Glenn

Sounds like you're talking about the Kentucky Spotted Bass - essentially a hybrid between largemouth and smallmouth bass.

Try using zip ties on the shaft to hold the cable in place.

"Bronzeback" is slang for "Smallmouth" - not a breed or strain of fish.

LOL! Great post. Thanks guys. I'm still amazed at the sheer number of visitors to this site. Much more than I ever thought possible back when I launched the site back in '97. Glad everyone enjoys it, and gets as much out of it as I do.

We did it! Over 1,000 members are using the message boards now!! Outstanding!

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I have XM radio, 6-CD changer stereo installed on the Ranger. I got the XM so we can listen to NASCAR while on the water! That's the wife's rules... oh darn.

According to the WA Dept. of Wildlife website, it's open from the last Saturday in April to October 31. Since you're in the area, you might want to try Long Lake in Port Orchard. It's open year 'round.

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What corner of Washington do you live in? ??? FYI - bass fishing is open year 'round in Washington state. There is not bass fishing "season". Some of the smaller lakes are closed during the winter, but that's the only restriction. All the bigger lakes are open for bass fishing.

I manually adjust mine as the day progresses. Here's a good starting point: Disable "Auto depth range" Disable "Auto Sensitivity" Set the ASP to "Low" Set the "Surface Clarity" to "low" Select the sensitivity option and adjust this down to between 50 and 80 (may need to adjust throughout the day) Select the "Depth Range" option, and choose a depth slightly lower than your current depth. You'll probably need to adjust as the day goes on. Finally, exit out of the menus and choose "Pages" and set it to the split screen mode. That's it!!

Actually, before you start bending the eye, check to see that the hook hangers line up straight. Often times that's the culprit, and bending the eye merely compensates for it (while weakening the eye!).

Boy oh boy, we've been preaching this one for years. There's a ton of misconceptions and misinformation out there on the Web. Plus, there's a lot of misunderstandings and confusion on how selective harvest works. We've partnered up with the best in the industry on lake and pond management - Pond Boss. The largest issue for fishermen by far is the proper use of selective harvest. Consequently, we have a ton of articles on the subject. Start here: http://bassresource.com/fish_biology/about.html#fish and take in the information. It's really opened my eyes through the years, and given me a new respect for fishery biologists. Enjoy! Glenn

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Ranger. The new hull designs are light years ahead of your model. Go for a test drive and see for yourself. I think you'll be impressed. ;D

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Well guys, this is turning into a "who's right" / "who's wrong" debate. As we can see, everyone here has an opinion on this topic. And that's just what it is, opinions. Whether 1 person or a 1,000 people agree with you is besides the point. It's you're opinion. Let's not try to prove who's "right" or who's "wrong". Let's listen to, and respect, everyone's opinions here, because that's just what they are - opinions. Thanks!

Music to my ears, guys. ;D As usual, if there's a topic about bass fishing, we have it well covered.... here ya go! http://bassresource.com/fishing/winter_project.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/winter_bass_fishing_technique.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/winter_bass_fishing_projects.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/are_you_ready.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/tackle_storage.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/spring_preparation.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/Bagwell/bagwells_bass_tactics_4.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/winter_blues.html Enjoy! Glenn

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It's great that you're looking at the livewells. My old aluminum had a small livewell, and I had problems keeping fish alive. But I believe that was also due in part to the aeration system (it just sprayed water from a nozzle located at the top. I think a 20+ gallon livewell should be ok, provided the aeration system actually mixes the water around, instead of just spaying water on top. In addition, there are other things you should consider when purchasing a boat. Here's some articles to help you out: https://bassresource.com/fishing/a_new_boat.html https://bassresource.com/fishing/buying_first_boat.html https://bassresource.com/fishing/boat_buying_license.html https://bassresource.com/fishing/buying_a_boat.html Hope that helps!