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A Curado 300E or 200/300D would be an easy get and a tank for what you're asking.

I have been driving a '06 4Runner with the small V-8 (4.7?) in it for 11 years now. Have replaced the suspension and a few odds and ends from normal wear and tear, but its a great all-around vehicle for fishing, lighter towing, and road trips with family and dog. I may have it forever.

I send mine to DVT every coupke years for a teardown. I think they're pretty indestructable.

I love my Shimano 200 Ds. And they can be used as a club or paperweight in a ponch.

I would put a Tatula reel on a Tatula rod or Curado on a Curado on a Curado and spend rest on quality supporting tackle/gear. You can pick how high end you go somewhat in both categories

I would buy the one in better shape, with the better motor.

Nucanue Frontier 12 and Pursuit - I love the huge deck space, and the ability to take my son along. The F12 is the most versatile boat out there. They can be heavy sometimes.

Ive done plenty of business from custom rods to reel service/upgrade to buying jigs and spinnerbaits - never a problem. His communication and advice is second to none.

Have you consedered Jordan near Raleigh?

I have a few swimbaits in the $150-200 range, and a bunch in the $50-100 range. I used to think it was ridiculous, but then i got on a Slammer bite.

I fish with my nine soon to be ten year old out of my Nucanoe Frontier 12. I also fish with my wife (age not determined) out of it. I have fished with both once as well. Stability is not a problem. It truly works great and is far more stable than any canoe I've been on. It also fishes great solo. It is not a bassboat, so obviously there is limited space and you must watch your backcast, but it has been a blast to fish lakes and rivers with my son in it.

Best reel service and jigs you will ever have - great stuff!

Your happy medium is probably a medium. ? If you really want to surf fish and panfish with it, get a 7'6".

Cool bait - looks similar to a Billed Shellcracker - is it wood or resin?

I have the HF trailer and use it for two Nucanoes with a rack that took about $20 and 30 min to make. Plenty of room for three, and i can fit up to 6 properly positioned. People also buy inexpensive ladder racks for truck beds and use those - its a cleaner look than mine, and i think the HF version is $60.

That should cast just fine once its dialed in - the real question is: how is the toast?

That is very true, but I have personally seen more than one fish out of Denver and Boulder reservoirs that were weighed on accurate but not certified scales that were over 8 lbs., of both species. Most of the larger reservoirs get trout stockings and the large bass will actually school on the plants, in some lakes mixed in with 10 lb+ wipers and sometimes walleye. Truly some unique fisheries. (But thanks for the verifiable fact-check ?)

Everything in the Avengers series, from Antman through the end. That should burn a couple days, and Scarlett Johansen.

There's plenty of bass to fish for in CO, both largemouth and smallmouth. Its not Florida, but you can still get plenty of good fish, and dont overlook public city ponds. In my experience, theres not a ton of pressure on bass there outside of a few well-know "bass lakes" (Quincy or RMA for example). There are both large and smallmouth bass over 8 lbs there. The best thing about CO is the incredible diversity of species - you can fish lmb,smb, trout, catfish, perch, and pike sometimes all in the same lake or within a few minutes of each other.

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Sent you a couple PMs...only a 2 hr drive - you could go to heaven and be home for dinner. ?

You could start with an MS Slammer (7 or 9 inch), a Hudd (68 or 8 inch), and a Deps Slide Swimmer (175 or 250) and be in the game, cover the water column, and get a feel for it. You should be able to grab those for $150 total or so (which isnt nothing) and will have baits to have comfidence in.

I would bet that that rod doesnt have a particularly fast action, and would be great for the Wavers.

The XH Nomad above will serve you well. You could go H if its just spot duty with 4 oz baits, but I wouldnt throw 4 oz on it for an extended period.

Dont underestimate shallow water, especially on sunnier days - a couple degrees warmer makes a huge difference. And shakey heads, neds, or glidebaits.