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I have had some luck with a full moon but it can be very tough. Years ago, I started largemouth fishing full moons with big lures and crappie fishing newish moons with lights. I do feel my time has been better spent on the water ever since.

Not sure if you looking for recommendations on the new shotgun or just checking for used first, but- New for 500, you might be looking at a Stoeger m3500. The 3.5" take a lot of options off the market at that price point. I decided on a 3" gun after doing a lot of research on 3.5" just not being necessary if using good loads and you can get a lot more gun for your money. Best of luck, a nice semi feels so good once I stopped my pumping motion between shots!

Reporting back - 1 fish was caught on the boat by a regular right next to me, a 30lb foul-hooked BFT on bait. 6 BFT total were reportedly caught out of San Diego. Lots of surfacing BFT, porpoise, sharks, sea lions and an ocean sunfish were observed. The experienced gained was worth the cost but I wouldn't put a deposit down on a trip like this again. In the future, I'll set aside the time to go and have another destination ready if the reports don't justify the cost. It didn't take long to realize there is quite a bit of fibbing that goes on by the captain and crew, they want you to catch but they are there for themselves. They had extra crew on board that always seemed to be fishing next to me. I look forward to a trip later in the year on a different boat.

Although ironically observed, might be a Western terrestrial.

I hope you bust their a$$. Nothing worse than a low life thief that will just apologize for it and then graduate to poaching Booners!!!! FIFY.

$1005 cash tomorrow.

$100 cash today.

Your area had the right combination of food and water at a time when it isn't easy to find, stay positive, you are in a great spot for those 2 or the next new bear(s)!

Lots of great stuff in this thread already but I'll add to it and agree with a few things. Along with Big Tub, I strongly recommend learning these motors in and out yourself, starting with the maintenance you need today. You will want more than a Fuel-Air-Spark knowledge base if you're ever stuck on the water. Older motors only having 1-2 carburetors are relatively easy to understand. Draining gas for long term storage definitely removes the possibility of gumming up your carbs, but it can also wear down plastics. Boat mechanics also have told me that the last bit of fuel that burns in the cylinders (your 18HP 2-stroke) doesn't always provide enough lubrication. This isn't much to worry about if you let the motor die at idle, but NEVER rush the motor out of fuel using throttle. I run STA-BIL mixed in the fuel during the seasons of intermittent use, don't run the fuel out, and break down my carbs every few years for $15 per. This is when I inspect the entire fuel supply as well. Battery charging and maintenance is key to their longevity and performance. I always charge the night before I leave and as soon as I get home. I also have a DualPro charger as mentioned above and it is something I wouldn't be without, but it really shines when you are running 2-3 batteries and/or multi-day fishing trips. One battery is easy enough to put on/off a good charger, but with my three bank, two trolling motor batteries and one starter battery are always optimally charged within a few hours on a single AC plug. I've been getting 5-7 years out of my batteries easily boating 30+ days/year. Other maintenance recommendations: Change the impeller every 2 years regardless of use, some guys do it every year. Always make sure the motor is pissin' water out of the tell-tale and never run a motor that isn't. Insects can plug that hole too. Never run a motor with a leaking carburetor, leaning out the fuel with air can turn good cylinders into trash without effort. Have an extra prop, a bailing device and a boat toolkit on hand. There are good bimini tops on Amazon, $100-140, sold by the width of your boat. I waited way too long to get one myself, they are gold and will keep you on the water longer waiting for the next bite. BOATs can definitely break out another thousand but if you are willing to understand that and think preventative, it doesn't have to be that way, especially on a modest setup like you've acquired. Congratulations and best of luck.

Thanks for sharing, Dan. Can a boat be launched anywhere at SC right now? Anyone ever fish it this low for crappie? I'm curious if the deeper portions of that water column clear up and concentrate fish.

Being closed during fawning season sure sucks.

I got so nervous a couple months ago when that dude in Flag posted about moose habitat in Arizona. I'm just glad no one that saw it posted that it was in the regs. Good luck, Red Rabbit!

Excellent strategy, also spend several hours mending and managing line in a local canal before you leave.

I fished the North Platte south of Casper on my WY antelope hunts and there wasn't anything my 8'6" or 9' 5wt couldn't handle. If you want to throw big streamers in the reservoirs for browns you may want a 6 wt. I also fished the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork on the way to break up the drive and I will definitely be back for a longer, dedicated fishing trip. Lots of dry fly fishing throughout the year for rainbows and browns.

Hope I don't eat my words here but how on earth could they NOT drop this based on the testimonials.. Option 2 please!

Also https://livestream.com/azgameandfish/events/7959321

If you need to pick up any inventory on feral cats I'd be happy to invite you to my block. GLWS

Thanks for the excellent tips! I will definitely put them to use. I would like to and will try to go again later in the year, but my wife and I's first is due in August. Squeezing in a few trips before life changes for the best.

Healy always comes through.

Love hearing stories like this, a good guy with a gun comes to the rescue again. Great job!

If there are any left, I'll take 4 please.

Unless of course it is a backhanded compliment portrayed as a Deliverance banjo..

Dang NTS that says a lot about you in the process but what a great piece and kid. Awesome share here.

Not that it is necessarily going to happen, but I see this concentration as a great opportunity for law enforcement to show a stern presence and a significant portion of the non-experienced campers could get some education in the process.

Love hearing stories that like that with the little ones around to experience them. Congratulations on your bird.