Jig Man

Ian has worked on some of mine and put Boca bearings in them. Big difference.

I only fish for them in the winter. I catch them to eat. Vertical fishing is the way I do it. They usually are some where between 25-35 feet deep very close to the bottom. Generally I use a 1/4 oz head on a bait that I make but sometimes I have to go to 3/8 oz as I have caught them as deep as 70'. I have no idea where you live or how deep they go in your area. I am in Southwest Missouri.

I use the Pitzen (16/20) for every type of line. It is quick and I can tie it in the winter with my gloves on in just a few seconds.

I'm one of those guys who mark every brush pile that I pass over. I use a variety of baits in the piles; mostly Trigged plastics or weed less screw lock jigs with worms. I make my own jigs and my brush jigs are made with smaller hooks so they hang up less frequently. I like to use braided line with a 3' leader so that as I pull the bait up I can feel the braided line coming over the limbs. When it gets (smooth) I know the leader is on the limb and I will feel the jig touch the limb in 3 feet. I can then gently twitch it over the limb and let it fall (repeat). Most strikes come just after going over the limb so close attention and line watching are a must.

I have one old Curado left and it only has one job--A rigs. It has been going strong for 20 years.

I don't own a tin boat right now but I have owned them and have several friends who own them. Out of all that I have owned and or ridden in there is only one that I would ever consider owning if I were to switch back to a metal boat and that is an Xpress. They handle lift and ride more like a glass boat than anything else out there. Find someone who owns one and get a ride. One of my fishing buds has an 18' with a 4 stroke Yammy. It runs in the low 50s.

I just went through the boat thing. I looked at several including the new Charger Elite which is a remake of a Champion 210. I wanted a bunch of add ons and was in the mid 70s for most of the boats. I took a look at the Nitro Z20 which has a different hull than earlier Nitros. I wound up buying one with a Verado on it. It rides about as good as my Champion 206 did. It has a good layout and holds a bunch of stuff. I've put over 400 miles on it since the middle of July. If I had to do it over again I'd buy it again.

He was using his cell in a hotel room and didn't see the mistake on that itty bitty screen. Sorry AGM is what I meant. I have been using them for years and don't ever plan to go back to flooded cells.

You have been given good advice on the charger. If you can swing it ATM batteries are the way to go. If not then look for high reserve amp flooded cell batteries.

I have a 20.5' Champion 206Elite with a 225 Optimal on it. You can find it on page 3 in the Fishing Flea Market.

I have a rod that would be better if the handle were longer. Can they be lengthened?

That says it all.

Measure your area and get the biggest series group that will fit in the hole and like said high RC 200+.

Lure Parts on Line

l believe Barlows has some wire harnesses that fit in their mold.

You can always use a short leader.

Throw them and see how your rod responds.

With my $2 garage sale toaster oven, I have found that 15-20 minutes set on 350° is good. White and chartreuse no more than 15.

You are correct. Select a price for each and have it written on the title for that item.

I use the down scan to look in deep submerged trees for schooling crappie in the fall and winter. I also record banks as I drive past them then pull of and look at the recording vis the simulator. That way I can have 2d, down, side and the chart all visible while I am sitting still. I look at stuff and determine if or not I want to mark a wpt.

I use the cordless Rapala with the lithium battery. It is the best one I have ever had. It has never run down when cleaning a double limit of white bass or crappie. Pricey but good.

1. (in no particular order) good clear 2d sonar, gps, down scan, side scan, 2 card slots 3. 3D

That depends on the boat. Some of them are just screwed on.

I used to sell extended warranties and I loved guys who bought them. If It were me and I'd had problems with the motor, I'd jump all over an extended warranty. On the flip side, if I had a motor that had been trouble free I'd keep on keepin' on and put the money back to cover other expenses.

Check the BPS web site. They probably carry them or something close to them.