It's that time of year

[Pookie]

Real men fish out of boats with outboard motors that are pulled by real trucks that are at least half ton, mostly 3/4, and sometimes dually.

[Slacker]

I gotta agree with the original post. No reason to leave a kayak sitting anywhere on a boat ramp.

[XxthejuicexX]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Real men fish out of boats with outboard motors that are pulled by real trucks that are at least half ton, mostly 3/4, and sometimes dually.

This is the quality of fish you catch out of Real men bass boats..... I think if my boat was newer and truck was bigger it might have helped catch an even bigger bass.

[jad2t]

Originally Posted by Pookie

Real men fish out of boats with outboard motors that are pulled by real trucks that are at least half ton, mostly 3/4, and sometimes dually.

That's funny because there are quite a large number of kayak fishermen who can out fish many of the bassboat guys on JPP anyday.

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee so at least I have that going for my manliness. I hope it's not damaged too much by my kayak.

[Heiny57]

It's OK if you carry it one handed, and fart a lot while doing so.

[Travis C.]

Mine is pretty manly. It can carry as much beer as fishing gear.

[XxthejuicexX]

^ And you win this thread!

[TNBronzeback]

[QUOTE=jad2t;49601]That's funny because there are quite a large number of kayak fishermen who can out fish many of the bassboat guys on JPP anyday.

Its a status symbol in my opinion. Ive seen too many times when im in a bay catching crappies or scouting around with my electronics, a big, fast , glittery bass boat comes screaming, looks for other boats, and if there arent any other bass fisherman, they just turn back around and leave. Its like Dude, just cause there arent 20 boats beating the bank like a train, doesnt mean there arent any fish back there. I understand the power fishing technique, but that would mean your would still have to wet a line in order to power fish. LOL.
its amazing that most of the guys in the tourneys catch the bags they do with all the running around they do.

[Saltwaterwalt]

I've always said I'm glad I don't have one of those high horsepower Indy car bass boats. It would distract from my fishing for sure. I mean fishing is fun, but if I didn't get a bite in the first two minutes and owned a boat that would scream 70 all the way across the lake, that's what I'd be doing!

[XxthejuicexX]

Originally Posted by Saltwaterwalt

I've always said I'm glad I don't have one of those high horsepower Indy car bass boats. It would distract from my fishing for sure. I mean fishing is fun, but if I didn't get a bite in the first two minutes and owned a boat that would scream 70 all the way across the lake, that's what I'd be doing!

You have to fight the urge to leave an area when not catching fish... but $3.50 a gallon gas makes me focus on one area. My boat drinks gas and I can't afford to drive all over the lake every weekend. Mine does not go 70 but 60 will get you around pretty quickly.

[Pinwheeled]

Guys catch big bags running around like that because they know what to look for. Sure, there are a few guys that just like to show off how fast their boat is but most aren't like that. Those aren't the ones winning tournaments either. There is typically a method to the madness.


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[Doc Marshall]

Good grief. The boat ramp belongs to everyone who has to unload a boat, even if it's a kayak. You simply wait your turn and unload as quickly as you can. And, no, a fishing kayak does not belong on the rocks. I had mine off to the side, and launched as fast as possible, leaving plenty of room for another boat.

I too dislike waiting, but I've also sat in line at the ramp while bass boaters struggled with their engines or yelled at their wives to back up the truck etc. This is all par for the course at a public lake. The patience is all part of the courtesy.

I drive an old Japanese car, not only because I hate America, but because I don't want to waste money on fuel or car payments. I need that money for guitars and mircrobrews.

Next time I'll drive down that ramp on a girl's tricycle and spend an hour unloading my inner tube and teddy bears. Each one needs a separate outfit.

[agelesssone]

God bless you Doc Marshall! I'll be right there with you, unloading my inflatable "bass buddy" float tube!! With six rods, swim fins, castable sonar unit, etc.!!

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by Doc Marshall

Good grief. The boat ramp belongs to everyone who has to unload a boat, even if it's a kayak.

Technically, you are right, however, exactly how much revenue does a kayak generate? Those TN numbers on the side of my boat cost money, and I have yet to see any numbers/sticker on the side of a kayak.

It's the same situation around Radnor Lake. Those walkers/joggers are downright indignant about you driving through the area. The fact is, those damn tennis shoes they are wearing have never contributed one red cent toward road construction. On the other hand, FET on tires and motor fuel taxes are what build roads.

Ramp etiquette is not limited to power boats. It doesn't matter if you are launching a washtub or a cruiser, get it in the water and get out of my way. And...if you are launching from dusk to dark, please turn your headlights off, my pet peeve revealed.

[Travis C.]

Originally Posted by Saltwaterwalt

I've always said I'm glad I don't have one of those high horsepower Indy car bass boats. It would distract from my fishing for sure. I mean fishing is fun, but if I didn't get a bite in the first two minutes and owned a boat that would scream 70 all the way across the lake, that's what I'd be doing!

I am right there with you Walt. I owned a harley for years and always wanted to try a sport bike but never brought myself to do it. Was afraid of what the speed/fun effect may cause or cost ultimately in a hayabusa.

It would have been fun for sure and imagine the same scenario would play out in a boat.