Im New here and going to the the best lake fisherman this season

[Twekd1]

Hi my name is tim

I have been on a few charters and got hooked!

I just purchased a 26' thompson fishing boat with all the bells and whistles. 4 down riggers i have 22 polls and a ton of tackle.

im hopeing to learm how to use this stuff now

i will have the boat parked at monroe harbor

[anthonyyost]

I would like to see you post some pictures of that Thompson:grin:

[Twekd1]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13359133@N05/4222711092/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13359133@N05/4222711574/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13359133@N05/4222710938/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13359133@N05/4222711700/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13359133@N05/4221948947/

i had a pritty nice hot rod that i traded for this boat, its suposed to be slow but looks to me like a nice boat. came with all the gear too

[Twekd1]

i wonder if i well catch any fish? my worst part is i have no one i acually know to teech me, im going to the seminar at the rosemont sports and fishing show friday

[Nailer]

Welcome aboard Tim!

You will find and get all the advice you need here.

Unfortunately we still have 2.5 months before you can use it.

[Twekd1]

thats what im saying!!!! CABIN FEVER

I bought the boat and had it srink wrapped the same day. I have never even driven it yet.

I used to have a power boat at monroe harbor for a few years, and i loved it. Hopefully i will like the fishing as much as i liked partying at the play pen.

[GTRIEM]

Welcome, your in the right place.

GTR

[mattmishler]

great lookin boat fished on a tompson alot very deep boat. nice lookin rig

[Twekd1]

so should i put new line on the reals or anything like that b4 spring?

[N II Deep]

so should i put new line on the reals or anything like that b4 spring?

Welcome aboard Tim, good luck with that new boat.

as far as respooling, any mono for riggers I would just do it now.

any braided line for your dispys if the spool is fully loaded just peal off 100-150 foot and call it good.

if you have any wire or copper just check for kinks.

Lead core look at the condition of the outer cloth. if it looks frayed or torn get rid of it.

you can loose alot of lures or setups ($$:eek:money:angry2:$$) real quick with line that is not up to the job.

[Twekd1]

all i have is mono on the reals, i do have a couple huge like rolls of new line, how do i know if it is still good?

[Adam Bomb]

Welcome aboard, good luck with your new addiction.

[GLF]

Welcome aboard Tim. There is a ton of useful information posted here already. Dont be afraid to ask any questions you may have.

Mike

[2UNREEL]

Welcome aboard, you will be talking colors, coppers, wire, spinneys and monkey pukes on ho's and spring steel in no time!

[DIRTY DOG]

Welcome aboard, you will be talking colors, coppers, wire, spinneys and monkey pukes on ho's and spring steel in no time!

Ya what andy said.

welcome to the site.

[Priority1]

Tim, A warm welcome to you. You will like it here. Let u know if you need any help.

[Twekd1]

When I was on the lake a couple years back I used to use truck driver talk for the tender service. You guys will love hearing me.

"BREAKER BREAKER THIS IS TWEKD1 MONROE HARBOR SOUTH SEARA 1 WHAT'S YOUR 10-20 FOR THE BIG FISHES?"

[1 old guy]

Welcome Tim, I agree with jonmarvin. Nothing starts a year off on the wrong foot is bad line when your out on the lake. Go to the launch and talk to the guys when they come in. Never seen a fisherman that didn't want to talk about fishing. Join a club in your area. Good Luck and a very nice rig.

[1mainiac]

Find someone close to you that knows how to fish buy him beer and take him fishing a lot till you learn all he has to offer and get a new friend to replace him LOL. Kinda like a starter wife. But honestly best way to learn is with the stuff you have so find a friend who can fish and share info. The trick is to learn how to catch fish with what you have. Mono is cheap I would make a list of what rod and reel setups you have and decide how you want to fish then setup each rod with a purpose.

[1 old guy]

If you have some extra bucks get both Dan Keatings books and or his DVD's. They will help alot.

[eastcoasttransplant]

Hey Tim,

You're on Chitown-Anglers as well....correct???

I'd be willing to meet up and go over things with you either during the off season (now) or as soon as you get the boat out of winter storage.

BTW....you said you didn't try the boat but you did test the motor...PLS!!!

Give me a shout and we can go from there.

Oh, I see this is from 2010....but you can still hit me up if you need to go over anything.

[AHAB KS1]

Another great place for seminars is Jalensky's in Kenosha. Highly recommended and well worth the time. It runs on March 5th and 6th. There are usualy 5 sessions presented by both charter captains and avid fisherman on a range of topics. Great deals as well.

P.S. Warning...acute cabin fever only gets worst after attending.

[Rodm]

Twekd1,

You've come a long way since I meet you at an SU IL meeting early last year. From knowing nothing to a great show at the Chicago Yacht club tournament to you 2011 ice breaking expidition with HTR! We'll be asking you what to do soon! Are you going to the SU meeting Tuesday?

Regards,

Rodm

[Nailer]

Twekd1 Hasn't visited the site since May of last year. By the sound of things, he had a good year?

If you here from him, invite him back.

[Twekd1]

What up yall! going fishing tonight! 4-20-2011 7pm