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Had a seal go bad and my gear case froze and busted.....housing no good etc....Where is a good place to buy one? New or used? My motor is a Mercury 97 200 EFI. Money is tight. Would like to hear your experiences..What should I look for when buying a used one? What price range should I be looking in? etc.. Much appreciated!

Thanks for this F & F!. That was very kind of you. Looks like you spent some time putting that together.

Thanks for the info J-Doc. I figured nobody would give up an exact pattern but a general description would be nice...lol I think we would have been better off moving out deeper like you said but that's fishing I guess.

Super tough for us too! We ran up to the Dam/Clifty area and caught 2 fish all day. One was a 3lber and the other a 13 in black. Both caught on A rig. We threw jerkbait, a rig, and jig all day....Very humbing day! Anyone hear the winning pattern or what part of lake the bag was caught?

Yes I have. I've been catching them in some places where you wouldn't think a smallie would be. Been catching some KY's on that tube also.

The river is turning over. I went out last weekend and had 4 keepers and about 10 fish total. Its pretty tough out there! I know the backs of the creeks are not on fire yet but thats where I have been running. Throwing a spook and when I slow down I work a tube on wind blown points. i have been fishing from Rocky Branch to Dam area.

Fish are suspended in tree tops. Spook or buzzbait is a good choice.

I was on a real nice c-rig bit up by the dam a few weeks ago but haven't got to get out since then. I love topwater and always feel like if I can catch one good one right before dark I will be happy. It is hard for me to put it down but I believe you are right. The best bet is to keep a spoon tied on or a spook that you can make a long cast with. I try to keep a spoon tied on with braided line so there is no stretch on long casts. And on the finesse kermit....I am not sure I am ready to break out the fairy wand to throw that thing,....lol

Quil, I absolutely love the fall topwater bite and dont know if I can put my buzzbait down long enough to give it a chance! haha. J-Doc, I have never fished with a live target before I will for sure have to try that out. I hate PERCH! Jeb, I could definently see in the spring time where it would shine. Especially when the water is up! Quick report....Fished the Hickory Creek jackpot last night with little success. Caught alot of short kentuckies and blacks. Had 2 for 3lb and some change and was only 1 place out of the money. It is really tough out there! I think 10lbs won....then 5lb....and 4lb something. We ran up war eagle and cranked some spots and threw spook and buzzbait. Our 2 keepers came after dark on a spinnerbait and a hair jig 10-12' of water.

Thanks F & F good info. I am going to start throwing it some just to see what happens. I could see in the spring where it would be a useful tool in log jams because it comes through junk really well.

Seeing as Beaver doesn't have any grass to speak of...Will it work? What conditions and where? Just curious to hear some testimonials. I myslf have only fished it in ponds but there are frogs on beaver too so I dont see why it wouldn't work...? Thoughts.

F & F..Can you go into a little more detail on putting a weight above your crakbaits. I have never heard that before..I am curious to know your setup and if it effects the action of the bait. I would assume if there is a weight abouve your crank 3-4ft it wouldnt be deflecting off the bottom right?

Good read! Thank you!

Thanks. I will try that set-up. I will let you all know how I do!

Thanks TrophyFishR! Some good info.........I will for sure give that a shot...I may go out Friday and idle around looking for the types of places you are talking about. Sounds like I might have to go pick up some fat free shads!