things to do by opening day

[MadWags]

Starting to get things checked off the list.
1. Take all tackle out of boat and go thru it.
2. Clean all rods and reels.
3. Purchase new fishing line.
4. Purchase special custom baits from GLB members
5. Order new passenger seat cushion for boat
6. Drop off Yammy prop to get refinished and balanced
7. Purchase replacement tackle

left to do when weather pemits

1. Replace battery trays and remount 4 bank charger
2. Clean bilge
3. Replace pump heads where needed
4. Detail detail detail

[dartag]

hope the ice melts.  right now there is a 4wd truck plowing a skating rink 2 doors down from my house.  guess the ice is still safe...

[bigjc]

I have a bigger problem than all of you....until I finish the basement remod, I am currently working on, I an not even allowed in the garage. 

[mikesmiph]

Sounds like you should start asking for help too, JC

[Redbone]

<------ Gotta buy a newer boat! 

Searching for a boat is a serious addiction!

[bigjc]

Sounds like you should start asking for help too, JC

that almost sounded like you were volunteering???  How are you at drywall???

[Lip_Ripper]

Make more Jigs and add another long beard to my already collection. Gobble Gobble!!!!!!
Nothing better than turkey hunting in the morning, Bass fishing in the afternoon, and then back hunting to finish the day!! Wooo whoooooo!!!!

[McCarter]

JC, this sounds like something that could be hammered out in a weekend with the right crew and the right amount of beer.

McCarter himself

[thedude]

or Jim Beam i if remember correctly.



On top of all the other BS i have/had to do - now i've a got a hot foot and pro-trim switch to install. need to "modify" my crappy seats by taking the bench seat, making it into 2 bucket seats and adding a step in the middle. Need to install the new trolling motor too. Oh and need to remove the ECU from my 135 opti and send it to california - when it comes back it will be a 175 . Then i gotta replace a prop, find & install a 6" jack plate,  change the lower unit fluid (didn't winterize the  boat this year) and also take apart the air intake to remove the hunk of steel thats keepin my girl from breathin!

[Hooksetter]

These I will do:

Replace both livewell pumps.
Install Hotfoot.
Tear out front deck extension and build/install a storage compartment and a step/cooler.
Find/install a windshield.
Buff the top cap.
Pour some more baits/jigs.
Re-spool.

These I would REALLY like to do:

Buy/install 2 new Humminbirds.
Buy new rims for the trailer.
Buy/install new skins for the seats.
Buy/install retractable tie down ratchets.

Only 52 days left, I must be outta my mind!

Willie

[bigjc]

Sounds like you should start asking for help too, JC

JC, this sounds like something that could be hammered out in a weekend with the right crew and the right amount of beer.

McCarter himself

or Jim Beam i if remember correctly

[bigjc]

Looks like my drywall crew is coming together nicely....Mike is in, Brian is in and Justin is in....sweet

P.S. You remember correctly my man...JB it is, but JD will also do just fine

[Mike S.]

I now have to put my entire boat back together.  The Bass Tracker was not meant to be driven, or flown, the way mine does.  Let's just say that the guy doing the welding is pretty darn busy.  Hopefully, he gets it done so I can get her ready to go.  I can't wait to only have 1 livewell, not having the entire boat to use as one.

[detroit1]

All i need is to order new line. And re-deck and carpet the boat. Oh, and buy 2 new seats.That should do it....

[macbass]

well i guess i am a few up on some of you....tackle is sorted rods are all cleaned and reels are ready except for new line...boat is washed and waxed and waxed and waxed again....just need to charge batteries put grease in lower unit  and go to the lake....where is the ice be gone at....

[bob o]

i bought my line but everything else still needs to be done, at least the daylight is staying around a little longer.

[SethV]

Man, what would you guys do if you lived in a state that allowed us to fish more than 5 or so months out of the year?   

I am ready to go!!  If weather is decent, I am thinking a weekend run down to KY lake March 20 or March 27....

[fiker]

I"m up for a day run to Indiana the first week in April.

[TCook]

I should be fishing in Indiana this weekend on the maggies stretch or another small lake that is real close to open. Next week I am hoping Maxi or wawasee will be open but that might not happen, last I heard the ice was 10" thick.

[Durand Dan]

I should be fishing in Indiana this weekend on the maggies stretch or another small lake that is real close to open. Next week I am hoping Maxi or wawasee will be open but that might not happen, last I heard the ice was 10" thick.

It's amazing what rain will do to ice. It won't be long!