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.