Well I met NoCal Steve yesterday morning at Lake Berryessa. We were on the water.by 7:30. Started out hitting some of our favorite spots. A little cold in the morning but warmed up nicely.not much action untill about 10am. In the next two hours we caught 8 nice smallies all between 2 &1/2 to 3 pounds. Boy those smallies put up a great fight! Then the bite totally shut down. Moved to various spots, but nothing happening. Of the water by 3pm. All fish were caught tossing a slow retrieved weighted Senkos and slow dragging Strike King worms.Still a great day. Just look at the smile on Steve’s face!

If this kind of action is not acceptable on your boat you need to state it to your partner while still at the launching. It's also a good time to tell your partner what coves, points and brushpiles are yours. Let them know the size limits they are allowed to catch.also clearly explain the penalties for breaking the captains rules. Tell them what baits are not allowed for them. Have them read and accept the rules you have written on the contract before they sign it. But most of all, enjoy your day on the water with your legally binding partner

Since I suckered up and now have 2 outboard motors that are maybe parts only, I spent another day looking for a good motor. I looked at one yesterday after I told how to start it supposed to be a running motor, he finally got it started running it blowed nothing but blue smoke. I didn't buy it. One guy couldn't start his motor because it was missing the starter I told him to put a starter on it and start it up I would come look at it he said if he put a starter on it he'd keep it I think he wanted me to buy a non starter. Another raised the price 400$ after I asked him about it. I asked several to put boat and motor in the water so I could see it running no takers I have a couple prospects but they haven't answered my questions yet. I'm taking your advice and not buying unless I see them running prefer to see them on the water