2012 Skeeter TZX 190 Update

I'm finally getting my TZX 190 dialed-in.  This past weekend I finally got the "thru-the-hull" transducer to work.  The transducer was always installed but it wasn't hooked  up to the Fishfinder.  Apparently, the dealer only hooked up the Side Imaging transducer when I purchased the boat.  My dealer sent me a Y-cable in the mail and I was able to connect both transducers.  The Fishfinder now operates like it should when the boat is up on plane.  I'm FINALLY happy with the performance.
I'm also finally getting the "sweet spot" identified on the trailer so I can fully powerload the boat onto the trailer.  There is no reason why ANY bass boat should have to be winched up to the trailer roller.  You should be able to drive the boat right onto the trailer without incident.  A combination of spraying the bunks with silicone, choosing a ramp that's not tilted, and choosing the correct depth to submerge the trailer is KEY in loading the boat properly.
The only other "anomaly" on the boat is the fact that the front light broke on its first use.  I was coming back from the Firework display on the Lake and the front light decided to crap out.  Upon further inspection I discovered that the light just broke internally.  Back to Perko it goes.  I have no idea how the internal component could have broken..even if it was dropped.  It was a plastic piece holding the bulb that just broke off.  Terrible quality!  What made matters worse was the light crapped out at probably the worst time it could..coming back from the fireworks with 500 boats on the Lake in pitch dark.  Compound that with 5-6 ft. waves from all the boat traffic.  On a positive note, the TZX 190 never speared a wave and never got me wet.  I kid you not, the waves were 5-6 ft. high.  If you want a lesson in wave amplitude and resonance- this was it.  Just imagine HEAVY boats (cruisers) running parallel at just 20 mph where their hulls are just plowing water to the sides and their 3 ft. wakes jumping on top of other adjacent boats 3 ft. wakes. It makes for a VERY nerve racking 5 mile ride back to my dock slip.  Now, add TOTAL darkness and it really makes for a nerve racking experience.
Anyway, getting all the bugs out..and hoping for a worry-free TZX 190 experience in the near future.
Fish ON!  Rob

Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing Report- 7/8/12

Water temps reach 80F for the first time of the year.  I'm sure the fireworks at the High School and all the boat traffic stirred the fish up pretty good.  Despite that, and the bluebird skies on the weekend, I was able to catch a nice string of smallies.  I was even able to catch a BIG ASS pickerel and a Seagull.  Yes, a Seagull picked up my Zara Spook..not only once but twice and tried flying away with it.  I'm sure it ripped the guy a new asshole before he decided to drop it.  Oh well.
The Smallies I caught were primarily caught with Senkos in 6-10 ft. of water around Ironwood Pt. in the early morning hours.  I think what truly made for a successful catch is the fact that I continued to fish the shaded areas of the Lake as the sun was rising.  I also targeted areas where the creek channel came close to a point on the Lake.  The Smallies I caught were anywhere from 1-2 lbs. (no brutes/lunkers).  They were also VERY dark.  Very dark normally means the fish spend most of their time in deep water where sun penetration is low.  That makes sense since I was mainly fishing the points where the deeper creek channels come close to land.  I suppose the fish I caught were deeper fish that were still up in the shallows for their early morning feed.
Until next time.  Fish ON!  Rob