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Be sure to make a double check around the trailer
every time it moves. Spend the time and safety will be results.
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Check
the main battery a few days before any trip. This can avoid a dead
battery at the wrong time.
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Sunscreen is now a must on the water. Make
sure
to have
enough to last several trips, and carry a towel and soap to wash
with after the trip.
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Listen to the local radio and television stations
for
any reports
on area fishing when arriving at a new lake.
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Take the throw
away cameras on each trip. The flash model is worth the extra money
on
low light
shots.
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Check with local gasoline companies and be sure their
hoses are long
enough to fill the boat from both sides.
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Carry a note pad
and pen to keep notes
on lost lures, landmarks and reminders about the trip.
Make a folder for each lake.
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Carry a small set of hooks and light
line to catch
live minnows
during the trip.
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Cut all the lures off the rods at
the end
of
each trip. Then release all the tension on all the drags.
This will allow
for longer
life on the reels, and keep hooks out of seats and
carpets.
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Try an unusual tactic when fishing is tough. Go to a huge
lure
or a super
small
one.
Something different can make a difference.
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Take all
the equipment off the boat when
traveling and store it in the tow vehicle.
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Carry several spinner bait parts and blades to
adapt to conditions. They are easy to change with
split ring pliers and needle nose pliers. Most
Bass anglers cast to objects that they can see on
the bank. Get away from the banks and find the schools
of deeper fish. Underwater creeks channels are bass
highways. Learn to find them and the fish will be there.
In many larger lakes many game fish have never
seen a lure. Learn how to fish deeper for greater
success.
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When fishing with the Carolina rig, always
use a full one ounce egg sinker for better feel
and ction. Select quality rods, reels and line
and the money will be well spent.
