Bling, Bling
 

Well the Judge is getting some extra bling for this season:D LED floodlight for the aft deck, replace two lights (cabin and overhead helm) with LED lights, and three new rod holders to complete my spread. It's fun personalizing the new boat.
When I sell the old boat, I'll have even more money for gas:eek:

I stopped in Bill Judge's shop to get a rod holder to match the other ones in the gunnel and saw all the boats in the shop. It was as much fun as going to Sears and looking at all the tools.
Lots of boats in winter storage and many being built. I couldn't miss seeing "Hook Em" in one shop. Bruce, that's one sweet looking 36 Judge:).
I'm looking forward to Bill's Open House in March and talking to even more owners and getting more ideas as to how to improve my boat:rolleyes:

I also have to throw out a "thank you" to Jim (BOE) for helping me in the selection of LED lights and installation.

When the boat is done, it will be ready to splash for the PSCR season!!!

I spent all day on the "shore" today. It's good to be retired:D
5th (Marty)

Marty,
The only problem with adding more stuff to the boat is sooner or later your going to need a bigger boat;)

bhl

Did you take an ultralight with you and some minnows? :cool:

The LED cockpit lights that mount on each side of the overhead rod rack are fantastic. Really light up the cockpit without glare and virtually no shadows.

Bruce, it's hard to trailer a 36:D

Scott, I didn't hit any ponds; I was afraid my shiners would freeze:eek:

Flycatcher, these LEDs are going to light up the boat (white or red). When in the all red mode, I'll look like a "whorehouse" on the water:rolleyes:

5th (Marty)

Whorehouse ?

Marty don't be taking my idea for Strippers and Stripers just because I have to work a lot now...Thats just unfair....:cool:

Marty,
I'll be watching for you after dark on Friday and Saturday nights trolling through Herrington South with the red lights, a little rap music and sunglasses. Pimp My Ride :cool:

bhl (Bruce)

Now if I can just figure out a way to make the boat "hop" like the lowriders do to the music:D
5th

Bow thrusters; installed on the bottom of the boat. :D

You are gonna like them LED lights. You didnt happen to see my transom width rod rack laying around over there did ya?

You going to the open house?

I didn't see your rod rack:mad: yes I will be at the open house:D
5th

Strippers - stripers?? Will need a different pole for each. http://pokeropoly.net

PLEEEASE tell me you're hiring some college girls as "crew" 'cause if you're out solo with the red lights on, you ain't gonna be making many boat payments that way friend!! :eek:

No bites on the boat at Pasadena?? As we were pulling out of the parking lotI remembered you were out there. Sorry I didn't think to bring you a hot coffee or a cold beer. Next time!
Jeff

A cold beer would have been nice. I could have had my insides the same temp. as the outside:eek: Thurs. and Fri. in the 50's; Sat. and Sun. cold as hell.

I did get a few guys that "kicked the tires", but didn't pull out their checkbook:D. I've had two calls from "Anglers Edge" with one coming his weekend to see it. Another guy has been by 3 times to look at it and is talking "sea trial".

It's a great boat and someone is going to be real happy with it. I wish I could keep it:)

Rumor has it you are going to keep your 36 Judge a little closer to the action this trophy season:D We will get out for some PSCR mid March.

5th (Marty)

Migrating south?
 

As I am wide awake at 3am thinking about fishing, I am hoping to get overboard before the J Y Open House. It wouldn't be right not to have all the info "fresh" in my mind right? :D

The plan is to then move the boat south to Queen Anne Marina by the end of March until Memorial Day weekend. That puts me just above #86 which is MUCH closer than running down from Tolchester (only about 25 miles)

BTW, I now have 21 identical rods and WILL have a second display unit out in the cockpit so you can help keep an eye on things as well ;)

See you in Denton,
Jeff

Jeff; that's what a little birdy told me. You will be right where the action is:D Keep in touch, as I will tell you what seems to be working for PSCR on Patent Pending.
I can tell you that last year (end of March) we were running:
1) six pack (all 9 inch shads) back 200-220'
2) 2 + 4 and 2 + 6 tandems off the boards back 5 bar (both port + Starboard)
3) one deep umbrella (16-20 oz) back 75'
That totals 6 rods

In early March (before the bay had turned over:eek:) all our marks were very deep in warm water. The fish were hard to reach trolling:rolleyes:. I had umbrella's with 32 oz on them to get down deeper. Not fun with that much weight, but you do what you need to do.
If I had any sense; I would buy two of Rob's (fishnut) mojos and rig up a tandem rig with 20 + 10 oz parachutes:) If anybody tries this, let me know how you are doing with the mojo.

Fishing is right around the corner.
5th (Marty)