OhioFisherman

Part of the problem with the economy is people bought more than they could afford, with no thought for the future, eg. job loss, illness. Here in the states the savings rate is lower than most developed countries. Spending and debt are a good recipe for disaster. Nothing wrong with buying but you have to be smart about it. Don`t consume just for the sake of consuming, all you do is make other people rich.

No experience with legend boats, looks like a decent enough outfit, but like Dan I question the motor size. Mine was rated for 60 HP and came with a 35 as a package deal, always kicked myself in the butt for not upgrading to at least a 50hp. I didn`t need speed to catch fish, it is nice to be able to move around a little quicker on a big body of water, running time cuts into fishing time. Two good sized guys and gear will slow you down with a 30 hp.

I live in the country, 4+ acres of land, easily enough for a large garden, raise a pig or few, chickens, maybe a cow. LOL of course it would be on the wife and kids to do the work. City folks have fewer options because of lack of land. Have a wood burner, and get wood from Amish sawmills. Not real sure what to make of the economy here, just can`t see a turn around with the job loss rate. A job and one you can live on are two different things.

Black Jitterbug at night? LOL nothing like using one and listening to it talk as it comes across a dead calm surface, my favorite night time surface lure. That said I don`t use surface lures much at night, a few casts to see how aggressive the fish are then a switch to a plastic worm, lizard or jig and pig. They can find them easily in the dark.

A different situation for me I guess, disabled and I don`t get out much and have enough stuff now that I have trouble using, so I don`t need to add on, just fix stuff that breaks. Tank of gas can last 3 months or more. Wife works, kids work, don`t now how much more time I have to view the grass from the top so I am saving. 35% now and trying to reach 50%. House has been paid for now for a few years. That will change again when my daughter starts college this fall.

I have an older 17 foot SmokerCraft a little fancier layout inside and usable on Lake Erie, if the weather conditions are good. If not it`s an inland lake boat, mine has a 35 merc, rough weather you can`t get off the water quick enough. Second boat is a copy of my neighbors old boat, same motor, and slower than mine, good boat for inland lakes. Didn`t notice the price on boat 2 but boat 1 seems high.

Norm I have done that too, rubber O rings, surgical tubing, clear plastic tubing, heat shrink tubing. A hassle and can catch weeds a bit more. Rubber O rings have worked the best for me. Hooked bigger bass and pike where a direct tied lie just slid on the shaft of the spinner bait and bent the heck out of the wire. Titanium wire spinner baits not much of a problem other than cost.

Very few lures that I tied directly to the line, usually used a snap on everything but R bend spinner baits and Buzz Baits, I tried to avoid them. Just always felt most lures get a little more action with a snap on to add a little more freedom of movement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPRG7W7qQF0...feature=related

He did a nice job on that Roy, heck I can`t play, can`t sing, always nice to see or hear some one that can!

Ed Fizt? the kareoke singer? I listened to some more of his tunes the other day, not a bad job on any of them. MeLLo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjk0E9ZT3ZA...feature=related

For a kareoke singer this dude isn`t too bad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE1u3PhoJ-Q...feature=channel

Sorry to hear it, condolences.

Congrats to you and the family! No OFC logo on the cap? LOL

Still the best site on the web! even with Roy!

Those will work, I made my own that I cn clamp to a 6x6 in the barn, I also use a piece of cloth or paper towel to keep tension on the line but dampened it to prevent heat build up.

My cousin Bob had an AMX back in the day quick little ride, but Chevy`s rule! The also made the Marlin! For the fish folks that weren`t into Barracudas. Don`t like to see bail outs, but I sure don`t want to see a depression. It is not just the American auto companies that are hurting, it is a world wide auto problem. The sales are down drastically for all of the auto companies foreign and domestic. Foreign governments are bailing out their auto companies, do we just let ours close up and let them control the auto markets when things pick up again? Goodyear has annouced massive restructuring also because tire sales have dropped. So the trickle down effect of the auto industry problems continues. States here are going broke, they can`t give their state income tax refunds due to lack of cash, lol I wonder if that means I don`t have to pay mine?

mudbutt years ago we used the penn 209s up north with braided Nylon or Dacron line, didn`t care for that heavy of mono either.

It`s legal here in Ohio, if your keeping the fish to eat anyway why wouldn`t it be? Also used to cut small strips of the white belly, scale them and use for more perch. Also used to cut emerald shiners in half.

I think the reason for mono line is the level wind opening, braid may cut it over time. Mono would groove the guide on the old stainless steel eyes over time, so would the old braided nylon and Dacron. Most newer reels have ceramic or special hardened line openings and guides.

Unless you are a professional angler a lot of the hype over different combos is just that, hype. A medium action rod and reel, your choice baitcaster or spinning will catch and land most fish. I do like a little softer action for throwing crankbaits, but I use mono for line so it`s not a big deal. I do like a flipping stick and baitcaster for fishing cover, but also use other combos at times. Most of the time I have a medium action rod (fast tip) in my hands, casting or spinning, for flipping or pitching a medium heavy. Specialty angling, Salmon, Muskie probably requires different combos just because of the size and fighting ability of the fish, for muskie also factor in the size of the lure. I am sort of tall 6' 2" I just prefer a longer rod 6'6" to 7' but have bought and used shorter ones if they felt comfortable. Did a lot of bass fishing, when your making 500 to 1000 casts a day the rod in your hands will probably be the most comfortable one. For trolling give me a baitcaster on a 7 foot rod every time.