Sk8man

A ceramic or stainless tip would be a better solution and cause less friction and potential wear. The twilli's are usually fairly easy to remove to put a regular tip on and aren't necessary for braid use.

I wasn't disparaging the bass guys just letting folks know that during tournaments a dozen or more bass boats park right at the confined area adjacent to the ramp itself and even out by the marker buoy waiting tfor the start making it difficult to get through there when you launch your boat. Mine is only 18 ft and I had to squeeze through them twice in the semi-darkness of the early mornings.

There is also the fact that the bass guys locate there during their tournaments before getting started in the AM's

I use the improved clinch knot on fluoro connections with 7 wraps around and wet cinched a few times til very tight

Last I knew the water level was VERY low.

The strength and sharpness of the hook is a lot more important than color. I use red trebles and silver on my homemade flies with real good success and I honestly don't think color makes a difference.

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Also be aware that you can have a bad battery that reads fully charged until you put a significant load on it. Usually corroded or dirty terminals terminals will give you a clicking sound.

Small #8 Spro swivel (55 lb test) in between

Mike is right about the motor noise. The water clarity is also a problem in the shallows from the standpoint of sight though as you want the lure to not be connected with your boat in any way. One of the more effective things to use that way is a jointed stick bait or flatfish type lure as it looks "wounded" and "vulnerable" and way back there are no distractions. The kayak is probably the most deadly way to do it too. Good luck with it. I'd be using 8-10 lb fluoro leader in that area too with a small black ball bearing swivel or with stick "loop tied".

Once the water temps are in the fiftyish range the bait will usually move in near shore and especially near stream mouths and adjacent areas so the trout/salmom will often be nearby in the relatively shallow water. Before the zebras they could be found much closer to shore but with the much clearer water now they are usually out in say 20 ft or so as a starting point but it can pay to have a board with something trailing a long ways behind shallower. Clarity of the water is a major determinant Each lake can be a bit bit different too in terms of particular species location for example rainbows and landlocks are often found in better concentrations at the southern ends of some of the lakes before the north end gets going for them. Small to medium spoons and sticks are the most productive then and with particularly clear water conditions run back away from the boat. March and April used be be real good even fishing from shore for lakers at the extreme north and south ends of Seneca and Cayuga but other than an occasional "cruiser" (and usually a larger fish) the extreme shallows are now devoid of fish in many of the traditional spots.