12-22-2015, 10:40 AM
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Cold weather set in here in Md.; but Alex (Overcooked) was basking in the Florida Keys with his new 27 Judge.
I on the other hand was busy checking EBay for some new reels and busy clearing snow 
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12-22-2015, 10:44 AM
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No one was launching for quite a while. Sandy Point and Shipping Creek were iced in.
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12-22-2015, 10:48 AM
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There was nothing to do except rig tackle and wait for the thaw. New shads went on the umbrellas and I hang all my chutes on an old wooden clothes rack.
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12-22-2015, 10:51 AM
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Thank goodness, the spring thaw finally got here and it was time to splash the boat and do a shake down cruise with six lines.
It's always good to see the motor peeing strong after sitting all winter 
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12-22-2015, 11:00 AM
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The water was cold, but there were a few (damn few) big fish coming up to spawn early.
Doug (Capt. John's mate) Captain John, and I found a few. The bait wasn't hear during preseason (Fishfinder #1) but by opening day, it was getting better (Fishfinder #2)
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12-22-2015, 11:13 AM
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The first week of the trophy season was slower than normal because of the cold water and late arrival of the big fish, but some were found (if you looked hard enough)
My opening day was marked by getting run over by a Grady White, But Bill jumped on getting me a new motor cowling and did the fiberglass work pronto. I think I was out of the water for about four days
It's good to know the owner/manufacturer of your boat  Thanks Bill Judge!!
Lou, Mike, and I had some good days
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12-22-2015, 11:24 AM
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I hate to bring back bad memories, but remember how bad the winter jellies were
I was running all tandems and singles off my boards, but the snot would get caught up right where the leader meets the lure 
Capt. Charlie Schneider suggested running small umbrellas off the board lines to "catch" the snot at the umbrella and keep the lure clean longer
I switched over to all umbrellas, and it worked like a charm.
We had a group of Judge owners working in cooperation down off of Deale this spring, and it increased the hookups dramatically. Bruce (Hook 'Em), Jeff (Justified), Lolo (Gypsey Danger), Alex (Overcooked), Mark (Mlag), Jason (Rockin Robin) and I (5th Tuition), even let prior Judge owner Tawn (Lucky Strike); join in on the action
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