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To start. I like the switchback fat free shads. They catch fish but they have some issues. The one I would like to conquer is the finish is not very tough. I fished with a new one today hit a piece of riprap and knocked off a chunk of finish the size of your finger nail. Would a clear finish help? What should the finish be? would it effect the bait? Would it "taste" bad and catch less fish?

I am always curious about craw colored cranks because for the most part they don't get anywhere near the bottom or act anything like a craw. But they work!

I will be watching this thread. I am terrible with lipless and only throw them as an after thought.

great info!

Thanks I don't know how to move so I re-posted as suggested.

If there is anyone who doesn't use their Johnny morris reel covers I can sure put them to use. I like those little suckers. I would be happy to return the postage, or whatever you think is fair. Thanks

Right now I have a 10year old 17' tracker w/ a 50hp. With the thought of upgrading electronics, carpet, TM, reomving 50 for a 10hp I was going to try and get it all; a new boat with new stuff that could have either 10hp or 150hp. I guess that is in dream land. I can keep tracker and upgrade, save for second boat and just swap electronics (TM for that matter) and other crap to suit where I am going fishing that day. Does anyone else have more info, is there any hope for the perfect fit.

I am beginning to pondering purchasing a new boat, and this info will go a long way in helping my desicion. I would like to buy a glass boat and have my eye on a Ntiro X5, but the brand is unimportant. One local lake I frequent (and prefer) has a 9.9hp restriction, but I also go to several lakes way the normal high horsepower engine is wanted. Is there an easy way to switch out between two engines depending on which lake I would be going to? Are there "quick disconnects" for steering, fuel, electrical? Would a jack plate help the process? I only want one boat due to the added cost not wanting to buy two sets of high end electronics, hassles with tackle storage, rods, life jackets, everything else moving between boats, insurance costs. Do people mount a kicker on a bass boat? I thought it would be a good idea to shed the weight of the large motor when you don't need it. Anyone done this? Any info would be greatly apprecated.

A couple years back I bought a buzzbait which just got hammerd'em everytime I went out. Well, I have been out of the country for the past couple of summer's with the Navy and I am getting ready for my big year this year. The buzzbait I can't remember the name of was normal enough except for the hook was held on with braided metal or wire rope (or whatever you want to call it). It made it real easy to get out because unlike solid bodied buzzbaits you could "bend" the hook to whatever angle you needed with your pliers to help remove it with less harm to the fish. I was at BPS last week with hopes of finding more to replace my one, but no luck. Color is not important (although it was brown and black with gold blade). Anyone have any idea who makes this buzzbait?