J Francho

Yes, that's a Coosa. It's only redeeming quality is the seat, and everyone else has caught up with that. I think my favorite feature is how the scupper holes work like little volcanoes to create geysers when you paddle in waves. It really special that they put two, each pointed at your butt cheeks, under the seat. Plugs are a must. The other two boats are a C140 and Hobie Compass. Teaching kayak fishing at a local kayak shop gives me access to all kinds of boats.

It's best to go easy on a fish that feels like a jumper. Most of my biggest fish just dug down, and didn't try to jump at all. It's the rats that go nuts.

I tried some Orvis leader that was designated "bass" leader, too. It looked to be around 6-8# line, but broke at far less. Tossed mine too.

I would rate it POOR compared to this list of boats: OG OK PBG (only slightly worse, though) Ride 115 Commander 120/140 Lure Moken 12 Native Ultimate 12 Malibu (can't remember 12' the model) Hobie Compass. There it sits in my back yard. Haven't bothered paddling it in at least a year.

Better knot strength, lower memory, harder formula, better abrasion resistance. If you're looking for the best answer, it's use leader material for leaders. If you're looking for a cheaper route, use whatever you want. We'll be here to help when you start breaking off.

There is a spot where a ledge at 20' drops off to around 75' rather abruptly. I throw a Popmax there, from the deep water, and smallies crush it halfway to the boat, over that deep water. I assume they are sitting on that 20' ledge, and attacking from a distance.

Take your time with the connection knot. Well tied is better than any particular knot. I caught this fish using a triple surgeon knot (15# braid to 6# leader) because I was in a hurry to catch this fish. Story about that fish here: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/dropshot-bedding-bass.html

For 20-40 I only need a 1 oz. Hopkins Shorty Spoon and a drop shot setup.

Point and click remote? That's cool!

Fourscore and 11 years ago someone wanted to dress up a Texas Rig I used to like to put a bead between the hook and bullet. I went so far as to buy fancy beads from stores in Corning, NY. Somewhere along the way, I stopped doing it. Nothing has changed with my success/failure rate with a Texas rig.

Water levels aren't dropping anytime soon. Two feet high is the new normal.

Some JDM lures just warp the time/space continuum. But seriously, weight transfer systems are pretty much standard in long profile hard baits.

Do you even carb, bro? Apple fritter donut french toast. </endThread>

I think it depends on whether you get a V-6 or a V-8. One of my best friends has a Tacoma. It's an awesome truck, but I wouldn't tow a bass rig with it.

Sounds like you never used real leader. It's NOTHING like reel fill. I would not want to fish a spool completely filled with leader. It's unruly.

For what you're doing, it likely won't matter which of them you choose. Those are reel fill lines and they all work fine. The best option is to use real leader material. I like Seaguar Blue Label.

I don't know any spots, but there is freshwater, and there are bass in Hawaii.

I prefer my 6-2 MXF for poppers and spooks but I will use a 6-9 MXF (my primary spinnerbait rod) for them to combine techniques and carry one less rod. Been trying to limit my selection to just three for kayak trips.

A 2019 is 5400 lbs. I can't imagine a 3 year old boat is much different. I would not tow that with a Tacoma.

Chamberlain's Septic has "Danger: Political Opinions Onboard" listed on their tankers, lol.

I've argues over and over that we need wider spools, not shallow, narrow spools. I can only imagine what a marketing team can do with that info.

I like a faster reel for buzzbaits, but I've used 6 speed reel for the other baits. I've always said it didn't matter for poppers, spooks, and jerkbaits, and that I learn to adjust to whatever speed the reel is, but I'm digging this JDM zillion I picked up. 41" per turn. Bam!

There a few soft plastics companies that offer biodegradable baits. Kast King has a biodegradable spool for some of their reel filler lines.

Trout Magnets are 1/64 oz. You have to drop to 4# line to cast them with any kind of distance.