Thanks again for all the info fellas! I went with a fiberglass patch and covered that with some epoxy around the edges to smooth it out and hopefully extend the life of the patch - however, if I still keep having issues I'll look into plastic welding (lots of guys recommended that) or replacement - but only if necessary.
I'll test it out today and just stay right close to shore.
Wish me luck!
Father son team wrote:
Did you get your trailer fixed without any broken bones? Hope so
Well, the new tires are on, jack stands are on the "must get" list, and next we'll be picking up some pre-packed hubs to replace what I have. Not sure what SIZE to get though - I believe I need to remove the existing hub and measure the spindle, then measure the lug placement - does that sound accurate? I was looking at these:
https://www.northerntool.com/products/ultra-tow-xtp-ultra-pack-trailer-hub-4-on-4in-1350-lb-capacity-572241
JerseyJake wrote:
Quickie Yak Repair - Carry a small roll of duct tape in a sealed container. I patched my sister's yak so I could use it for a day or two before I found a better fix. It lasted 3 months before I had to replace it. Now I make it part of my gear. Not a full roll, just a couple of feet left on an almost used up roll in a small plastic Tupperware or Zip-Loc container.
This is brilliant. How have I NOT figured out a way to take duct tape with me yet?! This would have saved the afternoon!! Aside from the ticks on my schmengy...
spowensk wrote:
I had a similar instance with pestilence on the unmentionables. Chiggers which caused a bit of swelling. Had visited a family friend in Ohio who had an old farm pond that was not fishes for years, overgrown around the edges by tall brush and grass . An experience I don't ever want to have again
But... how was the FISHIN?!
nutz4fish wrote:
Wouldn't bet my firstborn on it. But I'm confident it works under some conditions. If you're not catching fish, don't ya think it's worth a shot ? It's produced for me often, and if I'm catching, I'm not going somewhere else to compare.
Yessir, without question - thanks for the tip - very appreciated!
NJ219bands wrote:
2 lb fluorocarbon is best in clear water.
I'm still stuck on 8lb currently... :)
Gotcha - thanks! Lyme = no good.
nutz4fish wrote:
My guess is that they were feeding at the mouth (s) of the feeder streams that were still running strongly from the rain event. Plenty of terrestrials and smaller fish to make a snack out of ?
Water temperatures preferences are gonna be different depending on SM or LM.
Suggest keeping a log or voice recordings of catch, species , temps , depths, etc. until you can establish some patterns. A little work, but it can pay off.
Oh great point - do they congregate near incoming water areas after a rain?? I suppose that would make a lot of sense if it's true... yeah?
LOL, you guys got awful colorful with this one. Thanks!!
Father son team wrote:
O my gosh GET JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY under that trailer you can get them at Menards , Lowes , Harper
Freight , Farm & Fleet , Raul King. GET THEM NOW before you do anything else.
Noted, noted... *hangs head in shame and shuffles to Menards...*
Hey fellas,
Been working some nearby borrow pits a LOT this year. I was out again yesterday in one that has been very productive - and I was surprised to find nothing but dinks along the entire shoreline. I caught 14, but they were all runts. Let me paint you a picture:
1. We had rain the night before
2. Water clarity was down slightly (probably from runoff), but still at least 6 to 8 feet
3. Water temps were between 74° - 75°
4. Banks are steep, and covered in Chara Algae with some Curlyleaf Pondweed out a bit deeper
5. Slight cloud cover, air temps from 64° up to 76° over the 5 hours on the water (started at 8:00 a.m.)
I fished a Neko Rig, skipped a plastic up under bushes along the shoreline, threw a wakebait, a small swimbait, and they all caught fish, but again - everything was small. Over the past month most days have been high activity, peppered with good fish between 1 and 3 pounds. Back bays and shoreline fishing have been very productive. Today was different. So I'm wondering two things:
1. Is it likely the bigger bass moved out of the bays and off the shoreline into deeper water, and is this because weather, temperature or time of year?
2. If the bass have in fact moved deeper - how would you target them in clear water with his kind of cover?
Any insight would be appreciated, especially before my next trip. Thanks!
Quick update - will add more info later but wanted to let you know that I agree, the support method was ONLY to hold it while I got new wheels set. They are back on and the trailer is on solid ground. Did not plan to do any work on anything with it held on the wood blocks, but THANK YOU for the concern (that is very kind of you and very appreciated) and the overall advice so far. I will process this and provide updates - thanks again!