towmotor

My son is very excited to get started on his third year of fishing, and he just turned 7. His sister (at 3) is already planning on starting next year. Locally, at the rezzy, I do see alot of younger kids, but it's more of a "casual interest". Really is sad.

Now that is a downright awesome post, and one that I think explains plenty about the bias toward fishing and many outdoor/nature activities. I used to get confused looks about mountain biking after I explained that I was riding some of the more technical trails in the NorthEast Corridor. They always assumed mtb'ing was rolling, smooth paths or rails-to-trails systems. Nope, I'd be out in the "woods", maybe see a half-dozen others in a four hour day. Beautiful. But if they have no interest "it's stupid", to paraphrase. Regarding fishing, it was actually some of my co-workers who got me back into it after a long hiatus. Now I've continued the cycle by getting my son and nephew (and some of his friends) fishing.

Hmmm, good question. I have heard rumors of a night fishing GTG at Nockamixon, though I'm not positive. I'll ask around at work.

Well, I didn't get out but once, and didn't get to hit any of the spots named. But I did get to take my five year old to that Big Brown fish-and-pay place on 115. While I won't even mention how I did (because it just was not fair lol) I loved seeing Bubba land his first EIGHT bass, all 10-14", and doing so like he's been doing it for years. I just hope he doesn't expect that every time out. Towmotor.

Haven't been to GL in about 22 years, but I've been looking to give it another go. Haven't heard anything about it one way or the other, though. Towmotor.

Yeah, but you're in Canada. Aren't things metric or something? Just playin'

Decks would NOT be used for casting-just for storage and to have a place to lay out my gear. Width of boat is 32" on the floor, 42" at the top. There is 6" between the top of the benches on the top of the sides. Sides are 15".

Not a problem, Zel. You're sharing some good info that is helping others. No need to apologize for that.

Thanks, Zel. Greatly appreciated. Towmotor

Allow me to clarify..........With the amount of time I spend fishing (with having two jobs and two young kids) I WILL not justify spending more than needed on a boat. I don't need to buy a "nicer" boat just to say I have one. Especially since I'll be going solo most of the time. That being said, I'll be putting a bare minimum into the boat as supplies (ie. plywood) are quite abundant 'round here (wife's brother is a contractor) and I got the boat with TM for $50 off of a co-worker. The "upgrades" are just my way of personalizing the Jon. Just like I did with my truck, my basses (guitars, not fish), my mountain bikes........... So, I will ask again...............Can it be done? Or should I just leave it as it is? Here's your two cents back. Thanks.

Heading up to Blakeslee tomorrow night for the Memorial Day weekend. You know if the Tobyhanna Creek near 115 is worth hitting? Or anywhere else local to 940 and 115? Would love to do a day trip, but I'll be rollin' with the wife and kids. Thanks. Towmotor

I know what you're thinking......"DON'T do it! Will not be anywhere near stable". But I'm not looking to add casting decks. More or less for storage/gear placement. Since the wife's nephew is "Scared of that thing", I'll be using it solo. My thought is to add a hatch over the rear cavity where the battery for the TM will be, a deck on the front with either a storage hatch or an opening for a flip-top cooler and a floor between the two benches. I'll also be adding a folding seat and swivel mount to the rear bench. So, can it (or SHOULD it) be done? Or will the added weight in a smaller boat be a problem? Towmotor.

Welcome to Montco. Where about will you be moving to?

Just picked up a 10' Jonboat today from a co-worker. Seems to be fairly old but in decent shape. Spent a little time pressure washing it and just cleaning it up in general. I plan on painting this boat.............I know about the metal-etching primer, but is there a particular brand of paint I should look for? Also, with something this small is it wise to use brackets/seats? I realize decking it is out of the question, but would like something other than the benches to sit on. Lastly, is it a good idea to mount a smaller (ie 5 hp) motor? I'll mainly be using it on a 9 or less Lake, and the trolling motor may not be enough. I think. Thanks. Towmotor

[quote author=6C535A360 link=1115265012/40#44 date=1206624981 Spring: Original Floating Rapala Silver 5 Senko type bait (weightless) Black, Watermelon, Pumpkinseed, Smoke 4 Hand poured worm on a Slider Head jig Dark Purple, Black, Camo Tube Bait Pumpkinseed Soft Plastic Jerkbait (Fluke) White w/black back Summer: Original Floating Rapala Silver 5 Senko type bait (weightless) Black, Watermelon, Green Pumpkin, Purple 7 Senko type bait (weightless) Black, Watermelon, Green Pumpkin, Purple [if there is a cold front, then I go with a 4" wacky rigged instead of the 7"] Rat'L'Trap type bait Silver w/black back (Sunny), Gold w/black back (cloudy) Fat Ika - Green Pumpkin, Black, Watermelon w/red flake Good luck.