A surprisingly smart tactic

[skiptomylu]

Wow, I had no idea. I'm more on the beginner side I guess, and just looking for some good tactics I can integrate into the basics I already know.

It seemed like sound advice to help find them. If the guy is a jerk, he's a jerk, I don't know him. I'm more interested in finding some info to help me, and this board is GREAT!

But always looking from other areas too. Maybe it will be best for me to just run some more techniques by you guys without giving you the source and create a bunch of hubub.

Sorry for the trouble! And thanks for the comments...still learning.

Jayson

Don't worry about it at all, but before you employ some things he has maybe you should look at the articles on this web site as there are a good many.
Crappie.com - Crappie Fishing Information and Adventure - Articles

Then just ask questions on this board and wait for replies to help you know more.

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[popperonahead]

folks put wd40 on their minn kota trolling motor shafts to make them deploy easier. guess where the shaft ends up? yes, in the water. people use reel magic on their reels and fishing line. guess where the line ends up? yup, in the water and reel magic ain't much more than wd40. both are petroleum based solvents.

a little wd40 aint gonna hurt the water too much. certainly ain't gonna hurt it any more that what grease/oil/gas spews from those old outboard mercs and rudes throwing rooster tails on the lake.

my 2 cents worth at least.

[Cane Pole]

Thin film of WD40 on the lake makes my boat run faster.

[popperonahead]

don't forget the boat wax as well for you fiberglass guys. lots of stuff we use might not be great for the water but ain't seen anyone grow a third eye or extra fingers from eating crappie fillets yet.

[Fishtaco]

Thin film of WD40 on the lake makes my boat run faster.

I use this same technique when my chain is making my troll or drift a bit too slow. If its really bad, I use some on my chains.:D

[Wiskers]

folks put wd40 on their minn kota trolling motor shafts to make them deploy easier. guess where the shaft ends up? yes, in the water. people use reel magic on their reels and fishing line. guess where the line ends up? yup, in the water and reel magic ain't much more than wd40. both are petroleum based solvents.

a little wd40 aint gonna hurt the water too much. certainly ain't gonna hurt it any more that what grease/oil/gas spews from those old outboard mercs and rudes throwing rooster tails on the lake.

my 2 cents worth at least.

All it takes is the wrong person seeing you use it.

Being a Towboat Pilot I deal with this issue on a regular basis.

The EPA & USCG define a spill as the release of any substance into the water that...

•Violates applicable water quality standards;
•Causes a film or “sheen” upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines; or
•Causes a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or ajoining shoreline.

There are fines and penalties associated with accidental spills and they are compounded when the release is intentional.

I have seen fines handed out for what would be considered less than a teaspoon full of fuel. If they wanta be fannies about it they got ya. The deeper your pockets the bigger the fine.

To you & I it might not seem like much but to a Gov. agency needing money it's a way to generate revenue.

[popperonahead]

All it takes is the wrong person seeing you use it.

Being a Towboat Pilot I deal with this issue on a regular basis.

The EPA & USCG define a spill as the release of any substance into the water that...

•Violates applicable water quality standards;
•Causes a film or “sheen” upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines; or
•Causes a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or ajoining shoreline.

There are fines and penalties associated with accidental spills and they are compounded when the release is intentional.

I have seen fines handed out for what would be considered less than a teaspoon full of fuel. If they wanta be fannies about it they got ya. The deeper your pockets the bigger the fine.

To you & I it might not seem like much but to a Gov. agency needing money it's a way to generate revenue.

excellent points wisker