I manage to get to knees then peal the layers, then add to the water level in my OB's drive well.

 
  Back in the day, when we were able fish loch Lomond (In Felton) in our own kayaks I used  1/4 oz Roostertails trolled way back (100' or more) and typically got hits after turning at the dam as the lure sank during the slack turn.  Also found that by trimming the hairs on the covering the hook just past the hooks I stopped getting short strikes.
  Some times I'd put a multi flasher (Mini blades) on to help.
 On some lakes up in the Sierras I run lead line and have 5-6 colors out running same lure, Roostertails.
Having FF help was also key when using my down rigger.  I was able to present my Roostertails at the depths fish were marking.

 
  I needed a good hardy laugh after last night work issues!  This was it.   Sorry you gota scram dude!

 
  Beautiful country up there.  Been a while but we camped at a "Hosted" campsite almost below the dam.  Witnessed the most awesome lightning show blow in over the large bald mountain just east of the campsite.  Felt the front pass as the temperature dropped a bunch, then clouds broiled over the mountain then the light show started!

 
  There ya go! Super simple!  That PVC is tough if Sch 40 doesn't do it for you there's Sch 80 however it may not blend as easily! Don't forget the tail end of the hull as well!

 
  Got home from work Thursday(Yesterday 10/10) morning and our Genny was singing the praise of power.  Great, no idea when power was shut off, (Sometime between Wed 17:30 hr and 0830hr Thursday) Friday afternoon when I got up power was restored.  I Fear now, that when PG&E hears a bat fart, creating a breeze there gonna kill power!  It's going to suck having to deal with power loss now every time wind blows!  Winter time we expect outages living in a redwood forest from natural occurrences IE trees falling, limbs taking lines down the occasional drunk taking out a pole etc.
  Now we have to contend with breezy day's?  How about, instead of awarding top PG&E execs with millions in bonuses,(For what I don't know) how about maybe updating transmission lines? infrastructure?
  Got nothing but respect for the linemen and the work they do. This isn't a bash against them.

 
  Yes one is happening soon, heard it on radio this afternoon on way to work. Can't tell you who's on the card though can't remember the names.  I think a belt is on the line though.

 
 I use either a folded towel or an old carpet remnant to lay the stern on while I lift the front up and onto my trucks racks.
  On my previous OB Hull (Returned for dreaded drivewell crack) I built up the wear area with hot glue. Basically laid a bunch of hot glue beads down to form a rectangular patch about 1/4" think.