TroutDawg
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Here’s a good thread that got started a few weeks back. Lots of good info in there
https://www.lafbelite.com/forums/discussion/boat-maintenance-list/#post-47592
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Great report! The spoon fly provides 😎
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Do you guys see fish kills when this happens like Florida does? I would think LA fish could migrate to livable water easier than somewhere like mosquito lagoon.
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Welcome! Sounds like you’ve found the right spot. There’s some great anglers in this forum. Definitely take the entire 101 course. It single-handedly caused me up my game when it comes to fishing in general, not just inshore.
I am also a fly fisherman but have never specifically targeted specks. Would be interested to hear how you approach it. Enjoy the forum
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Nice!
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Good list and great idea. Several things I need to add to my list from yours.
A few I’ll add:
-50 hrs – Check Jack plate fluid and make sure there’s no signs of stress cracks anywhere on the Jack plate.
-50 hrs – Check for play in steering by shaking the motor
– all the time – check for wear on pull string that deploys trolling motor.
– wiring – just keep a volt meter in the boat all the time. I’ve seen wiring issues at 100 hours and 1000 hrs.
I’m a salt away guy after every outing. That stuff works great.
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TroutDawg.
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Welcome in. You’re in the right place, there’s some seriously dialed anglers in this group.
Do yourself a favor and take 101 if you haven’t yet. It applies well outside of the Louisiana state lines. Like yesterday, we worked our way into some SC trout on an otherwise unproductive morning using what I’ve learned in this group. A year ago I would’ve just floated live shrimp over these fish until I was blue in the face. I wouldn’t have even been within 12’ of these guys lol
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🔨🔨🔨Let’s go! Great report
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If you’re opposed to the foot control then I’d go remote all day. I’m 8 years in on a Terrova and it hasn’t given me a lick of trouble. There are other great options with remote control but that’s just the one in most familiar with. I have heard the self-deploying models are more prone to having issues.
Mastering spot lock and also the “North” feature on Ipilot make it where you can be almost completely hands free while trolling. I have a 24v on my 18’ flats boat and it does great
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Not a bad morning whatsoever! Thanks for reporting back. Can’t say as I’ve ever seen a blue cat while sight fishing. Def not a 20 lber! You ever seen the monsters that swim around the cleaning station at cypress cove? They eat trout ribs like they’re potato chips
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I kinda quit using them because I’d lose the weed guard after a few fish. But they sure do work
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Ah, got it. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying.
Speaking of fish kills, do any of guys speculate that the deep freeze this winter has had any lasting impact? I remember lots of back and forth in this forum about it when it happened but haven’t heard much since.
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You can also jab your middle finger in the soft spot behind their pectoral fins. It does straight into the heart, you’ll feel it burst. I want to think I learned that trick from the one and only, Mr. Frankie Filet.
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I have never done the engine with it but I’ve read about that on the label.
And that is a fantastic idea about baits. I’m gonna start doing that for sure. Beats the hell outta replacing hooks!
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Dude, that skiff is impressive man. Love the spray rails you built in. What happened to the transom? Straight up rot?
