Some quick tips :O) 2024
Mumbly reply :
Just in case some of you might not know these.....
Tip #1: Move your index finger away from the braid when setting the hook.....it slices fingers better than the ginsu 2000.
Tip #2: When using your GoPro (mounted on the bill of your hat) to film your fishing adventures and you have the urge to relieve yourself, please turn off GoPro. It will save you some embarrassment and also save cleaning up the beverage of your choice that you just sprayed all over your monitor and computer desk after being surprised by viewing the aforementioned footage.
That is all for now....
frosty reply :
TOXIC reply :
And if your partner is relieving himself off the back of the boat with one foot in the splashwell and holding on to the motor, make sure you take the trolling motor off 80% before you hit the go button.
WIGuide reply :
On 7/21/2017 at 7:34 PM, TOXIC said:And if your partner is relieving himself off the back of the boat with one foot in the splashwell and holding on to the motor, make sure you take the trolling motor off 80% before you hit the go button.
Yes...take it off 80% and put it on 100% or high bypass 
NHBull reply :
.....and remember to pull your bow anchor up before moving to your next spot......it doesn't play well with stainless props .
the reel ess reply :
Warn the backseat partner before trimming the motor. Scares me every time.
On 7/22/2017 at 12:51 AM, NHBull said:.....and remember to pull your bow anchor up before moving to your next spot......it doesn't play well with stainless props .
My dad was notorious for this. But he had a pontoon that went 25 MPH max so he wouldn't get them in the prop. We started using concrete blocks for anchors because it was much cheaper to lose them.Both the rope lugs on his pontoons were bent from doing this.
If your boat won't start check the kill switch. Yep, I actually missed fishing time because my kill switch was open. Always work from the easiest fix to the harder stuff during the process of elimination.
NHBull reply :
On 7/22/2017 at 11:29 PM, the reel ess said:Warn the backseat partner before trimming the motor. Scares me every time.
My dad was notorious for this. But he had a pontoon that went 25 MPH max so he wouldn't get them in the prop. We started using concrete blocks for anchors because it was much cheaper to lose them.Both the rope lugs on his pontoons were bent from doing this.
If your boat won't start check the kill switch. Yep, I actually missed fishing time because my kill switch was open. Always work from the easiest fix to the harder stuff during the process of elimination.
I knew I was the only one. I to have a pontoon boat, but it can run up to 40 mph.......ordering a Lund this fall........
lo n slo reply :
On 7/22/2017 at 11:29 PM, the reel ess said:
If your boat won't start check the kill switch. Yep, I actually missed fishing time because my kill switch was open. Always work from the easiest fix to the harder stuff during the process of elimination.
i had just bought my current bass boat. me and my cousin were "breaking it in" one afternoon. i idled into a cove and killed the switch, trolling motor down and we got to fishing. after about 45 minutes or so, we decided to move. i hit the switch.....nothing. my cousin busted out laughing. nothing again, more laughter. i was sick, i checked all my connections and was just about to switch batteries when i saw it. i had failed to pull the throttle all the way back into neutral before killing the big motor. "click" and she fired right up. lots more laughter. i hate his guts ; - )
Bankbeater reply :
If you are using an anchor always remember to tie off the anchor line to the boat before you drop the anchor. Luckily I was in shallow water and the rope was floating.
MichaelCopeland reply :
Also, if you are using a spinning reel, make sure the bale is open before trying to make a cast. I'm guilty...lol...unfortunately I've done that a few times. I get in too much of a hurry, sometimes, to get my lure back in the water and forget to open the bale. I've only lost one plastic worm so far, the line stayed at about a foot from my rod tip while the worm flew out about 30 yards.
BigAngus752 reply :
Our first boat. Beautiful Ranger aluminum. Second trip out. After 45 minutes of fishing my wife says, "We sure are sitting low in the water back here". Thank goodness for auto-bilge.
Step 1: Put the plug in.
UPSmallie reply :
Aye that's what the shutter button's for 
I do need to start remembering to turn off my GoPro more often though
NHBull reply :
Make sure you have a specific mounting surface BEFORE you mount your fire extinguisher.
4 screw through the gel -coat on a new correct craft...?
BassNJake reply :
When launching the boat by yourself make sure you tie the rope to both boat and the trailer.
Unless you like 7am swims in April in Ohio.
j bab reply :
On 7/22/2017 at 11:29 PM, the reel ess said:If your boat won't start check the kill switch
My dad made this mistake last year
He trolled for an hour and a half back to the camp, and he texted me about the issue. I asked if the kill switch was in and a few minutes later he texted back, "Are you kidding me!!!" LOL
riverbasser reply :
Do a quick checklist before you leave the house
Always tell someone where your going
Keep toilet paper in the boat
Vaseline will make pedestal seats stop squeaking and won't make a mess
fishballer06 reply :
On 7/21/2017 at 7:34 PM, TOXIC said:And if your partner is relieving himself off the back of the boat with one foot in the splashwell and holding on to the motor, make sure you take the trolling motor off 80% before you hit the go button.
