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AAAH the good life, living the dream !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great report, thanks...

I am far from a Biologist but, looking at the charts -- It appears that the lake has not fully recovered from the shad kill back in 2009...??

SOLD period !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know what it would cost you in gas (Willard,MO) but, I have a burn pile in my back yard that I burn tree limbs-etc......

Nice setup for someone who don't try and fish in a tornado or on Memorial day week end!!!!!!

High Point is where the lake turns into the river...

there is one on Ebay for $69bid-$100by it now...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eagle-Lowrance-Gps-Puck-EGC-12w-/161981137445

This is what Google came up with-- https://www.google.com/search?q=stealth1+charging&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 This is from the web site I was looking at....You may have to call them.....

This one says only 30 minutes with a 40amp alternator and you only need to run enough RPM for full alternator output-- On my 175 merc it is about 1900-2000 rpms .. http://www.stealth1charging.com/FAQ.html

Here is part of an article from Bassmasters on boat batteries --- " The most important thing you can do is charge your batteries — regardless of type — as soon as you return from fishing. If you let batteries sit under partial charge for long periods of time, you will see a drop in their performance because of sulfation, and there will be a drop in the longevity of the batteries as well." I charge mine EVERY time as soon as I get home and it has almost doubled the life of the Wal-Mart batteries, that I use..... This is a link to Bassmaster tips on batteries.... http://www.bassmaster.com/tips/6-tips-improving-boat-battery-life

Great data Straw Hat..... The only thing I do different is --- I have a "thermal" plug that turns on at 35 degrees and off at 42 degrees and I have a 40 light bulb ( NOT energy efficient ) plugged in to the thermal plug.. It keeps my batteries and the back sump area above freezing, encase I didn't get all the water out of my lines... I think I gave about $7-8 for it 12 years ago... I used this set up on my motor home for 7 years to keep my water pump and lines from freezing....

You didn't say a price point but, "AGM" batteries will out last "wet cells" 2 to 1 and they are about $350ea.. But, if you are looking for "VERY TOP OF THE LINE" go with the "LITHIUM" batteries ... They are warranty is an incredible four years or 800 cycles BUT !!!! they run $1,999 ea.... Here are a couple of links of battery types..... https://www.trollingmotors.net/battery-selection-trolling-motor http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-news/industry-news/2648-martens-to-run-lithium-pro-batteries.html http://lithiumpros.com/product-category/batteries/12v-batteries.html?product_tag=marine&pa_amp-hours=100 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001UFXHQI/01-57-20 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002498NR2/01-57-20 The last boat I had while tournament fish -- I used AGM's and at the end of the year they were still as strong as at the start..... All that being said... I am currently running two of the biggest marine batteries that Wally-World sells and I can troll all day with my Xi-5 and still have 25-30% left.... They are $125ea.

That would be about right as we moved here in '86 ... Him and I had a worm pouring business in CA. before and tried to start one here.. But, with BassPro in Springfield we couldn't compete... I sent you a PM...

Yep, Sr. & Jr.

It is kind of easy when you son owns UltimateBass and the web site, that receives over 300,000 hits a month... It is rare not to find answers on his site... Thanks for the kudos .....

Here are two links discussing the difference between the two and a little history................. http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=73574.0 http://basseast.com/wiggle-warts-old-vs-new/

I assume you / MSHP have 2D/3D/SideScan sonar on the boat(s) you will be using to look for the car ??

Could they be used in a tournament where "live" bait is prohibited ?????

Now that the STATE has taken over Viney Creek from the CORPS it is a STATE park and the CORPS no longer controls the fees .... http://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/outdoors/2014/05/28/missouri-state-parks-will-operate-viney-creek-camping-area/9655005/

I would buy "PC" and make it a private club for AO members and no double/triple deck'er boats or boats with a max person rating of more than 3......

I just got off the phone with Brea ( Corps at Stockton Lake ) and.... If you have an older "GOLDEN ACCESS PASSPORT" it now covers ramp fees at ALL CORPS lakes... You will need to get a clear holder to put the pass in and hang it from your windshield ....

I just got off the phone with Brea ( Corps at Stockton Lake ) and.... If you have an older "GOLDEN ACCESS PASSPORT" it now covers ramp fees at ALL CORPS lakes... You will need to get a clear holder to put the pass in and hang it from your windshield ....

Retired need to be 62+(Senior Pass) -- https://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html or have a disability (Access Pass).. Who qualifies for the Access Pass? The Access Pass may be issued to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability that severely limits one or more major life activities. A permanent disability is a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. If you have ANY disability rating from the VA -- you qualify for the Access Pass... More info at -- https://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html

I use FireFox and don't have trouble with this site but, others I have to use Chrome to get in to the sites.....

Standard CORPS hang-tags are going from $30 to $40 .... But there are other passes for 62+ & disabled .... https://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html