Recent content by ebcdave

Pitch or flip the jig low to the water with as little splash as possible in stained water. Hop it, shake it, and pause it. When the jig bite is on, the bass will pick it up on the way down. Watch for line movement and cross his eyes. If the water is clear make longer cast and work the jig in...

Find a old rotisserie motor at a flee market or garage sale. Adapting a chuck to the motor will require a little skill, but it works great for little cost. I have three of these motors for drying epoxy coatings rods and lures. They have worked great for years and years. Once you make your own...

My wife is a die-hard Kentucky fan. If Ohio State loses that game I'll never here the end of it. GO BUCKEYES, Dave

Hey Zum, A good time, eh? The Electric Bass Circuit started a 50/50 raffel last season to raise money for a party. A pizza party for all members and thier wives or girlfriends, with awards for all the tournament winners, was funded from the raffel. It's a good way to close the tournament...

Brine, your club has a good format that is a proven winner (affordability and 100% payout). Thanks for sharing and giving new clubs a model for success. =D> Keep"er Wet, Dave

You may be able to pry it out with a small jeweler's screwdriver. If you can't get it out, you could try adding some thin plastic cut to match the shim size then add a couple of pieces cut from an aluminum can. This may work, Dave

The square piece is a shim and it is the piece that provides the resistance when the cap is screwed down on to the end of the spool shaft. My guess is that the shim is dented by over thightening the end cap. It will need replaced or the old one may just need reversed so that the dent (raised...

Why aren't some clubs successful? Could it be that winning money is is the motive instead of having fun? How long has your club been going and what is the key to it's success? Interested to here from TinBoat members, Dave

Dale P. Clemmens is the author of some of the best rod building books. He covers the basics of everything you need to get into rod building. As for myself, I started by stripping and replacing the guides on a old rod that was laying around the garage. That was 30 years ago. I still am nervous...

She's a beauty! I think I'll go and get my traps in order. That one makes my blood pump faster. Keep'er wet, Dave =D>

Lake Fork, Texas is this bass angler's favorite. Coming from Ohio to this lake has allowed me to catch the fish of a life time along with many other lunkers. I haven't been there since the Largemouth Bass Virus hit, but this is the one lake I will return to. If you haven't been there you have...

You better know what you are buying when it comes to used tackle. If you have never owned a baitcaster don't buy a used one. Rods are a bit easier, you can usually spot any defects. Look for worn guides, damaged blank, loose windings, aging grips, etc. Know if the used equipment will handle the...

I too have an old Arkansas Traveler. The numbers were stamped onto a plate that was riveted to the transome. I think you will be pleased with the this boat as it should handle and fish well. Keep'er Wet, Dave

I'd have to say that the foot controlled trolling motor has to be on the list. Motorguide is responsible for hands free boat control I believe. Bass fishing from a boat would be tougher without one. If I am wrong I will most surely be corrected. Keep'er Wet, Dave

In southwest Ohio we have several state lakes that are electric motor only. These lakes are around 200 acres and were built mostly in the early 60's. Stonelick Lake is one of these lakes. It has a siltation problem that has made the upper end of the lake vary shallow and hard to navigate. The...