Since I was a kid, I wondered if they noticed that extra hardware.
I like hearing that they don't care 😊

Who knew there was so much info about such a small piece of tackle?

Thanks to all of you!

One of the reasons I even asked, is because my fingers don't always do what I want them to do, the older I get.

So far, so good 😊

I assume that the purists will say that it is a Cardinal Sin to connect a lure, using a Swivel Connector.
I have to admit, that I feel a bit guilty when I get lazy, and quit tying lures directly to my line, and then just go with a swivel (I look around first, to make sure that no "real fishermen" are in the area to see this faux pas.)

So... I want honest answers here:
Do you ever use swivels or quick connectors?
Will I get kicked out of this group, just for posing the question? 😳😁

Thanks guys!
I fished at Liberty Reservoir today, from the shore, with no luck.
I had a kayak with me, but you can't drop a boat in Liberty that has been dropped in other waters (concern about zebra mussels).

Just wondering where to fish!?

I don't get out of my house very much, but I'd like to catch something when I do.
Are they biting anywhere within 45 minutes to an hour or so of Gettysburg?

How about Liberty Reservoir in MD?
Anywhere???

Thanks for all of the suggestions, guys.

I'm going to check out the kayak system.

More "stupid questions" about this type of boat, but if I have these questions, maybe others do too:

I'm assuming that the boat construction gives it its buoyancy.
There are several items screwed into it (factory), but they don't seem to be sealed.

So, am I correct in assuming that holes, ABOVE THE WATERLINE, with screws acting as tiny plugs, are not critical to flotation?
In other words, this is not like an inflated pontoon boat, where holes would certainly matter, right?

I'm not talking about making it Swiss Cheese, but I do need to make some additions, in order to hold gear better.

Paddyj,
That sounds like a good plan too!

I'd probably use a pulley system of some sort.

Like this...

EXCEPT that mine does NOT have cleats like this in the back - only on the two sides, INSIDE, centered.

Fredfish,
That makes sense.
I should have added that this is for anchoring on lakes and reservoirs - NOT in rivers or "flowing water".

Since this boat has a kinda "pontoon" configuration --- the sides are actually deeper in the water than the center --- could this also factor into the anchoring location?

Here are some better images (not my actual boat, which is older).

I marked them with A, B, C, & D to help identify possible locations.

Hmmm...
Maybe I can just drill a hole through the center of the floorboard; seal it off really well; and drop an anchor through there?
Just pull it up and secure it when under way!? 🤔😁🤣

Are there any steadfast rules on boat anchor placement?

I have a 10ft Bass Pro Pond Prowler (very poor pic shown).
Due to seat arrangement, it would be so easy to tie the rope off to cleats in the middle of the side of the boat.
Would that cause any issues with stability or anything?

I can imagine that a boat tethered in the middle may tend to "pivot --- kinda like a sideways seesaw" on the water.
But since the boat is basically a floating rectangle, I wondered if there was any potential danger from a side-tethered anchor?

Due to the two seat configuration, it's nearly impossible to approach the bow from the back seat.
But, anchoring from the rear is difficult, because the trolling motor is in the center, and it could become snagged by the line.
One option could be to anchor from a rear corner, but that seems odd too, and still could snag the dangling motor as the boat shifts.

Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks.

Since my initial experiences with a small 20Ah LiPO/LiFePO4* battery was disappointing, I'm now looking at alternatives.

Boat - 10ft x 4ft Bass Pro Pond Prowler; plastic; pontoon-like floating design
Capacity - 550lbs, but will usually be loaded less than 425lbs
Trolling Motor - 40lb thrust

- Strictly to be used in ponds, lakes, and reservoirs.
- Total estimated travel distance - maybe two to three miles max.
- Figure average winds at 5 to 10mph, maybe gusting to 15 --- I won't intentionally be fishing on windy days, but just in case. 😉

- Would you trust another LiPO, and if so, which one, and what hour ratings?
- Old standard Sealed Lead Acid?
- AGM or Gel batteries?

Any suggestions will be appreciated, and then most likely, thoroughly ignored, thanks in advance. 🤣

" 20 amp hour rated deep cycle battery
Lithium Ion Polymer
Lithium Iron Phosphate