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I just purchased two (LIPULS 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery), for my other boat to be used for just the electronics and the trolling motor. I thought it would be a good move before/if the tariffs kick in. I guess I'm committed now. 🤩

I called the dealer and according to him, the motor will charge the lithium. I can usually get 3 to 5 years out of a good lead acid battery, but all of my batteries are 4 years or older so it is coming up on decision time.

One battery for sonar and starting battery

I ordered a Weize battery from Amazon. I'll be using this one on a small boat I use on the Susquehanna. The boat has a 20HP Suzuki on it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ395FTR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Should the Suzuki charging system work with the lithium battery?

I just looked at Mighty Max. They have a lot of models. Is there a model you recommend? Thanks! There are a lot more than the last time I considered buying one.

Where are you seeing lithium's for less money than lead acid or AGMs?

Has anyone done any research on fire issues involving lithium marine batteries? I wanted to buy lithium batteries for my boats, but the potential issues I read about with lithium scare me, especially since I keep both boats indoors. For those who don't know, NYC has experienced many house and tenement fires caused by lithium batteries in electric scooters and bikes powered by lithium batteries. I am concerned that I might buy a junk battery that is relabeled to be sold in the US or a junk US-made battery.

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So true. I have been fishing for a long time and have caught a lot of big fish but I have hooked two that were "really big" and I never saw them. One was when I was about 17 years old in the Delaware River and the other about 10 or 15 years ago in a local lake. They still haunt me. All I wanted was a chance to see what they were and how big.

I stopped Tuesday for a few minutes at a local lake. I took one Beetle Spin and had 4 small bass in 15 minutes. They just catch fish!

My best SM bait on the Susquehanna!

Put them in the lower racks but turn off the dryer or remove them before the dryer starts.

Could ZipRecruiter be referring to commercial striped bass fishermen?

But how many have you interviewed? 😉

I have been reading about the new latest thing, the Turd and Poop lures, but after thinking about it they are nothing more than a tube without a tail. I'll just buy more tubes. If I need less flutter I'll cut off the tail.

And don't forget a NED rig.

I have two concerns about clear coating lures with epoxy or something similar. Does it affect the weight and balance of the lure? And is there a scent or taste of the chemical that fish can detect? BTW I have some beatup paint-challenged lures that keep catching fish. The reason is not the finish or how pretty they are but the action of the particular lure. Some lures for some reason just work better than other identical lures.

In PA you can buy a launch permit online. You print out a temporary permit and they send you the stickers. No need to go to Dicks. https://www.fishandboat.com/Boating/Register-Title-Boat/Pages/Unpowered-Boats.aspx#Launch

I use steel leaders or tireable wire when I know pike and musky are around. Peace of mind and a lot better than losing a good lure at today's prices. I do not know of another answer other than heavy mono or braid.

I loaned a boat to a friend to use in Quebec. When he returned the boat he cleaned it out and I put it in the garage. A few days later I noticed "droppings" that had not been there when I put the boat in the garage. I suspected a squirrel had migrated from Quebec. I put it outside for a few days to give the critter time to find a new home. It turned out to be a Pine Martin.

A very good glide bait for very few dollars. I have not caught anything on mine YET but I am impressed with its performance in the water. BTW I have the 7" and I'm considering the 9" for pike and musky.

I always lower my anchor/anchors gently. No logical reason to make a big splash. BTW I do have spot lock on one boat but it loses its location in high wind and revs up trying to hold the position. For me, the anchor is a better option.

I never ate pickerel but I have eaten a lot of pike and I imagine they taste similar. Pike are very good especially cubed and deep-fried.

I like to catch big pike and snakeheads. They are not hated here. 😉

He scared it away before he had a chance to find out. ☺️