MCTFisher9120

Hmm, more good info guys thanks.

That's awesome buddy congrads. Haven't caught a smallie like that since my trip to Silver Lake PP a few years back

I had a bass last season get a hook swallowed...and yes I was using live bait with my little brother that day. I kept the fish. If you are using live bait in the start of the year you will catch OOS fish cause a worm or minnow is not species specific. Keeping a OOS walleye for example because it swallowed your hook is stupid to say the least. Now that fish wont spawn out in a few days or weeks and I hope your ass gets caught for poaching. I caught a bowfin last winter through the ice, it had thick braid maybe a inch or two peaking out of it's anus...I bet it's fine now and still swimming. As for "how would u like it if u had a hook in your throat"? I wouldn't but I doubt a fish even realizes it's there...after all fish do not have nerves and can only feel vibrations. Remember their brain is the size of a pea, if that fish is hungry and it's mouth is glued shut, ITS GOING TO TRY TO EAT! As others said, go barbless if u must, go without live bait( I did all summer bass fishing) or just spend more money on sensitive rods....2 or 3 seconds after a bite it all it takes for a fish to swallow your bait...but do you feel the bite right away? Better gear results in faster hook ups and less troubles. I didn't pinch down 1 barb this season. I also didn't take fish because I saw a hook in their throat(witch I did with 2 fish) One of them a 5lb largemouth, the other a 7lb 7oz bowfin. Both fish were fat and as strong as can be. ...There's a couple minutes I'll never get back

Ya man, that's what I'm saying...I want to do all the little things to make that motor run better and cleaner...filters,plugs...etc...etc You said it.

He hit that pole and killed the bumper so he parked it for a month...a good deal came his way on a new 2008 Ford 250 so he bought that and asked me if I wanted his old truck...at a low low price. It runs fine, he paid for the entire new front end too. If I could afford insurance and gas I would be driving it in a few months most likely...but I dont...So while it sits why not bring it back to life, make it more powerful, fuel efficient and purdy on the outside....1 little part at a time...If you started it up and took it for a test run then you would see it runs great. I am getting the underside sprayed this weekend and I believe he is getting the ownership in my name. We are having the E test and safety done next weekend on it...also got to put in the brand new air bags we got from the dealership yesterday Good news it this winter it won't be on the road with all that salt and snow but stored in a garage... In all honesty...I don't care for your opinion...I suggest you provide insight and answer the question or sit at your desk with your fingers off the key board.

As for a cab or mat thing I don't really want either.....if I wanted a closed back I would of bought a van. Going to have my little boat sticking out of it most of the time and will be in and out with camping gear. A mat cover would be what i would put on in the winter to keep the snow from putting too much weight into it

Got that right haha. With the seat all the way back in the truck I fit perfectly...a click or two forward and it starts to get tight...ah well

Some of us are more mature

Lot's of great info here guys. Thanks for the links and info, some mixed thoughts and suggestions but all are good imputs. I'll let you know how the process goes.

I agree, I want to pick up a pair of the step rails and a nice bull bar up front would look great...i got ideas but performance is first!

190k on it

Thanks for the info...will be easier to just get the truck done where it is at my uncles shop...He knows his stuff but hey doesn't hurt to hear of some other good mechanics.

Lost the front bumper...uncle hit a pole in the parking lot so that was taken off and we got a new bumper and grill already for it...thankfully no twists in the frame....he didn't hit it hard but enough to make the bags come out. We got new ones already they just got to be installed. As for the body work, I forgot to mention that. Need to get those touch ups done...only a few spots, not bad for a 10yr old truck.

Hey guys, a little more than a month ago I bought my first truck. I bought a Ford F150 XL. Has the 4.6L Triton V8 in it and it runs soo nicely. It will be a long while still before I put it on the road myself cause well a V8 Truck and full time schooling without a job doesn't work out too well Anyway, I'm looking to hear some info on upgrades and new parts I should consider to extend the life of the engine and vehicle. I will have the entire vehicle looked over by a family member(mechanic) but I want t buy stuff for it and have it running at 100% on that special day when I drive it outside the parking lot. Pic's of it after a mean clean this past weekend The truck has new rubber, brakes, full Sony stero and Pioneer speakers and has been well taken care of. I'm not a "engine" guy but I love browsing parts and accessories so how about a little engine talk. I got a good deal on the truck so I'm willing to buy parts 1 at a time and get them put on.... Perhaps a oil change, new plugs and wires, drain and refill with the best engine fluids,underside oil spray,cold air intake,new trailering wires,full new exaust system...just stuff like that. All and any suggestions welcome!! Let the truck talk begin! MTBF

so is Seguar #1??

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wow and I thought I had a fun summer Great photo work, such quality pictures to capture all those trips. Thanks for taking the time to share, MTBF

That's my goal but in Largemouth That 8lb smallie might be the most beautiful fish ive ever seen....amazing....the 31lbs too thats incredible...great post, i heard a few rumors of that tourny but never saw pics Thanks for sharing, MTBF

My tackle is soo low right now...fishing for 2 straight months day in and out in the summer takes a beating on tackle. I would say at least a 3-4 hundred dollar purge in April on tackle for me. I'll add my pictures int he spring...right now I only got a handful

I tend to stick to spoons and spinnerbaits when it comes to Pike fishing in the spring time. 15lb Fluorocarbon line never get's cut through by pike with me so no need for leaders and such. Pick up some double willow, blade spinnerbaits in white and redish colors as well as silver or gold spoons. Remember weed growth is very seldom in May when Pike open so you can really slow roll spinnerbaits with those big willow blades on them. Pick up some trailer hooks to for the spinnerbaits. MTBF

Nice Musky man, looks nice and healthy! MTBF

Wow best of luck man, thats going to be a awesome experience. Get some good weigh in pictures and photos of the pro's monsters! Good Luck, MTBF

Great collection of catches and photos TDunn. Is it me or has the "river fishing" type reports been on a diet this fall. Haven't seen as many as last year...O well Thanks for sharing, MTBF

Now if you used Tro Kar hooks it would of went through like butter In all seriousness that sucks man, I remember the feeling. Had a hook get in my pinky finger...wimped out and got it taken out at the hospital though and just kept fishing for the remainder of the day...got back and they froze the finger then just pushed it through.

Haha...Power Pro works good...the color comes off a bit through the season but I'll deal with it it's a great handling braid line.