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Copied from http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/107 Ways to Lower Your pH Lowering the pH is often more difficult than raising it. There are some methods you can try though. [ch9679] Filter Through Peat Moss Filtering through peat moss is the most effective way to lower your pH. Some people also use peat moss in their substrate for the same effect. [ch9679] Add Carbon Dioxide As we have talked about multiple times, increasing the carbon dioxide in your tank lowers the pH. Therefore, pumping in more carbon dioxide would result in a lower pH. [ch9679] Add Wood Many types of driftwoods will lower the pH. To read more about using wood in your aquarium read the article on this site entitled Adding Rocks and Wood to Your Freshwater Aquarium. [ch9679] Chemicals There are many products on the market today that will lower your pH. However, just like the chemicals that raise the pH, these pH lowering compounds do not maintain a stable pH. Also look at http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/ph.htm Seems like adding some type of wood to the tank sounds the easiert Russ. Not too sure though.

Are there any places nearby with access to a clothes dryer?

Plenty of 'possum to go around.... I saved the insides juuuuuust in case you want to make "natural" hotdogs.

Wayne, you want I stop and pick up all the dead possums along I-81 and 40? I can get you at least 30 rabbits between now and Friday. The more the merrier. I gotta tell you that I have been carrying a shovel and garbage bags around for the last three months collecting "dinner"; business has been good.

I will have one of the big sticks with me and I will be more than happy to see which one of the "advanced age" fellows I can hit with an assortment of hard and soft swimbaits.... Or we could just tell them that they are running a Matlock / Murder She Wrote marathon in the lodge. They will forget why they even came to the lake in the first place. ;D

As a progression to your fishing approach, if you sit near the bank and thoroughly cover the point (out to your maximum casting distance)with no takers, do you then move directly down the "spine" of the point to throw to deeper water or do you go to one of the sides and throw parallel to the bank? Do you just chalk it up to no active fish being on the point at that particular time? What is the next move you would make?

I like the looks of the changes, but still would word the "major deficiency" differently. Look at it this way: I, as the consumer, am coming to you for help with a specific subject. I already know that I am lacking in the particular area that you are proficient. Personally, I dont want my day starting off thinking that the teacher assumes I have a "major deficiency." Everyone you may come in contact with will have varying levels of expertise in your structure school. You, as the teacher, should evaluate that person's individual level and proceed as such. Again, some students will not be majorly deficient and will have a decent grasp of the subject matter, only requiring a polishing from you. Others, well let's just say you might have your hands full with a majorly deficient person. It's like graduating high school and enrolling in college classes such as "I can't believe you don't fluently speak Spanish 101" and "All Freshman are dumb arses" It just feels negative to me, like I'm being looked down on from the get-go.

LOL, I just sent him a PM a little earlier asking the exact same thing. The small lakes around me dont have the typical points like larger impoundments.

$250 a day sounds like a great price for what you are giving to the student, but I dont know if there should be a "minimum" of two days. -Maybe stating that a "minimum" of two days is recommended as opposed to mandatory? Some people will have the time and money for two days, others may not and might shy away from your service. -From a customer standpoint, you are effectively advertising a $250 price tag that is in reality a $500 final price. Two days for $500 is a great price, but as a consumer I dont know that I would like a minimum time frame dictated to me. -Is the midday break/lunch provided for the client? Are you going with the client to lunch? -Make "Teachers" singular, as you are the sole teacher in this school currently. -Something about the title saying "a major deficiency in their bass fishing knowledge" just doesnt sound right to me. Perhaps "The Structure Fishing School: Helping anglers become confident with the art of fishing structure." Keep it positive. Obviously, I am not a professional. I looked at it as a consumer would. Wayne

What is the closest airport to where you guys are? I was talking to one of my buddies the other day and we discussed a trip to Florida. I told him I only wanted to go to Florida if we could go with George....

I believe the water at the southern end of Kentucky would actually be warmer due to the river flowing north. Not sure, but I believe that is how it works.

Gonna tear those blanks "smooth up"? ;D Just messing with ya, these guys will point you in the right direction.

LOL, could it happen again? Monday's forecast for Hardin, KY looks familiar. High temp of 47 and raining.

Update? Anyone have an update?

As soon as I saw the Chuck Norris reference, I knew it had to be AJ. Dude has a serious man crush on Chuck ;D

Treating your braided lines with KVD Line and Lure will help it retain its natural color. Since I started using it, I havent noticed my lines fading at all. The product also seems to keep the braid from getting those little frayed strands.

So Chris, essentially you use your boat merely as transportation to spots where you fish from the bank? How often do you do this? I have read posts before where you said this and the bass chasing prey from deep to shallow makes sense, it just seems funny to have that nice boat of yours and not fish from it. (obviously not questioning your results, just trying to find the method behind the madness ;D)

Mike, I am building a makeshift chicken pit with cinder blocks. I have two cooking grates for the top of the pit. If CJ has the blocks for me before Monday night and Kent doesnt mind cooking over a wood fire, he can use that to cook his food. Just let me know.

I want one... ;D

I blanked in a tournament today fishing in 42.5 degree water. I am ready for something a bit closer to 60+. Come on Kentucky lake...

That's what I'm talking 'bout!!!! Bring on the sunshine

How does 7 days until Kentucky lake sound to you?

Looks like the 10 day forecast for Hardin, KY shows temps around 60 and sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday next weekend. Sure beats the 40 degree weather here right now

Why dont you guys send it to someone going on the Bass Resource Road trip? There are a lot of guys to choose from, maybe get a pic of the lure with a bunch of members.

Mike, are you filling in for the Monday dinner or will it be a "on your own" night? I am sure I could come up with something if need be. Let me know. Jimzee and AJ, I will be bringing some more cooking stuff now if that is ok with you. If you dont mind, may I hook up to one of the propane bottles for cooking some of my stuff. If anyone is still interested in helping out for the Tuesday dinner, please let me know. I would like to compile a list of food contributions so that I know what I still need to get. Mike, get in touch if you need anything from me.