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Being board and seeing the need , I'm going to share my Small boat tactics program I post about . Fishing these LO fish since the beginning owning a few boats , I have learned a thing or two . I have had my success and my failures . I currently am fortunate enough to own 2 boats , a 21 ft hardtop and a 16 ft side console . I consider a small boat 17 ft or less . Big boats have a lot of advantages over small . A stable safe platform to run multiple rods efficiently and cover a,lot of water to name a few. But weather permitting , during peak times small boats have a few distinct advantages over big boats . First and foremost is maneuverability .Being able to turn and go back over schools of bait and fish fast .While big boats run long lines with coppers and dipsys , it's like turning around the Titanic to go back over spots . Turn to fast and this stuff sinks to the bottom . I have 2 manual riggers on my small boat and I use these,almost exclusively when I troll water deeper than 15 ft . Last early may to mid June I targeted kings from 60 to 120 ft , fishing down 40 to 9o ft . And did well almost every time out . I ran mostly flasher setups or Sometimes 1 spoon , 1 flasher . Just two rods no cheaters . My game plan was to see fish on my finder and adjust the depth to the fish and stay on top of them . I use leads of 25 to 35 ft mostly running both back the same . And keep them vertically at least 10 ft apart and as much as 40 . By doing this I can make a 150 ft complete circle without tangles . My flashers are doing a lot of crazy stuff down there I think ,which triggers strikes. I always troll in s curves . I have no down or up speed . Sometimes I use my handheld GPS for SOG . When it's slow , against my better judgement , I will put a Dispsey out . This,changes my whole dynamic of my trolling path which become straighter because of the long line,. And the effectiveness of my riggers goes down . The second advantage is small boats do not create the footprint bigger boats do .Fish sometimes feel the bigger boat,above them and it spooks them to the side , which is why coppers and dipsys shine for them IMO. Not so much spooking for smaller boats . Which us why I like my riggers . For fall stagers , which I love , I run 2 J plugs only almost exclusively . Starting in 10 to 12 ft back 75 , with the ball just under the surface . I work my way out and shorten leads to no less,than 40 ft . I set one 8 ft off bottom and one half way down . This fall was great for me doing this, a,lot of matures . IMO , downriggers are the heart of a small boat trolling program in water more than 15 ft ,for reasons I explained , use and are proven for me . You want a lure at 50 ft , put it there , no guess,work . , Small boats aren't big boats so don't try to be one. Less is more in a lot of situations . Use those advantages . Yup , I have slow days , but not many . This I what works for me . Just watch the weather and safety first.

Ask Bernie about that when he was running against Hillary . Those Super delegates have amazing powers .

Google N.Y. travel ban and see the reporting . But I recall seeing Cuomo say there is a travel ban . Maybe it just a strong suggestion and scare tactic . But I suppose it's up to the individual how they want to handle it . I go fishing locally where I want . But a buddy wanted me to come down trout fishing and thought I probably should not travel that far. I also think that some of this is overblown , but I don't want to be the one to be wrong and spread this . I wanted to go to the Salmon river for drop backs,but won't for that reason . It's kind of a question of character .

Cuomo declared it March 20 Google it . Maybe I'm reading it wrong .

You must currently be staying up here as it is my understanding there is a travel ban for all non essential travel in New York state .

And I also think those that run charters will not be doing it very long as those that are following the rules will not take those who don't very well .

Just heard the President say that loans/ grant will be eligible for small business . So I would think charters would be covered under that . It is my understanding that essential businesses were spelled out pretty clearly. And 10k fines for those not in compliance .

Wal-Mart's best marine battery . They are duel use . 100$ Been using them for years and they are awesome for the price . I have 2 chargers . I digital up to 15 amps . 1 which is a 2 amp digital charger maintainer cost 20$ . I use the 2 amp most of the time . They both charge the battery safely and have an automatic plate cleaning cycle . Also been told they equalize the cells . I have batteries that are 10 years old . Because I think of those chargers .

If you are serious about fishing and go a lot , I would take the time to set the boat up to the max . Would-be the electric start as big as the,boat will take,. 2 battery setup , one dedicated to the trolling motor . Maybe extention cables to put one battery mid ship under a seat or something . A cheap depth finder , maybe running lights , an ice chest . A spot for everything like anchor ,ropes , PFDs ,toolbox ,etc . A few rod holders and if you plan on trolling , a removable board with manual riggers mounted across the gunnels. Sit in it and think it out and take some time . I enjoy setting my boats up .

There are many small business folks like myself . And if we don't work , we don't eat or pay our bills . I don't want a handout or no interest loan or even a grant for that matter . I have the gov telling me I can't work ,( I'm classified essential ) , or evict my non paying tennents cabs a landlord ,which I probably wouldn't do anyway . I hope dont get sick or worse get a family member or someone else sick . You do what you feel is right and I will do the same . Just out of curiosity , where does your income stream come from ?

Tell that to mothers against drunk drivers , the kids at Sandy hook . There are risks in life . Maybe I die or worse a family member . But at some point , you have to take the risk and let the chips fall where they may .

With that logic we should outlaw booze , guns , motorcycles , etc, etc, etc.

Not a very realistic statement

From the sounds of it the president and the money guys are getting worried about the economic forecast if this thing goes on . And the clowns in congress seemingly can't organize a 2 car funeral. Some using the situation to ram thru their agendas. A new low , if that's possible, in congress yesterday . And it seems , and I agree, that the cost of losing the economy and it tanking , is out weighing the potential death count . I don't see this shut down in it current state , lasting long from what I saw yesterday .

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