12poundbass

It's a Michigan thing. I honestly didn't know they were commonly called Crappie until I was in High School. A guy down the road from me was born and raised here in Michigan but lived in Oklahoma after he got out of the Marines and he said he used to catch a lot of flak from Oklahoma people when he said he caught specks.

That is a Speck. ?

Lol there's no argument, just a friendly debate/difference of opinions which both are good things from time to time. ?

My point exactly. That's the only thing I can come up with for why it might be that much is because he's trying to get full retail back on old electronics. I have a small dealer by me who was trying to sell a '13 175TXW with a 24v on it only had a 50 on the back and he wanted $19k for it! You can buy a brand new one with a 60 and a 12v for just over $19k out the door. Needless to say it sat forever out at the road uncovered for almost a year.

I think the seller of the Tracker is trying to get his money back on what he paid for the TM and electronics several years ago. I don't know if boat add ons are like vehicle add ons but you don't get nearly as much back as you have invested into the extras. I do agree that the 75hp is a big plus and does add a little value since most are 50 or 60 but I'd say $6k maybe $6500 if fair. I wouldn't hesitate paying $6500 for it.

1/2" of rain tomorrow for us and by Wednesday afternoon up to 2" of snow. Doesn't compare to you but still bad enough.

I knew we could count on you to come flying in with a bucket of salt to pour in our wounds. ?

Yikes buddy! This week is going to be total garbage weather wise. I haven't watched the weather guess since Friday because I didn't like what I saw. On my way into work this morning the road commission was spraying the main roads so that's not a good sign at all. I know it's not as bad as you though. I also know a lot can change in a week but the high next Monday for us is 19. ?

LMB with cool markings Angler looks like Skeet Reese ?

It's hitting land right now so I've got about 45 minutes to finish up. No wind yet.

I woke up this morning to a red sky to the east, as fisherman we know what that means. I looked at the radar and realized I need to find another gear to get my work done before it turns nasty. She's turning pretty dark off to the west and I still have to work for a few more hours. I think I'm going to get wet. ?

They'll swim in circles until they get their bearings then take off.

I'm not a big fish eater, occasionally walleye and bluegill I'll consume, but I have no problem with people keeping legal fish of any species. I'm not sure where you saw the bass population drop but I'd assume you might be mistaken or there was something else that played the major role in the declining population you experienced. Like others have said keeping fish is needed in most cases in order to have a healthy population.

5" senko 2/0 hook TR

I was just at Lime yesterday....wide open. Actually I can't tell you the last time I've seen ice on a lake.

I'm seeing a lot of one particular lure and it's one I rarely use but I'm making myself use it this year.

After listening to Dustin Hoffman's character I wondered, but after listening to the real thing it does make perfect sense.

I must admit that I've never seen that before. I saw it referenced on Rainman but that's it. It was pretty funny. Thanks for sharing. Rebuilding season (or 5) for the Tigers so we'll see what happens.

I don't follow FLW at all so when he won Bassfest I was left scratching my head wondering "who in the heck is this guy who just stole the show?" Then he wins his second Elite tournament he ever fish. There's no more head scratching from me, he's done a great job making you remember Jacob Wheeler!

Don't forget Michigan ?

Another Wheeler fan. Sounds like a good video do you happen to have a link for it? I'm assuming you're referring to @Team9nine he helped create the fishing machine that is Jacob Wheeler. I hear Brian still whoops him from time to time. ?

You'll have to wait another 80 years to find out. Oh wait in 80 years I'll be on the wrong side of the grass. ?

Maybe it wasn't the price and the fact you called her your "old lady". I'd wake up a week later if I did that. ?

You're good! If you haven't opened the transducer yet don't. Just exchange it for around $85. If you've already opened the stock transducer I have no clue how much the upgrade is.

Ok I'll bite on this topic again.... I live in Michigan and our state record LMB is 11 lbs 15oz so in order to break the 80 year old record I'd need a.......