J Francho

Sumo wrestling knockout round!

Generally, the braid is smaller than the leader. I can't think of a time where the braid would be thicker than leader. At least not in my fishing experience. Never been a problem with an Alberto knot.

No way man! They should use displacement!

Trailer tires are usually rated L for 70 mph. That's what the Goodyear Endurance tires I ran on my full size boats were. Sorry that's L. The Es are the little guys at 45, I think. Fixed in edit!

-Tim McCarver

Marty Stone, every five minutes: "I don't think I recall ever seeing...." I'm beginning to think he has trouble recalling anything.

The little ones are DoT rated for 45 mph.

Ten years ago, I registered two here in NY. Can't be any better here, lol.

That's the brand I found on Amazon.

Any deep Plano box has worked for spinnerbaits for me.

I swear I saw them last time I was in there. Maybe a recent change? You'd think for what they get for replacement tires, they'd be DoT compliant. Found a few on Amazon that come with a title and are DoT compliant.

I have a Carolina Dog (Bailey) and a German Shepherd Dog (Coltrane). The Carolina is almost 8, but the GSD is only 5 mos. old. It's generally total mayhem at home. I wouldn't trust either in a boat with me. I tried Bailey out years ago, and she kept jumping in the water. Coltrane is just a dope, and would probably cry the whole time. Bailey's breed can be difficult to train, but once she recognized me as alpha, she is amazing. She's the best dog I've ever had. Coltrane is a stupid oaf, but is very quick to learn, and is quite pleased to work, if he isn't too distracted. I've had GSDs in the past, and he's pretty typical. They're funny in that they're both dumb and incredibly intelligent at the same time. https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/83978376_10219442135537226_1078221114112475136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=Q_AEmFXDZogAX_L1Knz&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=2d3235a3ae3d402d6901f36691a517d7&oe=5F034107

The trailer kits from Harbor Freight come with a title.

They calibrate to 0 before every fish. My guess is something went awry when they were zeroing out the scale. It happens. I've seen it on my own digital scales.

Ouch!

I don't have to fake a day off. I have PTO. That's it, no sick time. PTO is a benefit I earned by showing up to work. I took an unplanned PTO to go fishing with @wnybassman several years ago. Wasn't my first or my last. Got a PB that day.

I'm not sure where I was worried about the holes either?

If you're having relationship issues, chances are it's not the fishing that's the real problem.

Two topics have been merged. I hope for a favorable outcome to this, but it sounds like it isn't going to be a happy ending. So sad.

Since you have RAM mounts, try both at both locations, and see what you like better. I'd prefer the larger unit at the bow, since I spend more time fishing than running. All I really need at the console is mapping, and basic sonar. Since you are closer, the smaller screen isn't that much a hindrance.

I can break down a Daiwa Alphas or Shimano E series reel with my eyes closed.

LC Pointer 100 SP is about the most versatile bait you can start with. I have more of them than any other suspending jerk bait. After that, you can venture out to the more subtle Flash Minnow or go deep with a Staysee or Pointer Deep models. Sizes from 90 to 120 seem to work best with bass, both green and brown.

I do not, but I've spent some good seat time with some fishing in one.

@michaelb have you paddled a Bonafide?

Waypoints, please