things to do by opening day

[jgip087]

I have replaced hooks and o-rings, resorted boxes (which are staked up to my waist), uploaded updates for my side-imaging, cleaned my boat, and rearranged the shelves in the basement where I keep my extra lures, rods, locators, etc. The only things I have left to do are re-line my poles, replace a recirc pump in a livewell, and put in my new Deka Sea Mates (They are group 31s and wont fit in the trays so anyone have suggestions? I was thinking just cut out the back of the tray and have three sides left and the strap to hold it in place.)

[bob o]

well i got my new leaf springs on the trailer, bumped up the trailer at least an inch now the right side tire won't rub the fender. got the new line on the reels, i'm getting closer and closer to being ready to tow the boat any place i want and start casting.

[fiker]

I gotta respool, grease and oil but that's it.

Unless you count finding a new/used boat.

[bob o]

I gotta respool, grease and oil but that's it.

Unless you count finding a new/used boat.

new or used it will give you more to do, let's see winterizing, prop work, wheel bearings, tires/pressure, depth finders. gps units, just cleaning the carpet can take an hour or two the list will grow i'm sure

[VinceR]

I gotta respool, grease and oil but that's it.

Unless you count finding a new/used boat.

How's the search coming, Rick?

[jacksonmj]

I guess go get my trailer weighed because I can't get it registered unless I weigh it since I bought it from IN. They want me to take the boat off and weigh just the trailer. I'm going to weigh everything and hope that they take it and it's under 2500 lbs. Got to love MI

[thedude]

take your indiana registration slip, scan it. Erase the weight category (in IN its class 1,2,3 etc). Type in 900lbs and print it off.

worked for... someone i know......

[bigjc]

Basement Remod Update:

1st of 3 rooms (Laundry room) almost finished, just painted a coat of primer.  Hopefully painting and installing floor tile this weekend, then the real work begins...the bathroom and hair salon.  I may be running a bit behind, but with the drywall crew of Brian, Justin and Mike, I should make up some time....

[MadWags]

Yeah you'll make up some time on throwing back those brown pops.

[mikesmiph]

Just keep me in coffee. I'll work all day.

[bob o]

I guess go get my trailer weighed because I can't get it registered unless I weigh it since I bought it from IN. They want me to take the boat off and weigh just the trailer. I'm going to weigh everything and hope that they take it and it's under 2500 lbs. Got to love MI

my single axle basscat trailer is regestered at 500lbs. does the manufacture of your trailer still exist? if so contact them maybe they can give you the actual weight.

[bigjc]

You got it Mike...Foldiers OK?

[Skulley]

Did a little bit every day.  Now all I have to do is start it in the driveway.  Doing that this coming Friday.  Should be fishing for Walleye in the Trenton Channel on Saturday.

BD               

[bigjc]

Did a little bit every day.  Now all I have to do is start it in the driveway.  Doing that this coming Friday.  Should be fishing for Walleye in the Trenton Channel on Saturday.

BD               

Please stop, don't tourture me any more....I am 10 minutes away from the river and I cannot fish until basement is complete...no walleye for me this year

[thedude]

i don't know who threw my name in the hat for drywall work... i can/have done most everything but drywall is something i will just pay someone else to do! managing a drywall crew on the other hand... i can do that.

[Got Fish??]

 I'm ready, Got two new tires for the trailer, charged both batteries, put new wheel on jack and got line on and boat even has fresh gas. Come on warm whether!

[Cheetam]

Let's see...

Reels cleaned...nope.
New line...nope.
Rods and guides checked...nope.
Tackle sorted...nope.

I guess I have a little bit of work to do...lol.

[MadWags]

DONE!

Ready to restock the boat and go fishing. YEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAA

[peters_skeeter]

Lets see....
Need to paint and finish about 40 spinnerbaits I poured, re spool 10 rods, buy three fishing licenses, would like to pour some weighted tube hooks, buy a new landing net....
And, oh yeah....
PICK UP MY NEW 2010 SKEETER ZX200!!!!!
I have never been so anxious to get this season started.

Picked up my boat! 
It is so beautiful! 
Got all my rods restrung, tube weights poured, boat loaded.
Bring on the fishing!!!!!!

[SethV]

I guess go get my trailer weighed because I can't get it registered unless I weigh it since I bought it from IN. They want me to take the boat off and weigh just the trailer. I'm going to weigh everything and hope that they take it and it's under 2500 lbs. Got to love MI

Just call the trailer manufacture, they can send you email/fax with the weight.  My tandem Ranger Trail is 1300 lbs.  Entire boat/motor/trailer is just under 5000 lbs loaded.