Super User scaleface Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Unhook the transom straps from the trailer before launching. This will save you some embarrassment . 1 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 A leader is necessary with braided line...If you believe it is  (The Odd Couple: Alabama rig+fluorocarbon leader) I like the leader as I always have a full spool of line...unless of coarse I cast out a loop of braid and it forms a knot. (many fishermen....many ways) Quote
Fishinthefish Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Don't forget the boat. Yeah, 45 minutes into an hour and a half trip. 3 Quote
Logan S Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Know how to get back into your boat from the water in case you decide to take an unplanned swim. Â Bass boats in particular can be difficult to get back into from the water. Â Â Figuring it out on purpose on a hot summer day is much better than trying to learn unexpectedly on a cold day. Â Fortunately, I've never fallen in..But if I do, I know exactly how to get out quickly if the shoreline is not an option. Â 1 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 ALWAYS.....bring a roll of toilet paper with you! Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 ALWAYS.....bring a roll of toilet paper with you! Or an extra t shirt . Quote
Catch 22 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 Guys, never pee over the side with motor running & in gear. If you go over it could be a long swim. Actually, when I think that over ,girls shouldn`t do that either. Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Crescent Wrench - ChannelLocks - Screw Driver - Duct Tape! 2 Quote
DocNsanE Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 great tips! Some good fishing tips and some good tips to make sure it's a good day of fishing. Â Here's my fishing tip (you've all probably heard this before though seeing as I learned from you guys to begin with): (edit: this is all wrong!!) High visibility (clear water, sunny days), bass will be tight to cover. Consider pitching. Low visibility (murky water, overcast), bass will be looser to cover and could be roaming, moving baits like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, buzzbaits, swimbaits (edit: it should be if fish are tight to cover, consider pitching, if they are out roaming, moving baits. Â Â Here's my good day of fishing tip: Know how to get a hook out of your skin in case something happens. Â Here's my "have another good day of fishing" tip: Always pitch in for the gas when a buddy brings you on his boat Quote
Super User geo g Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 1. After being stuck in the everglades because of engine problems, I always take twice as much water as I think I will need. Can't live long without clean water. 2. Always wear a PFD when fishing alone. Its a good idea to always wear it regardless. 3. Never go fishing without telling a loved one exactly where you are going, and when you will be back. 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 High visibility (clear water, sunny days), bass will be tight to cover. Consider pitching. Low visibility (murky water, overcast), bass will be looser to cover and could be roaming, moving baits like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, buzzbaits, swimbaits  I think you have that backwards. Bass are primarily sight feeders. Even though they have a lateral line containing sensory organs, the bass mainly uses its keen sense of sight when feeding. In clear water, it can see a considerable distance and will forage along weedlines, ledges and other structural edges looking for a meal. But in muddy water, it can’t see nearly as well and won’t wander far from a home base, usually an object like a stump or log. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Never pull your big boat & motor thru isolated sections of State Roads when you have a sick Gall bladder... ( absolutely no place to pull off ) After 15 more miles don't duck your truck & big boat into a abandon mining area, finally, always, always, ensure you have a full pack of Toilet paper with you, because one wasn't nearly enough.. The End... Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted February 27, 2015 Listen to yourself...Trust your instincts...Don't worry about what you see others do...Remember that dock talk is a just a few guys talking on a dock... Most of alL...Use what you've learned, and learn from what you used. Mike 2 Quote
DocNsanE Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 On 2/27/2015 at 6:54 AM, roadwarrior said: I think you have that backwards. Bass are primarily sight feeders. Even though they have a lateral line containing sensory organs, the bass mainly uses its keen sense of sight when feeding. In clear water, it can see a considerable distance and will forage along weedlines, ledges and other structural edges looking for a meal. But in muddy water, it can’t see nearly as well and won’t wander far from a home base, usually an object like a stump or log. d**n now that you mention it you're right, I do know that murky water fish will be tighter to cover. I was trying to quote from the Bob Izumi's Fishing Seminar that was recently posted to the forums.  But I misquoted it... he was basically saying bright sunny blue bird day, bass will be tight to cover, but if it's windy and blowing, the fish are not tight to cover and it's a good time to use a moving bait. I guess I erroneously extrapolated that "high visibility = tight to cover and lower visibility = roaming".  I'll go ahead and edit my original message. Thanks for pointing it out! Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Here are a few tips I've accumulated over the years. Â In the truck, carry a tool kit that will let you loosen or tighten any fastener on the truck. Â Fuses, jumper cables, drag strap, air compressor have all been necessary from time to time. Â Same goes for tool kit in boat. Â Boat plugs are cheap. Â The 1" size is nearly universal. Â Have a couple of spares. Â That might help you save some one else's fishing trip. Â Trailer bearings fail most of the time because you are sloppy on your regular maintenance. Â Not to say that they don't just randomly fail from time to time, but most often they fail because of a lack of routine maintenance. Â In my fishing truck I carry several changes of clothes, appropriate to the weather. Â Especially in the summer time, a clean set of shirt & shorts make the drive home more comfortable, compared to driving home in your dirty, sweaty stuff. Â The aforementioned tip about knowing how to get back into your boat should you fall out is a good one. Â Make a point to practice this sometime this summer. Â Handi-wipes are better than toilet paper. Â They store easier in the boat because they come in their own weather resistant packaging. Â Don't be a jerk and only carry enough hand-wipes for yourself. Â If you are on site and able to offers hand-wipes at the appropriate moment, you'll make a friend for life. Â There's lots more, but that's enough for now. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Same Tip of the Day, Everyday. Â Turn Off That @#$%& Phone! 4 Quote
EmersonFish Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Before you even get in the truck to head toward the lake, consider every negative that is outside of your control, plan for it the best you can, give yourself one sentence to cuss about it to your partner if you absolutely must vent, and then don't complain about it for the rest of the day. Is it going to be particularly windy that day? Okay. You can't change that. You know it's coming. Why let it bug you all day? A big cold front has moved in? Dress appropriately. Think about how the front will impact the fish. Try some tactics you've learned about bassresource.com. Are there going to be a lot of jet skis and ski boats running back and forth all day? Alright. You don't own the lake. That comes with the territory. Focus on getting better at fishing in conditions that are less than ideal. If you can't possibly enjoy the experience in those conditions, stay home. Quote
bassguytom Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Keep a 3 foot length of weed eater string in the boat to clear out the water stream out of your engine if needed. Just thread it in the outake and clear any obstruction. My Wife's kitchen scissors are as good as any at cutting braid. Put a plastic sandwich bag on a gulp jar before closing it. It will stop any leaks. Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I know what every guide & Pro's boat looks like, when they are the cafe, gas pump, or launch I stroll by noticing what they have tied on. If they have it tied on it works 2 Quote
Preytorien Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 1. Check and double check that your anchor knot is tied and actually tight 2. Double check your line knots after each fish 3. ALWAYS wear a PFD 4. Don't forget your sunglasses Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I know what every guide & Pro's boat looks like, when they are the cafe, gas pump, or launch I stroll by noticing what they have tied on. If they have it tied on it works  That's professional advice!    2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Pack an extra trolling motor prop, a few spare shear pins and the tools to effect the repair some where in your vessel.  You may never need either but chances are, if you need one, you'll be needing the other.  It'll save the day.  And carry a flash light & spare batteries in your truck.  A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I know what every guide & Pro's boat looks like, when they are the cafe, gas pump, or launch I stroll by noticing what they have tied on. If they have it tied on it works  The lures tied on while fishing, may be very different from the lures dangling at the dock   Roger 3 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Fishing too fast in the winter because you are impatient is like not fishing at all! Quote
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