HDS's Finally

Well after fishing the last few years and upgrading tackle etc, I decided to upgrade my electronics. I went from the Lowrance X-15s to new HDS 7's with the Navionics chips. I can already tell its going to make a huge difference. I use my graphs all the time and having all the new upgraded technology will help this year without a doubt. The install was actually very simple, especially since it has already been wired before and I was just replacing all the new power cords with the new blue connector power cords. I programmed them, and they are ready to be used. Hopefully I can get out a little later this week and use them while prefishing at Lake Pleasant. The next upgrade will be Structure Scan but in the meantime I'll be trying to perfect using the HDS and its capabilities.

A Thank You to My 2012 Sponsors

As the new year is finally here I want to thank all my sponsors that are backing me for 2012. I look forward to making our partnerships productive and profitable. I want to thank you for giving me the chance to promote your companies in a very professional and fun manner. Thank you to The Bass College, Quantum Fishing, Mercury Marine, Motorguide, A & M Graphics, Dad's Used Cars, FNO - Failure's No Option, Omega Custom Tackle, Akamai Detail as well as the people behind the scenes that help make it all possible. Thank you all again and I look forward to a great 2012.

New Years Day Road Trip - Bartlett Lake

I decided to start the new year off right by going to the Bartlett Road Trip. It had been gorgeous all week and I was ready to fish! I also wanted to try my new A-Rigs I had just got, I realized the night before that I needed some extra neccessities for them so hit up Bass Pro at the last minute, found out they close early and New Years Eve! I don't think I've ever moved through that store so fast, but at least I knew what I needed (hitchhikers, scrounger heads, and snap swivels). I got home rigged up my A-Rig and had to test it at night in the pool to see how it swam, INCREDIBLE! I was stoked and ready for the morning. The morning was cold and windy! There hadn't been a breeze in a week, but could tell we were in for it. I took off and headed towards Yellow Cliffs and grabbed the A-Rig. Fifth cast and BAM, hooked up a good fish, I played it too long and lost it just under the boat. I happy though to see it work. I threw it off and on throughout the day with only one other hit but not on one of the two hooks. The wind really picked up so I decided to throw Carolina Rig on shallow reefs with deep drops. That was the ticket for me. Each point I went to I caught a few fish and kept a rotation going all day on 3 specific ones, with a few others mixed in. The high winds made it tough to detect some bites at times the Quantum Smoke rod and Sunline FC Sniper fluorocarbon made all the difference as they allowed me that extra sensitivity that I needed. All in all it was a fun day on the water to start off the new year with a bunch on friends, I didn't catch that kicker I needed, lost it early, but I learned alot and am looking forward to the new year.