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I was thinking about getting a Freedom Hawk Kayak 14 footer. I think it will balance pretty well for anyone under 300lb. I was also thinking of putting an I-Pilot in the front and just remote around. Including that, I would put in the new Micro Power Pro anchor in the back. Anchoring the kayak and using the "N button or North Button" on the i-pilot to pivot in one direction for balance fishing.

I would cast weightless rig into small pocket hole. Jigs with craw would be great for punching side grass, walking through rocks, and fallen timber. if you want a faster presentation, go with smaller spinner bait. White with silver willow leaf for clear, or Chartreuse/White with Colorado blade for muddy.

Things I always do a night ahead for reels/rods/line before I go fishing in the morning. 1) Check the lines to see if it's abrasive or knicked. I would pull the line out and cut it. If the spool needs replacing then go and replace it. I'm sure y'all follow the rule of fill it up 1/3 to 1/2 with cheap heavy mono and the rest with what you are going to cast. 2) Check your fishing knots. Usually, I would just retie them. 3) Check your rod and make sure it doesn't have cracks or looks as if it's going to break on you. 4) Condition your line with KVD. 5) Set your drags properly on your reel set-up.

Something you can look into is casting a remote sonar and checking it on a remote fish finder to see what's below. I don't think they cost more then $150.

You shouldn't be thinking about how much a boat cost but rather where you are going to fish it at. Some lake/pond only allow you to have certain type of motor. . A good choices and cheaper choice can be a Jon boat modification were you can take out the motor. This has stability limitation on larger body of water though. If you want a more stability, you can go with a motor mounted Bass boat. Again, it will be depending on the lake you are fishing at and that limits you on motor size. Find the lakes you want to fish then judge it carefully. Here's are thing to consider when you are buying a boat. Anchor device, life jacket, lights, fire extinguisher, net, and paddle. Next are trolling motor, fish finder, live well, and bilge pump.

It's harder to fish on land then on boat, but it's more expensive on boat then on shore. Yes, don't give up. I would try new lake/pond if your luck is bad there. Remember, weather/season/water temp/etc.. changes fish habits.

A fisherman story. The truth! I've seen Ogopogo, Bigfoot, Mothman, Jersey Devil, etc... you name it. I'm telling you, they are all real and the government is just mucking up these stories.

I would go with a BPS Qualifier if you don't want to break the bank. This will do the job well.

Ever heard of the term, you pay for what you get. Don't get me wrong, both device will get the job done. Just that the more expensive one will just out perform the in-expensive one.

LMB doesn't normally chase like Striper. They're more like ambush fish. If you found the shad, it doesn't necessary mean you found LMB. I would sonar the area and check for cliff that have humps or veggies. If it's a flat, it's usually some kind of structure that they will tend to hide in to ambush. Usually in the morning/evening when the sun is not out, they are at points or cove. Later in the day when the Sun is up, they will hide in grass/tree structure by the shore or they will jump down to thermocline and ambush or just hide away from the sun.

I hope you mean spincast reel right? I wouldn't give a 3yo a spinning reel yet. 5 year old if they're eager to learn. I think he would love the spincast reel since it's just hit a button and cast.

I think you can slide through this with a 6'10" spinning rod. This is not too long and probably not to short. It will give you a good enough accuracy to cast. Action has to be fast. Why fast, it will give you a better hook set if you are using plastic or single hook. I would go with med/heavy rod type just for the power too. The heavier the rod, the better back bone to pull it out from heavy weed. It just doesn't make sense to go lighter unless you want to go finest. Even though you can still finest on a heavier rod too as long as the action is there. As far as spinning reel, I would go with a reel in the $150-200 price range for smoother casting. Probably order 2 extra spool for mono top water, FLC clear water, and braid for Rest.

You should be able to feel the difference while sliding across the soft bottom dirt and bumping into rock or hitting small structure. You should be able to feel difference in grass, small dead branches, etc... If you can't detect a bite from a bump then you're probably not experience enough. As far as feeling a fish swim by, "LOL!!!" I doubt that. Anyway, you bought a quality setup and this will last you tons of year to come by if you take care of it, instead of 2-3 year rod. Be proud of yourself that you own one of the best rod in the world.

If you have the $$$ go with St.Croix Legend Series. You'll never regret it! Otherwise, just stick with the Dobyn rods, their quality rods.

See the thing about me is that I don't believe in luck. I believe in hard work will get you what you want. I feel that all the Bass Pro fisherman know it's about luck at that end game competition. Why do I say it's luck, because when everyone is trained to compete at that level and they know where the fish is at. It's a matter of luck on who's catching the big one that makes you win. This is why I wouldn't want to be a Pro and putting $80k-$100k per year to win. Literately, it's like a huge gamble. If you win, you win big and you get sponsor knocking on your door. This doesn't mean it's a close deal until you start showing them that you can sell their product. Again, I would give them props just putting in that much and holding out on luck to win at end game.

Yea, but these guys have to spend $80k - $100k per year to be in the pro's. With that saying, you have to make at least $160k each year just to live normally. Can you be that competitive to win $160k per year. That's why I'm saying they have my hard earn respect for sticking to what they love to do.

This is all I have to say, "When you meet up with Mr. Largmouth who weight in at 6-10lb, let us know if you didn't feel bad that you should have bought the real thing." I hope that knock off serves it's true intention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPBeTjyaUOE After watching most of the Pro Talk episode. I have to give a lot of my props to them for doing what they love. Seriously spending at least $80k -100k a year out of your pocket.

If you are the type of person that take care of your gear and know that this will last for many many years to come. I'd go for the Chronarch or the E7 Curado if they still have it on sale. If your just going to use the heck out of the your reel for maybe 2-3 year and hope to catch some good bass memory, just enjoy it on a Citica.

You are correct sir, but sometime a Ferrari, etc.. is everyone dream and a Mustang is what we can afford. Anyway, the subject is about your dream rod/reel is, not what works.

So money is not an issue. What Rod/Reel would be your dream set up? You can list up to 4 rod/reel.

If you are planning to just fish normally and not punching through deep weeds. Go with the Shimano chronarch e. If you are planning to punch through deep weeds or fish larger fishes, I would go with a Revo Stx. There drag system is 20lb compare to a shimano which is only 10lb.

There's something everyone here hasn't mention on a spinning reel. Check how much line are you filling up on your spool. You should be filling it up close to full. You should be only 1mm shy from being full. This will release line better and give you some extra yards.

I believe in what Mike Iaconelli. said. Everyone should have a Panic box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZtKVrG0I4Y

There's nothing wrong with spinning gear. It doesn't make you less of a fisherman. If you feel more comfortable with spinning gear, then just keep on using it. Remember, it's about catching fish and having fun.