Low_Budget_Hooker

Thanks guys but if lightning, alligators, and 40mph winds don't keep us off the lake, helping Glenn out a bit certainly won't!

Do the baitfish become not so concentrated? I noticed about a month ago when the water was starting to change that the bait schooled up very tight but they are M.I.A. now. Don't see schools on the graph any more either, no bait balls.

That's nice of you Fluke, charity from a republican, who would have figured? Unfortunately, I used up all 5 weeks of vacation during the season! I'm a working man till the spring when we pick our next vacations but when that time comes, I will definately be making a road trip to take advantage of some of these great offers that have been extended to me via this forum. Fluke, get the camper ready.

seems that they would be mostly relating to the topography of the lake first and the structure second so would brush piles mostly be a waste of time if they aren't near any deeper water? I only ask because I've noticed that the fish are definately on the piles that sit on one of our drop-offs at about 13 ft (on a 26 ft deep bank) but they aren't on any of the other ones that are up on the flats or in the coves(shallower)

nice, that would definately help me get through thewinter. I plan on trying to do as much bookwork as possible. These days and times, that means videos,lol.

Amen!

;D Rebasser-I must apologize and please let me explain. I had 2 projects going for Glenn. 1 folder was named Glenn and it was in "my documents" which was the collage. The other project was named "BRproject" which was a rigging pictorial I was doing for the site. I stupidly stored your pic in the wrong folder. One was backed up because it was under "my pictures" but the rigging one wasn't. So...when computer was stolen, I also lost your pic along with it. So sorry man, definately didn't mean to exclude you or anyone else that's not there. newbassman- I have no idea how I could have forgotten the chimp!! Good eye, oops. Glenn-enjoy and thanks again.

My name is Russ, when people refer to me as such on here, it just means we've talked either through pm's, email, or phone. After talking 1 on 1 with someone, you feel kinda dumb calling them "senko77" or such so you ask their name and next thing you know, it gets used in a post and others learn it etc. As for tourny fishing, I'm no pro. I belong to a group that does a very original type of competition. I fish in a "league" that we call "the clearwater challenge". We are primarily made up of people who became uninterested in the politics associated with club fishing. Some guys are retired club fisherman who may not want to fish a whole scheduled season,etc but anyway, this is how it works. The organizer (Bill) has a list of 17 , 2man teams. He makes the call on wed night to each team captain and announces the time , price and place for saturday morning. Entry is never less than $100/person and never more than $250. $200 is taken off the top of the pot for the bbq or breakfast after weigh in. The rest is divided for $200 big bass, and 1-4 place payouts. Now 34 guys x 250 minus bbq and big bass, leaves one heck of a payout. Here's the catch. It's alot like this forum and it's creator. This is Bills game, and Bill makes the rules. These guys, regardless of the money, are here for the comeraderie, the great fishing, and for recreation. Many guys are retired and they see it as a day on the golf course or a friendly fishing tournament, either way, they are going to spend the $150 for the day and don't care if it's here or at the casino as long as they have a good time. There are no fights, quarrels etc. What Bill says goes and if that's a problem, you're not invited back. Real simple. This was our 2nd year and not one incident in both seasons. Great guys, great times, and opportunities to fish other new england lakes and even make some money. The clearwater part is because Bill only pics high quality, clear water impoundments. However, to my partner and I, this is more of a huge fishing expedition than a tournament. I don't see myself as a tournament angler for there is no ranking, points sytem, etc. I see it more like fish-gambling. Either way, it keeps the fun in it. I do, however, belong on a team that competes regularly in many inshore and offshore saltwater tournaments. Usually, tuna,shark, or striper tournys. In this right, I would consider myself a tournament angler, but not freshwater. I don't take the time/research and cash investment for fresh that I do for salt although the passion burns just as brightly. Yea, so,...that's me. Russ

This is like the old tv show "to tell the truth",...I'm waiting for Nipsey Russell to stand up and say "I am the real Fish Fishburne" lol

you got me matt! I'm really Roland Martin! Matter of fact, I just got me me another 16 inch , 9lb bass! Really tho, I'm just me but that's been more than enough for those who know me! ;D

sounds like another alternative. Is is lighter, heavier, about the same? The only thing is I like the way the cxarpet also dulls alot of the noise in the old tin can.

already being done in Texas. ;D

My old neighbor moved to Pa and has begged me to come fish the susquehana with him. I constantly recieve pics from him and there are certainly some quality smallies to be had.

State of RI fish & wildlife made a book of 60 lakes with topo,lake description, species, maintenance,access,etc. Awesome resource, they are hard to find now. My topo is a little outdated but we redid it on photoshop to show exactly what's where and then some.

Check it out, I posted this at 9:30 this morning and ended up getting out there by 2:00. Straight to the cove and 4 of these. Pouring rain,55 degrees, 15 mph NE wind, go figure. Thanks Chris.

well, water temps on main lake are about 62 deg. Pads are long since dead,..been raining for 4 days with 3 more coming so there just might be a small trickle again, should I get in there? I just ask because it's a time consuming venture and w/temps dropping,time is limited.

Yamaha and triton also make some combo boats.

I'm confused about the talk of fish moving to the backs of coves in the fall. I know most of the comments state that it's the coves with water entering in the rear that are best but I see a conflict with the dying lily pads. I know the lily pads dying give off co2 which is a big fish turn-off. How can these coves also be the ones everyone is talking about? Is there a point where they are done dying and the 02 levels rise again? And what about if the cove doesn't have water entering. The main cove we fish during ice out is the cove I would assume would be great for fall. 4 ft deep with just a trickle of water entering way in the back where a boat can't even get (1.2 ft deep) . THis trickle doesn't even exist most of the season once things dry up and water levels drop. This cove gets choked in the summer but again, deadly in early spring. Is this where I should be? Do I need to wait till pads are done dying?

Welcome! ROADWARRIOR will soon have your ear, and you'll be asking him what he drinks shortly thereafter. He will set you straight and get you on the road to smallie river success. You got lucky on this one, he's our resident expert and a great explainer. Glad to have you here and good luck. Catch 'em up.

I own a Boston Whaler powered by a yamaha jet.

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sure would. We fished fri night and sat night, just got in actually and the reeds are starting to show some smaller feeding fish as the water level rises. Flukes were the easy choice here. The better fish were still taken deeper on jigs and dingers. Temps were: 71 fri (7pm) 67 sat (3 am) 64 last night. curious what tonights will be. Love the rain, fish on!

I never blew anything like fuses or armiture or anything but my batts wont last as long fighting a heavy wind.

A jacket (sorry fluke, I beat ya ) Slowin it down to a "jig only" situation for the next 4 weeks or so.

not really chevy, Bassresource is you and me and everyone who shares. Glenn is the daddy.