BaitMonkey1984

Not too long ago I saw something about this, someone crying that it was unfair that Ike was fishing these tournaments because he is a pro. The guy loves to fish. Th Elite Series is over, and I don't believe he hunts, so I see no issue with hit. From the headlines that I see on the results, he does have a history of pretty good finishes even if he doesn't always come in first. Anything is possible, but not probable.

Jigs. Storming hornet slow rolled. Or try that senile lipless that came in the MTB a few weeks ago. The name escapes me but I finally tied that thing on last month and it helped me whoop my buddy. Loud rattles that you can hear even on the beginning of a bomb cast. Great lure from Sebile, thanks for MTB to introducing me to it.

I don't fish a lot of t-rigged worms. They don't produce that great in my waters. I fish a 5" GYCB senko wacky style of a t rigged craw which kill. A t-rig does work well here for one month in the late summer when the grass matts up nicely. For that month, it is impossible for me to beat a zoom magnum trick worm in black. Flat out catches fish better than anything else I throw that time of year. Durable worm and even being a decent die worm has no problem getting through thick grass without getting snagged.

Thanks for sharing, love looking at old tackle. My grandpa gave me some his lures a long time ago and most have been kept out of use because they are cool/odd lies like these. I have caught some fish on these strange/old looking lures. Tie one on and see if you can get bit!

Cabbalas has em too. You can find used ones online at sites like craigslist for dirt cheap. I have a 16ft aluminum which trailer needed some TLC after 30 years of use. I replaced the bunks. bunk carpet, jack, tires/rims/winch and think it cost me less than $400/500 bucks. So if you have a bit of time and are somewhat handy, you can find a good deal and make it your own.

It will work. It will just not work good. In addition to the interference mentioned above, by running all of your electronics on one of the batteries, you will be wearing that battery down more than the other. Anyone with a 24v system knows that if you replace one battery, you might as well replace the other. Because if the batteries are not similar, and not in similar condition, the weaker battery is going to die. Simple as that. With batteries not being a cheap investment- get one for your electronics and keep the other two strictly for the trolling motor.

In the market for a bay boat and I am a Ranger guy but had no idea these boats existed. Thanks for the post, I will definitely keep my eye out for a used one. My only concern would be how to keep those boats clean- the white makes me a beat nervous.

I go short as well. My yak rods are 6ft, even take a 5ft 6 out on occasion.

Ran into the same dilemma as you when I was heading down to Naples, Fl for a vacation. Knew I wanted to fish the pier and the inter-coastal for a few days. After the extra baggage fee, purchasing a rod/building one, and then worrying about my precious gear getting mishandled at the airport I made a no brainer decision. I bought a cheap rod at Walmart for $50.00 used it all week, and as I was leaving the beach the last day I gave it to a kid. Problem solved.

I have used the Pitboss T-rigged for years. Always productive, especially in that bleu sapphire color. I have tried the D bombs this year and haven't caught as many fish as with the Pitboss. It's funny because I bought a ton of the D bombs and they are much softer so I thought they would give better hook sets and I think they look better than the pitboss. But apparently the fish don't care about aesthetics.

That is a great way to end the season. Last year I caught a PB 6.00 lb even the last day out. It was the only bite. This year, I didn't catch any hogs but i caught a lot more than my fishing buddy, so I have all winter until the ice freezes to remind him about how I spanked him last time out. Almost as good as catching a hog. Congrats on that fish,

I don't use a net. I use a smaller rod that allows me to bring the big girls right up to the side of the kayak.

Rockingham Fishing and Hunting Expo. It is held adjacent to the Rockingham Mall in Salem, NH. It is always a good time. Their website is:http://www.rockinghamexpo.com

None of those around here. I spend the winter buying things online and then usually drop a few hundred at the sportsman expo where you can get some really cool custom home made deals at good prices. everything from hand poured plastics to jigs. It is a good way for me to stock up for the upcoming season.

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Wow, she seems like a keeper. No pun intended. I have never fished the Nashua river but have kayaked it several times. The stretches that I have been on are very shallow, so be careful with not dragging your skeg. My home lake is like 15 minutes away from the Nashua river, and the fishing has absolutely shut down the past three weeks. So much so that the boat is put away and I spend my days in the woods hunting deer now. However, I would attack this situation like I do after ice-out. Finesse. Bottom Baits. And slow presentations. Also, I would try to fish later in the day around Noon onwards, giving the river a chance to warm up from the sun. A jig is always a good tool. If I recall the water is clear so all of the baits I would use would be natural colors like said imitations or green pumpkins. A Ned rig would likely be your best bet for numbers, and a drop shot would probably be pretty effective too. I would also keep a light weight ( less than 1/2 oz) silver rattle trap tied on. It will give you something you can chuck and wind if you are so inclined. I usually have one moving bait tied on when doing these slower presentation. Because as a power fisherman I tend to over fish. If I have a bait I can chuck and wind for 30 minutes, I am more apt to fish those slower presentations( (jig,ned rig, drop shot) at the correct slow pace. Good luck, post some pics of the trip!

