expect to catch Bass in Central Illinois.  I fish mostly in small lakes and ponds. Thanks

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How late in the fall can one reasonably expect to catch Bass in Central Illinois.

At least until they freeze. RichZ

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I’m probably going to get alot of flak for this,bass fish large small tip findeers but you ever consider using a flyrod? In a spot with quick water such as behind a dam or spillway, you can get a fley to cover more water alot quicker. I catch more fish on flies in these situations than on a spinning combo. In this type of water, depth isn’t as big of a factor. Besides, you can get a fly pretty deep.bass fish large small tip findeers If your interested in trying it, the Clouser Minnow and woolybugger would be the best flies to try. You’ll be able to work a big area fairly quick. I know it means investing in a new set of gear, and learning to fly cast. But if you want to expand your horizons it’s the way to go. Plus, as we get closer to the spawn for different species, you’ll be much more effective with a fly. Especially with northern. This is the time of year when conventional tackle can’t keep up with a fly rod. Of course during the hot summer months you will probably have better luck with conventional gear until you get flycasting down. But in a few years, even time of year won’t stop you. I avidly use both types of tackle tthough I prefer flyfishing, it just depends on  my mood. Note: walleye and catfish are possible to catch flyfishing, but extremly difficult,bass fish large small tip findeers I’ve caught some. But usually get frustrated and bust out the spinning rod. Well enough babbel from me. Tim Apple ” Always one step closer to going Postal! ”

I have fished the Tippecanoe river for sometime. I have yet to land a big one!  I need  info. on where and hows, to catch those monster  large mouth, or small mouth bass.     I have found that the Oakdale Dam is a good place to start. I have cought  walleye ,( 2lbs ) from there  and  some striper.bass fish large small tip findeers But no big ones.     Please let me in on the secrets of the “LARGE MOUTH BASS” .

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I fish Lake Freeman a lot during the summer,bass fish large small tip findeers so if you’re looking to leave the river and get on the lake, I can give you a few pointers.  Email me if you’re interested. Matt Brozowski

I have fished the Tippecanoe river for sometime. I have yet to land a big one!  I need  info. on where and hows, to catch those monster  large mouth, or small mouth bass.     I have found that the Oakdale Dam is a good place to start. I have cought  walleye ,( 2lbs ) from there  and  some striper. But no big ones.     Please let me in on the secrets of the “LARGE MOUTH BASS” .

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I have fished the Tippecanoe river for sometime. I have yet to land a big one!  I need  info. on where and hows, to catch those monster  large mouth, or small mouth bass.     I have found that the Oakdale Dam is a good place to start. I have cought  walleye ,( 2lbs ) from there  and  some striper. But no big ones.     Please let me in on the secrets of the “LARGE MOUTH BASS” .

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