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@Nitro 882, the update is appreciated. Good to hear a solution was found and you’re going to be back on the water in short order enjoying the benefits of your new Mercury ProXS. Good fishing

Congratulations @NorcalBassin on the newest member and fishing partner of your family!

Having a SS (a 23p Fury in my case) just seems like a no-brainer attached to the business end of a ProXS. As to why SS as opposed to aluminum- it is my understanding the SS prop doesn’t flex under load as aluminum does giving much better performance.

Spike-it markers are in the boat and allow me to quickly add color/accent to a variety of the soft plastics I throw. Off the water, I have Spike-it plastic bottles of the same color/scent to “reload” the markers by dipping the felt in the bottle dye. This and keeping all markers together in a small ziplock baggie in the boat is my solution to the problem @Bluebasser86 mentioned above.

Good to hear from ya @Hammer 4! Just seeing San Pedro (san PEE-droh) brings back childhood memories of living in SoCal. Again, welcome back!

Personally, I’d thank the shop for taking the old motor off my hands. Since there was no mention of any disposal fee for the old motor, let the shop have the potential of helping someone out in need of any salvageable repair parts. Every time the new XS fires up and you’re driving your boat under power the difference 20+ years of technology as well the enjoyment, reliability and fuel efficiency will make the old motor an afterthought.

As stated above by other members @Nitro 882, I’m also very happy with my Mercury four stroke. It’s definitely nice not having to buy Opti two stroke oil in bulk after years of doing so. I did check and there are two models, the base four stroke and the ProXS, which would meet your requirements.

I’m in agreement with boonie hat opinion @Jig Man , however I prefer the Columbia brand. And I’m also wearing a buff.

@bishoptf , thanks for bringing up that Berkley site. My apologies all, I also posted it thinking it was a way for Berkley to clear out old merchandise and get stocked up.

Congratulations @ATA on your decision to purchase your first boat. Great advice from fellow members, particularly @detroit1 in regards to the trolling motor which was further emphasized by @A-Jay ’s on how this boat is currently rigged. And definitely meet the service manager where ever you buy your boat and put his number in your phone. I didn’t notice any electronics mounted on this boat, other than a bracket at the helm. Would the electronics package be the those from 2023 or current 2026 units? Are the batteries and onboard charger lead acid or lithium? @Capt Ed mentioned Polar Craft went out of business in 2024, are parts going to be difficult to source 5-10 years down the road? Just keep your options open and continue to be diligent in your search for the perfect fishing platform.

Miles Garrett going to LA pretty much further solidified the NFC West as the toughest division in the NFL. I was kinda surprised by the move, LA gets a two time defensive MVP with a hefty salary while Cleveland’s getting Verse still on a rookie contract and 1st in 2027, a 2nd in ‘28 and a 3rd in ‘29. And it’s still a couple of months to August

Mend-it glue has helped solve this situation for me @Randy Price , T-rigged senkos get repaired with the glue which I use as wacky rigged baits. Fish continue to bite those repaired baits and that includes other brand named worms and creature baits.

Hello @Pablo Chaves from Northern California, welcome Pablo to Bass Resource and the Forums!

Because depending on the fishery @Gimruis, it catches fish 😎

I fish a dropshot quite often, and it’s pre-tied because I don’t want to mess with tying it up out on the water. Sometimes it’ll be straight braid, otherwise it’s 15lb flouro to braid via an Alberto knot. I have broken out a spinning rod to dropshot periodically but I’d prefer not to since the Delta is a shallow water, target rich environment.