Thread: A Crappie "High" yesterday in Lakeland

Marv, if you chose buckets get a hole saw and put a 1 in hole dead center in the bottom then about 4 around the perimeter of the bottom. Drill a small hole at bottom edge and thru the bottom. Tie a extra heavy cord to that so you can dump water and pull in backward. Makes it a lot easier. Where the handle goes in I have always drilled a hole on either side then run a piece of rope thru that leaving enough to tie a overhand loop in one section with the tag ends just tied together.

Originally Posted by cray

Marv, if you chose buckets get a hole saw and put a 1 in hole dead center in the bottom then about 4 around the perimeter of the bottom. Drill a small hole at bottom edge and thru the bottom. Tie a extra heavy cord to that so you can dump water and pull in backward. Makes it a lot easier. Where the handle goes in I have always drilled a hole on either side then run a piece of rope thru that leaving enough to tie a overhand loop in one section with the tag ends just tied together.

Thanks for this cray, appreciate having a couple of options to try. How far off the boat do you run the buckets?

Thanks,
Marv

Originally Posted by pescador

Thanks for this cray, appreciate having a couple of options to try. How far off the boat do you run the buckets?

Thanks,
Marv

5-10 ft back should slow you down pretty good. Just like with socks though you have to watch pretty close if you have stickups. They can get hung up and that can be dangerous if in a strong wind. I use cheap aluminum Caribeners to attach my socks and chains hoping that if they get hung and I can't get to them they will bend or brake before I get in real trouble.

Put a couple good knots in as 4" caribener - attach to your chain and let out
enough rope & chain to almost bring the boat to a complete stop - tie off rope to
center pedstal on rear deck of boat. You won't loose anything

Marv continues to catch and catch. I only caught 11 with 7 keepers where I was fishing. Good catch Marv. I trying to keep up, but you make it hard on an old man.

Originally Posted by Yelim

Marv continues to catch and catch. I only caught 11 with 7 keepers where I was fishing. Good catch Marv. I trying to keep up, but you make it hard on an old man.

Hey Ron.

If truth be told, I've got a few years on you my friend! We have a great time kidding one another, just having plain fun for a couple of old timers. Think I've finally found a friend who likes to fish as much as I do!

Marv, just be careful hogtying that lil boat down in rough water. Couple waves over the transom and things can turn real ugly real quick. The lil trackers are not big glass hulls and you need to be careful changing the characteristics of how they handle choppy water. Better to cut a day short to return again than be swimming for shore. If anything move rod holders to rear and deploy sea anchor, chains or buckets off bow eye and let the bow handle the waves as designed. Drifting slowly with wind. Just my $.02.

Since this picture was taken he has added couple Spider Loc rod holders for
spider rigging

Originally Posted by huntinslabs

Marv, just be careful hogtying that lil boat down in rough water. Couple waves over the transom and things can turn real ugly real quick. The lil trackers are not big glass hulls and you need to be careful changing the characteristics of how they handle choppy water. Better to cut a day short to return again than be swimming for shore. If anything move rod holders to rear and deploy sea anchor, chains or buckets off bow eye and let the bow handle the waves as designed. Drifting slowly with wind. Just my $.02.

Hey Mike,

I really appreciate your advice, ALL good information. I agree about the safety involved, I also have a hearing impairment which doesn't help. Thanks for taking the time, you have always been a BIG help to me.

Regards,
Marv

Originally Posted by pescador

Hey Mike,

I really appreciate your advice, ALL good information. I agree about the safety involved, I also have a hearing impairment which doesn't help. Thanks for taking the time, you have always been a BIG help to me.

Regards,
Marv

What? You say something? Weren't looking at ya! Mine is steady going downhill, shooting sports and construction for years without hearing protection is rearing it's head now. Shoulda seen me and slabkeeper fishing, he left his hearing aid at home and my hearing is $hitt& to say the least. Made for some interesting conversations. My daughter is one of them hunderd mile an hour talkers, never quite sure what she is talking about. Many of my answers to her questions get some interesting looks until she realizes I did not get what she asked.