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I always smile when I read this type of for sale ad. From the OP's link ~ "I bought this boat because I thought I would use it - turns out that I just want to get back into a deep- V aluminum rig so I am letting her go to a good home. Please don't call or write me with the NADA value - I don't care what they put in their books - they know nothing about this boat or its condition and the care put into it. I will consider offers - please don't be insulted if I say no. The boat is paid for and I do not have to sell it. That being said...I just reduced the price and would someone to appreciate and use her. Thanks for looking!" And I do agree with the seller -in as much as I don't care what the NADA value is or what the seller is "Asking" - because when selling a used ANYTHING - the items resale value is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay and that is only determined on the day it is sold. A seller can ask for the world but inevitably the buyer determines it value. Sometimes it's more than what the seller expected, but often times it's less. A sellers motivation to sell can be driven by many different factors. When things like ones Time, available Space & Money begin to or continue to be negatively effected by no sale, a seller often begins to recognize the reality that the Asking price is just that - asking. As the motivation to sell increases often the for sale price decreases. A good deal is nice to find but a good used boat is hard to find. If it's a clean as it looks, You may want to consider buying it, selling that O/B and repowering it with more HP. Good Luck A-Jay Nice ~ A-Jay

It's the Rare but Delectable Bass on the Half Shell Congrats A-Jay

Hello Brad Thank you for taking a moment to introduce yourself. Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Hope to see some of your avid photographer skill applied to Big Bass Pics here . . . A-Jay

Nice Job Guys ~ Congrats btw - that live well is rather spacious . . . A-Jay

There's a very good chance your employer is very aware of what they are asking you to do. When changes are made that obviously adversely affect productivity (not to mention disrupting employee morale) one has to ask Why ? Doesn't sound like your employer is interested in keeping you happy, only getting this new procedure going. Also doesn't seem like you're interested in riding it out either. Maybe you could go work for the "Competition" ~ sometimes that's a nice way to level the playing field. Either way, sounds like the writing's on the wall - . . . . . Good Luck A-Jay

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Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Video A-Jay

These response cover how I also select my weight type. Additionally, when presenting a bottom bait to a soft or grass bottom, I usually use small lead. Hard bottom or penetrating cover - it's tungsten. Tungsten is very hard - lead is soft - the extra sensitivity tungsten offers can be applied advantageously. The size to weight comparison between lead & tungsten is significant. In most cases Tungsten is 40% smaller than the same weight in lead. When combined with braided line, tungsten's size & sensitivity differential has helped improve many of my presentations especially deep & / or in heavy cover. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ When considering the information you've provided - I'm inclined to believe that these fish you see may not actually be bass. Some supplemental info could help . . . Where (state) is this lake ? What do you think the bass there are eating ? Are there other game fish in the lake & have you caught them ? Have you seen bass spawning in the shallows ? A-Jay

Cool to see that the Humminbird Helix 10 SI took "Best of" in Electronics at ICAST 2016 ~ Especially since there's a couple flush mounted in the Lund. A-Jay

Hello from up in Otsego County and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ St Croix Mojo Bass MJC74HF / Shimano Curado 200 I Casting Reel A-Jay

Nice "Crisco Queen" A-Jay

I'd call them and ask ~ 800-628-4487 (Toll Free) A-Jay

You're a wild man - 10 hours ? Ya, I'd be done in 10 minutes and be looking for something a little more Deltoid - friendly . . What about a Musky sized Ned Rig - we could call it a Med Rig . . . Sure would be easier to fish A-Jay

Nice one ~ But are you gonna show us your new rig ? A-Jay

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Congrats on the boga grip purchase - I'm a user & abuser myself If you haven't already done so, purchase / install a float to it. You'll be glad you did. A-Jay

Man ~ I was going to give this a like but no one can actually like a chatterbait to Face - It even hurts to say it. Glad you're OK there Chatter-Chin. A-Jay

Hello Eric and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Yes. It's an 8 pounder ~ In Training. A-Jay

Nice Bass ~ PB's are Always a Blast Congrats A-Jay

A few thoughts ~ The WP 130 and a Savage Gear 6" Line Thru swim bait both weight less than 1.5 ounces - The occurrence of losing larger bait's on the cast while using braid is real, however may be a non issue in your particular instance. Most of the anglers who fish larger baits (and 1.5 oz is relatively small in comparison) are using revolving spool gear (bait casting). When a backlash stops the bait abruptly - the sudden shock parts the line. So many advocate the use of mono which is better suited to handle that situation without parting. Since you're using spinning gear, unless you're dead set on trying to break the record for distance on every cast, a simple lob will give you plenty of fish catching distance but will rarely result in a break off unless you're using very light line (braid or Mono) IMO a 30 size reel for your needs here is undersized. I'd recommend the 40 size. I'd also not advise putting 20 - 30 lb mono on a 30 or a 40 size spinning reel. I'd recommend a quality 40 or 50 lb braid - ***** point of interest ~ more important than the advertised / rated pound test here will be the diameter of the line. Some of the newer braids are being presented as 40 & 50 lb test but have a diameter that is very thin - too thin for your needs. I'd look for a quality line that's in the .013 or .014 inches / .33 or .34 millimeters range - that will offer a good mix of size, strength & shock absorbing ability to do what you'll need & want it to. Good Luck A-Jay

Not saying it doesn't happen - just that I've not noticed it. A-Jay