Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyyost Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I would like to see you post some pictures of that Thompson:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 thats what im saying!!!! CABIN FEVERI 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRIEM Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Welcome, your in the right place. GTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 great lookin boat fished on a tompson alot very deep boat. nice lookin rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 so should i put new line on the reals or anything like that b4 spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N II Deep Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bomb Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Welcome aboard, good luck with your new addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Welcome aboard Tim. There is a ton of useful information posted here already. Dont be afraid to ask any questions you may have.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2UNREEL Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Welcome aboard, you will be talking colors, coppers, wire, spinneys and monkey pukes on ho's and spring steel in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Tim, A warm welcome to you. You will like it here. Let u know if you need any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 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?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 old guy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 old guy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 If you have some extra bucks get both Dan Keatings books and or his DVD's. They will help alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoasttransplant Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHAB KS1 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodm Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twekd1 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 What up yall! going fishing tonight! 4-20-2011 7pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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