I've about been thrown in a few times from this. Standing on that back little step pad on the back corner of the boat and whomp...
Steveo-1969 reply :
On 7/24/2017 at 10:37 PM, j bab said:My dad made this mistake last year
He trolled for an hour and a half back to the camp, and he texted me about the issue. I asked if the kill switch was in and a few minutes later he texted back, "Are you kidding me!!!" LOL
Watched my dad do this on his pontoon about 5 years ago. Motor wouldn't start at the dock. Drove to local marina to ask for advice and guy behind the counter said "Did you check the kill switch?". My dad says, "Yeah, I checked that and it was fine". "Well it sounds like the kill switch is engaged, maybe check that again first".
We get back in the car and my dad looks at me and says "I didn't even know it HAD a kill switch!". Sure enough that was the problem....
sully420 reply :
Always carry extra batteries for your trolling motor remote when using an automatic stow and deploy model for launching
j bab reply :
On 7/25/2017 at 1:53 AM, sully420 said:Always carry extra batteries for your trolling motor remote when using an automatic stow and deploy model for launching
story time...?
sully420 reply :
On 7/25/2017 at 5:29 AM, j bab said:story time...?
Could have been a good story fortunately for me the wind was in my favor and blew my boat back to me
MKK reply :
On 7/23/2017 at 8:48 AM, lo n slo said:i had just bought my current bass boat. me and my cousin were "breaking it in" one afternoon. i idled into a cove and killed the switch, trolling motor down and we got to fishing. after about 45 minutes or so, we decided to move. i hit the switch.....nothing. my cousin busted out laughing. nothing again, more laughter. i was sick, i checked all my connections and was just about to switch batteries when i saw it. i had failed to pull the throttle all the way back into neutral before killing the big motor. "click" and she fired right up. lots more laughter. i hate his guts ; - )
I was guilty of this just a few weeks ago... Jet motor wouldn't start so assumed I had a rock in the grate or the impeller (the culprit of multiple similar instances). After standing about nipple-deep in the river trying to find it for 20 minutes, I realized it wasn't in neutral. Thankfully it was about 90-degrees that day.
SuperCorona reply :
Bring extra spark plug(s).
I bought my first boat from a guy my wife worked with. We took it out for a test run on Lake Austin and all was good. First time out was a 2 day trip to Gibbons Creek. We were 3rd in line to launch, got the boat in the water and the motor would not start. I took the spark plug out and it looked awful. We ended up trolling around for a few hours and then went back into Bryan for a spark plug. The guy at Sears couldn't figure out why they didn't have it. Finally figured out I had to go to a Johnson dealer. By the time we got there they were closed (noon on a Saturday!) and not open on Sunday. Fortunately we found an Evinrude dealer that was open and he had the right spark plug.
ClackerBuzz reply :
On 7/21/2017 at 1:04 PM, Mumbly said:Tip #2: When using your GoPro (mounted on the bill of your hat) to film your fishing adventures and you have the urge to relieve yourself, please turn off GoPro. It will save you some embarrassment and also save cleaning up the beverage of your choice that you just sprayed all over your monitor and computer desk after being surprised by viewing the aforementioned footage.
You know the ole saying, it pays to advertise.
Mumbly reply :
On 7/27/2017 at 4:07 PM, ClackerBuzz said:You know the ole saying, it pays to advertise.
Lol....try as I might, I am unable edit and save the original video.
Mike L reply :
When working any plastic, always hold the reel so you can place your index finger under the line.
You'll be surprised what you can feel.
Mike
CTBassin860 reply :
Anyone say put toilet paper in your tackle bag yet?? Well, don't forget the TP!!
Mumbly reply :
On 7/29/2017 at 2:23 AM, MassBassin508 said:Anyone say put toilet paper in your tackle bag yet?? Well, don't forget the TP!!
Good tip, although wipes take up less space. 
On a related note...I was golfing with a friend once who had an "emergency". When he finally emerged from the woods he was missing his socks. He could have used your tip!!
papajoe222 reply :
Wipes are good if the temp. is 70 or more, but at 38 wet and cold....... I'll use my socks first! 
Mumbly reply :
On 7/30/2017 at 11:01 AM, papajoe222 said:Wipes are good if the temp. is 70 or more, but at 38 wet and cold....... I'll use my socks first!
Great tip!! I temp deal hadn't even dawned on me.
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