HarryJ

I just bought a new top water rod to use for top water and jerk baits. I don't have a reel on it yet. All of my bait casting rods have right hand reels, so I have been using a right hand reel when top water and jerk bait fishing. Just twitching the new rod, it feels better in my right hand than my left. Do you guys use your right or left hand for top water and jerk baits? Should I get a left hand reel to try on the new rod?

After working properly for three years, my Livescope is displaying abnormal images. After posting the problem with photos on BBC, there was an opinion that the software needed updated. I updated the software, but still have abnormal images. I need someone Livescope savvy to verify the problem before I send the unit to Garmin. Any recommendations?

I've noticed a lot fewer carp at the marinas where they are fed by tourists, since the bow fishing tournaments started. I also don't see spawning carp wallowing the banks as they did several years ago.

How many miles from Cooper Creek Ramp to Rockaway Beach? Is there a dock to park your boat and go eat at the Pizza Cellar?

Here are two items to allow you to operate your HDS on 120 volts AC: https://www.lowrance.com/lowrance/type/accessories/chartplotter-fishfinder-cables-adapters/powernmea-0183-cable-hdstielitehook/ https://www.amazon.com/Listed-Waterproof-100-277V-Adapter-Transformer/dp/B07YGQM47V/ref=sr_1_25?crid=2HA27MYXV7CFS&dchild=1&keywords=120vac+to+12vdc+power+converter&qid=1604801061&sprefix=120+vac+to+12vdc%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-25 Just connect the red wires together and the black wires together and plug in.

I think the concern with the prop turning while towing is the prop shaft is turning on a dry outer seal.

RC is mos important spec for trolling motor batteries. CCA is the most important spec for starting batteries. AH pretty much correlates to RC.

I have an older model BPS Carbonlite rod that needs a couple of micro guides replaced. Any recommendations besides Bass Pro?

I'm using Pro Guide AGMs which have a higher amp hour rating than Optima and are considerably less expensive. They have a 24 month free replacement, plus 24 month pro-rated warranty and are available from Battery Outfitters in Golden MO.

Similar detailed topographic lake maps were produced by Structure Graphics Company in the seventies. However, their maps displayed the lake area only. The maps were very detailed, showing topographic elevation, trees, old roads, cemeteries, etc. Separate maps were made for several sections of the lakes and each map had several pages displayed in large scale. They have not been produced for many years and are quite valuable. Here is an example for sale on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Bull-Shoals-Lower-Lake-Missouri-Topo-Map-Structure-Graphics-Co/163173893688?hash=item25fdec0638:g:uW8AAOSwNSxUzYn2:rk:1:pf:0

The duck side curtains are on a top mounted power roller, but the entire curtain rollers can be jettisoned by release levers located near the driver. Whether or not they were released, to my knowledge has not be disclosed. There is adequate openings for the average size person to escape without the side curtains.

Being a retired electrical controls designer, I did a lot of searching for the best trolling motor power connector for my boat. The Battery Tender connector is the most rugged and highest current rated (100 amps) that I found. However, it is fairly expensive at $45 and may require some modification to your existing connector mounting holes. http://products.batterytender.com/Accessories/Power-Connect-Battery-Connector-Plug-Black.html

If the leak is at or near a riveted joint, the rivets can be reset using a 5 lb. hammer and bucking bar. Unfortunately, the rivet must be accessible from both exterior and interior of the hull. It's a two person job, one person holds the bucking bar on the rivet and the other person hammers the rivet from the opposite side.

I live near Indian Point, a little closer to the dam.

The water is a little dingy for this area (about 4-5 ft. visibility). Lots of bass staging under my dock now. You should be able to catch them from the bank.