GioFromNJ Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 hey BR - name's Paul, just started fishing not too long ago - just 3 months ago actually. always been into golf and other sports until my close friend introduced me to this addicting sport. have to say i've already spent a ton on tackle and rod/reel setups -- and love it so much i'm looking to buy my first boat in the coming months. i live in the top third of NJ, and dead middle between PA and NY along route 80. i haven't fished a ton of places but, i'm on fishbrain already and have been out almost every other day since i started fishing until the weather didn't cooperate. thanks for having me - happy to be here. -P 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted December 12, 2019 Super User Posted December 12, 2019 Hello Paul and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 Good to have you Paul. What kind of boat are you looking at ? 1 Quote
GioFromNJ Posted December 13, 2019 Author Posted December 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bird said: Good to have you Paul. What kind of boat are you looking at ? 1997 Sprint 286 DC Pro Tournament, with Johnson 115hp motor on a dual axle. Boat, engine and trailer are all in insanely good condition for the age. Basically getting it for free as well. Quote
Super User Bird Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 Wow, looks show room and a Google search shows outstanding reviews. 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 Hello and welcome to the forum. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 13, 2019 Global Moderator Posted December 13, 2019 Welcome! 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 Welcome to the forum 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 Welcome to the site, and enjoy the PA/NJ winter. I'll be right there with ya. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted December 13, 2019 Super User Posted December 13, 2019 On December 12, 2019 at 4:15 PM, GioFromNJ said: 1997 Sprint 286 DC Pro Tournament, with Johnson 115hp motor on a dual axle. Boat, engine and trailer are all in insanely good condition for the age. Basically getting it for free as well. ^^^very clean^^^ Looks like the boat has been garaged and well cared for. Very little with boat ownership is free in boating. Member Way2Slow is a OMC expert and will be a good source for you to contact if needed. Your boat is rated for 175 hp OB and under powered with the 115 hp. OMC can be easily modified for more hp...Kieth can help you. Welcome to BR sit back and look over video's and articles this winter and try not to get too over loaded with info or tackle. Unlike golf swings are free in bass fishing. Tom PS, just read your thread in the boats forum and see Way2slow has replied. 1997 bass boat shouldn't have glassed over wood transum, if it does dry rote is a serious issue. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted December 14, 2019 Super User Posted December 14, 2019 Welcome aboard, Paul! 1 Quote
GioFromNJ Posted December 15, 2019 Author Posted December 15, 2019 On 12/13/2019 at 5:57 PM, WRB said: ^^^very clean^^^ Looks like the boat has been garaged and well cared for. Very little with boat ownership is free in boating. Member Way2Slow is a OMC expert and will be a good source for you to contact if needed. Your boat is rated for 175 hp OB and under powered with the 115 hp. OMC can be easily modified for more hp...Kieth can help you. Welcome to BR sit back and look over video's and articles this winter and try not to get too over loaded with info or tackle. Unlike golf swings are free in bass fishing. Tom PS, just read your thread in the boats forum and see Way2slow has replied. 1997 bass boat shouldn't have glassed over wood transum, if it does dry rote is a serious issue. Ended up seeing the boat tonight...and went for it. The transom is solid as a rock with absolutely no movement in it, and overall the boat has very little marks in the gel coat aside from one or two minor spots along the hip line from docking hard. Quote
AstroFishingTV Posted December 16, 2019 Posted December 16, 2019 On 12/15/2019 at 1:10 AM, GioFromNJ said: Ended up seeing the boat tonight...and went for it. The transom is solid as a rock with absolutely no movement in it, and overall the boat has very little marks in the gel coat aside from one or two minor spots along the hip line from docking hard. Welcome to the sport my dude. That is a nice starter boat! I started out with a Johnson as my first motor with a spitfire boat. (It was a really small boat) Tight lines! 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 16, 2019 Super User Posted December 16, 2019 Welcome to the Forum. We are here to help give out information so be sure to ask your questions and post pictures of your catches. 1 Quote
GioFromNJ Posted December 16, 2019 Author Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Sam said: Welcome to the Forum. We are here to help give out information so be sure to ask your questions and post pictures of your catches. If anyone wants to follow - I'm on Fishbrain; PGioFromNJ Quote
YoTone Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 wsup philly angler here bro. 3 months and already a boat owner, and i thought i was impulsive! add me on fb my user name is YoTone 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted December 22, 2019 BassResource.com Administrator Posted December 22, 2019 Welcome home! We're glad you're here. 1 Quote
GioFromNJ Posted December 26, 2019 Author Posted December 26, 2019 On 12/16/2019 at 10:05 PM, YoTone said: wsup philly angler here bro. 3 months and already a boat owner, and i thought i was impulsive! add me on fb my user name is YoTone Haha hey, when ya get the bug, ya get the bug. Merry Christmas everyone!!! 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted January 25, 2020 Super User Posted January 25, 2020 Welcome to the forums! It looks like you wasted no time picking up a sick boat either. That's going to be so much fun, I have to say I'm a little jealous. 1 Quote
GioFromNJ Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 9:02 PM, Boomstick said: Welcome to the forums! It looks like you wasted no time picking up a sick boat either. That's going to be so much fun, I have to say I'm a little jealous. thanks for having me! yea it was a bit of luck to find it to be honest. i just expanded to 6 rods/reels now....is it spring yet?? i'm stuck in DC for work - looking to pick up a fishing license and hit up the tidal basin...anyone been?? tips? tricks? I was thinking i'd probably have to drop shot a bit since it's not exactly 70*F outside...should i try jerkbaits? cranks? ned'in? 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 27, 2020 Super User Posted January 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, GioFromNJ said: I was thinking i'd probably have to drop shot a bit since it's not exactly 70*F outside...should i try jerkbaits? cranks? ned'in? Your forecast in DC is running low-40s to low-50s for highs. I'd say try all of those...even slow-rolling spinners might be an idea too, or light swim-jigs. 2 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted February 2, 2020 Super User Posted February 2, 2020 Hello and welcome to the forum and sport, and should you pass on that boat give me a call, it looks really clean for its age!!! I started fishing only a few years back and from this site and these forums and BassResource's Youtube channel, I have came a long way. You will catch up in no time from the sounds of it. 1 Quote
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