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If you had it stored outside in the winter and it got or had small amount of water in it, the freezing of the water at or near the transom probably did a job on a seam sealant. Happened to me with a fishing boat.

I feel kind of ignorant about this ---but what are Reel Rage spoons.

I agree with Brown. After getting boat up off the ramp, see if winch needs t be tightened slightly on level ground. My boat tends to do this.

Yes--- I think I lost this in 1902 when I was out rowing and trolling.

SK8man ----Nice pic of perch. Conesus used to hold plenty of these but not anymore. What lake were these from?

Not a lot of structure in Hemlock. It is like a big bowl. Shallow and large weed bed areas at the ends. Along the length of both sides, water depth increases rapidly from shore. In very small coves on the sides, you will find small weed beds close to shore. Will also find some points along side where water depth is more variable. Center line of lake is pretty flat without a lot of depth change except over some distance.

My understanding is that silver plating results in a lure which will relect light at the greatest depth of any of the "colors". Chrome and stainless do not maintain the "shine" at increased depth. Silver platers are getting fewer and fewer, and the cost of silver keeps increasing, but it is almost impossible to beat for this purpose for lures at depth. My daughter is a jewelry manufacturer and uses silver plating all the time. If you have interest in possible doing this, let me know and I will get the details. Glad to see what you are doing with lure production. Hope it works out.