A-Jay

I have not used that model - but have been a Shimano fan for years. I have several versions of the Clarus both spinning and casting - they are a very good quality blank with decent components. Comparing them to a G Loomis is debatable and might not be fair. I have a couple of G Loomis salt water surfcasting rods they are very nice and sort of in another catagory. For those who have the $$$ for a G Loomis the Clarus and the Crucial might not even be a consideration. But for the $$$ and what you get, they should be. The spinning rods are on sale at the link below for a very decent price - with the extra $$$$ you could get 2 rods ? Of course, then you'd need reels as well http://www.***.com/descpageRDSSHIMANO-SHCLSR.html A-Jay

Looks nice Good Luck A-Jay

Sharkbite - maybe this could be the way to go . . . . ? Check it out. http://www.ahoycaptain.com/shop/tx_sut250s.html I use this unit and really like it. (I'm using the model for a canoe) A-Jay

Did the sunset cruise tonight - the smallies were ready willing and I was able to get a few of them to the boat and in the net. Water temps at 55. Sub-walk is making me a believer. A-Jay

misfit1III8 - I hear ya - you know I did my time working for the man. So now it's fish, fish, fish, and then go fishing again. . . . Good Luck today - Throw the sub-walk A-Jay

On the lake today - Cold wind - water temps dropped to 51 - but - and this is the good part - it was a SMB slam fest - Rapala sub-walk was the bait of the day - first time I've fished this bait - it's a keeper-- targeted flats on the north end - boat docks and beds - fish were surprisingly aggressive for such a chilly day - man that was a very good time - hoping for more tomorrow - A-Jay

misfit1III8 Maybe if you had one of these - you wouldn't keep losing your pants ? Buckle-up tough-guy . . . . A-Jay

Did anyone go out today and brave this nasty cold/windy slop ? I did not. I 'm waiting for the end of the week and hoping for something a little bit more seasonal. A-Jay

Cool - I'm looking forward to getting out there with ya - soon. I did the Monday afternoon to sunset bite. Managed some decent LMB and SMB. It's always interesting when you get both from the same spots - you never know what it's gonna be- 4' *** and 1/0 gamakatsu's on very light line was the ticket - the water is so clear - it's the only way to go - I just became a pumpkinseed fan - again Looks like today and tomorrow are gonna be cool - 45-ish what's up with that - water temps are still in the mid to high 50's - it a slow warmer this spring - -Out again today - - - A-Jay

Good Luck Man - Hope ya Whack'em and Good ! I'm thinkin' about putting in again myself in the morning - I'll let ya know how it turns out - btw - take some photo's this time and I might even keep a fish or two . . . see ya A-Jay

Only distilled or purified water should be used to fill batteries. Tap water, drinking water, softened water, or well water should not be used because of possible impurity and mineral contents that can negatively affect the performance and life of the battery. As for the correct water level, each brand and size battery is a little different. If you have one, refer to the owner's manual. If not, most of the ones I have had to fill it was "full" once the water reached to bottom of each fill tube. **Always fill it AFTER you charge it otherwise you risk boil over. More importantly, Thank you for serving. A-Jay

Riverator Check your pm's - photo's are on the way in an hour or so . . . A-Jay

Riverator, Yes, I will send you everything I have - pictures, write ups and links in a PM. My battery lasts a total of 3 hours if I run it on max. If I run it at about 65% I get there a fraction slower but increase my battery life to 6 hours. That includes trolling around at very slow speeds to change positions and hold into the wind once you get there. I am on my way out the door, watch your PM's later today, it will be two separate messages. See ya A-Jay

Seats are holding up fine - my wife really likes the seat backs - very comfy . . . . . . I even use them with the back folded down and sit on the back so I can turn and cast from side to side without the seat obstructing my casts - and then when I'm motoring to my next spot - just pop it up and I'm stylin' . . . . . A-Jay

Really nice day on the water but turned out to be pretty slow - had 1 decent LMB come unbuttoned at the boat Looking to get out again today - taking my wife today - she's been very good luck so far this season . . . . . . A-Jay

This 10 amp charger by Minn Kota is outstanding. . . . http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/chargers/detail.asp?pg=mk110p A-Jay

Heading out in Otsego County this afternoon. Hoping for the "Sun Shine Bite " A-Jay

VA Check your PM's - I sent you the Photo's of my Rig - A-Jay

Thanks. I have nothing against keeping fish - but I could not bring myself to put a fillet knife through something like that . . . . . . A-Jay

wisturkeyhuntet This is from a previous thread by Fish Chris I can't argue with these kind of results - I've never seen anything like it - This man seems to have a pretty plan . . . . . A-Jay

The Predator is very stable for standing and fishing - I do it all day - but we must remember - it's a CANOE not a bass boat so sooner or later I expect I take a tumble - but I hope to stay dry I put an extension handle on the trolling motor and that alone makes a World of difference as far as balace is conerned - it gives me something to hold on to - it really helps. The canoe is 40 inches wide and very stable for a canoe. . . . . . . . A-Jay

VA - check your PM's - I sent you part 1 . . . . 8-) misfit1III8 - I knew you'd recognize that one - BTW - I think I found your pants - This strange fellow seems to have claimed them as his own What's up with THAT ! A-Jay

Thanks Bubba - now Go find your pants A-Jay

VA Thanks for the kind words - give me a day and I'll send you some photo's and a small write up on what I did ~ what worked and what didn't - I might be able to get it out tonight while I'm watching the ball game otherwise you'll see something tomorrow for sure . . keep an eye on your pm's. A-Jay

VA I am also a big fan of the stealth canoe approach - I put a minnkota 55 on an Old Towne Predator square back 15'3''. I love it. I have a Hummingbird gps/sonar on it - I think it's the 636 model I put the battery in a Minnkota battery box that comes equipt with 2 12 volt accessory inputs - I use one for the hummingbird and one for a spot light for night operations I can PM you some more info / photo's if you'd like . . . . A-Jay