DJFISH

Interesting. Thanks. So I take it that no one has picked up a Premier and noticed any obvious performance-related reason it would be priced at a premium. Cost of goods may allow the lower price on the Mojo and Made in the USA is definitely valuable to many. They must sell enough to justify it. Or perhaps they are going through a transition in their product line. When both were built on SCII, this pricing strategy made sense to me. Maybe Premier gets SCIII soon.

Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase a St. Croix Mojo Bass rod, potentially a couple of them. I notice that the Premier is $10 to $30 more expensive yet uses a lower quality blank (SCII vs SCIII). Mojo also boasts the new "IPC" technology. Based on description, the other components are the same except the Premier is full cork vs. the split-grip handle on the Mojo. Mojo is manufactured in Mexico vs. the Premier is made in the USA, so that could be one factor, but it doesn't seem to add up. Does anyone have experience with these two rods? Any idea why the better blank would be less expensive? I saw a post recently comparing Avid X vs. Mojo, which use the same blank. In that case, I understand the upgraded reel seat, micro guides, place of manufacture, and warranty justify the price discrepancy. I do own an Avid X drop shot rod and love it. But the price of the Premier is odd to me. Thanks! DJ

x2 on the KVD videos from BPS. "Pitching to Heavy Hitters" in that collection gives a pretty good tutorial on pitching which can be used for spinnerbaits as well like was mentioned earlier. I've also found ripping the spinnerbait over and through the tops of submerged weed beds to work well. Also, the spinnerbait is surprisingly weedless (which I'm sure you've found out) and can work well in lillypad situations.

i'm in.

Hey guys.. another Jersey guy here. Mainly fish Aeroflex, Blue Mountain Lake, Musconetcong, Saxton Falls, Swartzwood, and some other small spots in the area.

I'm going to look at a 1991 14' jon boat with trailer and 40# minnkota today. Guy is asking $1200 obo. Boat seems to be in pretty good condition from the pics. What do you think its really worth?

thanks for the tip, i'm purchasing a 14ft jon and was looking to push it with a 46# minn kota. i'll definitely look into those props.

basspaddler... what size boat do you have?

I've never owned a boat before, but I'm about to buy a Tracker 1436 jon boat. I usually fish on lakes that allow electric only. I found a good deal on a Minn Kota Endura 46# transom mount motor. Would that be enough power to move the boat with two anglers and gear? Thanks.

great, thanks.

Let's assume I'm going to build the decks pretty high on either the v-hull or jon boat. I've heard that v-hulls would be more stable with anglers standing inside, but i've also heard that flat bottom jon boats are more stable. so i'm not sure which to believe.

I'm buying a 2003 G3 1436 jon boat and all these conversion stories have given me the itch to customize my own. My only concern is stability. If I install a casting deck, is standing comfortably and safely a real option? How about with two anglers in the boat? I'm 5'9 200 and my buddy is 6'3'' 240. I also may have the option of purchasing a 14' v-hull instead. Would this be significantly more stable? With all the conversions on this board I figure this would be about the best place to find out. Thanks!