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A Baby & a House ~ Double Congrats ~ ! A-Jay

Yes ~ Standard deal is (3) 31's for the 112 Fortrex and the 4th 31 runs everything else. (including the 360 imaging) Days where I'm on the TM a ton (especially in the wind & waves) I'm glad I have the 3 31's Other days when I'm spot hopping, using the Talons a bunch, catching fish & running the live well pumps, I almost wish I had another battery for the rest of it. btw - and on a separate note - I purchased a jumper battery to take the worry out of a dead cranker - I've not ever really come close but - now it's not even a concern - works on the truck 6.2L also - I'm alone on some big water a lot - especially early & late in the season - there' spotty cell phone coverage also, so I need to be mostly self sufficient. Food for thought Check it out. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UG6PWE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A-Jay

I'm running 36V and a 4 bank to include the cranker. Between running the live well recirculating pump, 2 Helix 10's, the nav lights early morning or at night and the twin Talons going up & down all day, it's pretty much a must. Especially since I don't always make a long run back to the ramp at the end of the trip. That one 31 is usually the battery showing the need (by lights on the charger) for the most recharge. A-Jay

Now what fun would that be ? A-Jay

I've done OK with these two up here in northern MI ~ A-Jay

LOL ~ Fixed that one for you . . . A-Jay

You know it is A-Jay

Lived in Cape May for several years (exit 1) ~ Loved it. I was seriously addicted to that striped bass fishery ~ Serious Rock Hopper ! A-Jay

Rage Bug on a swing head ~ 1/2 oz works DRAG it along the bottom (seems better than hopping it) use a stop & go deal - move it 2 or 3 feet stop for just a second, and then repeat. Don't give them too good a look at it - - they will choke it ! Good Luck A-Jay

DO IT ~ ! A-Jay

@jbmaine ~ Going to a Fishing or Outdoor show over the winter can be a decent way to get useful information on trolling motors, electronic & just about anything & everything you'll need (and don't need) for your new rig. You'll be able to see, get hands on and compare brands & models of the newest gear as well as talk directly to the knowledgeable humans who sell it. I spent some extended time at a big show here in MI looking at gear, as well as the rig I was planning on purchasing prior to placing any orders. It proved very helpful as I was afforded a couple of how to and ono on one demo's my sales reps on several electronics. I went the first day the show opened (Thursday I think) just as it opened, before it got crowded and in advance of the Sales reps getting burned out. All were ready, willing & very motivated to show off their gear. I did not purchase any gear at the show. (I had made prior arrangements to get them & have them installed by the dealer; just had to decide what I wanted. Worked out nicely.) But my point is the prices were at the very least competitive at the show and in some cases very attractive. Just a little food for thought. A-Jay

Heck of a good day and what a Great Bass ~ ! That's a tank of a PB most anywhere but especially in The Pine Tree State. And on top water to boot ~ That had to be quite a thrill. Certainly made all the effort to get back in there worth it and the decision to go there in the first place a Great one ! Congrats A-Jay

This covers it of me - at least in the 1/2 oz size. A-Jay

Then you'd probably be thrilled with this . . . btw - I live in Gaylord, MI This is why I fish EVERY day I can after Labor Day. A-Jay

You know me well - Probably before the hard water this year . . . 28 days & a wake up A-Jay

I echo your sentiments and can certainly relate. All except for that 'work' thing you mentioned there . . . . . . . A-Jay

Gorgeous Bass ~ ! Congrats on your new Personal Best A-Jay

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Some Big Air Brown Bass today ~ A-Jay

Hello Ben and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Couple of Nice Bass ~ Congrats to you & your brother-in-law. PB's are always a Blast, especially when it's your first. A-Jay

Nicely Done. A-Jay

I use this - It works great A-Jay

Nice work Sir. Congrats A-Jay

I prefer to be presenting baits up hill the vast majority of the time. So I'm sitting 'shallow' & throwing 'deep'. Something that goes right along with this subject for me is wind direction and possible current. I do not like fishing 'cross' wind at all - besides making many presentations tough - strike detection can be a little tricky depending on what I want (need) to throw, at least for me. Either way I have more success fishing either straight into or down wind. Now factor that into the up hill, parallel or down hill question, and I say I'll set up to fish the conditions first and the structure second, almost every time. Worst case scenario is trying to present something cross wind & current. I rarely find myself fishing parallel, I do it, but like I said not much. Best case for me is straight into the wind & current and up hill. I've had some very memorable days on the water doing that one. I usually plan when & where I fish (which lake) based on which way the wind is forecast to blow. This can offer at least a decent opportunity to fish effectively. To disregard it can complicate an already complicated deal. YMMV A-Jay