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One Talon is just a pivot point - where two offers a bit more stability. Same thing applies with a standard anchor. One is good - two is better. Jack plate provides some space between the lower unit and the SI transducer as well as offering a bit of performance improvement. Hull comes up on plane faster and will stay on plane at a lower speed. A-Jay

@nwstriper Nice swim jigs in your profile there ~ They look very familiar. A-Jay

@Jeff Browning ~ I was initially considering adding a hydraulic jack plate. Rethought it and went with a 6" manual model. http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/seastar-jackplates/#jackplatemanuals I do not ever travel on plane in skinny enough water to justify the adjustable model - especially considering the extra gear required. Did want to move the motor back a little though so this fits the bill. So far it's been a nice addition. As for the Talons - I love them. Additionally when I planned, purchased & initially rigged this ride, ( Early 2016) the Ultrex had not yet appeared on the scene. Had it been available, I'd have purchased one. I'd still use the talons for water 10 feet & shallower but the spot lock would be a nice addition for the deeper stuff. Just not ready to rip off a two year old 112 Fortrex and re-rig the 360 quite yet, not to mention the 3K plus it would cost to make that little upgrade. A-Jay Here's a two year review I did of the rig this summer.

May need to 'tune' it ~ https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/tune-fix-crankbait.html https://1source.basspro.com/index.php/all-videos/109-bass-pro-shops-1source/video/1740-kvd-shows-you-how-to-super-tune-a-crankbait A-Jay

The 6th Sense Crush Flat 75X has been very good for me. A-Jay

You're Welcome. And I do realize that. While I'm not familiar with the rods you've listed, I offered the other information hoping that it may assist in your decision. I apologize for not mentioning that initially. A-Jay

I've offered information regarding the gear I use to successfully catch a few on jerkbaits and why. What you do with that is up to you. A-Jay

Jerkbaits on casting gear for me is done with 8-12lb fluorocarbon line (usually 10 lb) and with a stick spun up by Alpha Rods - they call it 'The Slasher'. It's built on medium powered, fast action blank. Nimble & balanced in hand, the 6’10” length is perfect for manipulating baits without wasted energy or fatigue. The middle grade graphite provides ample sensitivity, a forgiving nature and the parabolic bend is something I look for; perfect action to launch, work, and land. When building the right jerkbait rod it's all about the blank; it needs power to load, launch and work a jerkbait, while still maintaining the moderate fish landing bend necessary to keep those treble-hooks pinned up. This one has quality components that reduce mass on the business end, creating a light and responsive tip section perfect for slashing and walking my favorite stick baits from pre-spawn straight through the fall bite. A-Jay

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WOW ~ ! That's quite a Prize Pack. Bet she's pumped. Guess you're gonna need to spend some of that sick leave & get a sitter for that weekend at the Scottsdale Princess Congrats - A-Jay

No Sir - there are some very decent rigs available to rent - Then it's just a matter of bringing some tackle. A-Jay

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While You Know I'd Highly Recommend it; I must also warn you. It Will Ruin you for life as your 'idea of good bass fishing' will NEVER Be The Same ! Do It. A-Jay

Short answers ~ Yes your motor will charge your Cranking Battery; but it may not be sufficient in the long run, unless you run a long way - all the time. And yes if you run your electronics, you'll most likely run your cranking battery down. And if you run your trolling motor most of the time without the benefit of another recharging source, you'll most likely toast that power source as well. Outboard Motors are not routinely rigged to recharge trolling motor batteries. Your cranking battery starts your motor and powers everything except the trolling motor. Trolling motors are routinely rigged separately to the other battery(ies). A-Jay

Perfect ~ I'll tell you that I make 1/16 - 3/16 oz bait presentations on spinning gear. Been liking these Diawa Tatula Elite AGS sets up quite a bit. A-Jay

That's a Great Smallie ! Any pictures or even better, video of that Beast ? A-Jay

Building your 'rod & reel arsenal' is quite a bit like building a tool box. It's kind of difficult for another man to do either for you without first knowing what type of 'jobs' you'll be needing these 'tools' for. And it would be just as challenging for you to effectively select rigs without first know what you will be doing with them. Once you figure that out - select a brand or a line of rods with in that brand of rods that has the action & the feel that YOU LIKE, and start there. Good Luck A-Jay

@Hook2Jaw Including the commercial air fare from Georgia and depending on your length of stay, rates are less than say, a Hobie PA14. A-Jay

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Most all plastics are kept in the original bags. Similar bags of baits are then grouped together and place in a larger labeled zip lock freezer bag. Baits that I use a ton of - Rage Bugs & Rage Craws come out of the smaller original bags and go directly into a big zip lock - it's just easier. A-Jay

Great News ~ ! Best Wishes moving forward. A-Jay

Solid Plan ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on your recent retirement. A-Jay

I'm surrounded by them ~ But there's only one problem with having the real McCoy in my home . . . Happy Holidays A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resources ~ A-Jay