Absolutely not. That man is dangerous. He is where he is because of his skill set and years of experience on the water,the two of which makes him a force to be reckoned with. Any advantage relative to the equipment would be far overshadowed by his skill, and he would kick my butt all day long. Change the game to a spinster with 2lb test line and now you got yourself a fairer competition in my mind. You know he's gonna catch him, but can he now play those fish correctly and land them.

Boat anyway. Less effort and I can bring all the equipment I need and most of what I think I need. Kayak fishing puts such a premium of the amount of rods/gear and I cannot fish comfortably sitting down.

If you are looking to save money I get that. However, in the long run those motors are going to fail more often in may opinion than name brand motors, and cost more to repair because parts are scarce. If you are looking to save money, my advise check craigslist religiously this winter- some good deals can be had there. You look like you are mechanically inclined so if you aren't against putting some sort of handmade jack plate (5 inches) on the rear of that canoe, you could potentially get away with a long shaft motor which are much cheaper. You would have to make sure that the higher center of gravity wouldn't render the canoe top heavy, but that is certainly on potential option.

God bless you man. I once took my 16 foot aluminum out on a big Maine lake and I thought I was crazy. That looks like quite a hairy ride in that canoe.

Dead right comment here. I was lucky enough to get my grandfather's 16 foot aluminum and 7.5hp game fisher when he was no longer able to use it due to shoulder issues. It was free and the engine only needed a tune up. However, it seemed to have issues with the new gas and despite using ethanol treatment the engine began to have major issues each year, lots of times the carb needed to be rebuilt ($300+ for 7.5hp). Out of sentimental value I kept repairing it each year. I have a small engine repair guy nearby that has a backyard full of older model engines, and he was always able to find something that will work. However, at some point your gonna have an issue finding parts. I knew that. Also, I realized it was dumb for me to continue to pour that type of money into a small engine. I got a lightly used, new mercury and haven't had any issues with it yet. Now, I know the motor is going to work and down have the repair headaches. Kept the old motor in the garage.

Can t help you out on a review o that brand but a 3hp should definitely expand your fishable water, and be sufficient for your needs, Curious to see your rigged canoe- post some pictures for us to check out.

Looks like an awesome day. They opened up a BPS in Hooksett,NH which is 30 minutes away. I was up there for their grand opening. They had Timmy Horton and a few local sports heroes including Trot Nixon. They didn't have the lineup that you got to see, but it always seems like they have decent guests for the grand opening. Pretty Cool to have your head down washing your hands in the bathroom sink and look up and see Tim Horton at the sink next to you. Cool experience.

Someone told me this years ago. About the same time I got into PP. Used it the first year without backing and had no slipping issues. The Second year, without fail all my rods slipped. I had 2500 size spinning reels and simply cut off the 30-50 yards of frayed line and my line was still in great condition due to using that KVD line religiously. Pained me and my wallet to have to take off all that braid and put backing on. Lessons learned, put backing on. Interested in learning more about how to use braid for backing/ and in what applications?

Looks like a fun project and that boat had some nice character. I would follow the advice above regarding the transom. I just recently replaced the transom on my aluminum even though it looked pretty good. The boat is 30+ years old but the season is short here, and my grandpa and then I kept the boat in good condition, i.e. a fresh coat of paint, putting down transom savers for trips, transom rubber pads for the engine. I thought it was probably just a good idea to put in a new transom, to give me piece of mind more than anything. When I had everything removed, the 2 pieces of plywood were in rough shape. Also, despite the boat being out of the water for a week and no rain in recent history, the wood was most certainly retaining lots of water. So even if it looks good, go and change it. It is going to run you cheap money for the wood (don't use Pressure treated). You will spend more money on the new stainless steel hardware. Didn't see a trolling motor but if there is one, make sure that the trolling motor batteries are the same size/same year. If you replace one and not the other in a 24volt setup the new battery will die quickly. Also, after almost losing my Ranger yesterday. Check the trailer out. Check out the tires, have the bearings greased, and check the hitch and safety chains. Glenn has posted a very good, quick video on this topic. Trust me, your heart will sink watching your boat go rogue. Lastly, do what I did when I bought my boat. Keep a notebook with all your maintenance/upgrade records. Also, if the old boat owner/marina did not provide you with the service records assume the worst, despite how good the boat looks. Therefore, start attacking everything. Water pump, fuel filters, bilge pump, batteries. Pretty soon you will have the piece of mind as to knowing your boat/trailer is in good working order and when it was last serviced.