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Thanks Yes the plan is to relax and fish not continually be on alert. Thanks for the feedback and opinions/experience.

Thanks Captain Phil

Appreciate the response....

Thanks Alex

Hello Everyone I close to retiring and would like to buy a small lake home in southern Texas. I discovered that the few I am looking at have gators in the lake. Are they a big threat or merely a nuisance? I am from Michigan and have no experience. Thanks

Thank Everyone I will un-spool and use Toms wet cloth suggestion. Next time I go fishing I will make sure I am not overdoing the casting.

Thanks MN Fisher I think you are correct, I'm throwing too hard and the 10 lb is too thin. will try both suggestions I was throwing a Drop Shot with 1/4 oz weight Also a small 5/16 oz jig I suspect throwing too hard as I was bank fishing a trying to get the bait out as far as possible.

Thanks MN Fisher I think you are correct, I'm throwing too hard and the 10 lb is too thin. will try both suggestions

Hello Everyone, I am trying to get back into Bass fishing after being out of the sport for 4 years. I purchased a spinning rod 7' Med and a 2500 Daiwa reel. I spooled the reel with 10LB braid, with a 6LB flouro leader. I am having a problem with wind knots. The braid is getting tangled and knotted while casting. The wind is 5mph and a calm day. Braid and flouro is new. Any ideas would be great. Thanks Mike

Hello Everyone I acquired this trolling motor from a friend of mine. It does not work. Looks like it needs brushes and seals Has anyone rebuilt their trolling motor? How hard was it? Was it worth the effort? Thanks https://beta.photobucket.com/u/mas3fish/a/a9d69d2a-e3df-4761-a71a-ebff79b9eb23

Wow I live near KD Outdoors. Ken was a great guy, did not know he passed Sorry to hear this.

Thanks very much this helps a lot

Hello Looking at buying a 2003 Champion 187 Cx it looks to be solid not perfect Wondering how long of a rod could I get into the rod locker I use 7'6" flippin sticks and some older boats do not accommodate. Also if anyone owns one please share your opinion/experience thanks Mike

thanks I will keep trying to contact the lister of the boat No response yet

Thanks for the advice guys Much appreciated

I think your right a lot of them are

Hello Fishinkamp Thanks for looking out for me My top of budget is 14K I was looking at this one 02 Ranger 195VS 02 200 Merc Optimax Listed 10/27/17P Tempest Plus, 6" hydraulic, MK Maxxum 65#, HDS7, HDS5 side imaging/downscan/GPS, dual pro trim, 3 batteries, 2 bank charger, rod rack, butt seat/folding seat, keel guard, cover, deck extension, Smart gauge. RangerTrail trailer, fiberglass fenders, spare, boat buckles, aluminum wheels, Cool hubs, brakes. Motor has 428 hours. Very clean and garage kept. Call Chris: 616-292-2789 or email for more details. Chris - MI Rockford, MI $15,000. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/Boats4Sale6/CMoran4_small.jpg http://www.bassboatcentral.com/Boats4Sale6/CMoran5_small.jpg http://www.bassboatcentral.com/Boats4Sale6/CMoran6_small.jpg http://www.bassboatcentral.com/Boats4Sale6/CMoran7_small.jpg and this one https://appleton.craigslist.org/boa/d/2004-ranger-comanche-185vx/6473306526.html

Thanks fishnkamp Upon further investigation, the boat needs new carpet, upholstery, electronic and gauge repair. I passed on it, as I have several project currently Mike

Hello I am in the market for a used Bass Boat I have been discussing one with a local owner a 2005 Triton 186 TR with a Mercury 150 HP XR on it I cannot take it out as it is 17 degrees outside Any advice as to what to look for and how to perform a compression test myself? Also any Triton owners opinions would be welcomed Thanks Mike

Hello Everyone I just got a close up of the 2018 Tracker 40th anniversary boat Wondering how everyone felt about this boat Kind of like to retro look I already own a grizzly tracker and this would be the same hull but better motor and more comfort. Thanks for any opinoins Mike

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Great responses everyone Thanks very much!

Thanks This helps

Hello Hope someone can help me with this question. This year I intend to practice deeper cranking. I have purchase a few deeper crank baits, and am puzzled with the depth ratings that can vary from 12 to 16 foot. Or 3 to 5 foot range. I know it has to do with the line size you use, but does anyone have a rule of thumb as to how most lures are rated? DT 10 is this using 10 lb line? Fat Free Shad 7D 12 to 16 ft diving range is this also using 10Lb line? Is there a rule of thumb to add or subtract depth depening on line size? Currently using 12 Lb Mono Any advice would be appreciated Thanks everyone.