Crowcommander

Had a good weekin Minnesota also. Caught about 15 smallys on south side at Isle.Went to a small lake we found about 6 years ago called Camp Lakewest of Mille Lac when wind was blowing. Got to Fish Trout,Deer, Wabana,Blackwater and Mule. Wish we had some conservation lakes like Mule and Blackwater where everything 14to20" has to be released. One may be kept over 20".What a fishery!

Haven't heard one word about Berkley Nanofil? Spooled up two spinning reels today (2-150 yds off the net for $20.98) Looking forward to throwing the Ned with them. Any Nanos out there?

Anyone having issues with "Vault Bearing System" in trailers.It seems no Maintance for 5 years with the Grease that turns to liquid as the hubs gets warmer.Just wondering.I ordered a new hub,bearings, and spring to take on a trip north. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks eddallen, Tim the Depth finder guru fixed me up. Thanks again

I'm planning on going to Lake of Woods in a few weeks and need some help. Having trouble getting in touch with Navionics. I call and am the 35th person in line. Can't seem to tell with any confidence what chip I need.Lowrance isn't any help,just says to contact Navionics.Is there another company that sells these map chips? I am not computer literate and next time will think a little harder on my Electronics. Any help appreciated.

Slonezp the box is just a dry box.It has nopump or anything in it. I throw a bilge pump over the side and pump water in it for bluegills to bait trot lines with.I put the bilge in the box to pump it out with. I know you're thinking why don't you do this in a bass tourney. because this tourney allows only 1 dead fish and after that you're disqualified. during the summer its critical to have enough water. I need to get this done and have considered getting a dealer to do it. I just hate paying an arm and leg.

I'm planning on fishing a few river tournaments and I need to add a livewell pump to my 1650 express river boat. It has a 15x30 box in it that I put bluegills in but I throw a bilge pump over the side and pumpwater in and out as I need to. My Question is there a kit or some recommendation of some brand to get and should I drill 2 holes in the back or just 1 and maybe 1 in the side. Just wondering. Any help or advise would be helpful. Thanks Crowcommander

I agree with Bass Turd on the Whopper Plopper 90 in Phantom Shad (no 17). Also don't be afraid to throw the 130.Underhand short casts are best as Overhead cast are like throwing a brick in the water.

What sold me on Ranger 178 was the Scott Martin Video on the Ranger Website.I am ordering one tomorrow with a few goodies like boat cover,boarding ladder(I'm 69),stainless prop,spare,Lowarance 7 on dash,Mercury 75 4 stroke.

For me the 130 in Shad color is a tournament grading machine.The bass that hit the 130 wont have to measured on a 12" board.Theydo have bad habits thougn and are like throwing a brick in the water on an overhead cast.Short underhand cast seem to help on entry.Great bait with several guys in local tourneys trying to keep it a secret.

Check the Sunday Issue of your states largest newspaper.

Thanks Glen for the info.Very down to earth and straight forward.Please put some tan in a can on them legs.Looks like you've been in a flour barrel!!

I am considering getting a War Eagle Renegade Boat with a Merc 115 4 stroke @395 lbs.Just wondering if anyone out there has one.The other option is a aluminum Ranger.As someone who has been out of a boat for about 5 years,I didn't know they quit making the 90 and 115 Optimax.Any info is appreciated.

I use the 7" Yum dinger in Grn Pumpkin Purple and catch a lot of large fish in the Spring and also at night.Alton Jones has made a ton of money fishing this Senko wanna be.IMHO the larger version is a fish grader and catches the larger fish.

Be sure and use braided line in 50 to 65# test. I use 3 1/8 oz heads and 1-1/4 oz head and usually catch the fish with the 1/4 oz head which is on the bottom hook. Fish around brush piles and hang on. Also a homemade retreiver( a large homemande triple hook with 100# trotline for getting at least part of your A rig back when you get hung up) When you get hung up,go directly over it and past it and many times it will come free. Also use a little Mega strike on the bottom bait seems to help also.Jst my .02.