I failed at 1rod challenge.
Took all week but finally got the skunk off my boat.
I caught this little guy in about 2 feet of water, swimming a jig down a blow over.
For this off season I am in the market for a new trolling motor.  Currently have a MinnKota Power Drive 60 and do not have a bow mounted fish Finder.  Have always enjoyed MinnKota products and Lowrance fish finders.  Debating if I should go with a MotorGuide/Lowrance combo since they would be more comparable?  Any suggestions welcomed…thank you.Â
For under 1000 buck with the paddle and life jacket first new boat I’ve ever owned lol
Today, I had a tournament on a pond/lake that is overpopulated with fish. It is great for taking kids to catch fish. However, it stinks to catch bigger fish. The article emphasizes the importance of harvesting bass in small waters like ponds to maintain a healthy fish population. In small ponds, bass can quickly overpopulate, leading to stunted growth and an unbalanced ecosystem. Regularly removing smaller bass helps ensure enough food for the remaining fish, promoting the growth of larger, healthier bass.  In small ponds, however, harvesting 15 to 35 pounds of bass per acre per year is often recommended to prevent overcrowding and support a balanced fishery1.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in the live tonight at 8PM EST. Excited to hear part 2 of the Fall Fishing series!
Question: When there has been a lot of rain and the lake is up, how does that condition change where you look for fish?